With Baselworld, the world’s largest watch show, only weeks away, Switzerland’s luxury brands are preparing to roll out their new models and wrist fashions for the year ahead. Leading the vanguard is one of the country’s most luxurious brands, Blancpain, with an exclusive creation that was designed for Valentine’s Day 2012, set with 2.95 carats of precious stones and enough rubies and diamonds to delight Cupid. The Saint-Valentin 2012 Chronograph also features a stopwatch function and a white strap made from alligator leather; it is presented in a luxury wooden case.

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