Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 6 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I B lancpain presents an innovative timepiece within its core Women collection Since as far back as 1930, when it presented the first self-winding wristwatch for women, Blancpain has played a pioneering role in the history of ladies’ watches. And ever since, the esteemed manufacture has been a constant innovator by miniaturising movements in order to equip feminine designs with the horological complications previously reserved for men. Whilst undeniably innovative in aesthetic terms, the exquisite Women collection remains faithful to Blancpain values. Now, following from this proud history of celebrating feminine beauty and refinement, Blancpain presents the Day Night – an enchantingly elegant timepiece, understated yet sumptuous in its detail. The first thing one notices in this gorgeous piece is the beautiful harmony of colour and composition: against the swirling mother-of- pearl waves on the dial and offset by a luxe white ostrich strap, the face depicts a discreetly bejewelled sun amidst a sparkling blue sky, whilst perfect white clouds float by. This picturesque scene is subtly yet dazzlingly framed on the bezel by two glittering spiral- shaped rows of 140 diamonds around its exterior. The second thing you’ll notice is, as day turns to night, so too does the watch’s display change: the blue skies deepen in hue, and the cheerful sun metamorphoses into a coolly elegant, iridescent Moon who watches over the night sky. It’s utterly captivating. Let’s take a look at how this all works. Equipped with an exclusive movement incorporating two retrograde indications, the Day Night distinguishes itself with substantial technical innovations and by the fine craftsmanship of the disk. Once more, Blancpain has reinforced its DNA and its tradition of innovation with this demonstration of savoir-faire in a new calibre created especially for the Women collection. Based upon the Calibre 1150, the movement of the Day Night is larger in diameter. The winding rotor, decoratively engraved and polished, has been enlarged to enhance the view of the complex movement through the sapphire case back. With a diameter of 40mm, this timepiece offers a harmonious balance between its diameter and thickness, as its height is less than 12mm. Blancpain TheDayNight