https://www.scmp.com/rss/323824/feed STYLE's coverage of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland. Get updates on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #StyletakesSIHH en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The organiser of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021 has announced it will take the event 100 per cent digital next year in light of the unpredictable situation surrounding Covid-19. The online event will take place during the same period the physical show was scheduled, from April 7 to 13. How Swiss watchmakers are switching up for China’s luxury collectors Next year’s event will mark the second run of the revamped salon, formerly hosted under the name Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3110676/watches-and-wonders-2021-person-salon-may-be-no-more-due?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3110676/watches-and-wonders-2021-person-salon-may-be-no-more-due?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:00:15 +0000 The world of watches has certainly seen plenty of disruption this year. Not only did Covid-19 cause manufacturers and shops to close, it also meant that the biggest horology events of the year – namely the Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) and Baselworld fairs, which were expected to happen simultaneously for the first time in April and May – were cancelled. But as the saying goes, the show must go on. Just, in this case, in a different format. As 5 big luxury watch brands quit, can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089286/watches-wonders-2020-highlights-cartier-panerai-hermes-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089286/watches-wonders-2020-highlights-cartier-panerai-hermes-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:00:14 +0000 Following the cancellation of Baselworld 2020, the event takes another big hit as five of its biggest exhibiting brands – Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Chopard and Chanel – announced their exodus to form a new event in 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Чары Камней | Особые украшения (@jewelryauthor) on Apr 11, 2020 at 9:16am PDT In an open letter issued by Rolex, the big five reveal they’re working in collaboration with the Fondation de la... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3080057/baselworld-2021-rolex-patek-philippe-tudor-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3080057/baselworld-2021-rolex-patek-philippe-tudor-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000 The current hipster craze for handmade stuff has officially entered horology. Handmade artisanship has always been part of high-end watchmaking, but the Hand Made 1 from Greubel Forsey really deserves its name. Ninety-five per cent of the parts – 272 in the movement and 36 in the case – are produced using only hand-operated tools. Each one takes 6,000 hours to execute, which works out to about three years in terms of man-hours. The goal of the project is to resurrect the forgotten skills of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3042404/how-bulgari-jaeger-lecoultre-and-others-are-rediscovering?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3042404/how-bulgari-jaeger-lecoultre-and-others-are-rediscovering?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:00:13 +0000 Italian racing yacht team Luna Rossa Challenge made its way to the 36th America’s Cup as the Challenger of Record earlier this year. The team’s colours have found their way to several special edition Panerai timepieces, including a regatta and a GMT reference, as well as a Submersible. For this unboxing, we take a look at a fourth design from Panerai’s Luna Rossa collaboration, the Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono Flyback 44mm in ceramic. Panerai’s lightest feat? The Luminor Tourbillon GMT Lo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3043346/unboxing-panerais-luminor-luna-rossa-chrono-flyback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3043346/unboxing-panerais-luminor-luna-rossa-chrono-flyback?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2019 07:00:10 +0000 A mechanical watch is more than a refined style statement. It can also be a functional object with useful everyday complications that go well beyond measuring time – such as the mechanical alarm. In the past decade the alarm function may have been neglected, but we are starting to see a change in status for this niche market but extremely useful complication. Chanel, Dior and luxury watch maisons who are always full of surprises Earlier this year, Patek Philippe released the Calatrava Alarm... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3041640/why-alarm-bells-are-ringing-patek-philippe-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3041640/why-alarm-bells-are-ringing-patek-philippe-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:00:12 +0000 Apart from using diamonds, luxury watch maisons delight in other surprises, as craftsmanship and seductive timepiece designs take centre stage. The crowds gasped at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) Genève when Cartier unveiled its latest haute horlogerie pieces, in particular the Cartier Révélation d’Une Panthère, where the panther’s face – 650 minuscule round brilliant-cut diamonds – dissolves with a tilt of the dial. Tilt it again and the panther’s face... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3040757/chanel-dior-cartier-and-luxury-watch-maisons-whose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3040757/chanel-dior-cartier-and-luxury-watch-maisons-whose?