SIHH 2014: Richard Mille Presents the Yohan Blake RM 61-01. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The RM 61-01 Yohan Blake takes all of its cues from the RM 59-01 tourbillon launched last year for the Olympic medalist and 2nd fastest man over 100m and 200m. It combines the caliber RMUL2 with its highly skeletonised grade 5 titanium movement treated with PVD and Titalyt® to provide maximum performance. The bezel and the back of the RM 61-01 are created from TZP-N. This ultra-tough black ceramic material has a low density (6g.cm3) combining extreme resistance to scratches with a very low coefficient of thermal conductivity. Composed of 95% Zirconium compound stabilized with Yttrium, TZP-N provides a perfect finish with blasted and hand polished anglage in combination with a caseband created from light and highly resilient NTPT® carbon. Its drawn-out shape between 2 and 5 o’clock stops the crown from rubbing against the sprinter handle.

The skeletonised RMUL2 movement with 55 hours power reserve is built in grade 5 titanium treated with PVD and Titalyt® using a free sprung balance beating at 4Hz. Developed with sporting applications in mind, Richard Mille has consciously aimed for exceptional impact resistance, with validation testing for the RM 61-01 carried out in excess of 5000 G’s.

Accentuating the tough character of this novel timepiece are the large crown protectors, offering full security to the crown during sports and other activities. The green flying bridges, woven into the front of the movement, are anodized and painted by hand, bringing to mind the colors of his Jamaican homeland, together with Yohan Blake’s nickname ‘The Beast’, a name imparted to him during his amazing record breaking perfomances on athletics tracks around the world.

Sticker Price $120,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, SIHH and tagged Richard Mille Yohan Blake RM61-01 Richard Mille Calibre RMUL2 2014.

SIHH 2014: Panerai Presents the Pocket Watch 3 Days in Red Gold PAM 447 and White Gold PAM 529. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The absolute purity of Panerai’s design achieves an unprecedented and exclusive expression in the new gold pocket watches, two extremely elegant Special Editions of only 50 units each: the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso —red gold— PAM 447 and the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Bianco —white gold— PAM 529. The pocket watch is one of the most elegant and sophisticated masculine accessories, thanks to its association with the not-so-distant past when a gentleman would never have thought of wearing his timepiece on his wrist: until the early years of the century wristwatches were largely seen as a lady’s accessory. It was only during the First World War that the wearing of wristwatches began to spread among men, gradually transforming the pocket watch as an everyday item into an exclusive rarity, reserved for connoisseurs and collectors. In the first decades of the 20th century, Panerai’s Orologeria in Florence was a popular destination for anyone looking for a pocket watch, as is expressed by the inscription “Orologi da tasca delle principali marche svizzere” —Pocket watches of the main Swiss brands— on the window facing the Baptistery in Piazza San Giovanni.

The new Pocket Watch 3 Days models are renewing this tradition, and enhancing it with the high quality watchmaking content of the Panerai manufacture in Neuchâtel. The case of the new Panerai pocket watches has the simple, perfect cushion shape of the Radiomir, the first prototypes of which date from 1936. Available in red gold and white gold, the polished case 50 mm in diameter has a single gold bow surrounding the winding crown at 12 o’clock, instead of the classic wire strap attachments. The bow is where you secure the beautifully done chain measuring close to 16 inches in length and a design inspired by nautical chains. Like the case, it is made entirely in red gold or white gold, terminated by two hooks of the same material which engage easily and securely.

The dial of the watch is in the classic Panerai style, with large baton hour markers and numerals at the cardinal points, and it has the sun-brushed finish which endows both versions – anthracite for the white gold model and brown for the red gold – with a sophisticated appearance of great depth. The new pocket watches reproduce the construction which has been typical of Panerai dials since the 1930s: two superimposed discs enclose a layer of ecru Super-LumiNova, which shines with exceptional brightness through the apertures in the upper disc corresponding to the hour markers. This structure ensures remarkable legibility even under conditions of very poor light.

