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1. GLITTERATI

Heads will turn when you sport the Bell & Ross women’s BR05 Diamond watch (40mm. case), which is available with a black rubber or satin-polished steel band – or a satin-polished steel with centre links, set with 218 diamonds. Ooh, la la. From US $11,000; bellross.com

2. BIRDS OF A FEATHER

The jaw-dropping “Peacock” watch for women from Chopard’s High Jewellery Collection – part of the Animal World series – requires nearly 350 hours of expert craftsmanship, and astounds with 2,230 gemstones (including tourmalines, sapphires, tsavorites and lazulites), all set in 18-kt. white gold and titanium. Price upon request; chopard.com

3. HORSEY SET

From Ralph Lauren's Stirrup Collection, the smaller model (with quartz movement) will suit a lady’s wrist, and features a white face and red leather band. Designed with striking Roman numerals, a printed minute track, and oxidised, sword-shaped hands, captured in the iconic stirrup shape. CAD $3,250; ralphlauren.com

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4. GLOBETROTTER

Harkening to its rich tradition to champion co-branded watches, Asprey has partnered with Andersen Geneve to create the 'Heures du Monde' classic worldtimer, with its rich bluegold, guillochéd pattern, inspired by a bit of Art Deco and a touch of Bauhaus. The 39-mm. case, in pink gold, encircles the names of worldly destinations for the ardent jet-setter. Price upon request; time.asprey.com

5. NATURAL WONDER

Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Collection mushrooms each year, presenting more handsome timepieces worth coveting and collecting. This Royal Oak Selfwinding (37 mm.) unisex watch in 18-kt. yellow gold features an exquisite turquoise face, cut from a single stone (mined in Mexico), and then ground with precision, sandblasted and polished, before being incorporated into this exquisite timepiece. Price upon request; audemarspiguet.com

6. MILITARY PRECISION

The new Supermarine Chrono (43 mm. outer case measurement) for men from Bremont features a three-piece case construction with a DLC-coated middle-case barrel. This chronograph sports GMT functionality that assuredly appeals to global explorers, who will also appreciate the sleek construction, a mere 15.8 mm. thick. US $6,795; us.bremont.com

*prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.