Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

Blancpain pays homage to the Ladybird with the new automatic 6150 calibre. At just 15.7mm in diameter it remains one of the smallest in the world. A 60-piece limited edition was introduced at Baselworld tomark the model’s 60th birthday. The new watch is mounted on Louisiana alligator leather with especially fine scales in order to create a supremely refined effect, and the bezel is set with 32 diamonds surrounding eight of the same gems sparkling on the dial, swept over by droplet- shaped hands and framed by a white gold case. The transparent caseback allows a view of the winding rotor, which is also delicately decorated with a diamond. The Ladybird collection has also been expanded with two other new models presented exclusively at Baselworld. The first features a mother-of-pearl dial bearing four small ruby hearts. A removable charm in the form of a reversed heart brings a flirty touch to the model. The second new piece is crafted in red gold. Its opaline dial is surrounded in brilliance thanks to its diamond-set bezel. 1 0 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I