Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 7 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I K nown as the world’s most iconic artist-jeweller, Fabergé creates modern collections of simply extraordinary jewellery, watches and accessories for a discerning international clientele. Founded in 1842, Fabergé has been one of the most revered names in jewellery ever since Peter Carl Fabergé became official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court. Since then, this legendary house has become synonymous with the creation of exquisite jewels and unique objects, including the legendary series of lavish and ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs. Peter Carl Fabergé was renowned for his creative and artistic use of colour, making the most of each gemstone’s unique characteristics and developing a vibrant enamel palette. Today, Fabergé continues to explore and epitomise this use of style and colour, pushing the boundaries of artistry and craftsmanship with superlative coloured gemstones and innovative techniques. And now, Fabergé’s first complicated watch, the Visionnaire 1, works its aesthetic and technological magic through a precious and unexpected composition, reminiscent of the famous mysterious eggs from this iconic brand. This haute horlogerie model showcases the tourbillon in its most demanding version: the flying tourbillon. With the appearance of being suspended in its carriage at 9 o’clock, this fascinating and complex horological complication performs its precise rotations in full view. The movement gear wheels may also be fleetingly glimpsed between the trapeze shapes forming a 3D rosette motif in the centre of the watch, while the back also reveals the most essential elements of this refined and extraordinary mechanism. The flying tourbillon appears in a hollow at 3 o’clock, topped by a discreet power- reserve display. The barrel ratchet-wheel draws the gaze with its pawl and spring hugging its circumference. The Fabergé Visionnaire 1 is a bold, stylish and uncompromising timepiece of stunning beauty. Sporting a blue PVD-treated titanium and platinum, 44mm domed sapphire crystal and case, it has a contemporary appeal that exudes high-quality design and craftsmanship.