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:11 +0000 Earlier this year, Audemars Piguet released the new collection Code 11.59, which at first glance seemed to be a completely new direction for the brand that first took on the art of watchmaking back in 1875. But Code 11.59 is actually flirting a little bit with Audemars Piguet’s heritage – especially with the 1970s, the era of the Royal Oak designed by Gérald Genta. This was the first luxury steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet, and it featured an octagonal bezel held in place with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3040930/why-breitling-audemars-piguet-chopard-and-others-cant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3040930/why-breitling-audemars-piguet-chopard-and-others-cant?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:12 +0000 Bond 25, the 25th instalment in the James Bond series, will reportedly debut in cinemas in 2020. Despite being a few months away, fans are hyped about the new release and the killer (literally) outfits that Daniel Craig will wear in his final appearance as James Bond – outfits which are sure to include impeccable suits, cool sunglasses and his signature Omega Seamaster watch. The British secret agent will wear that specific watch model in the movie as part of the franchise’s long-term... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:09 +0000 The eighth edition of Only Watch auction, a highly anticipated sale that takes place every two years, has just unveiled unique pieces from participating watchmakers that are set to go under the hammer on November 9 in Geneva. Hosted in collaboration with Christie’s, Only Watch invited 52 watchmakers to create one-of-a-kind timepieces for auction this year, with all proceeds from the sales going to scientific and medical research on neuromuscular diseases in general and on Duchenne muscular... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3018303/only-watch-charity-auction-10-strikingly-identical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3018303/only-watch-charity-auction-10-strikingly-identical?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:06 +0000 George Daniels Space Traveller I pocket watch sold for record price, fetching US$4,561,507 at a Sotheby’s auction in London on July 2. Rising interest in pocket timepieces and the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing could be contributing factors to the record price achieved for an English timepiece. The complication timepiece, described by Daniels as “The kind of watch you would need on your package tour to Mars”, was inspired by the 1969 moon landing. It’s the first time the watch... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3017377/george-daniels-space-traveller-1-pocket-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3017377/george-daniels-space-traveller-1-pocket-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:10 +0000 Rolex’s 2019 novelties land in Hong Kong and we take a closer look at the new Yacht-Master 42, offered for the first time in this new size. 7 new Rolex watches hit Baselworld 2019 The 42mm watch now joins the 37mm and 40mm in the Yacht-Master family, making this new reference the third time and date Yacht-Master in the Rolex line-up. Aside from its new size, the watch also sports several noteworthy features, including the matt black ceramic bezel and a rubber Oysterflex bracelet. This sporty,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3017357/see-rolexs-oyster-perpetual-yacht-master-42-unboxed-you-go?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3017357/see-rolexs-oyster-perpetual-yacht-master-42-unboxed-you-go?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:00:16 +0000 Omega has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this year with several limited-edition watches. View this post on Instagram #Moonwatch Words from the first man on the Moon. A post shared by OMEGA (@omega) on May 9, 2019 at 6:21pm PDT Rebooting the legendary Omega Seamaster Diver 300M for Bond-style action American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, before Armstrong, and then Aldrin,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3014009/why-nixon-had-say-no-omega-watch-and-why-its-back?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3014009/why-nixon-had-say-no-omega-watch-and-why-its-back?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:59:50 +0000 Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki hosted an exclusive launch party for the maison’s new travel line. Friends of Montblanc were invited to an urban travel experience at the Metropol Theatre. Access to the well-known operetta venue, which has been closed for six years, was linked to the Montblanc’s event theme of “reconnecting with the world around us”. Guests walked through a “travel tunnel” featuring projections of popular urban destinations, before arriving at the theatre. Minerva inspires ‘hero... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3013391/korean-dj-peggy-gou-spins-tracks-montblancs-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3013391/korean-dj-peggy-gou-spins-tracks-montblancs-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:00:11 +0000 Over two extraordinary days in Macau, visionary watchmaker Roger Dubuis reaffirmed its position as an assertive, avant-garde pioneer of haute horology. The impetus was the introduction to Asia of the Excalibur Huracán Performante in red and the signature Excalibur Huracán. Day one saw a stellar crowd gathered in the Morpheus Hotel, designed by the late great architect Zaha Hadid. It was the perfect environment as Hadid’s futuristic vision and disruptive ethic reflect the spirit of the watchmaker... