https://www.scmp.com/rss/323806/feed STYLE's coverage of the 27th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Roger Dubuis is steering its creativity in a new direction with a partnership that promises to move its innovative streak up a gear. This year’s SIHH debuted the brand’s alliance with Formula One tyre maker Pirelli, launched on the back of a “dare to be rare” campaign for the first of the novelties. They are the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon and the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton, featuring straps made from a Pirelli tyre, but not just any old tyre. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2082391/roger-dubuis-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2082391/roger-dubuis-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:45:00 +0000 A handful of A. Lange & Söhne watches bear the “Pour le Mérite” title. The order of merit at the Saxon manufacture refers to five exclusive timepieces, each equipped with the sought-after fusée-and-chain transmission. In 1994, A. Lange & Söhne debuted the “Pour le Mérite” collection with the world’s first wristwatch with a tourbillon and fusée-and-chain transmission – a complication that makes up for the torque loss of the mainspring barrel and is one of the most effective complications to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2082388/lange-sohne-debuts-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2082388/lange-sohne-debuts-its?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:30:45 +0000 This year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) was the biggest ever after the Geneva showcase watch fair threw open its doors to 17 main exhibitors, in addition to 13 independents for the Carré des Horlogers section and paying members of the public on the final day. Despite the depressed retail market over the past two years, the mood was reasonably upbeat with some brands claiming sales of timepieces worth more than HK$1 million on the first day. The large number of brands made... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081476/confident-time-brands-switch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081476/confident-time-brands-switch?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:30:30 +0000 Montblanc is not a brand that plays it safe in good or bad times – and the new 2017 collection is evidence of that. “If you don’t move forward, you lose,” says Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert. “Elegance, technical competence and value for money are the main elements of our watch strategy.” During Lambert’s tenure at Montblanc, the luxury maison has revolutionised its watch collection by offering grand complications such as ExoTourbillon and the Orbis Terrarum at more competitive pricesthan its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081474/rising-challenge-montblanc-dares?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081474/rising-challenge-montblanc-dares?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:30:15 +0000 One of the certainties at SIHH each year is the more than 100 novelties that Cartier usually announces, so it was quite a surprise in 2017 when the maison unveiled only 36 new models at the fair. Although part of it might be a strategy to spread out the collections through the year, the brand sees this as a concerted effort to give each collection some breathing space with their clients. “This is a notion we had in mind for a long time already. We all want to propose new things, but we are not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081467/cartier-launches-only-36-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081467/cartier-launches-only-36-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:15:15 +0000 Baume et Mercier stands out for the success of its collaborative timepieces. Its new Clifton Club Shelby Cobra CSX2299 stole the spotlight with a look that pays homage to the iconic Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe from the mid-1960s. Car designer Peter Brock, who worked closely with Shelby on the Daytona Coupé design, collaborated with Baume et Mercier to ensure its authenticity. The timepiece is limited to 196 pieces, in honour of the record-breaking 315km/h speed the car was famous for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081466/attention-detail-baume-et-mercier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081466/attention-detail-baume-et-mercier?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:15 +0000 Piaget continues the revelry, which started with last year’s Sunny Side of Life collection, by celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Altiplano, its ultrathin watch that redefined the boundaries of movement and design in haute watchmaking. This refocus of attention switches the spotlight back onto Piaget’s most important collections, and continues its upbeat disposition towards business. The debut of the manual-winding 9P timepiece in 1957 revealed a movement just 2mm thin, a first that Piaget... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081462/thin-still-piaget-remains-master?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081462/thin-still-piaget-remains-master?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:45:45 +0000 François-Henry Bennahmias promised a streamlined collection with new mechanisms, designs and materials when he assumed the reins as CEO at Audemars Piguet four years ago. That pledge started to emerge last year with the Royal Oak collection, and all eyes were on it at this year’s SIHH, as the watchmaker unveiled novelties showcasing new designs and materials across its signature line. They included the Royal Oak Openworked Double Balance Wheel with two balance wheels on the same axis to improve... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081458/eye-catching-audemars-piguets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081458/eye-catching-audemars-piguets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:45:15 +0000 Very few watch brands have achieved as much as Officine Panerai has, based on just two main collections. The Italian manufacture, with its roots in Italian naval history, has stayed very true to the DNA of the Luminor and Radiomir, each year offering subtle new features that have kept fans happy and hungry for more. At this year’s SIHH, the manufacturer unveiled its stunning concept Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days (PAM700). The 49mm case for the Lab-ID, which stands for Laboratorio Di Idée,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/panerai-unveils-stunning-concept-watch-sihh-lab-id-limited-edition-50?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/panerai-unveils-stunning-concept-watch-sihh-lab-id-limited-edition-50?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:30:15 +0000 Richard Mille has always been comfortable pushing the boundaries of watchmaking – and this year is no different. The brand’s standout piece at this year’s SIHH was the RM 50-03 McLaren F1, a manual winding tourbillon split seconds chronograph. It is the first timepiece from its long-term partnership with McLaren-Honda, and is limited to 75 pieces. You’ll be forgiven if you only end up remembering it as the world’s lightest split-second tourbillon chronograph, weighing less than 40 grams –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081453/light-feather-richard-milles-rm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081453/light-feather-richard-milles-rm?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:15:45 +0000 You can always expect a hint of magic at maison Van Cleef & Arpels – delicate fairies, stellar constellations and fluttering butterflies. At this year’s SIHH, Van Cleef & Arpels raised its poetic complications to a new level with the Automate Fee Ondine Extraordinary Object. The magnificent clock – featuring an automaton mechanism of a fairy admiring a water lily blossom – took eight years of planning and brought together artisans from about 20 ateliers in France and Switzerland to work on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081450/van-cleef-arpels-works-its-magic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081450/van-cleef-arpels-works-its-magic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:15:15 +0000 Confidence comes with age and, as Parmigiani Fleurier eases comfortably into its third decade, it is revamping its most important creations that will serve as a solid foundation for the future. The idea is to form a defined structure within the company with a streamlined vision, backed with signature creations that will “stand the test of time”, the brand says. Parmigiani Fleurier’s founder, Michel Parmigiani, is well-versed in the importance of traditional watchmaking that can withstand the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081445/parmigiani-fleurier-upgrades-some?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081445/parmigiani-fleurier-upgrades-some?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 This year marked the return of Girard-Perregaux, one of SIHH’s founding members, after four years at Baselworld. So perhaps it was fitting for the maison to mark its return with the revival of its Laureato collection. The Laureato, which was introduced during the 1970s, was revived briefly last year as a special commemorative piece to mark the brand’s 225th anniversary. This year, it debuts as a fully-fleshed out collection. The Laureato was noted for its sporty, elegant yet clean design that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081440/girard-perregaux-debuts-extensive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081440/girard-perregaux-debuts-extensive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:45:15 +0000 IWC Schaffhausen’s iconic slogan, “Engineered for men”, has evolved this year with expansion into the women’s market. Although the masculine watch brand has previously launched women’s watches for its Pilot and Portofino collections, this year’s women’s highlights are significant. Focusing on the Da Vinci collection for this year’s SIHH 2017, IWC launched two new models – the Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 – created especially for women. Both models come in a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081442/feminine-charms-iwc-launches-two?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081442/feminine-charms-iwc-launches-two?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:45:15 +0000 The number of independent brands to join the Carré des Horlogers family at SIHH increased this year, jumping from eight to 13. The five newest members are Grönefeld, Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps (MCT), Ressence, Romain Jerome and Speake-Marin. Independent brands are generally perceived to be freer to make more daring choices with their approach to horology, and the presentations during SIHH cemented that belief. An example of creative watchmaking was demonstrated this year by H. Moser &... