Staying Power: A Guide to Excellence

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The high-complication Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon Free Wheelfeatures a seven-day manual tourbillon with a 44mm black slate dial and rose gold case, all under a sapphire crystal dome that highlights mechanisms as free-floating objects. ($96,000) 516.627.7475, ulysse-nardin.com

A throwback to the brand’s iconic watch, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Extra Thin is an 18-karat yellow gold construction featuring a 39mm case with 8.1mm thickness, tank tread bracelet and a dial exhibiting the signature “Petite Tapisserie” pattern. ($55,400) 212.688.6644, audemarspiguet.com

The beautifully slender Patek Philippe Ref. 5327R is a self-winding perpetual calendar with a large 39mm 18-karat rose gold case and an ivory-lacquered dial featuring Breguet numerals. ($85,052) patek.com

An update on the original 1970s Laureato design, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm Ceramic uses all black ceramic on its dial, bracelet and octagonal case. It has a self-winding mechanical movement and features 54 hours of power reserve. ($16,700) girard-perregaux.com

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The Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic combines a rugged 45mm titanium case with a satin-finished black ceramic bezel and matte black skeletonized dial that showcases the automatic column-wheel chronograph movement with flyback function. ($19,900) 646.582.9813, hublot.com

Limited to 50 pieces, the Richard Mille RM 60-01 Les Voiles de St. Barth Automatic Flyback Chronograph honors the famous Caribbean regatta with a robust 50mm case crafted of high-strength, low-weight titanium and a multitude of functions to make navigational calculations. ($161,000) 310.285.9898, richardmille.com

 The Officine Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic Acciaio features an anthracite dial in a 45mm stainless steel case that is just 13.4mm thin. It also features 72 hours of power reserve and the GMT complication. ($11,100) 212.223.1562, panerai.com

Sporting a handsome guillochédial and a 42.3mm white gold case, the Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527 is a sophisticated yet casual 12-hour chronograph with 55-hour power reserve. ($33,800) 646.692.6469, breguet.com

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The Reine de Naples 8908 updates one of Breguet’s best-selling watches with a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial, moon phase complication and a power reserve indicator encased in 18-karat rose gold, and features a delicate satin strap. ($36,100) 646.692.6469, breguet.com

This high-jewelry interpretation of the Cat’s Eye Day and Night by Girard-Perregaux features a white gold case adorned with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.31 carats, as well as an aventurine dial embellished with 149 pavé-set diamonds and a day/night indicator. ($55,000) girard-perregaux.com

A prime example of why 18-karat yellow gold is back in style, Cartier’s Panthère de Cartier Mini Triple Loop boasts a timeless design that doubles as fine jewelry.($35,800) 212.446.3400, cartier.com

Released earlier this year, the Patek Philippe Ref. 7150/250R is the only women’s chronograph in the brand’s portfolio. The case is crafted in pink gold and features 72 round diamonds in the bezel, as well as Breguet numerals and a hand-stitched alligator strap. ($83,918) patek.com

The Audemars Piguet Millenary Frosted Gold Opal Dial combines the technical marvel of a hand-wound movement with the sumptuous aesthetic exhibited by its oval case of frosted and satin-finished 18-karat pink gold and an iridescent opal dial. ($53,000) 212.688.6644, audemarspiguet.com

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This five-row layered necklace from Wempe has 369 round and marquise-cut brilliant diamonds totaling 60.29 carats set in 18-karat white gold. ($231,000) 212.397.9000, wempe.com

From its 2018 Blue Book Collection, this Tiffany & Co. platinum ring showcases two 4-carat tsavorites of different tones, accented with diamonds. ($78,000) 212.755.8000, tiffany.com

Martin Katz crafted this platinum cocktail ring with a 23.23-carat cushion tanzanite and two trapezoid diamonds weighing 1.22 carats, micro-set with 130 round single-cut diamonds weighing 0.47 carats, 48 round blue sapphires weighing 0.63 carats and eight amethysts totaling 0.07 carats. ($65,000) 310.276.7200, martinkatz.com

This high-jewelry bracelet from Tiffany & Co.’s Paper Flowers collection features sapphires, tanzanites and diamonds. (Price upon request) 212.755.8000, tiffany.com

This Royal IndoRussian ring from Sanjay Kasliwal has a striking 34.70-carat emerald bordered with diamonds totaling 2.51 carats. ($65,000) 212.988.1511, sanjaykasliwal.com

From the Festa High Jewelry collection, this Bulgari platinum ring features a central 5.31-carat emerald-cut diamond, adorned with two pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds, 20 fancy step-cut diamonds and pavé diamonds, all totaling 1.52 carats.  (Price upon request) 800.285.4274, bulgari.com