As is often the case with precious objects of understated elegance, it is the back of the watch that hides the most fascinating surprise for enthusiasts of high quality watchmaking. The large round cover concealing the movement can easily be opened in order to admire the finish of the in-house calibre P.3001/10, completely developed and made in the Officine Panerai manufacture at Neuchâtel. Hand-wound with a power reserve of three days and power reserve indication —with luminova on the indicator hand— set in the back, the P.3001/10 calibre is presented for the first time in a new version, with the bridges and the two barrels skeletonised and with chamfered polished angles. The skeletonizing enables the finish and sophistication of the details of the movement to be observed, such as the wheel work and the gilded engraving. It also reveals the operation of the calibre, for example, the unwinding and winding of the springs in the barrels as the watch is running or while it is being wound. A fascinating spectacle which is protected and concealed from view by means of the polished cover, the outside of which can be personalized with engraving. The calibre P.3001/10 is composed of 210 components and provides a power reserve of 3 days.

Consistent with the history of the brand, every Panerai watch has a high degree of water-resistance and the two new models, the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Bianco and the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso, are no exception, being guaranteed to resist a pressure of five atmospheres —equivalent to a depth of about 50 meters. The exquisite mahogany box specially made to contain the watch also includes a special stand on which the watch can be placed when it is not being worn, turning it into a unique table clock.

Sticker Price $71,800 USD Rosso —red gold— and $75,700 USD Bianco —white gold.

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Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Panerai, SIHH and tagged Panerai Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso PAM 447 Panerai Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Bianco PAM 529 Panerai Calibre P.3001/10 2014.

SIHH 2014: Panerai Presents 6 New Luminor Base 8-Days Watches Featuring Calibre P.5000. Live Pictures and Pricing.

This week at the SIHH 2014 Officine Panerai unveiled six new Luminor Base 8-Days watches featuring the manual wound calibre P.5000 with an 8-day power reserve. This calibre combines two key characteristics which are part of the history of Panerai watches since the first models created for the Italian Navy commandos by being manual wound and by having an 8-day power reserve. The calibre P.5000 has a diameter of 35.7 mm and a thickness of 4.5 mm, 21 jewels, 127 components and its balance wheel oscillates at a frequency of 3 Hz, equivalent to 21,600 vph. Its original, very strong structure recalls that of old movements in which the mechanism was contained between two plates concealing most of the wheels and allowing only a few details to be seen, such as the balance cock and the intermediate wheel. All these watches come with a case measuring 44mm in diameter and all models with the exception of the PAM 590 are fitted with a display case back allowing unobstructed view of the beautifully finished calibre. All new models feature a sandwich type dial with the exception of the white dial models. Now let's move on to the live pictures of each watch and the pricing. We apologize in advance for the images but the light was literally terrible at the Panerai pavilion.

The new models in the line-up of the Luminor Base 8-Days collection from left to right in the top and bottom pictures are:

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. PAM 590 Special Edition in stainless steel with black dial and subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock —available for sale only in North America— fitted with a gorgeous tan color Assolutamente calf strap. Sticker Price $7,700 USD.

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. PAM 562 Titanium model with tobacco colored dial and dark tobacco leather strap. Sticker Price $8,300 USD.

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 563 Stainless steel watch with white dial, black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock. Sticker Price $8,100 USD.

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 560 Stainless steel watch with black dial and black leather strap. Sticker Price $7,800 USD.

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 564 Titanium model with tobacco colored dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock and dark tobacco strap. Sticker Price $8,600 USD.

Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 561 Stainless steel watch with white dial and black Arabic numerals and tan leather strap. Sticker Price $7,800 USD.

Now, let's add a wristshots of our favorite model in the line-up. We already want this special edition watch PAM 590 really bad. In our opinion this is the best execution in the line-up with the PAM 564 as a close contender. Perhaps what we like about this watch so much is that is very reminiscent of the PAM 203 but in a mini version with black hands.

For more info on Panerai SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Panerai, SIHH and tagged Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 561 Stainless steel Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 560 Stainless steel Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 562 Titanium Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 563 Stainless Steel Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 564 Titanium Panerai Luminor Base 8-Days Ref. 590 Special Edition Panerai Novelties SIHH 2014 Panerai Calibre P.5000 2014.

