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"Watches of the Season\nMelding tradition and innovation, these luxurious his and her timepieces are destined to be classics.\nOyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II Watch (Men)\n\n With a scratch-resistant bezel and waterproof up to 330 feet, this watch is ideal for active types who don't want to sacrifice style for functionality. The programmable countdown feature is specifically suited to sailors, allowing them to synchronize regatta times. $38,900; rolex.com, 800-367-6539\n867 Watch in Rose Gold (Men and Women)\n\n In collaboration with Richemont, Ralph Lauren has released three collections of classic timepieces in a wide range of finishes. We love the 867's square shape, and its polished case back is the perfect spot for a monogram or epigraph. $12,600; ralphlaurenwatches.com, 888-475-7674\nr5.5 XXL Watch (Men and Women)\n\n Rado took things up a notch when it collaborated with British industrial designer Jasper Morrison to craft this extra-large version of the r5.5 watch. The yellow hands create a lively contrast to the sleek platinum ceramic finish, while the stopwatch feature adds sport functionality. $3,000; rado.com, 201-271-1400\nRose Gold Watch (Women)\n\n Jeweler David Yurman is celebrated for his luxurious takes on everyday style. The Rose Gold watch pictured here has the classic look of an instant wardrobe staple, while the mother-of-pearl dial and blue sapphire crown give it a touch of opulence. $31,000; davidyurman.com, 212-752-4255\nHistoriques American 1921 Boutique New York Watch (Men and Women)\n\n To coincide with the opening of its first U.S. location, on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Vacheron Constantin has released a trio of timepieces. The one pictured here was produced in a limited edition of exactly 64, a nod to the new store's address, at Madison Avenue and 64th Street. $36,400; vacheron-constantin.com, 855-729-1755\nF\u00E9line de Cartier Watch (Women)\n\n The panther is an icon of Cartier's heritage. Jeanne Toussaint, the firm's fine jewelry director in the 1930s, used panther motifs in many of her designs, purportedly after seeing one on a trip to Africa with Louis Cartier. This particular panth\u00E8re watch features 18K white gold set with diamonds, emeralds, and onyx on a light-gray toile-bross\u00E9e fabric strap. Price upon request; cartier.com, 800-227-8437\nTime Suspended Watch in Limited-Edition Rose Gold (Men)\n\n Using cutting-edge technology invented by Swiss watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, this watch allows you to literally stop time. Push a button to make the calendar disappear and the hands freeze. The watch keeps invisibly tracking time and automatically updates the instant the button is pressed again. $38,950; hermes.com, 800-441-4488\nTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Watch (Men and Women)\n\n Channel your inner Captain Nemo with this Jules Verne\u2013inspired timepiece, featuring an exquisitely enameled underwater scene with a diver in a bell helmet. It comes as part of a limited-edition set, beautifully packaged in a wooden cabinet with three other Verne-themed watches. The set will be available in early 2012 but can be preordered now. Price upon request; vancleef-arpels.com, 877-826-2533\nGallery Watch in Red Gold (Women)\n\n Inspired by a vintage Art Deco design, Tiffany &amp;amp; Co.'s Gallery timepiece features a stamped sunburst guilloch\u00E9 design and is available in three sizes. The watch represents the effortless elegance synonymous with the brand. Prices begin at $10,900, tourbillon.com, 877-392-9878\nMarine Lady 8828 Watch (Women)\n\n A beautiful fusion of fine jewelry and sport, this watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and a rose-gold-and-diamond bezel accented with a crisp white rubber strap. $37,400; breguet.com, 866-458-7488\nBig Bang Tutti Frutti Watch in Rose Gold with Blue Sapphires (Women)\n\n Hublot's Big Bang Tutti Frutti collection features top colors and prints from the fashion runways, and this season royal blue was a trend not to be missed. The style pictured here features a rose-gold case and a bezel embellished with 48 blue sapphires on a rubber strap with crocodile stitching. $47,900; hublot.com, 212-308-0408\nVIII 33mm Quartz Watch (Women)\n\n The sophistication that we expect from Dior is reflected in a recently released collection of heirloom-worthy timepieces. Christian Dior's admiration of architectural principles is illustrated by the pyramid-shaped links in this watch, which also features a black-lacquer dial and more than 30 diamonds. $6,400; dior.com, 212-931-2950"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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