By Adam Keith, Associate Timepiece Editor for ViaLuxe-

Bedat & Co's tonneau-shaped Ref. 384 watch has been one of the Swiss brand's most enduring successes over the past twelve years.  For 2009, Bedat & Co expands this supremely elegant collection of feminine timepieces with new variations accentuated by the sublime beauty of Imperial Topaz or garnet vanadium.

The gracefully waisted tonneau case of these Bedat & Co Ref. 384 watches are crafted from stainless steel.  Dials display an Art Deco-inspired arrangement of expressive Roman numerals, with the Bedat & Co logo discreetly serving as the 8 o'clock hour marker.  Satin straps are carefully selected to match the character of the stones which adorn the case.  The Imperial Topaz variation is matched with a strap in a soft shade of pink, while the subtle chameleon color-change properties of garnet vanadium is paired with a strap in light green.  In both models, the timepiece is joined securely to the wrist via a tang buckle in polished stainless steel.  

Both watches are animated by battery-controlled Swiss quartz movements.  In the manner of all Bedat & Co creations, these timepieces are accompanied by a 5-year warranty and an A.O.S.C. certificate (Appellation Luxury d'Origine Suisse Certifiee).  This latter certification assures the Swiss origin of the various components and the expertise behind their creation.

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