Round-UpWomen’s Day Special: Celebrating Powerful Women And Their Favourite Watches
With the modern-day woman deviating from the conventional and making strong choices in every walk of life, we highlight five extraordinary and powerful women and their bold timepieces
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The tradition of celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 every year was first put into gear in 1909 when women started protesting against working conditions, demanding better pay and the right to vote. At the turn of the 20th century, these demands brought about a major revolutionary breakthrough in North America and across Europe. However, now more than a century later, the leitmotif behind Women’s Day has acquired new dimensions. Last year, wide-scale international campaigns such as #MeToo and #TimesUp successfully disrupted the status and triggered a cultural movement.
With more and more global influencers becoming vocal and steering conversations towards women empowerment, the narrative is a-changing with the keyword being ‘power’. Echoing that sentiment, The Watch Guide has compiled a list of five powerful women, including industry leaders, and their personal timepieces that help them think ahead and evolve with grace. Happy International Women’s Day!
Kate Middleton – Cartier Ballon Bleu De Cartier
The self-effacing timepiece by Cartier is undoubtedly befitting the Duchess of Cambridge, whose choices in outfits and accessories are widely scrutinised all over the globe. Prominent for her impeccable taste in fashion, Middleton has been spotted wearing the Ballon Bleu De Cartier on more than one occasion.
The 28.6mm round steel case of this iconic watch features a silver dial with Cartier’s traditional black Roman numerals and a magnificent sapphire cabochon set on the crown. This watch operates on the Cartier quartz calibre 057 for immaculate timekeeping. With scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, the watch is water resistant to a depth of 30m. This epitome of understated elegance rests perfectly on the wrist of this humanitarian and advocate of global causes.
Indra Nooyi – Omega Constellation
Next on our list of power women is Indra Nooyi, the Indian-American president and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. This business magnate, who has been consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes magazine, carries the Omega Constellation with aplomb.
Bearing an opulent steel and 18-carat rose gold, 24mm case, it features a brown dial with a supernova pattern that is engraved with 12 diamonds acting as hour markers and rose gold-toned hour hands, while the bezel has been engraved with Roman numerals. The stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold bracelet lends a stronger look. As a part of the erstwhile flagship series of the Swiss luxury watchmaker, this timepiece has a precision quartz movement offering a power reserve of 41 months.
Meryl Streep – Jaeger-LeCoultre
The highly versatile American actor is renowned for delivering power-packed performances and is considered a Hollywood legend. She was spotted wearing the Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Etrier at the 2012 Golden Globes Awards, where she won the best actress award for her performance as former British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.
Our suggestion: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One
Keeping with the idiosyncratic tastes of the ‘Iron Lady’, we recommend the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One. Set in a dainty 20mm rectangular steel case, this watch is powered by a Jaeger-LeCoultre quartz movement, the calibre 657. The bezel is embellished with two rows of diamonds, imparting a vintage femininity to it. Housed on the smooth dial are black Arabic numerals and blue hour markers that harmonise beautifully with the blue leather strap. Its reverse is like a blank page – ready to receive a secret engraving.
Twinkle Khanna – Bulgari Serpenti
This inspired Indian author, film producer, and former actress has been in the limelight for her witty writings on pertinent social taboos. Not one for mincing words, Khanna has been showered with awards such as Inspiring Woman of the Year (Outlook), Visionary Woman of the Year (Hello!) and Opinion Maker of the Year (Vogue). Last month, the unapologetic and unabashed Mrs Funnybones spoke at the Oxford Union in London, one of the most reputed debating societies in the world. She has often been spotted wearing the effortless siren among women’s watches – the Bulgari Serpenti.
Our suggestion: Bulgari Serpenti – red leather
Catering to the demands of the modern woman, the legendary Italian watch and jewellery house’s Serpenti 2017 line is a fresh fashionable take on the snake. A powerhouse of creativity, this Serpenti watch with red lacquered dial and leather strap features a 27mm steel case with brilliant cut diamonds. Operating on a quartz movement, this timepiece can be easily personalised owing to the interchangeable karung leather straps.
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