From the Bulgari Festa High Jewelry collection, this dramatic yellow gold necklace features 17 round sapphires totaling 13.28 carats, 3.97 carats of pavé-set emeralds, and 33 round brilliant-cut and pavé-set diamonds totaling 16.79 carats. (Price upon request) 800.285.4274, bulgari.com

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Using grapes from only select grand cru and premier cru villages and aged for 13 years, the Bollinger R.D.2004 is an exceptional vintage of this limited expression of Champagne. ($300) 914.769.3000, vintus.com, champagne-bollinger.com

 A multi-vintage Champagne combining prestigious reserve wines, the Moët & Chandon MCIII is an elegant addition to any holiday table as well as a valuable collectible. ($650 for magnum) mhicons.com

 The handmade crystal Marne decanter from Riedel’s M Collection exhibits a minimalistic design inspired by vintage Cognac and whisky bottles. ($190) riedel.com

 The 2014 vintage of Penfolds Grange, one of the most esteemed South Australian wines, is a powerful blend of 98 percent shiraz and 2 percent cabernet that has collectors already abuzz for its potential future taste—and value. ($850) penfolds.com

 Matured for 16 years, P2 2000 from Dom Pérignon exhibits a fresh, lively taste of the brand’s first harvest of the millennium thanks to its long contact with the lees. ($360) domperignon.com

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Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters cabernet sauvignon 2015 was aged for six months in rye whisky barrels, giving it rich dark-fruit aromas with a hint of rye spice. ($60) cooperandthief.com

Shafer TD-9 2016 is a blend of merlot, cabernet and a bit of malbec from estate vineyards in Yountville, Stags Leap and the Vacas just south of Stags Leap. ($60) shafervineyards.com

 Martini & Rossi has released a drier, crisper and more citrus-forward prosecco in its new Collezione Speciale, complete with a festive bottle for the holiday table. ($25) martini.com

 The cabernet glass from Riedel’s Performance collection features nearly imperceptible ridges that allow wine to aerate quickly within the glass. ($59 per set of 2) riedel.com

Knifemaker Poglia teamed with winery Cooper & Thief to make this limited-edition corkscrew featuring a bicolor wood-and-bone handle and brass details. ($135) poglia.co

Guigal’s signature Château d’Ampuis 2012 displays the character of the extraordinary Côte-Rôtie grapes from which it is made, and is presented here in its first-ever magnum. ($355) 914.769.3000, vintus.com, guigal.com

Sterling Vineyards Iridium 2015 is a fruit-forward, robust cabernet sauvignon with a long and smooth finish. ($250)  sterlingvineyards.com

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From the Bond House No. 1 collection, the Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989 was matured for 27 years in wine casks from Côte-Rôtie in the Rhône valley. ($665) mhicons.com

The Saint-Louis Manhattan crystal old-fashioned glass evokes the underground New York cocktail culture of the 1930s. ($175 each) saint-louis.com

 Rabbit Hole PX Sherry Finish is a 5-year-old Louisville bourbon aged in charred American oak before a final six-month maturation in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. ($80) rabbitholedistillery.com

 The new Volcán De Mi Tierra Cristalino is a complex, sweet and herbal añejo tequila that has been stripped of its typically caramel color. ($66) mhicons.com

These crystal Tiffany & Co. Diamond Point shot glasses in the brand’s signature hue feature a textured design inspired by diamond culets. ($125 for set of 4) tiffany.com

 Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum is a complex single-estate Venezuelan rum that blends liquids that have been aged from 4 to 35 years in oak barrels. ($60) reservebar.com

 The exceptional Hennessy Paradis Impérial is an aged Cognac made from an ultraprecise selection of eaux-de-vie that results in a structured, floral blend. ($2,800) mhicons.com

 Belvedere Bespoke vodka makes a unique holiday gift, letting you engrave a message on a luxurious bottle that lights up with the press of a button. ($150) mhicons.com

WhistlePig’s fifth edition of its acclaimed Boss Hog expression is a 13-year-old straight rye whisky finished in calvados casks, giving it a pleasing pear and maple syrup taste. ($499) whistlepig.com

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Inspired by vintage absinthe fountains, the Grey Goose La Fontaine makes it easy to serve a trio of martinis: just mix the ingredients and pour through the three faucets. The chrome-plated brass and glass Art Nouveau construction makes it an elegant addition to any bar. Martini glasses not included. ($1,500) 917.460.7196, theline.com

Silver-plated Puiforcat jigger and long drink spoon, sold with Saint-Louis Manhattan Mixology set that includes a crystal cocktail shaker (not pictured). ($1,100 for the Mixology set)
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 From French crystal producer Saint-Louis, the Manhattan bitters decanter made of handcrafted leaded crystal. ($440) saint-louis.com