SIHH 2014: Richard Mille Presents Ten New Watches and a Bracelet for the Ladies Collection. Live Pictures and Pricing.

This week at the SIHH 2014, we witnessed ten new creations from Richard Mille as well as the premiere of the first metal bracelet ever developed by this manufacture. The bracelet was developed for the two new ladies' watches the RM 07-01 and the RM 037. This new bracelet —strap as Richard Mille refers to it— is entirely made out of gold. The bracelet is composed of dozens of links, requires 65 hours of programming and several hours to manufacture. In perfect harmony with the lines of the case, it is an extension of the watch’s design, constantly evoking the curves of the bezel and the case back but also the characteristic profile of the
Richard Mille watch. Each link is micro-blasted, satin-brushed and polished. The ensemble is held together by 36 spline screws in grade 5 titanium and completed with a double-fold clasp in gold. As for all the models, the finishes are entirely handcrafted. Comfort has always been one of the brand’s top priorities. Many years of development and testing concerning the development of this strap has resulted in a very ergonomic ensemble that is a pleasure
to wear. It is a combination of aesthetic appeal and perfect integration. The new Gold Richard Mille strap is available in 5N red gold or in white gold.

New Richard Mille integrated bracelet in 5N Red Gold.

New Richard Mille integrated bracelet in White Gold.

While we were at Richard Mille's pavillion, we had the opportunity to run into Richard Mille himself and exchange a few words. Here are some pictures of him during our visit. This year the number of live pictures of the new timepieces will be very limited as Mr. Mille didn't want for the press to take too many pictures of his watches. Fortunately we were able to photograph several of them after talking to him about it.

Here is a combination of live pictures and a few stock images of the new watches unveiled this year. The new watches are the RM 07-01 Ladies, RM 19-01 Natalie Portman, RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal, RM 30-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb, RM 037 Ladies, RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean, RM 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh, RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta, RM 61-01 Yohan Blake and the RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Ladies in ATZ White Ceramic and Red Gold. Sticker Price $100,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 037 Ladies on Bracelet. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM61-01 Yohan Blake. Sticker Price $120,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands. Sticker Price $120,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 19-01 Tourbillon Natalie Portman. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille 35-01 Rafael Nadal. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet. — Richard Mille 35-01 Rafael Nadal. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM 36-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb. Limited Edition 30 Pieces. Sticker Price $655,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille Rm 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM 61-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta. Sticker Price $155,000 USD.

For more info on Richard Mille SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, SIHH and tagged Richard Mille RM 07-01 Ladies Richard Mille RM 19-01 Natalie Portman Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal RM 30-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb Richard Mille RM 037 Ladies Richard Mille RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean Richard Mille RM 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta Richard Mille RM 61-01 Yohan Blake Richard Mille RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands Richard Mille Novelties.

SIHH 2014: Greubel Forsey Presents the New Platinum GMT. Live Pics and Pricing.

In 2011, Greubel Forsey revolutionized the field of GMT —dual time zone— watches with their innovative timepiece and its original technique, aesthetics and practicality. Its exceptional precision movement, featuring the 24-second tourbillon with 25° inclination, now comes set against a platinum backdrop. This new Greubel Forsey unveiled this week at the SIHH 2014, is exactly like the two other GMTs available in 18K rose gold or 18K white gold, but this time in 950 Platinum —which shines with a whiter hue when compared to its white gold counterpart. The best way to differentiate the white gold model from this one —aside from the obvious whiter hue of the metal— is by the black dial and black alligator strap on the platinum vs. the grey dial and blue alligator strap on the white gold model.

This watch previously reviewed here features a second time zone indication complemented by a three-dimensional terrestrial globe —referred to as a Planisphere by Greubel Forsey— providing an intuitive picture of time all over the world in a distinctive asymmetrical case measuring 43.5 mm in diameter and 16.14 mm in thickness.

