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Speedmaster, the £8,205 'Black Black'

version, which features a polished

black ceramic case, a matt black

ceramic dial, blackened indexes and

a black lacquered bezel - possibly

the stealthiest watch in the universe.

For its part, Panerai has

opted to make one of the largest

watches in the universe with the

re-introduction of its 52mm Mare

Nostrum chronograph of the

1940s. It has been kept 'actual

size', but the new version is lighter

than the original thanks to being

made from titanium. Its price tag,

however, is a hefty £29,700. Bearing

an even heftier price tag is the

limited-edition RM19-02 Tourbillon

Fleur from Richard Mille which

features an exquisite, hand-painted

magnolia £ ower. Only 30 examples

will be made at £782,000 apiece

(see p.154 for more).

If you want a colourful watch

at a much smaller price, consider

Seven Friday's new P1B/1, which

oˆ ers quirky looks, an interesting

dial design and a choice of bright

colours (including blue, orange and

green) for a mere £775. Also large is

the latest 50mm oˆ ering from Italian

brand U-Boat. The Hera combines

rugged looks with luxury, thanks to

an 18 carat gold case set with black

diamonds and a vintage leather

strap studded with rubies.

If you prefer something a little

more understated, Vacheron

Constantin's Harmony chronographs

should appeal - costing £53,450,

they're inspired by the brand's • rst

cushion-cased watches of the 1920s

and interpret the original's classic

feel in a new, 42mm by 52mm size.

Which leaves just enough room to

round oˆ with 'Z' for Zenith, which

showed that less can be more with

its delectable £5,600 Elite 6150

dress watch powered by a beautiful

self-winding movement that will run

autonomously for • ve whole days.

Opposite page:

Richard Mille

RM19-02 Tourbillon

Fleur; Mondaine

Regular Hand

Winder. Above,

clockwise from

top: Casio Dual

Dial World Time;

Dior Chi• re Rouge;

Maurice Lacroix

Pontos; Omega

Speedmaster

'Black Black';

Seven Friday P1B/1;

Bulgari Diagono