Champs Elysées : Worthy of the Médicis

1st Avenue :

Case : 18K pink gold set with diamonds (242 on the case and dial), sapphire back Size : 36.7mm Movement : mechanical self-winding (Soprod Calibre 6024) Functions : hours, minutes Dial : mother-of-pearl with round and baguette-cut diamonds Water resistance : 50m Strap : alligator leather, interchangeable

 

2nd Avenue :

Case : 18K pink gold set with diamonds (382 on the case and dial), sapphire back Size : 33.7mmx38.6mm Movement : quartz (ETA) Functions : hours, minutes Dial : mother-of-pearl with round diamonds Water resistance : 50m Strap : alligator leather, interchangeable

 

3rd Avenue :

Case : 18K pink gold set with diamonds (395 on the case and dial), sapphire back Size : 37.8mmx39.7mm Movement : quartz (ETA) Functions : hours, minutes Dial : mother-of-pearl with round diamonds Water resistance : 50m Strap : galuchat, interchangeable

Inspired by the City of Light, the brand bearing the name of the world’s most beautiful shopping mile, lined with trees since Marie de Medici decided it would be so, shines by its wealth of creativity. Soberly named 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue, its models share a number of features such as an original design, a gold case, gemsetting snaking across the dial and case band, mother-of-pearl, and a clever system of easily interchangeable straps to afford their owners a variety of pleasures to match their outfits. The interwoven gold and diamond effects create a fascinating visual appeal, further enhanced by the unusual raised motifs dotted over the dial and bezel. This precious combination enlivens a precious and elegant range of time-telling jewellery. Next spring, private individuals and professionals will have a chance to discover the best of the Champs Elysées in Basle – although there is no sign yet of a Clarastrasse collection  !


Brice Lechevalier is editor-in-chief of GMT and Skippers, which he co-founded in 2000 and 2001 respectively. He has also been CEO of WorldTempus since it joined the GMT Publishing stable, of which he is director and joint shareholder. In 2012 he created the Geneva Watch Tour, and he has been an advisor to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève since 2011. Also closely involved in sailing, he has published the magazine of the Société Nautique de Genève since 2003, and was one of the founders of the SUI Sailing Awards in 2009 and the Concours d’Elégance for motor boats at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2015.

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