A dual-function pusher located on the left caseband —at what would be the 10 o'clock position— with GMT engraved on it, allows for quick setting of the second time zone that is indicated on a small register at 10 o'clock as well as adjustment of the rotating globe that is synchronized with a cities disc on the back of the watch. The dial features a 72-hour power reserve indicator at 2 o'clock right underneath the seconds register. The local time is shown on the off-centered gold frosted anthracite treated dial at 12 o'clock. The sapphire crystal opening on the caseband at 7 o'clock allows for full view of the delicately finished terrestrial globe and to allow for light to go in which indicates those areas of the world where it is daytime. The terrestrial globe makes one complete rotation every 24 hours anticlockwise —the Earth’s natural rotational direction viewed from North pole— and the position of the continents can be easily cross-referenced with the time on the equatorial chapter ring which is marked with 24 time zones and day/night indication. The night-time hemisphere —18:00 to 6:00— is indicated by a blackened half of the ring around the globe, while the daytime hemisphere —6:00 to 18:00— is indicated by a whitened portion. Midnight is indicated in red while noon is in yellow.

Sticker Price $630,000 USD. For more info on Greubel Forsey click here.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Greubel Forsey and tagged Greubel Forsey Platinum GMT New Greubel Forsey Platinum GMT SIHH 2014 2014.

SIHH 2014: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver White Ceramic ref. 15707CB. Collection of Macros and Pricing.

After the launch of three very successful Royal Oak Offshore Diver models, Audemars Piguet presented this week at the SIHH 2014 the new addition to the AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver family. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver ref. 15707CB.OO.A010CA.01 in white ceramic, white dial with dark blue accents —almost black looking in person— and a gorgeous white rubber strap, is for sure one that will be very successful especially among the ladies or among those watchlifestylers seeking to make a statement with an eye-catching design and striking color combo.

This new model comes in the same size —42mm in diameter— as all other preceding AP Divers but is fitted with a display case back just like the black ceramic Diver —the Forged Carbon Diver and the Stainless Steel Diver come with a solid case back. The beating heart inside this watch is the same calibre that has been used on all other Divers and on the Royal Oak 15300 and 15400.

Sticker Price $23,900 USD. For more info on Audemars Piguet click here.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver ref. 15707CB.OO.A010CA.01 New AP Diver White Ceramic SIHH 2014 2014.

SIHH 2014: Experience the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. A Collection of Pictures of What it Looks Like Inside.

In more than twenty shows, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie —SIHH— has confirmed it is a landmark event for the Fine Watch sector. The SIHH is where brands premiere their latest watches, the result of often years of intensive research. The SIHH is also where watchmakers and designers, the representatives of an entire creative team, share their passion for watchmaking one-to-one. The SIHH is a private event for professionals who have been invited by the exhibiting brands. Therefore, it is not open to the general public and around 12,500 privileged guests —international retailers, 1,200 journalists and brand executives— gather in the most important watch event of the year.

The salon includes 16 exclusive brands in a space of approximately 30,000 square meters of exhibition—322,917 sq.ft.

Since most content around the SIHH is focused on the novelties, we thought it would be a good idea to share with you what the Salon is like. These images will show you the interior at the Salon —which takes place at the Palexpo in Geneva— and will give you a good idea of what it feels like to be inside this exclusive event.

On separate posts, we will be featuring the inside of each of the brands pavilions.

Enjoy!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH and tagged SIHH 2014 Images of SIHH.

SIHH 2014: Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino Limited Edition of 50 Pieces. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The chronographs that every Paneristi was expecting were finally unveiled this week. Three fascinating chronograph references in precious metals had been added to Panerai's Special Editions collection. The Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino PAM 518 is fitted with a platinum case measuring 45mm in diameter, screw-down flat winding crown, polished chronograph pushers and a gorgeous vintage looking ivory dial with luminous dots, pulsometer scale, minute chapter ring and chronograph blued hands. The dial is perfectly balanced with a running seconds register at 9 and a 30-minute chrono register at 3 o'clock. This new Panerai along with the other two chronographs that were presented this week, is fitted with a Minerva manual wound movement Panerai OP XXV calibre with 22 jewels, Glucydur balance, swan’s neck regulator and the movement provides a power reserve of 55 hours while beating at a frequency of 18,000 vph. The movement is fully visible via the display case back and a real treat for the eyes. To enhance the vintage appearance of this Radiomir 1940, Panerai decided to fit the line with plexiglass instead of sapphire crystals and a nicely finished brown alligator strap with white gold buckle. The Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino PAM 518 is only available in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

Sticker Price $78,000 USD. For more info on Panerai SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Panerai, SIHH and tagged Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino PAM 518 Panerai PAM 518 2014.

