Nestled between the four and five o’clock positions is the diamond-ringed moon phase aperture, which features a handcrafted yellow gold cabochon moon set against a blue night sky. The elegant date ring at seven o’clock intersects these two counters with bezel-set diamonds marking out the even dates of a month. All these details play out against an iridescent and subtly textured mother-of-pearl dial that’s accompanied by even more diamonds on the watch’s bezel and lugs. And as with all Ocean timepieces, an emblematic two-arch motif crown guard completes the design in homage to the façade of Harry Winston’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, New York. A total of 352 brilliant-cut diamonds for approximately 4.45 carats are found on this white gold creation, which comes with a blue alligator leather strap for that final touch of poise.

The Ocean Date Moon Phase Automatic 42mm is equipped with the HW3203 calibre, which features a 68-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for heightened performance. The light yet hardy material’s high resistance to magnetic interferences, thermal fluctuations and shocks ensures improved stability and precision.

Not Just a Pretty Face

As famed as Harry Winston is for its jewels, it’s not all that the brand has to offer. The launch of its impressively technical and collaborative Opus series in 2001 showed the world that the luxury house was set on planting its flag in the land of haute horlogerie as well. What followed was a slew of watches that pushed the boundaries of watchmaking — not least in the form of its Project Z series, a mainstay within Ocean that has continued to exalt its exclusive use of an innovative material since 2004.

The Z in Project Z stands for Zalium, a revolutionary and resilient zirconium alloy that’s lightweight and resistant to scratches or corrosion. The robust material (it’s harder than titanium and almost as light) is also hypo-allergenic, making it a perfect medium for the famed collection that’s graced with retrogrades, dual time zones and chronograph functions in true spirit of its sporty nature. Another characteristic of Project Z timepieces are their energised dials that pay homage to the skyscrapers and suspension bridges of the brand’s birth city of New York. They are the perfect companions for your next nautical adventure with their sporty-luxe feel.