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Sports Timepiece From Harry Winston

The Project Z2 Diver is part of the Project Z line and claims to be the world's first chronograph in Zalium for divers. Zalium is an alloy mainly composed of zirconium (used for surgical instruments) and is more resistant than titanium, water-resistant to 200 metres. The timepiece uses platinum for its unidirectional bezel and Zalium for the case, lugs and back while the strap is made from rubber.

The design of the watch is sporty and has a diameter of 44 mm. The Superluminova of the hour numerals, hands and hour-markers ensures optimal readability on a dial composed of four-layered elements. Other features include the mobile attachment lugs designed to slope to a 30° angle and to adapt to a feminine wrist. The small seconds are displayed at 3 o'clock where a Shuriken, a four-pointed blue metal star, revolves in perpetual circular motion, an idea borrowed from martial arts. It is priced at Rs 9, 41, 250 and is available at The Regent and The Taj lobbies.

Twist And Shoot With Nokia N90

Nokia's latest N90 multimedia device under the Nokia N-series has advanced digital camera features targeted at high-technology enthusiasts. It converges imaging, smartphone features and 3G combining rich functions into one device. It boasts a two megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, auto focus and 20x digital zoom, integrated flash, macro mode for sharp close-ups and high quality video capture with on-phone editing capabilities.

It also features two ergonomic modes for instant photo and video capture. Simply twisting the unique rotating camera barrel automatically activates the camera. Based on the leading Series 60 Platform, the Nokia N90 is a tri-band phone for GSM 900/1800/1900, EDGE and WCDMA networks.

Photos and video clips taken with the Nokia N90 can be stored on the phone's 150 MB plus in-box memory that can store up to 200 high resolution photos or over 3,000 low resolution photos. The images and video clips can also be edited instantly on N90, which enables easy manual on-device editing allowing users to merge and edit, add special effects and music to the existing images and videos.

Style Statement With Cobalt

Targeted at the modern metrosexual man, Cobalt - a brand in fashionable men's evening wear - has introduced a line of shirts. The latest collection at Cobalt is an expression of hottest international trends and designs. Known for its snug fit and light comfortable fabrics, Cobalt exudes sensual sophistication. The collection is a mix of black, wine, indigos, and earthy grey with polkas in various colours, spread collars and square cuffs.

The fabrics used for these shirts are handpicked from various parts of the world and blended and matched with accessories. The designers have worked with fabrics like lycra, light weight georgettes and knits mainly sourced from China, Japan and Korea. The collection is priced between Rs 795 to Rs 1,595. Cobalt's club wear collection is available at Globus and Nostradamus (Bandra), Rainbow (Borivali), Roopam (Crawford Market), Vishal (Heera Panna), and Lagoon (Thane).

Queen's Collection From Notandas & Sons

Notandas & Sons has launched 'Queen's Collection', an exquisite jewellery line designed for prospective brides this wedding season. The collection offers both delicate ethnic and international contemporary designs. Diamond chandeliers, royally crafted jhumkas and chokers have an antique finish with a touch of modernity. It also includes intricately crafted maang tikkas, baaju bandhs and a combination of pearls set in between diamonds finished with antique finish gold. Semi precious coloured stones like turquoise, peridot, topaz, tourmaline and sapphire embedded in gold or platinum also form a part of the compilation. You can choose from the assortments of kundan sets, minakari work, pearl sets, and fine sparkling diamond. The collection is available at the shop located on Waterfield Road, Bandra, Mumbai.

Fashion Statement From Cartier

Cartier has launched stylish eyewear frames with a jeweller's touch with unusual, streamlined designs and geometric shapes. This collection uses rare materials, contrasting titanium and diamonds, and has mixed futuristic styling with lightweight metalwork. Frames under this collection also come with stone settings such as diamond, sapphire or tourmaline. They also have hand-crafted solid gold with the letter 'C' chiselled on it.

Its lenses also come in a range of different colours, from greys and browns to blues, violets, and pale pinks with precious metal finishing.

This year, the collection has been enhanced with the addition of a new 100 per cent Cartier model; aviator lenses, arms with screw decoration and black or brown leather-riveted bridges sporting a central screw.

VIP Unveils Eight New Designs

After three decades, VIP Industries has unveiled a new brand identity with its range of newly designed luggage. Among them is Aura - Women's Range for women with its feminine looks, bright colours and features that include a beauty case, garment holder and a separate pocket at the bottom of the bag for jewellery. It also has a special trolley mechanism for smooth wheeling. Its price range begins from Rs 4,999.

Another range of luggage is Matrix designed for the business traveller. It has two-toned nylon fabric with a front pocket for documents, lightweight aluminum trolley and ergonomically designed foam padded handles and shoulder straps. It is priced from Rs 3,399.

Impulse, a line for casual bags for leisure travel, is a backpack-shaped strolly with refreshing colours and is priced from Rs 2,599. Sterling is VIP's largest hard suitcase with a capacity of 114 litres.

It has wider wheel track for greater stability, and tough polypropylene shells. It comes in blue, grey, and lilac and is priced from Rs 2,800.