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A WATCH FOR EVERY OCCASION

A watch collection is not complete without at least one timepiece that is appropriate for each of the activities that dominate

our time. There should be a sports watch, a classic dress watch, something for more casual days, and a showpiece for moments

of high pretense — for ladies, an impressive jeweled watch; for men, an impressive complication. Here is a sampling of what is

new in those categories for 2018. S T Y L E STIMELESS

CLASSIC DRESS

BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON

For men with refined tastes, this Swiss-made automatic red gold
Clifton watch combines the timeless appeal of a black leather strap
watch with the unmistakable quality of polished 18k red gold.
The 39 mm red gold watch case includes the ’50s-inspired double-
beveled bezel and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The silver
dial is polished with a satin finish. Behind the crystal case back, the
watch’s mechanical self-winding 25-jewel automatic movement,
with a 42-hour power reserve, is visible. $6,450

BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA

This 31 mm round ladies mother-of-pearl watch features eight stunning diamonds as time markers,
set against the luminous dial. It has classic Roman numerals, a date aperture at 3 o’clock, and a rhodium-
plated hour and minute hand, giving this watch a refined, uncluttered look, and allowing the precious
gems to stand out. Powered by a modern quartz movement, this
Classima watch is completed with a stainless steel bracelet and
matching steel case. $1,690

CITIZEN STILETTO

Sleek, contemporary, and ultra-thin are key components in the revitalized Citizen
Stiletto collection. At just 4.7 mm thick, this Stiletto is featured in a two-tone
stainless steel case with a dark brown leather strap and bright white guilloché dial.
Featuring Eco-Drive technology, powered by light — any light — this watch never
needs a battery. MSRP $375

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SPORTS DRESS

BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA

With the technical sophistication of an automatic
chronograph, balanced by the purist design of a Classima
timepiece, this 42 mm stainless steel watch for men is the right
wristwatch to complement an enterprising lifestyle. Blued steel
hands sweep around the silver dial and three additional smaller dials
on the watch’s face. The smooth steel bezel fits seamlessly with the
satin-finished steel bracelet with a triple folding clasp and security push
pieces. The self-winding automatic movement with 48-hour power
reserve can be viewed behind the clear sapphire back case. $3,150

MICHELE SIDNEY

Architectural details frame the bold, round stainless-steel case of the Sidney watch. This chronograph
timepiece features a black mother-of-pearl dial with sunray sub-eyes, date window, and 117 hand-set
diamonds on the bezel and hour markings. The diamonds atop the Sidney’s bezel are placed using the MW
signature setting for a uniquely Michele look. $2,195

CASUAL

BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON CLUB

An ultra-sporty 42 mm black rubber strap watch for men who balance professional ambition
with speed and athleticism, the Clifton Club is the pinnacle timepiece for the gentlesportsman. The
satin-finished steel case and time-indexed black bezel pair seamlessly with an opaline black dial
and black vulcanized rubber strap. Both the hands and indexes are equipped with Superluminova
photoluminescence. $2,250

CITIZEN NIGHTHAWK ECO-DRIVE

Revamped and reinvented, the new sport-
styled Citizen Nighthawk Eco-Drive watch is
here to stay. Powered by any light, this watch
never needs a battery. This chronograph, with a
12/24-hour time and date in a stainless steel case
and bracelet, is adorned with a black dial and vivid
red accents. MSRP $475

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CITIZEN PROMASTER SKYHAWK A-T BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA

Redefining atomic timekeeping, this Citizen watch featuring Eco-Drive An enchanting moon phase watch
technology is remarkably dynamic and visually appealing. With atomic for women, this Classima is powered
timekeeping in 43 cities, this chronograph watch boasts a perpetual calendar, by Swiss-made quartz movement
dual time, alarms, countdown timer, digital backlight and UTC displays, and has a 36.5 mm round case
power reserve, and a pilot’s rotating slide rule bezel. MSRP $750 with a luminous mother-of-pearl
dial. The polished steel hands
sweep over matching Roman
numerals at the primary hours
and 8 sparkling diamonds. The
moon phase complication features
a starry night sky and pure white
lunar body at 12 o’clock, set against

the sunray guilloché décor. $1,950

TECHNICAL

BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON CLUB INDIAN LEGEND

A limited edition chronograph watch created as a homage to the Indian Motorcycle Company, founded
in 1901 in Springfield, Massachusetts, this self-winding mechanical timepiece pairs the urbane appeal of a
brown calfskin strap with the depth precision of a racing-inspired open-worked slate-gray and black dial,
complete with a tachymeter scale on the bezel and multiple subdials. $3,900

MICHELE MADISON MID

This special edition stainless-steel Deco Madison Mid shines
with 219 hand-set diamonds on the bezel and atop the stunning
mother-of-pearl dial. $3,095

JEWELED

BAUME & MERCIER PROMESSE

This exquisite steel and diamond watch comes with a 34 mm round
polished steel case with a matching bracelet, offering an alluring urban-
chic style. The bezel is set with 61 sparkling diamonds, which circle a white
mother-of-pearl. The jeweled bezel frames an elegantly designed silver dial with
diamond-set indexes, classic Roman numerals and a delicate drape guilloché finish.
This Promesse is driven by Swiss-made quartz movement. $6,950

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men’s trends by CAROL BESLER

MbauEbleNs 4 John Hardy Classic Chain
blackened silver dog tag
necklace accented with
a contrasting 18k gold
motif. $1,465
John Hardy
Classic Chain
silver cross
necklace with
smoky quartz.
$1,100

John Hardy Classic Chain
silver and blue enamel
cufflinks. $450

MEN’S JEWELRY GOES MAINSTREAM

You no longer have to be a John Hardy Legends Naga collection silver
rock star to rock men’s jewelry; Bead Bracelet with Pyrite. $595
today, baubles for the boys are
as mainstream as custom-made
shirts and leather carryalls. This
year, classics with a twist are
dominating men’s accessories, and
in jewelry, that means plenty of
pendants (sometimes all at once),
lots of links, and new takes on the
ubiquitous signet ring.
The pendant is one of the most
important looks in men’s jewelry
this year, and as with women’s
jewelry, layering is fashionable.
The same goes for bracelets, which
are stacked in a variety of styles,
colors, and textures, and often
combined with a watch on the
same wrist. Links are the big story
in both bracelets and necklaces,
with signature link patterns
emphasized in both flexible and
non-flexible styles. Gold and silver
are being twisted in more intricate
weaves than ever, transforming the
link into a decorative element.

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Esquire black IP Tacori Monterey Roadster
silver cross with silver racing lines ring. $390
black diamonds. $195

Tacori Legend 18k cushion
cabochon ring featuring tiger
iron. $5,490

Esquire silver Tacori Monterey Roadster
herringbone patterned silver vented ring. $350
cross necklace. $149

John Hardy Chain collection silver
box chain bracelet. $275

Tacori Retro Classic 18k and
silver cushion cabochon cuff links
featuring tiger iron. $1,890

Beads are still popular when it comes to bracelets and pendants, often simply set with a hard gemstone, such as onyx or lapis,
but on pendants, the beads are smaller this year and often more or paved with black diamonds, black sapphires, or black spinels.
colorful than the somber tones we are accustomed to in men’s There is an edge to men’s jewelry that distinguishes it from ladies’
jewelry. Dog tags and talisman pendants are also turning up on pieces, and these dark gems have always been a part of that, as
men’s fashion runways, and wearing two at once is not unusual. are opaque mineral gems, including onyx, obsidian, jasper, and
The signet ring is making a huge comeback, both as a right- turquoise — which is especially strong this year. Men’s pieces
hand-ring and a pinky ring. Once a way of displaying an initial, are also more likely to feature blackened metals, as well as edgy
family crest, sports team, or other affiliation, signet rings are now motifs, such as hawks, daggers, or skulls.

