There's nothing that comes quite as close to the splendour of a gemstone sitting on your finger or around your neck.
Eclectic extras make for a greater whole.
Day two of our daily reports on the annual watch show, SIHH, which took place in Switzerland from 14 to 17 Jan 2019.
From sporty GMT timepieces to sophisticated world-timers, the watches designed for globetrotters can be an attraction in themselves.
Have Yourself a Merry Hermès Christmas
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