Roll Up Your Sleeve For ‘Luxury’ Cufflinks That Tell Time Sans The Rolex Markup
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Time is money, they say, and in the world of luxury watches swimming in the leagues of thousands of dollars, this statement can’t be truer. But if status symbols at a minute (literally) fraction of the price sound like a dream to you, the Creamy Patina 2023 Collection might just be your next obsession.
These aren’t timepieces in the traditional sense, but cufflinks inspired by iconic vintage watches in style, spirit, and—importantly—function. Measuring between 20 and 23 mm wide, each cufflink promises to mirror its muse to intricate precision without forcing owners to “sacrifice [their] firstborn,” in the words of the Creamy Patina team.
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These fully-functioning tiny watches take horological giants and magically shrink them, with the mini-mes evidently inheriting the qualities of the Rolex Sea-Dweller and Celebration Oyster Perpetual, the Cartier Tank, and the Omega Speedmaster. Crafted from 304-grade stainless steel and fortified with scratch- and shatter-resistant mineral glass crystal, these cufflinks are built to withstand your everyday gestures too.
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The most compelling of the pack has to be the ‘Cuff-Deeper’, modeled after the Rolex Sea-Dweller. According to its creators, this is the world’s first automatic cufflink with a date function, boasting a perpetual calendar and a smooth sweeping second hand.
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Another miniaturized “Rolex” is the ‘Celebration’, taking after the Swiss watchmaker’s uber-colorful piece that was rolled out this year.
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There’s also the ‘Cuffmaster’, inspired by the Omega Speedmaster, which touts unwaveringly reliable time-keeping, just like its inspiration.
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Finally, the ‘Panzer’ takes faithful cues from the Cartier Tank, reflecting its classic French design and shimmering cabochon.
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For true-blue watch collectors, these cufflinks offer more than just style. They feature fully functioning lume on hour markers, promising a smooth ticking experience that reflects their full-sized counterparts, along with Japanese movements to ensure accurate timekeeping.
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The collection has been fully backed on Kickstarter and is production-ready. Following the campaign, the Cuffmaster, Celebration, and Panzer are expected to retail for £390 (US$477), while the Cuff-Deeper, with its first-of-a-kind perpetual calendar, will go for £900 (US$1,101).
The full set of four time-telling cufflinks will go for only £1,800 (US$2,203)—and the best part is you can carry all of them on your sleeve like a baller.
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