Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

The Harry Winston Avenue Collection O ne of Harry Winston’s most iconic timepiece designs, the Avenue Collection, draws its inspiration from the architecture of the House’s historic Fifth Avenue Flagship Salon in New York. Once called “the complete diamond industry under one roof,” Mr. Winston envisioned his Fifth Avenue Salon to be the ultimate jewellery box to showcase his most exceptional creations. Each detail was impeccably crafted to match the precision and beauty of the House’s finest gems – even the glass display cases were shaped like emerald-cut diamonds, Mr. Winston’s favourite shape. It was within the walls of the Fifth Avenue Salon that Mr. Winston would welcome his clients from around the world – from kings and queens, to movie stars and maharajas – to find their perfect jewel, a tradition that proudly continues today. The newest models in the Avenue Collection translate the magic of the Fifth Avenue Salon into truly exceptional timepiece designs – the stately façade and signature arches recreated in the distinct rectangular- shaped case, which sets the stage for intricate diamond-set dials. AVENUE C MINI ART DECO A s Mr. Winston once said, “a good diamond, however small, is a possession to be prized for generations.” This sentiment is perfectly captured in the Avenue C Mini Art Deco, which focuses on the powerful radiance of the world’s finest quality diamonds, in the most delicate proportions. Daintier than its iconic predecessor, the Avenue C, this new model has been carefully crafted to effortlessly drape across a woman’s wrist, recalling the fluidity and grace of the House’s fine jewellery designs. Further revealing its fine diamond heritage, the supple 18k rose gold bracelet is adorned with a magnificent array of 212 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 2.18 carats, while the House’s iconic arches, hand-set with brilliant-cut stones, appear at 12 and 6 o’clock. The contemporary composition of the dial features a sunray guilloché that alternates between matte and shiny finishes, and playfully interrupts the streamlined design of the case and bracelet. The finely crafted chapter ring surrounds a central snow-set motif, enlivening the watch with true scintillating style..