Tacori Legend silver pavé
diamond east-west ring
(1.10 ct). $2,490

John Hardy Classic
Chain volcanic bead
bracelet. $395

John Hardy Asli Classic Chain John Hardy Classic Chain leather and
braided leather with silver silver bracelet with tiger eye beads. $495
link station bracelet. $495
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BAUMATICTHEEXTRAORDINARY

BAUME & MERCIER BREAKS NEW GROUND Round 40 mm steel
WITH THIS MECHANICAL MASTERPIECE watch with a white dial
with a porcelain finish,
The mechanical watch is an extraordinary distillation blue alligator strap, and
of ingenuity and precision. Complex mechanisms, the Baumatic movement
miniature in size, operating accurately and reliably with a 5-day power
24/7/365 for years and even generations — it really is a reserve.
technological marvel. Imagine a car running for five years
at full speed without ever stopping, sputtering, or stalling
— no maintenance required. It would seem miraculous.
But that’s what a fine timepiece delivers.
Despite its seeming intrinsic reliability however, the
mechanical watch is impacted by a number of inherent and
external factors that can prove inconvenient. These include
sensitivity to magnetic fields, a lack of autonomy caused by the
need for frequent winding, inconsistent chronometric precision,
and the tendency for lubricants to break down causing mechanisms
to wear and require maintenance.
Baume & Mercier has for years been thinking about developing its own
mechanical movement. It was however clear right from the start that this
movement would have to feature authentic advances to counter the above
potential issues while remaining affordable.
The stars aligned to make this project possible. The manufacturing
capacity of ValFleurier (created in 2005), coupled with the establishment
of the Richemont Research & Innovation teams, which was incorporated
within Microcity in 2017, were suddenly compatible with the philosophy
and expectations of Baume & Mercier. In a nutshell, the three players in this
trio were now speaking the same language.

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40 mm steel with 5-row
polished & satin finished
bracelet, white dial with
a porcelain finish, and
Baumatic movement.

MAGNETISM AUTONOMY
According to the 2002- ISO 764 (NIHS 90-10) standard, a watch is considered A Baumatic™ movement endowed with an
antimagnetic if it is able to withstand a magnetic field of 60 Gauss (4,800 A/m) while astounding 120-HOUR POWER RESERVE
maintaining a precision of +/- 30 seconds per day. Thanks to the use of silicon and non- — three times the power reserve of a standard
ferromagnetic elements for the two particularly sensitive parts of the movement, the watch. The gain in efficiency is due to an
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic™ watch is resistant to at least 1500 Gauss without optimized barrel and spring design and the use
residual effect. Twenty five times higher than the current norm. of silicon in the escapement and hairspring.

ACCURACY
A standard watch requires regular time-
setting, given its daily variation in rate of
around 20 to 30 seconds per day. All Baume &
Mercier watches equipped with the Baumatic™
movement remain stable at -4/+6 seconds/day
throughout their entire 120-hour power reserve.

DURABILITY
Richemont Research & Innovation teams
focused its research effort on both developing
dedicated oils to maintain optimal lubrication
conditions. Through fine understanding of wear
conditions, intense laboratory investigation
and modeling, lubricants formulation have
been adjusted to fulfill their long-lasting
mission under severe strains. The service and
maintenance cycles for all Baume & Mercier
watches equipped with the Baumatic™
movement are considerably longer than for
standard watches.
Powered by a revolutionary in-house
mechanical selfwinding caliber, the Baume
& Mercier Clifton Baumatic is simple, robust
and accurate and endowed with the best watch
technology available today.