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081433/independent-watchmakers-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081433/independent-watchmakers-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:30:15 +0000 Ulysse Nardin swapped the madding crowds of Baselworld for the relative calm of SIHH this year, exhibiting at the Geneva fair for the first time. The watchmaker tested the waters with its new audience with novelties that consolidate its house style and highlight its know-how, and revealed timepieces with more affordable price points – a strategy other brands are undertaking to appeal to younger clients. The new Classico Manufacture, for example, lives up to its name with a classic 40mm case in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081431/ulysse-nardin-reveals-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081431/ulysse-nardin-reveals-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:15:30 +0000 If you had to describe Greubel Forsey’s presentation this year in one word, it would have to be “daring”. The young brand, known for its cutting-edge approach to creating and designing highly complicated watches, may just have outdone itself this year. The most headline-grabbing timepiece is its Grande Sonnerie,which took 11 years of research and development to create, and led to two patents being filed. No wonder then, the brand is hailing it as its “most complex creation to date”. “It wasn’t... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081428/greubel-forsey-impresses-bold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081428/greubel-forsey-impresses-bold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:00:15 +0000 The demand for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s women’s watches has grown significantly over the past few years thanks to the maison’s unique approach to creating complications for feminine timepieces. Following last year’s successful launch of the Reverso collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre updates its much-celebrated Rendez-Vous collection this year. Possibly Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most feminine collection as compared to the Reverso and the Master, Rendez-Vous has brought together the house’s expertise in both... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081425/jaeger-lecoultre-pays-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081425/jaeger-lecoultre-pays-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 01:45:45 +0000 This year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) featured exquisite pieces from the world’s biggest watchmakers. Craftsmanship aside, some models verged on the sublime – and the ridiculous. H.Moser & Cie – Venturer Swiss Mad Holy cow! To protest the tightened legislation of the “Swiss Made” label, folks at H.Moser & Cie created a watch using real Swiss cheese – literally. The Swiss Mad watch – referred to as the “most Swiss-made watch ever” features a bezel made with actual... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2064668/top-5-over-top-luxury-watches-hit-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2064668/top-5-over-top-luxury-watches-hit-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:45:30 +0000 Who wasn’t there at the Da Vinci gala? Watchmaker IWC celebrated the arrival of its Da Vinci collection with a red carpet event, and it was certainly a night for star-spotting. SIHH 2017 - IWC Gala from Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie on Vimeo. Rosamund Pike looked effortlessly chic in a strapless black gown, while Vanessa Redgrave shone with quiet confidence in her stunning metallic coat. Celebrities the likes of James Marsden, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Hamilton, Bolin Chen and Naomie Harris had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063959/iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-da-vinci-collection-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063959/iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-da-vinci-collection-star?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:45:00 +0000 As we get to the last day of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017, STYLE weighs in on some of the most impressive new watches we’ve seen at the fair not only for their extraordinary complications but also magnificent craftsmanship. Vacheron Constantin – Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 The unique timepiece is fit with 23 astronomical complications including the equation of time, perpetual calendar, and solar time indications. Despite the amount of complications,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063908/top-10-luxury-watches-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063908/top-10-luxury-watches-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:00:30 +0000 Panerai has a long and distinguished history as the brand of choice for many, including the Royal Italian Navy, due to its highly technical and precise watches, and their simple yet sleek designs. Panerai’s decision to set up its own quality manufacture gave it control of movement This year at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Panerai presents two editions inspired by a rare vintage timepiece dating back to the 1930s: the Radiomir 3 Days Acciaio – 47mm with either a black... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063615/panerai-recreates-rare-vintage-pieces-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063615/panerai-recreates-rare-vintage-pieces-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:45:00 +0000 Audemars Piguet presents a new design in its women’s Royal Oak collection at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The Royal Oak Frosted Gold, created to mark the 40th anniversary of the brand’s women’s Royal Oak watches, is designed by Carolina Bucci, a Florentine jewellery designer. Jeweller Carolina Bucci’s edition of Royal Oak sparkles with her signature finish When the first Royal Oak was designed in 1972, there was no specially made version for women until 1976,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063607/audemars-piguet-marks-40th-anniversary-royal-oak?