SIHH 2014: Officine Panerai Novelties. Live Pictures.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Panerai and tagged Panerai SIHH 2014 Novelties 2014.

SIHH 2014: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon. Live Pictures and Pricing.

Bright, white, sleek and powerful, the Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon ref. 26580IO.OO.D010CA.SDT has been presented at the SIHH —Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie— 2014 in Geneva. The watch is just amazing in person and this is a watch that caters to serious avant-garde collectors and connoisseurs. Its sculpted titanium case middle and integrated rubber strap combine with a white ceramic bezel to frame the highly architectural array of tourbillon carriage and second ‘GMT’ time-zone display inside —case and movement in perfect harmony. New for 2014, however, is the flash of pure white center-stage: an intricately machined upper bridge made of white ceramic —only possible now, thanks to Audemars Piguet’s ongoing advances in materials science. As you will be able to appreciate in the pictures, the anti-reflective treatment on the front and back crystals is extraordinary.

This year’s Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon features a white ceramic bezel, crown and push pieces instead of black, all heightening the contrast with the titanium case middle. However, in typical, trailblazing style, the manufacture has now gone one step further and incorporated ceramic into the movement itself, replacing the blackened upper bridge of Calibre 2913 with white ceramic. As a result, the new Calibre 2930 is visually transformed, its dazzling, hourglass-shaped bridge further enlivened by the double symmetry of the tourbillon bridges and GMT display.

Now enjoy these images we have taken just for your viewing pleasure.

Sticker Price $202,100 USD. For more info on Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 novelties click here.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon ref. 26580IO.OO.D010CA.SDT Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon GMT Ceramic 2014.

SIHH 2014: Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 Chocolate Dial. Live Pictures.

Over the years, the Reverso has appeared in a number of different guises and been enriched with various unusual sizes and new horological complications – all the while remaining loyal to the spirit of the watch with two faces. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of this timepiece that has become a cult object, Jaeger-LeCoultre chose to return to the very origins of a legend by presenting the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931, directly inspired by the aesthetic codes of the historical model. This creation, distinguished by an ultra-thin case, contemporary dimensions and remarkably faithfulness to the original, was enthusiastically received by devotees of the Reverso and by watch connoisseurs who expressed the wish that this vintage edition should not remain a one-off model. In response to their desires, the Manufacture already introduced the Grande Reverso Rouge with a deep red dial in 2012, followed the next year by the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface Blue. For 2014, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils the third member of this splendid trilogy: the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 with a chocolate-toned dial.

For more info on Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Jaeger-LeCoultre, SIHH and tagged Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 Chocolate Dial 2014.

SIHH 2014: Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Openworked. Live Macro Pictures.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Vacheron Constantin, SIHH and tagged Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Openworked SIHH 2014 2014.

SIHH 2014: Experience the Roger Dubuis Pavillion. Pretend You Came Along.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Roger Dubuis and tagged Roger Dubuis SIHH 2014.

SIHH 2014: Aquatimer Expedition Charles Darwin ref. 3795. Live Pictures and Pricing.

Perhaps the most expected model within the new Aquatimer collection was the new Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Expedition Charles Darwin" ref. IW379503 with a bronze case. The fact that the new Aquatimer watch collection is being launched against the stupendous backdrop of the Galapagos Islands is no coincidence. With the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Expedition Charles Darwin” ref. IW379503, IWC Schaffhausen traces the journey of the well-known naturalist to the Galapagos Islands. Here, Darwin collected the evidence that formed the basis of his theory on the origin of species. As a tribute and for the first time ever, IWC Schaffhausen makes use of bronze for a watch case —measuring 44 mm— that after seeing it in person, all we can say is that is just stunning.

