September 2004 Timepieces/New Products Red, White & Yellow Gold represents glamour in timepieces Rose is emerging as a favorite in new gold watch colors, invariably in solid 18 karat. Here are several in a variety of hues from this year’s latest collections. – by Michael Thompson Top: From Longines’ Les Elegents collection, this 18k white gold watch has 36 diamonds and replicates a 1931 Longines model. Longines made the hand-wound mechanical movement, calibre L805, in the 1970s. Limited edition of 35. Longines, Weehawken, NJ; (800) 897-9477, www.longines.com. Bottom: This 18k women’s watch from Croton curves to rest on the wrist. It has a mother-of-pearl dial with six diamonds, Swiss quartz movement, domed sapphire crystal and crocodile bracelet with gold buckle. It’s backed by Croton's lifetime warranty. Suggested retail, $2,400. Croton Watch Co., Moonachie, NJ; (800) 443-7639. The Chronoswiss Klassic Chronograph is now made in 18k rose gold and steel. The lugs, pushers and crown are rose gold; the dial is plated rose gold. Inside is an ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph visible through the new sapphire back. Chronoswiss, Bellport, NY; (631) 776-1135. The Festina Diva features diamonds along the sides of the rectangular bezel. The 18k gold case and solid bracelet are Swiss-made. Suggested retail, $3,490. Festina, Newark, NJ; (973) 622-4445, www.festinausa.com. The Panorama is Locman’s first full 18k gold collection. It features retro gold numerals on white or black and comes with leather straps available in various colors. Suggested retail, $4,490 for men’s sizes (shown), $3,490 for women’s sizes. Locman, New York City; (212) 371-1888, www.locman.com. H. Stern’s new 18k Calibre 520 is a dual-time men’s watch with analog day and date indicators and see-through sapphire case back. The automatic movement is by Dubois Dépraz of Switzerland. The watch is available in yellow, rose or white gold and comes in a winder box. H. Stern, New York City; (212) 655-3930.