July 16, 2020
This July 2020, history will be made with the launch of Al Amal, otherwise known as the Hope Probe, as it embarks on its journey around Mars, marking the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
For many of us, watching the adventure on screen is the closest we will get to the red planet, but that’s not to say we can’t draw inspiration from its red and orange coloured hues in our choice of timepiece and for a brief moment in time, take a journey into space.
A striking blend of over 4 carats worth of rubies, mother-of-pearl and diamonds and complementary satin strap, this timepiece is part of Chopard’s Happy Diamonds Joallerie collection and is playful and beautiful way to capture the colour of Mars on your wrist.
Red has been an integral part of Girard-Perregaux’s collections for decades, especially on sporty timepieces evoking the automotive field with which the Manufacture nurtures a rich history. Girard-Perregaux perpetuates this strong heritage with the Laureato Absolute Passion, blending the bold character of the Absolute collection with a passionating red pantone.
This brand’s emblematic colour is a product of accident rather than design. Previously, Hermes customers would depart with their goods encased in a gold-trimmed cream or beige box, but shortages during WWII dictated a choice of colour that no one wanted; orange. This timepiece combines this signature hue with the ‘H’ for Hermes but in this case, could also be worn for hope and solidarity.
Evoking the orange hue of Mars, this brightly coloured timepiece is a fresh new addition to Breitling’s offering for the female/unisex audience, looking to brighten up their wrists. Encased in 36mm of sturdy stainless steel, the watch comes with an orange dial and a choice of orange dial and stainless steel or orange rubber strap.
Volcanic and vigourous, like the fiery planet itself and made from a seismic combination of ultra-light carbon fiber and red, marbled epoxy resin each Skeleton X Magma is unique. Stripped down to its essential components like a high-end racecar, it is ultra-light, scratch-resistant and streamlined. With its magnificent technical features fully exposed, it leaves nothing to the imagination.