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3012479/style-edit-roger-dubuis-evokes-spirit-zaha-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3012479/style-edit-roger-dubuis-evokes-spirit-zaha-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 May 2019 01:00:26 +0000 The Swiss high-end watch manufacturer, F.P. Journe, turned 20 this year, and the luxury brand celebrated by releasing a timepiece that combines elegant style with technical innovation. The Tourbillon Souverain Vertical features a vertically placed regulator that rotates in 30 seconds, with a double-speed tourbillon.    The complex structure in the remontoire d’egalité mechanism is visible through its transparent mirroring layout from both the front and the back of the tourbillon, which has a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3011701/swiss-watchmaker-fp-journe-marks-its-20th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3011701/swiss-watchmaker-fp-journe-marks-its-20th?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 18:00:16 +0000 Jaeger-LeCoultre has just launched its Care programme, extending international limited warranty to up to eight years for its clocks and watches. The Care programme also includes an online platform that helps collectors keep track of their collection of Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces. The announcement of the watchmaker’s extended warranty programme is one of the longest in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Launched in 12 languages including simplified and traditional Chinese, the platform caters to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3009631/swiss-watchmaker-jaeger-lecoultre-launches-global-care?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3009631/swiss-watchmaker-jaeger-lecoultre-launches-global-care?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 May 2019 04:00:13 +0000 Drawing on archives is one way for watchmakers to enrich the identity of their maison; when it comes to a house with as rich a history as Cartier, there is plenty of room to grow and prune that legacy into incredible timepieces. How Cartier’s Les Galaxies collection makes the stars tremble If you ask the maison’s international marketing and communications director Arnaud Carrez, he will tell you that this trend of drawing on the past had been the norm since the house’s early watchmaking days,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002689/why-cartier-draws-past-move-forward-reinventing-icons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002689/why-cartier-draws-past-move-forward-reinventing-icons?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:06 +0000 It is fascinating to see centuries of horological history at the heart of a contemporary watchmaker whose eponymous founder continues to preach the gospel of the good old-fashioned hand craftsmanship of traditional watchmaking. Gübelin and Parmigiani Fleurier collaborate on new watch Michael Parmigiani, the founder and name behind Parmigiani Fleurier, is a firm believer in the power of the human touch. His watchmaking background is rooted in restoration; in fact, he is one of the most celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002875/sihh-2019-parmigiani-fleurier-gives-craftsmen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002875/sihh-2019-parmigiani-fleurier-gives-craftsmen?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Mar 2019 02:00:09 +0000 The independent watchmaking scene could be defined by strong-minded individuals making between 15 and 1,500 unique watches with extremely artisanal content and unusual designs. At SIHH they have a dedicated hall – the Carré des Horlogers. What is independent watchmaking? Think in terms of haute couture. Just as in fashion, you can also make a timely statement with a watch. The unique Moser Nature Watch is nothing short of a miniature garden for your wrist. It comes with a positive message... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002859/sihh-2019-independents-allow-creativity-shine-through?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002859/sihh-2019-independents-allow-creativity-shine-through?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Mar 2019 18:00:07 +0000 This year sees several extensions of the Clifton Baumatic, which made quite a splash when it arrived last year. With chronometer precision, five-day power reserve and anti-magnetism starting at just over €2,000 (HK$17,770), this collection is democratising functions that often belong in a higher echelon of horology. Baume et Mercier shows off its own mechanical self-winding calibre in five Clifton models In the first decade of the new millennium, several brands turned away from this segment.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002716/sihh-2019-baume-et-mercier-take-baumatic-range-further-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002716/sihh-2019-baume-et-mercier-take-baumatic-range-further-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:00:13 +0000 “For 25 years, Lange 1 has been our bestseller – that’s how strong the design is. How many watches, how many products even, can survive 25 years of massive change and still be admired? It is our job to create watches like this.” A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid is in no doubt that strength lies in history. “We do not look too much to trends; we’d rather look to our DNA, what we stand for. Of course we push the boundaries, like with the Zeitwerk, where we broke the mould and today it is a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002864/sihh-2019-lange-sohne-trends-dont-make-moment-wed-rather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002864/sihh-2019-lange-sohne-trends-dont-make-moment-wed-rather?