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063607/audemars-piguet-marks-40th-anniversary-royal-oak?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:30:15 +0000 As the dark horse of the horological world, HYT consistently seeks to manufacture timepieces that surprise and impress – and their offerings at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) are no exception. The first – and only – brand to manufacture hydromechanical watches, HYT stands apart in aesthetic and industrial design. Mechanics aside, HYT is renowned for its non-conformist design – and who better to make a statement that embodies the brand’s rebellious edge than Guns N’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063572/axl-rose-teams-hyt-design-most-hardcore-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063572/axl-rose-teams-hyt-design-most-hardcore-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2017 07:45:00 +0000 Though known for its consistent innovation, Jaeger-LeCoultre retains the hallmarks of classic watchmaking that pays homage to its heritage. The brand celebrated the 85th anniverary of Reverso in 2016 with a collaboration with Christian Louboutin, who added his iconic red lining to a designer edition of the Reverso. Meanwhile, the Rendez-Vous collection, launched in 2012, is distinctly elegant. The collection’s sophistication lies in its understated details, including guilloché and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063193/jaeger-lecoultre-uses-augmented-reality-charm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063193/jaeger-lecoultre-uses-augmented-reality-charm?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:45:00 +0000 Debuting at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) were new additions to Montblanc’s TimeWalker collection, which celebrate “the golden days of motor racing”. A 1960s and 1970s racing-themed cocktail party and gala dinner hosted the launch’s festivities. The event’s exclusivity was emphasised by its venue – the Brasserie Des Halles de L’Ile in Geneva – located on a small island in the Rhone. Bronze steals the limelight for Montblanc at SIHH 2017 International Montblanc... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:45:45 +0000 Determined to set records comparable to those held by McLaren F1, Richard Mille launched the world’s lightest split-seconds tourbillon chronograph at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1 weighs 38 grams. Apart from the titanium and TPT Carbon (unique to RM watches) used in the timepiece, the brand worked with the University of Manchester to incorporate graphene – a 2D material that is one atom... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063215/richard-mille-launches-worlds-lightest-split?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063215/richard-mille-launches-worlds-lightest-split?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:30:00 +0000 Known as the “enfant terrible” of luxury watchmaking, Roger Dubuis has yet again launched groundbreaking models for the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017 collection. Its innovative Excalibur Quatuor launched at SIHH 2013 is now updated with a new material called cobalt chrome. The alloy is applied on the watch’s 48mm-diametre case, bezel, case back and crown. MircoMelt technology is used to produce this alloy. The super-exclusive technology represents just 0.1 per cent of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063131/roger-dubuis-upgrades-its-excalibur-quatuor-hi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063131/roger-dubuis-upgrades-its-excalibur-quatuor-hi?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:30:15 +0000 Known for its innovation in haute horlogerie – as well as its craftsmanship in high jewellery – Piaget is once again a major player at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). Like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, Piaget is renowned for its ultra-thin watches and has – at one time or another – manufactured the world’s thinnest mechanical watch, thinnest chronograph, thinnest hand-wound movement and thinnest self-winding mechanical movement. The first of its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063105/piaget-celebrates-60th-anniversary-ultra-thin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063105/piaget-celebrates-60th-anniversary-ultra-thin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:30:00 +0000 Van Cleef & Arpels takes a same romantic approach towards timepieces as it does for high jewellery. The latest Lady Arpels Papillon Automate watch launching at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) yet again paints a beautiful fairy tale on the dial. Designed with an exclusive automaton module, the piece captures the fluttering of a butterfly and brings it to life on the delicate dial. As an iconic house motif, the butterfly has been a recurring theme for Van Cleef &... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062835/van-cleef-arpels-tells-fairy-tale-its-new-model?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062835/van-cleef-arpels-tells-fairy-tale-its-new-model?