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All models now available at Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelery

Performance comes from inside

Performance comes from inside

Priced from $2,750 to $3,500

culinary cocktails by GRAHAM AVERILL

UPGRADEOLDFASHIONED

AN OLD FASHIONED DOESN’T HAVE TO BE, WELL, OLD-FASHIONED

Within the last few years, the Old Fashioned has risen from A BETTER RYE
a nearly forgotten bit of nostalgia to our country’s default drink of The Old Fashioned is meant to be made with rye, which isn’t as
choice. Can’t think of what you want to drink? Just order an Old sweet as its bourbon counterpart. You’re putting sugar in this cocktail,
Fashioned. You’ll be glad you did. You can thank Don Draper and the after all, so rye’s spice is there for balance and nuance. To be honest, 90
“League of Extraordinary Bartenders” for the ubiquity of the drink. percent of the time, I use a common rye like Bulleit. But we’re upgrading
And you really should thank them, because it is a great cocktail. So here, so reach for something classic, like Michter’s straight rye, a single
simple, yet so delicious. But it can always be better. We found five barrel whiskey that helps set the rye standard. Or go with the trendier
ways to upgrade the common Old Fashioned. WhistlePig straight rye, which offers more heat at 100 proof.

A BETTER CHERRY A BETTER SUGAR
Purists might disagree, but it’s okay to put a little fruit in your Old Forget that white stuff that’s in your pantry. The Hella Bitter
Fashioned. We’re not advocating for turning it into a fruit cocktail, Sugar Cubes are made with raw Demerara pure cane sugar, which
but a little cherry garnish, as long as it’s the right cherry, is perfectly imparts a bit of soft molasses flavor to the cocktail. The cubes aren’t
fine. And the right cherry is the Luxardo cherry. Forget that syrupy, cheap, but it’s the little touches like this that can give your Old
gummy Maraschino cherry you find in a Shirley Temple. The Luxardo Fashioned an edge.
is a sour marasca cherry grown in Italy and steeped in maraschino
liqueur and cherry juice. The result is a sweet, nutty cherry that’s A BETTER BITTERS
darker and more deeply flavored. Think there are a lot of whiskies to choose from on the market
these days? Start digging into your bitters options and you’ll see just as
BURN THE CITRUS wide a variety. Angostura has had a relative monopoly in the cocktail
Take a tiny twist of an orange peel, about an inch in diameter, light world until the last few years, when every bartender in the country
a match, and wave the orange peel next to the open flame, warming started making their own bitters. There are a lot of choices available.
the fruit over your cocktail glass. Then squeeze the peel quickly so the You can get really esoteric with bitters and go down a serious rabbit
orange oil shoots through the match, creating a burst of flame. Now hole of flavors. Dutch’s Colonial Cocktail bitters are a good place to
rub the orange peel around the rim of your glass and drop it in the start. The use of herbs and orange peel make Dutch’s Colonial a multi-
cocktail. Perfection! purpose bitter ideal for the Old Fashioned.

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MICHELE
for the MODERN WOMAN
MICHELE HAS THE PERFECT ACCENT FOR YOUR STYLE

F or the modern woman wanting high fashion and dependable function,
each jewelry-like MICHELE timepiece is an ode to femininity,
individuality, and self-expression.
The MICHELE collections offer a sophisticated array of design options,
including interchangeable straps and bracelets that deliver the perfect look for
your personality and style. Watch bezels are alight with dazzling diamonds for
the ultimate chic, decorated with shiny silicone for a sportier appeal, or are
simply and smartly polished.
Dials display inspired sunray finishes, delicate mother-of-pearl or gemstone-
set designs, with Arabic or Roman numerals, or simple stick indexes. With
case sizes ranging from a diminutive 27 mm to a bold 40 mm — in classic
round, rectangular, or tonneau shapes — you will find a watch that suits your
taste, and a unique and compelling option for almost any fashion situation.