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:00:08 +0000 In the horological world, one of the most revered masterpieces is the tourbillon, watches that feature the escapement and the balance wheel in a rotating cage, which helps to counter the effects of gravity, offering greater precision and accuracy. SIHH 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘midnight blue’ Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel shines Although the original movement was patented by French-Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, watchmaking maisons have since tried to outdo each other with more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002703/sihh-2019-jaeger-lecoultre-rocks-horological-world-master?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002703/sihh-2019-jaeger-lecoultre-rocks-horological-world-master?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:00:05 +0000 If there is one takeaway from Piaget at this year’s SIHH, it is that it would not be the house as we know it today were it not for gold and diamonds. Piaget is in a unique position to bring together know-how from the world of jewel making and haute horology; over the years, it has produced plenty of iconic timepieces, the Altiplano, Polo, Emperador, the Limelight Gala, among many more. But what Piaget proves is that it is a master of bringing a level of refinement and opulence to its watches... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003115/sihh-2019-what-makes-piaget-tick-diamonds-more-diamonds-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003115/sihh-2019-what-makes-piaget-tick-diamonds-more-diamonds-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:00:12 +0000 Green is officially the new blue. We saw plenty of green at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Genève in January. We can now confirm green is the colour of 2019 as Patek Philippe and Rolex, the biggest players at Baselworld, both unveil timepieces in that shade. SIHH and Baselworld unite behind April 2020 dates – making life easier for visitors Here are the latest offerings from Baselworld, and a quick refresher of the green novelties that caught our eye in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:00:04 +0000 Vacheron Constantin wears the weight of its 260-year history lightly. As CEO Louis Ferla says, “The challenge when you have a long history is that you must improve and progress so you are still relevant to your clients.” He notes that the huge volume of information so freely available today means some clients are truly knowledgeable. What does a US$420,000 watch look like? 3 vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces to impress your friends “They want more from us so we have to constantly innovate.”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002710/sihh-2019-how-vacheron-constantin-stays-relevant-260-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002710/sihh-2019-how-vacheron-constantin-stays-relevant-260-years?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:00:05 +0000 Hermès is one of few fashion brands also capable of making haute horlogerie combining traditional artisanal techniques with contemporary technology. A shimmering example of this is the Hermès Arceau L’Heure de la Lune. In a patent-filed execution of the moon phase, two rotating white or anthracite lacquered dials revealing the shape of the moon as seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres. The moons made of mother-of-pearl are fixed on a backdrop of rough-textured meteorite or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002685/sihh-2019-hermes-wolf-howls-and-moon-star-arceau-lheure-de?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002685/sihh-2019-hermes-wolf-howls-and-moon-star-arceau-lheure-de?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:05 +0000 When a Greubel Forsey watch arrives, you can sense a shift of atmosphere in the room. Even though the audience members – 25 watch journalists – are used to handling haute horlogerie watches, there is a perceptible change of mood when Greubel Forsey pieces start arriving for a touch-and-feel session. Whispered “wows” and affirming nods spread throughout the room. SIHH 2019: 6 of the best women’s timepieces unveiled in Geneva Personally, I wish I had worn a hat, because I simply wanted to chapeau... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002666/sihh-2019-greubel-forsey-takes-it-all-way-focusing-value?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002666/sihh-2019-greubel-forsey-takes-it-all-way-focusing-value?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2019 08:00:09 +0000 Roger Dubuis’ Excalibur model has seen numerous transformations in its evolution since it was first launched in 2005. The design has always been associated not just with incredible watchmaking, but also with being a snapshot of the creative mind of its founder, Roger Dubuis. SIHH 2018: Roger Dubuis revs up with the roar of Lamborghini and the fast-lane grip of Pirelli From baby blue straps to the pioneering use of forged carbon, the Excalibur has assumed many different looks. The collaboration... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002830/roger-dubuis-and-lamborghini-race-another-lap-new-excalibur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002830/roger-dubuis-and-lamborghini-race-another-lap-new-excalibur?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Mar 2019 06:00:04 +0000 Days ahead of SIHH, Audemars Piguet offered a sneak preview of a highly anticipated collection that met with mixed reviews. One of the most ambitious undertakings by the brand in terms of scope and volume, Code 11.59 represents an entirely new design with 13 new references, six new models and three brand new calibres ranging from the simple to the ultra-complicated. However, Michael Friedman, historian at Audemars Piguet, who knows a thing or two about what makes an icon, is fully behind this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002893/sihh-2019-code-1159-set-join-ranks-other-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002893/sihh-2019-code-1159-set-join-ranks-other-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:00:07 +0000 In his own way, Nicolas Baretzki is a poet. Speaking of the price structure of Montblanc, the CEO says, “You can enter through different doors into the world of Montblanc.” 2018 was the year in which the brand consolidated its strategy, which includes aggressive pricing and high value across all price segments. Rather than compromising credibility, Baretzki says the pricing underlines the confidence in Montblanc quality. 5 sporty watches – from Rolex to Montblanc – that will put you on top of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002890/sihh-2019-how-montblanc-heritage-collection-was-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002890/sihh-2019-how-montblanc-heritage-collection-was-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:00:11 +0000 Its connection to the world of aviation has always given IWC an edge of authenticity when it comes to creating the Pilot’s Watch. With the company’s long history of supplying military with timekeepers, the Pilot’s Watch has evolved from a utilitarian tool to one of stylish practicality. IWC might as well have announced 2019 as the year of the Pilot’s Watch as it further delves into its aviation roots through the expansion of its core collection to include two new stand-alone series, the Spitfire... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002849/sihh-2019-iwcs-spitfire-and-top-gun-timepieces-reach-sky?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002849/sihh-2019-iwcs-spitfire-and-top-gun-timepieces-reach-sky?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:00:07 +0000 Ulysse Nardin revolutionised our understanding of time display when it first launched Freak, a watch with a central bridge that doubles as hands, and a rotating bezel to adjust the time in place of a crown. But at Ulysse Nardin, there is always room to grow, even when it comes to the most far out of designs. The result, says CEO Patrick Pruniaux, is the new Freak X, a collection that has piqued the interest of a new set of Ulysse Nardin fans. SIHH 2019: Ulysse Nardin’s new futuristic Freak X is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002698/why-ulysse-nardins-freak-x-collection-piquing-interest-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002698/why-ulysse-nardins-freak-x-collection-piquing-interest-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:00:04 +0000 The biggest news at the 29th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) came days ahead of the show: SIHH and Baselworld will synchronise their dates in April 2020, a decision that means the two shows are lining up again a whole decade after SIHH opted to move its dates to early January. This move not only means warmer weather for fairgoers – the shows will take place in April – but reflects a new-found sense of unity within the Swiss watch industry. Countdown to Switzerland 2020:... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002649/sihh-and-baselworld-unite-behind-april-2020-dates-making?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002649/sihh-and-baselworld-unite-behind-april-2020-dates-making?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:06 +0000 Less than a year since taking over Officine Panerai, CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué is already making his first moves in re-engineering the brand by carving out the maison’s Luminor Submersible into a new stand-alone Submersible line. This separates Panerai’s novelties into four main collections: the Luminor, the Radiomir, the Due, and now the Submersible. No surprise, then, that the focus of Panerai’s SIHH 2019 was a new collection of Submersibles. Angelo Bonati, who helped build Panerai from a single... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002264/panerais-submersible-resurfaces-stand-alone-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002264/panerais-submersible-resurfaces-stand-alone-line?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:00:05 +0000 A watch lover with a collection that reflects some of the milestone moments in his career, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan recently sat down with us to chat about his latest timepiece obsession, new film projects – and the things he doesn’t make time for anymore. The former James Bond star, 65, spoke at this year’s watch fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland, about how he became an ambassador to the independent watch brand Speake-Marin. How did you discover... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2186327/former-james-bond-pierce-brosnan-talks-watches-making-movies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2186327/former-james-bond-pierce-brosnan-talks-watches-making-movies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:02:15 +0000 EVENT: Montblanc’S 1858 Timepiece Launch WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland SIHH 2019: Montblanc mines anthracite for Star Legacy timepieces HAPPENINGS: Hugh Jackman and Lawrence Wong under one roof? We’re there. We braved the cold last week to check out the hottest parties and most star-studded events at Salon de la Haute Horlogerie (we know, it’s a tough job). Montblanc’s booth was particularly memorable, offering a green respite with lush plant walls inside the watch fair for a nature-inspired... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184947/hugh-jackman-and-lawrence-wong-get-mood-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184947/hugh-jackman-and-lawrence-wong-get-mood-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Feb 2019 06:04:14 +0000 Fascinating watches with a traditional Chinese touch are perfect for Lunar New Year. Here are our top picks. Blancpain. The series of Metiers d’Art watches is created to honour the Four Great Beauties – women in ancient Chinese history who were renowned for their allure. Each selection runs on a hand-wound movement with a 192-hour power reserve and a 42mm gold case. Price on request Could Samsung’s Galaxy Watch mean time’s up for Apple Watch? Dior. Featuring a red flower in bloom, the Dior... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2184094/5-luxury-watches-honouring-chinese-themes-motifs-and-memes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2184094/5-luxury-watches-honouring-chinese-themes-motifs-and-memes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:02:04 +0000 Chinese heartthrob Hu Ge has been out of the limelight, but the award-winning actor is poised for a comeback with some meaningful projects, and is expected to perform on Chunwan, CCTV’s Lunar New Year extravaganza. The star of such critically acclaimed series as Chinese Paladin and Forty-Nine Days: Memorial popped in to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2019 where STYLE caught up with him for a chat. Have you always been a watch aficionado? I think men are born with an affinity to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184961/chinese-paladin-star-hu-ge-due-perform-chunwan-talks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184961/chinese-paladin-star-hu-ge-due-perform-chunwan-talks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:30:39 +0000 The pig’s position as the 12th and last animal of the Chinese zodiac – according to fable – reflects its lazy persona. Legend has it that the pig got hungry on its way to join the other animals in a race to be inducted into the zodiac, and took a nap after stopping to satiate its gluttonous desires. While keeping track of time was not that particular pig’s strong suit, the same cannot be said for these luxury swine-inspired timepieces. Leading watchmakers have put their imaginations to work,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2183875/7-year-pig-luxury-watches-you-would-want-flaunt-lunar-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2183875/7-year-pig-luxury-watches-you-would-want-flaunt-lunar-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:02:38 +0000 This year’s edition of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, the annual watch fair in Geneva, showcased beautiful timepieces from some of the world’s most elite watch brands. Here are our six favourite women’s timepieces that were unveiled at SIHH this year. Top 11 timepieces for men at SIHH 2019 1. Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rendez-Vous Night & Day Jewellery The Rendez-Vous is one of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most popular options for women – and its latest model, the Rendez-Vous Night & Day Jewellery... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183600/sihh-2019-6-best-womens-timepieces-unveiled-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183600/sihh-2019-6-best-womens-timepieces-unveiled-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:01:36 +0000 The 29th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie wrapped up in Geneva with a number of watches emerging as the year’s best highlights. We take a look at some of the most talked about men’s timepieces this year and share some of our favourite novelties from top luxury watchmakers. 1. Code 11.59 One of the most talked about watches at SIHH is Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59. The watchmaker had been alluding to the new collection for a while before the launch. The pre-SIHH release was met with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183423/top-11-timepieces-men-sihh-2019?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183423/top-11-timepieces-men-sihh-2019?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:10:53 +0000 Patek Philippe, the closely held maker of US$10,000-plus Calatrava watches, may be coming up for sale, according to analysts at Berenberg who cited industry talk. The 180-year-old Swiss watchmaker could fetch €7 billion to €9 billion (US$8 billion to US$10 billion), analysts led by Zuzanna Pusz wrote in a note. Patek Philippe has been owned by the Stern family for almost a century, and Thierry Stern became the company’s chairman in 2009. “It was interesting to hear in the corridors of the Geneva... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183178/swiss-watchmaker-patek-philippe-really-sale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183178/swiss-watchmaker-patek-philippe-really-sale?