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:00:00 +0000 IWC’s famous motto “Engineered for Man” might not be sufficient to describe the luxury Swiss watchmakers’ offerings now. The watchmaker, known for its masculine timepieces such as the Big Pilot’s Watch and the Portuguese, is adding women’s watches to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017 new collection. The Da Vinci collection is the main focus for IWC’s new releases at SIHH 2017. Two new styles are tailored specifically to tap the women’s market – Da Vinci Automatic 36 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062830/iwc-taps-womens-market-da-vinci-womens-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062830/iwc-taps-womens-market-da-vinci-womens-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:30:45 +0000 Over at Montblanc, bronze is having a moment. For the first time in the company’s history, bronze is being used in its 1858 collection as part of its aesthetic. Three new bronze timepieces have been revealed at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH): 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100, 1858 Automatic Dual Time, and 1858 Automatic. The number 1858 refers to the year the Minerva Manufacture (later bought by the Richemont Group and solidly under Montblanc) was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062820/bronze-steals-limelight-montblanc-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062820/bronze-steals-limelight-montblanc-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:15:45 +0000 If there ever was a watch that was meant to be worn inside out, it would be the Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 from Vacheron Constantin.   This unique watch boasts two dials that tell the time using 23 complications and is the fruit of five years of development and two years of design. Three methods of measuring time – civil (standard), solar and sidereal times – are all displayed, thanks to three separate gear trains, including a ‘tropical’ gear train that caters to all the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062617/vacheron-constantin-reaches-stars-sihh-2017-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062617/vacheron-constantin-reaches-stars-sihh-2017-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:15:30 +0000 Cartier has long established itself as a major player in complicated watchmaking. The luxury French house’s latest offerings presented at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) are a combination of the brand’s expert know-how in high jewellery and watchmaking. The Trait d’eclat watch demonstrates the harmonious synergy between the many metiers d’art under the Cartier umbrella. Inspired by a set of 15 exceptional rubies, weighing a total of 24.93ct, the evening watch... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062611/cartier-showcases-expert-know-how-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062611/cartier-showcases-expert-know-how-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:45:30 +0000 The 27th edition of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) starts today. Here’s a round-up of timepieces you’ll want to watch out for: Audemars Piguet Jeweller Carolina Bucci’s edition of Royal Oak sparkles with her signature finish Roger Dubuis Roger Dubuis CEO talks about why statement timepieces sell HYT How to wear Pantone’s colour of the year - a fashionista’s guide to ‘Greenery’ IWC IWC Schaffhausen adds smaller models to its popular Portofino line in response to Asian... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062476/6-watches-set-steal-spotlight-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062476/6-watches-set-steal-spotlight-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:30:00 +0000 Some argue that the best way to wear an A. Lange & Söhne watch is with the case back up. For many of A. Lange & Söhne’s die-hard fans, the transparent case back, revealing the watch’s ultracomplicated, meticulously decorated movement, is like the growling vroom of their Ferrari, or the peanut butter to their jam. Launching at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is the new calibre L121.3 featured in the updated Lange 1 Moon Phase. The new manufacture calibre, made of 438... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062451/lange-sohnes-updated-lange-1-moon-phase-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062451/lange-sohnes-updated-lange-1-moon-phase-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:00:45 +0000 There’s nothing worse than starting a conversation, and then realising you don’t know half the terms being thrown around. To save you from potential embarrassment, STYLE has compiled a quick infographic and glossary to help you navigate the world of watch lovers. 1: BEZEL This one is simple, but important. A bezel holds the dial-side crystal in place. It is either screwed onto or snapped onto the case. Some bezels rotate in order to record elapsed time. 2: TOURBILLON If you want to show off... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2061208/mind-your-bezel-glossary-watch-lovers-following?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2061208/mind-your-bezel-glossary-watch-lovers-following?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:00:00 +0000 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is one of the most important events in the Swiss luxury watch industry. The international exhibition, running this year for the 27th edition, sets the benchmark for the entire industry. The fair, which takes place from January 16 to 20, 2017 at Geneva’s Palexpo, features major players in the luxury watchmaking industry, many owned by luxury conglomerate Richemont Group, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget. It also features independent... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060525/5-factors-forcing-change-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060525/5-factors-forcing-change-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 07:15:30 +0000 Ulysse Nardin, the new kid on the block at the prestigious Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), is already living up to the hype surrounding its first foray into the prestigious watch show with four eye-catching timepieces. The star of the show might just be the Hourstriker Pin-Up, which features a pair of peacocks – one curled around a seductive burlesque dancer – on the dial. When the hourstriker function is employed, the peacock wrapped around the dancer cheekily lifts its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060515/ulysse-nardin-joins-sihh-four-eye-catching-models?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060515/ulysse-nardin-joins-sihh-four-eye-catching-models?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:30:15 +0000 Girard-Perregaux makes a return to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) this year. The brand, which has bragging rights as a founding member of SIHH, left the show in 2013 – but decided to return after four years at Baselworld. The brand teased its return with the new WW.TC watch that is part of its 1966 collection. The acronym stands for World Wide Time Control and the watch is made for the modern individual who not only travels globally, but also works on a global scale and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060510/girard-perregaux-returns-sihh-pleasant-surprise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060510/girard-perregaux-returns-sihh-pleasant-surprise?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:15:00 +0000 Independent watchmaker MB&F’s incredibly complex Legacy Machine Perpetual returns to this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) with two new faces. A purple face and a grey face, both encased in white gold, are the newest additions to the Legacy Machine collection. While the purple face is limited to 25 pieces, the grey face is an unlimited piece and is the only version in the collection to be so. This is an extension of the brand’s Legacy Machine Perpetual collection, which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060503/mbf-makes-breakthrough-legacy-machine-perpetual?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060503/mbf-makes-breakthrough-legacy-machine-perpetual?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:00:15 +0000 Independent watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier is debuting three watches from its Tonda collection at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH): the Tonda 1950 Galaxy, Tonda 1950 Météorite and Tonda Métrographe. Highlighting the craftsmanship of its dial-makers, the Tonda 1950 Galaxy features a dial of aventurine glass – a glittering glass made in high-temperature and low-oxygen environment. Adding to the sparkle are 84 diamonds that dot the bezel, while a white opal is set in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060505/parmigiani-fleurier-highlights-intricate-dials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060505/parmigiani-fleurier-highlights-intricate-dials?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 H. Moser & Cie was one of the first luxury watchmakers to make a move regarding the toughening legislation around the “Swiss made” label. From January 1, 2017, only timepieces with 60 per cent or more components of Swiss origin will be considered eligible for the Swiss-made label. H. Moser & Cie decided to forgo the Swiss-made label and from 2017, it will no longer appear on the dial of any new creations from the brand. The brand’s CEO, Edouard Meylan, said that over 95 per cent of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060499/h-moser-cie-drops-swiss-made-label-and-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060499/h-moser-cie-drops-swiss-made-label-and-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:45:30 +0000 The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)-winning and much talked-about “most affordable” Greubel Forsey timepiece, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision, is back this Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in a new version with a salmon dial and a platinum case. The elegant salmon-coloured gold dial features grand feu champlevé enamelled indexes that shine in an elegant shade of blue. The white gold dial is treated with 5N physical vapour deposition (PVD)-coating. The inclined... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060489/most-affordable-greubel-forsey-watch-tourbillon-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060489/most-affordable-greubel-forsey-watch-tourbillon-24?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:15:30 +0000 Ahead of this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Baume & Mercier gave STYLE a peek at two new watches they’re launching at the fair: the Clifton GMT Power Reserve and Promesse Moon Phase. Designed with pilots in mind, the Clifton GMT marks the addition of a new complication that indicates a second time zone. Similar to the collection’s Chronograph Complete Calendar, which appeared at SIHH 2016, the Clifton GMT Power Reserve has a 43 mm stainless steel case and shares the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060487/baume-mercier-adds-clifton-and-promesse-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060487/baume-mercier-adds-clifton-and-promesse-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:45 +0000