Turret, the luxury brand store

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Turret, the luxury brand store continues to deliver a unique experience to their clientele with their array of designer brands of watches and writing instruments. In less than six months following the launch of their exclusive store, it has received and continues to gain the love and attraction of customers due to the quality and the exclusivity boasted by the brand. In Turret’s portfolio of renowned brands are Montblanc, Baume & Mercier, 88 Rue Du Rhone, Raymond Weil and Jewel Laurel, their own flagship brand of jewellery. Turret also holds the ‘sole authorised retailer’ status for the brands of Montblanc, Baume & Mercier and 88 Rue Du Rhone, and ‘authorised retailer’ status for Raymond Weil, which consequently makes Turret the only location in the city to sell all these brands under one roof within the Sri Lankan market.

Most notable among these brands is Montblanc, a luxury brand with German origins dating back to 1906. It is world renowned for exquisitely handcrafted writing instruments, time pieces and accessories exclusively for men and for over 100 years, the brand has embraced the traditions of lasting value and exquisite craftsmanship. With uncompromising principles when it comes to design, style, quality and workmanship, the company has been able to create heirloom collections that are passed down from generation to generation. The emblem of the brand alone is a symbol of excellence and portrays the pinnacle of luxury writing instruments, wristwatches and accessories. Montblanc has made an enduring commitment to encourage excellence through cultural advancement. Founded in 1830, the Swiss Maison d’Horlogerie Baume & Mercier has consistently produced watches that embody excellence and affordable luxury for everyday living. The main five collections of the brand include the elegant Clifton collection, which features an urban character, the classically feminine Linea for women, the sporty-elegant Capeland for men, the timeless Hampton for both men and women, and the Classima, which is a time piece that is perfect for all occasions. Attention to detail is the ethos of Baume & Mercier, who has built their name on its watchmaking heritage and the commitment of a visionary family. With a proud legacy that is almost two centuries old, the creations reflects the values of its rich heritage and goes perfectly with the special moments in life.

Aestheticism is a constant preoccupation in the development of Raymond Weil timepieces, which takes great care when it comes to the design of their products. The timepieces combine ergonomics, refinement and modernity and this aesthetic pursuit results in distinctive and exclusive models. Though watch-making excellence and know-how is at the core of the brand, music has also been an essential and intrinsic part of Raymond Weil’s DNA. With over 35 years of involvement in the music industry across all genres, the Swiss watchmaker composes its timepieces in much the same way musicians compose their overtures. 88 Rue Du Rhone is an independent brand of Swiss watches launched by Elie and Pierre Bernheim, grandsons of Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil. These two entrepreneurial spirits have set out to offer consumers an elegant selection of watches balancing Swiss excellence and contemporary designs, tradition and innovation. With utmost excellence and exquisite designs 88 Rue Du Rhone is indeed the first Swiss watch brand that remains within an easily accessible price range. The brand meets the expectations of a new generation of watch fans. 88 Rue Du Rhone is a new kind of luxury for a new generation and a new era... An era where time begins. A world class Jewellery brand in the heart of Colombo, Jewel Laurel has managed to maintain the trusted credibility it has earned from its fast expanding clientele and continues to offer them high-quality gemstones and exclusive pieces of Jewellery. Carrying the hallmark of Authenticity every exclusive item is guaranteed to carry a superior quality. The brand manufactures jewellery to suit customer specific orders. The elegant and ornate pieces of jewellery are designed and created by a team of in-house designers and craftsmen who maintain a very high product quality and standard. United Colors of Benetton and its exclusive up-market extension Sisley see fashion as a global village. The brands are constantly focused on introducing cutting-edge style with their versatile clothing range and accessories. With its revolutionary new approach to designs and user-comfort, the latest Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection boasts an array of comprehensive and comfortable clothing comprising such categories as Sweet Autumn, Venetian Holiday, Everyday, True Blue and Heat Wave. From jeans and slim-fits in differing colors and one-of-a-kind winter-coats with Scottish detailing to functional clothing with an athletic, cool urban edge and the most casual of jackets that come in micro-patterned cardigans and printed shirts, these collections are now synonymous with style, panache and scintillating designs for Men, Women, Kids along with a dynamic accessories range. To see all these exclusive brands and more visit Turret located at 64, Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3. Pix by Upul Abayasekara