Regarding the dial, the execution is well balanced, flawless and with a perfect modern 'patina' look. The watch also saw a big improvement in terms of wrist comfort and now it wears like a glove as the case and strap wrap nicely around the wrist. The new rubber strap is way better than the previous generation and texturized with a pattern that is reminiscent of the vintage tropic straps. Stay tuned for the rest of our live pictures for the whole newly presented Aquatimer collection.

Sticker Price $11,100 USD. For more info on IWC SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under IWC, SIHH and tagged quatimer Chronograph Edition "Expedition Charles Darwin" ref. IW379503 New Aquatimer Bronze SIHH 2014 2014.

SIHH 2014: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver White Ceramic ref. 15707CB. Live Pictures and Pricing.

Sticker Price $23,900 USD. For more info on Audemars Piguet click here.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver ref. 15707CB 2014.

SIHH 2014: Audemars Piguet Redesigned Royal Oak Offshore 42mm Line. Macros and Side-by-Side Shots Next to the First Offshore.

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 Redesigned Offshore.

SIHH 2014: A. Lange & Söhne Presents the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna. Live Pictures and Pricing.

A. Lange & Söhne wowed the industry with the unveiling of the horological masterpiece the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar "Terraluna". This fascinating perpetual calendar aside of providing you with four precise jumping displays for the date, day, month and leap year, includes a patent pending orbital moon phase display, a constant force escapement that delivers accurate timekeeping with an outstanding power reserve of 14 days. The watch is available in 18K white gold or 18K pink gold is fitted with two sides equally impressive and very unique in terms of complication and functionality.

Fitted with a solid and robust case measuring 45.5 mm in diameter and 16.5 mm thick, the watch stands out with the regulator layout of scientific precision watches. The movement side presents an innovative and useful orbital moon-phase display that depicts the constellation of the earth, moon, and sun. The circles of the time indication and the perpetual calendar apertures characterize the design of this new watch. The large minute circle is at the top of the dial, while the smaller dials for the hours and seconds are beneath it, shifted toward the right and left.

As was already the case with the Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” presented in 2011, this dial design was inspired by a great historic role model: Johann Heinrich Seyffert’s 1807 regulator from the world-famous timepiece collection of the Mathematics and Physics Salon. With his ingenious designs, Seyffert helped transform Dresden into a hub of precision horology in the early 19th century. A great advantage in precision pocket watches, the regulator format was appreciated not only by time-keeping services and observatories, but also by watchmaking manufactures where it was used for synchronizing new timepieces. This is because it provided an accurate display of the minutes and seconds.

Beneath the characteristic Lange outsize date —the first one in a model of the Richard Lange collection, incidentally— two smaller apertures show the day of the week on the left and the month on the right. Thanks to this arrangement, the calendar displays can be easily read at a glance. The calendar is mechanically programmed to correctly display the different durations of the months in a year as well as those in leap years until 2100. The leap-year indication is located in a small round window on the right-hand side of the 15 of the minute circle. All displays of the calendar switch forward instantaneously to assure unambiguous readings at all times. To keep the power for the switching process as low as possible, the required energy is gradually built up via a cam and then released abruptly at midnight.

An exciting technical innovation can be seen on the movement side: there, the patent-pending orbital moon-phase display shows the location of the moon relative to the earth and the sun – for the first time ever in a wristwatch. The display consists of three discs. On the star-studded celestial disc, the moon –visible through a round aperture– orbits around the earth anti-clockwise once a month. The mechanism reproduces the synodic month of 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 3 seconds so precisely that it takes 1058 years before the display needs to be corrected by one day. Beneath it, the lunar disc rotates, featuring two round new moons. The progression of the moon phases can be observed through the aperture in the celestial disc. In the constellation view, the position of the sun is occupied by the balance. On new-moon days, the dark moon stands between the earth and the sun. It appears as a bright sphere on the opposite side of the earth on full-moon days. Thus, the position and phase of the moon are indicated simultaneously. In the center of the display, the earth rotates about its own axis once a day. It is daytime on the half that faces the sun, or the balance, and night-time on the other. The peripheral 24-hour scale provides a time-of-day reference for the northern hemisphere.

