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1 1 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I TECHNICAL FEATURES: Glashütte Original Pavonina Movement: Quartz movement, calibre 03-01 Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date Case: Red gold set with 114 diamonds, formed in a feminine cushion shape in the style of the 1920s Dial: Enamel set with 98 diamonds, settings and date window enhanced with red gold, rhodium and red gold plated feuille Glass: Domed sapphire crystal, anti- reflective on both sides Water-resistance: 50 metres Straps: Calfskin bracelet integrated with flexible lugs featuring a mirrored surface for a perfect fit on the wrist. Lugs decorated with 21 diamonds The popularity of their choice soon put pressure on watchmakers to meet increasing demand and before long, men realised that wristwatches actually made perfect sense and demand skyrocketed. In 1927 the Glashütte-based company Urofa began making wristwatches, which were initially designed exclusively for women. Faced with the demand for delicate, feminine watches to be worn on the wrist, the watchmakers began to make much smaller movements. Soon a tradition had been established that called for the manufacture of special ladies' wristwatches, many years before the production of men's wristwatches began. In the 1960s and 70s, the demand on the part of women for precise and fashionable timepieces had, once again, a significant impact on watch production in Glashütte. In time, wristwatches for women came increasingly to be seen as a combination of jewellery and a useful way to tell time. At the end of the 1970s, the company VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe, which had absorbed Urofa and a number of other companies, began making ladies' wristwatches equipped with quartz movements; they were easy to take care of and use, and were both comfortable and affordable. In the present day, Glashütte Original continue to serve this demand with the launch of the Pavonina collection of ladies’ watches, using quartz movements to perpetuate a tradition that is respectful of women's desire for small timepieces with elegant cases. Deriving from the word ‘pavoninus,’ the Latin for peacock, Pavonina is a perfect choice of name as the watches are like iridescent explosions of colour on the wrist. The design spectrum ranges from simple elegance to extraordinary opulence and in homage to women everywhere, the collection is diverse and lively, evoking strength and femininity in unison. Glashütte Original has struck a chord with their Pavonina collection and the watches are sure to appeal to all women who choose to express their femininity with flair and intention.