Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

Ajourée Chameleon B orn of the Maison Boucheron’s long-standing fascination with collector’s animals, the Ajourée Chameleon watch is the very embodiment of talisman jewellery. It confers symbolic and secret powers on its wearer: the magic of metamorphosis, the talent of being able to adapt to any environment, the art of being oneself and always in harmony with the world around you. Hinting at the chameleon pendants, hoop earrings and rings, this enchanted animal is a favourite of the Maison, offering protection to the wearer. Shimmering, vivid and free, it unfurls and wraps itself around the watch’s case. It seems to curl upon the hand; it shines with its skin and changing lustre, fashioned from over 100 diamonds, over 100 tsavorites, over 100 sapphires, and almost ten different colours of stone. They contrast with its single ruby, in the guise of an enlightened eye. The white ‘snow’ effect on the sparkling lacquer dial with the white brushed satin strap set off this rainbow display of gems to perfection. The stones of various sizes, paired with the sculpted branches and the jeweller’s openwork, highlight the animal’s generous forms, rounded lines and lively character. The Ajourée Chameleon watch holds a vibrant, spellbinding fascination even within the smallest detail. Crazy Jungle Hathi Diamonds A gainst a white mother-of-pearl sky set with diamonds, the Crazy Jungle Hathi Diamonds timepiece is more reminiscent of the extraordinary clarity of the imperial city of Udaipur, christened “The White City”. Here, all is light: the white gold case, diamond paved setting, mother-of-pearl dial and matte white alligator strap. With the Crazy Hathi elephant adorned in its majestic set of diamonds, the painting resembles a breathtaking view over Udaipur or a snowy landscape. The 42mm case becomes the circular backdrop over which the magnificent elephant sprays a glittering waterfall of diamonds from its stately trunk. Once again the timepiece features the unique Crazy Second disk against the openwork carpet background, which is rendered in a white so icy it’s nearly blue. A mechanical movement with automatic winding from the Girard-Perregaux manufacture (GP 4000) is complemented by finishings and additional Crazy Second module, designed exclusively for the Maison Boucheron. With a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, the Crazy Jungle Hathi Diamonds offers water- resistance of up to 50 metres. The watchmaking landscapes of the Crazy Hathi Jungle collection pay tribute to Boucheron’s long-held tradition of creating timepieces for ‘only the joyful hours’, expressing all of the Maison’s savoir-faire and mastery of artistic craftsmanship. Crazy Jungle Hathi A perfect assembly, the Crazy Jungle Hathi timepiece harmoniously blends a natural stone mosaic with a diamond or multi-coloured gem stone setting. At its centre, the Crazy Hathi Elephant – a colourful symbol of wisdom – invites you to travel, as it leads a majestic parade of vibrant hues and an exceptional horological tradition. The Crazy Hathi Elephant heralds an extraordinary watchmaking complication developed exclusively for the Maison Boucheron: the ‘Seconde Folle,’ or ‘Crazy Second’, in which a disk replaces the usual seconds hand, giving a stylish new dimension to time. Sparkling like stars against a night sky, the gems of the Crazy Jungle Hathi Purple in white gold present a plethora of diamonds, amethysts and pink sapphires flowing over the case, which itself is highlighted by a violet karung strap. The fabric against which the Crazy Second disk stands out is incredibly beautiful, with its sculpted pink rosette with violet and light pink drops. Like the pigments in a painting, each stone has its role too. In the pink and violet ombré paved setting, white diamonds concentrate the light. The effect is enough to transport you to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s Pink City, the epitome of vibrant colours and magnificence. 1 0 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I