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:49:37 +0000 Hermès has released five extraordinary timepieces – the Arceau L’heure de la Lune, Arceau Awooooo, Slim d’Hermès Carré de Rêve, Arceau Baobab Cat and Arceau Oursin. They were showcased at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva from January 14 to 17 this year. SIHH 2019: the best booths are revealed Designed by artist Alice Shirley, the Arceau Awooooo is limited to eight pieces. It was inspired by Shirley’s Hermès men’s scarf creations in autumn 2016. The dial features a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2182499/hermes-showcases-5-novelties-sihh-2019-including?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2182499/hermes-showcases-5-novelties-sihh-2019-including?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:02:55 +0000 Montblanc is headlining its timepieces at SIHH 2019 – this week’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie watch fair in Geneva, Switzerland – with offerings that enrich its Star Legacy and TimeWalker collections. SIHH 2019: IWC takes flight with new Top Gun and Spitfire-inspired Pilot’s Watches The four Star Legacy watches on offer include two Nicolas Rieussec Chronographs and two Star Legacy with Roman numerals. Adding two colour references to the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182370/sihh-2019-montblanc-mines-anthracite-its-star-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182370/sihh-2019-montblanc-mines-anthracite-its-star-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jan 2019 07:05:15 +0000 From spitfires and racing cars to Swiss forest and candy land, the magic of watchmaking is clear for all to see inside the halls of Palexpo at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. We take you on a quick tour to see how brands are unveiling their 2019 novelties. Watch our video to find out more. SIHH 2019: Piaget Altiplano watches’ out-of-this-world inspiration  Video by Bridgette Hall  Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2182481/sihh-2019-best-booths-are-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2182481/sihh-2019-best-booths-are-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:26:26 +0000 Skinny timepieces continue to attract the most attention at Piaget, with inspiration for two of the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s new watches that came – literally – from out of this world. Ultra-thin watches have become symbols of Piaget’s watchmaking excellence; the skinny Altiplano case has pushed watchmakers to challenge themselves to create movements and employ decorative arts to match. SIHH 2019: Panerai begins a partnership with Luna Rossa, America’s Cup challenger Piaget has opted to dress... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2182285/sihh-2019-piagets-altiplano-watches-inspired-something-thats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2182285/sihh-2019-piagets-altiplano-watches-inspired-something-thats?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:01:58 +0000 IWC is perhaps best known for its collection of Pilot’s Watches, a tradition it has carried on for more than 80 years. This year, the brand takes this commitment to the next level with new Spitfire and Top Gun lines, and special editions of its popular Le Petit Prince novelties. “We will be presenting a full fleet of Pilot’s Watch novelties that exemplify our engineering prowess and our material expertise,” says Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen. IWC celebrates 150 years of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182159/sihh-2019-iwc-takes-flight-new-top-gun-and-spitfire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182159/sihh-2019-iwc-takes-flight-new-top-gun-and-spitfire?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:04:50 +0000 Jaeger-LeCoultre is putting elegance and artistic mastery back on the map with its new Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel watch, which is set to enhance the maison’s signature Master Ultra Thin line.  STYLE Edit: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s tiny Calibre 101 is a technical feat The 39mm timepiece, revealed at this week’s SIHH – Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – in Geneva, highlights the complicated arts of guillochage – a method of creating guilloche decorations on surfaces with precise, intricate,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182148/sihh-2019-jaeger-lecoultres-midnight-blue-master-ultra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182148/sihh-2019-jaeger-lecoultres-midnight-blue-master-ultra?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:02:13 +0000 If you had to think of a word to describe Roger Dubuis, it would have to be ‘audacious’. This year, Roger Dubuis lives up to its brand DNA with a new timepiece, the Excalibur Huracán Performante, made in collaboration with Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse motorsport department. This timepiece is limited to 88 pieces. As the child of two engineering-focused companies, the 45mm timepiece boasts racing design codes, from the visual aspect to the mechanics. A watch’s calibre is what an engine is like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2182151/sihh-2019-roger-dubuis-and-lamorghini-set-pulse-racing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2182151/sihh-2019-roger-dubuis-and-lamorghini-set-pulse-racing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:30:26 +0000