L’Officiel Malaysia – July 2019

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A famed French designer with a long history of undeniable

influence, fashion enthusiasts and industry players identify

Charles Jourdan as an innovator of his era. While the respected

icon is best known for redefining women’s shoes with his

creations going back to 1919, his sons had brought his legacy to

greater heights through the ingenious use of innovative materials

without disregarding the House’s tried-and-true traditions.

Fast forward to the present, the brand is no longer contained

to just glamorous footwear as it ventures into the world of

watches with exciting releases that perpetually push the

boundaries of design possibilities while exhibiting a legacy of

quality, craftsmanship and innovation.

The Patron Collection CJ1096 by Charles Jourdan is a fine

example of its watch category, entering the fray as a serious

contender for a modern and versatile sports-inspired watch.

Boasting a polished façade with a clear expanse of the dial

face, a bold bracelet and an eye-catching bezel, lucky owners

of the series will relish in a timepiece that is worthy of every

moment of attention.

Offered in different combinations of metal and finishes such

as steel, rose gold, black/rose gold, rose gold/steel and blue/

rose gold, and dial colours in white, black, blue and rose gold,

a selection of the CJ1096 models feature sleek sword hands

and genuine diamond-markers. These models in solid and more

generously sized 40 mm diameter sit just as well with ladies

seeking a more ample timepiece for their wrists as well as

with men wanting a contemporary timepiece that is discreetly

luxurious. Otherwise, the more petite of these CJ1096

references in a diameter of 36 mm serves as equally delightful

alternatives for the ladies, especially with an additional white

mother of pearl dial option that comes in all-steel and steel/

rose gold versions.

Next in line are the more streamlined CJ1096 iterations with

slim baton hands and markers that come in variations of steel,

rose gold and blue-tone finishes with white and black dials, also

available in a unisex-friendly 40 mm diameter, and also 36 mm

that caters more to the ladies.

All the CJ1096 models from Charles Jourdan’s Patron Collection

come outfitted with a stylish yet timeless solid steel ‘H’ link

bracelet together with a comfortable butterfly clasp that straps

ergonomically to the wrist of its wearer. Beyond the attractive

dials, a fully transparent sapphire crystal reveals the refined

details on the watch face accented with a useful date aperture

located at the 3 o’clock position.

Last but by no means least, the indications and hands are driven

by a reliable and accurate Japanese quartz movement sitting

within a sturdy stainless steel case with water resistance of

up to 30 m.

Perfect Timing

With its myriad of timepieces that emanate elegant sportiness with an

enigmatic touch, the Charles Jourdan Patron Collection has much to offer.

BY JOYCE FAN