In the year that Roger Dubuis has proclaimed the year of the Velvet Diva, this luxury timepiece brand presents the complete Velvet by Massaro trilogy: a runway-ready line-up of three 88-piece limited models embodying the treasures of creativity, inspiration and imagination shared by two Maisons with an undeniable gift for exalting feminine charm and elegance.
The charismatic Velvet collection is the means chosen by the Maison to express this vision of femininity through the prism of the Diva. Velvet timepieces are distinguished by split-level dials, finely decorated lugs including a ‘third’ that plays twin functional and decorative roles, along with trompe l’oeil cases blending circular and tonneau shapes.
Fiery Glow
The strap of the model giving a tip of the hat to silver-screen legend Rita Hayworth exudes a powerful and provocative presence. It is graced with a pleated leather motif co-designed by Massaro in the same warm gold tones that are featured on its shoes. This glowing, luminous theme is matched by the yellow gold barrel-shaped Velvet centre of the dial, framed by radiating hour-markers on a satin sunburst exterior.
Birds of a feather
The version dedicated to the Greta Garbo is instilled with an aura of mystery, expressed through black feathers delicately crafted by Laurence Le Constant and cleverly interwoven into the dusky strap, as well as the black lacquered dial with tone-on-tone charcoal markings evoking the elusive brunette nicknamed “The Swedish Sphinx”. The sophisticated plumes create a delightful contrast with the warmth of the pink gold case and the sparkle of diamonds.
Pearly iridescence
The homage paid to the platinum blonde bombshell Lana Turner is entirely worthy of her femme fatale image. This model encircles the wrist with a distinctive Massaro silver strap featuring a row of pearls running down the centre, evoking the shimmering lustre of those its namesake loved to string around her neck, as well as the pristine whiteness of her unforgettable turban. This opalescent theme is echoed in the white gold case, appliques and brushed barrel- shaped dial centre.
Related: Velvet Diva by Roger Dubuis
