A huge trend that has emerged this year, especially from Watches & Wonders, was the theme of jewels that tell time. Combining the elegance of jewelry with the functionality of timekeeping, these extraordinary hidden timepieces feature exquisite diamond-encrusted watches and intricately crafted bracelets and rings with hidden watch dials. Each piece showcases impeccable craftsmanship, with precious gemstones and intricate details adorning the technical timekeeping elements. From Van Cleef & Arpels to Harry Winston, these hidden timepieces blur the line between haute joaillerie and high horology.
CHANEL Mademoiselle Privé Lion Long necklace in yellow gold, with a sculpted lion, diamonds, and onyx, price upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005Cartier High Jewelry watch in 18k white gold, diamonds, and onyx, price upon request; available by appointment only at select Cartier boutiques nationwide, 1-800-227-8437, and cartier.comPiaget Exceptional Limelight Secret cuff-watch, price upon request; available at Piaget Boutique Beverly HillsBulgari Cameo Imperiale necklace secret watch in rose gold with a 90-centimeter chain set with brilliant-cut rubies and diamonds and a 56-millimeter rose gold case set with one cameo representing Cleopatra and blue sapphires, price upon request; bulgari.com for more informationTiffany & Co. Tiffany HardWear watch in rose gold with pavé diamonds and black lacquer, $29,000; available at select Tiffany & Co. locations, 800-843-3269, and tiffany.comHarry Winston Ultimate Emerald Signature timepiece featuring an emerald-cut center stone with brilliant-, marquise-, and baguette-cut diamonds set in platinum, price upon request; available at 1-800-988 4110 and harrywinston.comVan Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret watch featuring emeralds, diamonds, and white mother-of-pearl set in 18k yellow gold, price upon request; available at Van Cleef & Arpels, vancleefarpels.com, and 877-826-2533