With its use of clean, bold geometric lines, and its incorporation of the most luxurious materials into a modernist vision, the Art Deco created a style of timeless beauty where classical and contemporary co-exist as in no other realm of design. For Ralph Lauren, that era's unmatched elegance, and its daring spirit of optimism, has long been a source of inspiration.
The Ralph Lauren Slim Classique collection celebrates this distinctive aesthetic with timepieces that combine bold geometry with a sleek and thin silhouette, elegant guilloché engraving craftsmanship and masterful gem setting.
For 2012, Ralph Lauren presents two new interpretations of this timeless design, featuring luxurious embellishments that continue to honor the refined glamour and debonair sophistication of the Roaring '20s.
The first new Ralph Lauren 867 watch model places a single row of brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel of the watch, and accentuates their fire with a glossy black frame that emphasizes the rectilinear form of the watch and reflects the use of contrasting blacks and whites that characterizes much Art Deco design.
With the second Ralph Lauren 867 watch model, two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds lend their sparkle to the bezel of the watch. Diamonds have also been set into the lugs, and a single rosecut diamond adorns the crown.
Both models feature traditionally crafted silver opaline dials, with domed and strongly defined black Roman and Arabic numerals. Presented in 18k white gold, these models are worn with a black alligator strap and matching white gold pin buckle, and both are executed in the resolutely classic 27.5mm width, respecting the traditional dimensions of an iconic dress watch. As with the other Slim Classique collection models these watches are powered by an ultra-flat (2.1mm thin) hand-winding movement crafted by Piaget for Ralph Lauren.
Whether adorning the wrist of a dapper gentleman, or that of a lady, these new diamond models evoke a definitive Art Deco spirit and formal elegance hallmark of the Ralph Lauren Slim Classique collection of watches.
Ralph Lauren 867 Watch, Black Frame and One row of Diamonds
RLR0132703
MOVEMENT
Mechanical manual winding
Manufacture movement, made by Piaget for Ralph Lauren
Caliber: RL430,
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)
Power reserve: ~40 hours
Components: 131
Decor: Vertical Côtes de Genève and perlage (circular graining)
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes
CASE
18K white gold, polished, with one row of diamonds and a black frame
Size: 27.50 x 27.50 mm; Opening: 26.65 x 26.65 mm; Thickness: 5.75 mm
Flat sapphire crystal, external and internal colorless anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Crown: 18K white gold
GEM 96 diamonds
DIAL
Color: Silvery opaline
Black Roman numerals, printed
HANDS
Hour, minute: Breguet-style hands
Color: Shiny black, oxidized
STRAP
Black alligator, black Alsavel® lining
BUCKLE
18K white gold pin buckle, polished
Ralph Lauren 867 Watch, Two rows of Diamonds
RLR0132702
MOVEMENT
Mechanical manual winding
Manufacture movement, made by Piaget for Ralph Lauren
Caliber: RL430
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)
Power reserve: ~40 hours
Components: 131
Decor: Vertical Côtes de Genève and perlage (circular graining)
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes
CASE
18K white gold, polished, with two rows of diamonds
Size: 27.50 x 27.50 mm; Opening: 26.65 x 26.65 mm; Thickness: 5.75 mm
Flat sapphire crystal, external and internal colorless anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Crown: 18K white gold with a diamond
GEM 201 diamonds
DIAL
Color: Silvery opaline
Black Roman numerals, printed
HANDS
Hour, minute: Breguet-style hands
Color: Shiny black, oxidized
STRAP
Black alligator, black Alsavel® lining
BUCKLE
18K white gold pin buckle, polished