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markers and diamonds. $2,095
As for performance, these quartz watches
beautifully accommodate, whether it’s a 47 diamonds set within the
practical timing function like those found in the silver sunray dial. $1,495
chronograph timepieces, a date indication, or basic
hours and minutes. And speaking of functions, Blue smoke sunray dial
the Hybrid Smartwatch range offers the beauty with diamonds. $2,195
of a MICHELE watch with the functionality of
a smartwatch. These multi-tasking timepieces Noir watch with black
include fitness tracking, notifications, haptic sunray dial and black
vibrations for alerts, and the option to play music
or take a photo by connecting to the MICHELE diamonds. $2,195
hybrid smartwatch app. 

COLLECTIONS
The MICHELE Deco is inspired by the
Art Deco period, originating in the 1920s and
characterized by clean shapes and streamlined
designs. This collection is defined by its sleek
rectangular case — with or without diamonds
— diamond-set dial and curved lugs that
sensuously hug the bracelet or strap. The watch
is available as a chronograph or as a three-hand
model, with a steel, 18k gold-plated, or two-tone
interchangeable bracelet.
The MICHELE Deco Madison collection
offers all the features of the Deco with an
additional touch of the upscale ambiance of
New York’s Madison Avenue address. The Deco
Madison displays silver- or gold-tone Roman
numerals on the diamond-set sunray dial. And
the 33 mm case, in steel, 18k gold plate, or bi-
color, includes a diamond-set bezel option to
ramp up the elegance.
This season brings the introduction of the Deco
Madison Mid, a petite sibling to the popular Deco
Madison. Measuring in at 29 mm — in steel, 18k
gold plate, or bicolor — the Deco Madison Mid
is available with or without two rows of handset
diamonds on its bezel. The collection also features
diamonds on its flawlessly polished sunray dial,
whose sumptuous color options include cashmere
and silver white. Roman numerals track the
time, and a date window is perfectly poised at
6 o’clock. An interchangeable strap or bracelet
affixes the Deco Madison Mid to the wrist.

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Personalized Shy Creation Elle simulated
fingerprint sapphire and tanzanite
pendant, diamond Hamsa pendant
in 14k. $495 wrapped in
starting at $150 silver and
John Hardy
Classic Chain cubic zirconia.
link drop $130
earrings in
silver. $495 Pandora
John Hardy Classic cubic zirconia
Chain stud earrings in
18k hammered gold and chandelier
silver. $295 droplets necklace

John Hardy Classic Chain in silver. $115
bracelet with lapis and
diamond in silver. $495 Lassaire
Shy Creation circle simulated
loop diamond stud diamond drop
earrings in 14k. $295 earrings in silver
bonded with
platinum. $300

Shy Creation Gorgeous
diamond hoop
earrings in 14k.
$360

GIFTS
John Hardy Under $500
twisted chain
bracelet in T. Jazelle genuine stone bracelets with
silver. $350 meaning in silver. Starting at $39.99

Lassaire simulated
diamond
“Honeymoon”
ring set in silver
bonded with
platinum. $235

Lassaire simulated diamond
stud earrings in silver bonded
with platinum. Starting at $65

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Elle amethyst Elle two-tone Posh Mommy personalized
pendant necklace and drop charm, offered in a variety
earrings in silver.
and earrings of metals and sizes.
encased in $90 Elle cubic zirconia
two-tone ring in
silver. $125 silver. $100
$115 Pandora Lace of Love
cuff featured by cubic
$165 zirconia in silver. $275

Shy Creation Shy Creation diamond
diamond huggie triangle stud earrings
hoop earrings in in 14k. $375
14k. $275
Pandora Rose
collection
bracelet. $150

Pandora sparkling strand
bracelets in silver. $55

Pandora Rose
modern love pods
bracelet with cubic
zirconia. $115

Tacori cushion gem rings and necklaces
in silver with 18k seal, shown in onyx,
amethyst and London blue topaz.
Starting at $340
(London blue topaz items are over $500)

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