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Romeo y Julieta 1875 is a timeless puro of 100 percent Nicaraguan leaves that provides a medium-bodied and complex smoke. ($192.50 for Churchill box of 25; $170 for Bully box of 25) altadisusa.com

Gurkha Cellar Reserve Edición Especial blends Dominican tobacco aged for 18 years with a corojo wrapper for a spectacular full flavor with hints of milk chocolate and almonds.
($254 for Solara box of 20) gurkhacigars.com

The ultra-premium Cohiba Spectre blends eight tobaccos from five countries, including 23-year-old Dominican Piloto Cubano and Nicaraguan Estelí aged in sherry casks, and comes in an eye-catching leather-bound red-and-silver display case. Limited to 180 boxes. ($900 for box of 10) cohiba.com

Honoring the founding fathers of the brand, the bold Partagás Legend features a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over a Honduran Olancho San Agustín binder and aged Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. ($290 for Toro box of 20) partagas.com

Montecristo Nicaragua Series is a full-bodied spicy puro of 100 percent Nicaraguan tobacco. ($245 for Toro box of 20) altadisusa.com

Manufactured in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the newly launched H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut contains the proprietary Pilotico filler to give the cigar a bold flavor. ($172 for Toro box of 20) altadisusa.com

 Young cigar brand Diesel partnered with young bourbon brand Rabbit Hole to create the Whiskey Row, a powerful blend by A.J. Fernandez of aged tobacco from three Nicaraguan regions and a bourbon-barrel-aged Mexican binder. ($225 for Gigante box of 25) dieselcigar.com

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An elegant weekend bag crafted in Fall River, Mass., this Frank Clegg Chèvre Signature Duffle is made of French vegetable-tanned goat leather and trimmed in smooth tumbled leather. ($1,200) 508.672.4574, frankcleggleatherworks.com

Made of high-quality Italian black grain calfskin, the Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Color Splash women’s tote injects whimsy with a shot of Tiffany blue. ($1,650) 800.843.3269, tiffany.com

Longchamp’s Le Foulonné all-leather carry-on embodies the iconic look from the French leathermaker. At 20.5 inches in length, the bag with retractable handle, exterior pocket and in-line wheels fits in most airline cabins. ($1,575) 888.828.8081, longchamp.com

The Frank Clegg Hampton Zipper Backpack, made of smooth tumbled leather, is a refined alternative to the traditional briefcase. ($1,100) 508.672.4574, frankcleggleatherworks.com

From the Bulgari Festa High Jewelry collection, this dramatic yellow gold necklace features 17 round sapphires totaling 13.28 carats, 3.97 carats of pavé-set emeralds, and 33 round brilliant-cut and pavé-set diamonds totaling 16.79 carats. (Price upon request) 800.285.4274, bulgari.com

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From publisher Assouline, the oversized, 194-page Rolex: The Impossible Collection by watch specialist Fabienne Reybaud features more than 200 images of the rarest and most innovative Rolex watches ever created—a special gift for any watch collector. ($845) 212.989.6789, assouline.com

The Etta Horn sunglasses from the Jazz series by Morgenthal Fredericsare handcrafted in Germany of laminated buffalo horn. ($2,195) morgenthalfrederics.com

 From the Writers Edition series, this Montblanc Homage to Homer fountain pen ($1,100), inspired by the story of the Trojan Horse, incorporates motifs from Greek pottery and a gold nib, while the Fine Stationery Notebook #146 ($80) features a Saffiano leather cover embossed with the legendary horse. 800.995.4810, montblanc.com

Great for a night out, this Shamballa men’s 6mm non-braided bracelet features 8-karat black-rhodium-plated white gold with black diamonds, 18-karat rose gold with black diamonds and black jade. ($20,030) 212.825.2108, shamballajewels.com

This Shamballa 10mm beaded men’s bracelet showcases a palette of rubies and blue and gray sapphires set in black-rhodium-plated rose gold with white diamonds. ($28,400) 212.825.2108, shamballajewels.com

This 10mm lock bracelet from Shamballa features masculine onyx with 18-karat yellow gold and white diamonds for a unique and contemporary accessory to any look. ($5,100) 212.825.2108, shamballajewels.com

Handmade entirely in America, outside of Chicago, State Optical creates high-end eyewear from the finest laminates, such as this Burnham style with decorative color striations. ($396) 800.459.7590, stateopticalco.com

A playfully stylish accessory, these Cartier Panthère de Cartier cuff links are made of palladium-finished sterling silver with black lacquer and green jade. ($2,080) 212.446.3400, cartier.com

This limited-edition Emilio Pucci silk twill scarf honors the city of Florence, where the newly opened Hotel Savoy features the designs of Laudomia Pucci. The scarf depicts the city’s Duomo de Brunelleschi and the Piazza della Repubblica. ($345) roccofortehotels.com