The ambitious precision goals of Lange’s product developers come to the fore not only in the configuration of the moon-phase display mechanism, which consists of three solid white-gold discs, but also in its design. To achieve a vivid and aesthetically sophisticated image of the orbiting moon-phase display, they chose a special coating process. On the celestial disc, for example, interference effects absorb all of the non-blue color spectra of the incident light. The result is a deep-blue surface studded with more than a thousand high-contrast, sharply contoured stars.

At the 6-o’clock position, a power-reserve indicator in the form of a circumferential ring tells the owner when the time has come to replenish the movement with fresh energy via the winding crown. The Lange manufacture manual wound calibre L096.1 is crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions with a twin mainspring barrel, constant-force escapement with remontoir spring produced in-house, a three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver and a balance cock engraved by hand. This fascinating calibre is composed of 787 parts, 80 jewels —one screwed in a gold chaton— and provides 336 hours of power reserve —14 days— when fully wound while beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph.

The 18K pink gold model ref. 180.032 is fitted with a hand-stitched reddish-brown crocodile strap with Lange deployant buckle, while the 18K white gold model ref. 180.026 comes with a black crocodile strap also with Lange deployant buckle.

Sticker Price 18K white gold 186,000 Euro and 18K pink gold 185,000 Euro.

For more info on A. Lange & Söhne SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under A Lange Sohne, SIHH and tagged A. Lange & Sohne Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna A. Lange & Sohne ref. 180.032.

SIHH 2014: Cartier Presents the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire watch transforms the very essence of the perpetual calendar's functioning and appearance. The Maison's idea involves inventing a creative central display that stems from a revolutionary concept. Designed like an amphitheater, with the intention of clarifying the perpetual calendar's indications, the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire's display is an incredible watchmaking feat. It overcomes numerous readability issues that are specific to the traditional approach to this complication, which requires the juxtaposition of twelve months, seven days, the date and the type of year in a diameter of just a few centimeters. Arranged three-dimensionally in concentric levels, the display of the perpetual calendar's functions is spread over the different levels: the day is indicated on the first. It is followed by the month on the second, which is itself surmounted by the date. Thin windows move along these tiers. The perpetual calendar's final function is indicated by a hand located on the back of watch and shows what type of year it is: a leap year or a normal year. Consisting of gear trains, the construction of the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire watch's movement is a watchmaking feat that solves all the functional and ergonomic problems connected with this type of complication. It breaks away from the design of traditional perpetual calendars and introduces an alternative that enables any risk of breakage to be anticipated, adjustment errors to be resolved and chronometry to be improved. Partially patented, the gear train system of the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire's 9459 MC movement replaces the traditional lever and spring mechanisms with a gear train mechanism that substantially limits the risk of breakage when the watch is over-wound at inadvisable times. The traditional design of a perpetual calendar prohibits any manual correction several hours before and after midnight at the risk of breaking the mechanism. The adjustments made using four minuscule push-pieces on the side of the case are impractical and never clearly identified. This operating problem no longer exists with the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire watch's movement thanks to a setting system that uses the crown.
In addition to the traditional setting of the hour and minute, the crown also controls the date and month indicators. This ease of use is further increased by the possibility of correcting the functions both forwards and backwards. Wearers of the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire watch need no longer fear going beyond the current date as this error is easily corrected. Available in platinum in a limited series of a 100 pieces.

More images and full review coming later.

Sticker Price $150,000 Euro. For more info on Cartier's SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Cartier and tagged Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire 2014.

SIHH 2014: Cartier Presents the Calibre de Cartier Diver's Watch. Live Pictures and Pricing.

Presented earlier today, the Calibre de Cartier Diver's watch is a true diving watch that meets the standards from the ISO 6425 for diving watches. We also decided to include a few images of the gold version model. Full review and more images to come.

Sticker Price for Stainless Steel model with rubber strap $5,550 Euro and for gold with rubber $19,000 Euro. For more info on Cartier's SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Cartier and tagged Calibre de Cartier Diver's Watch 2014.

SIHH 2014: Cartier Presents the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The fascinating Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon watch was presented earlier today and we got a few up close shots for you including a wrist shot. This watch is the fruit of a technical and creative ambition that for Cartier consists of bringing together two complications in a daring display. The watch owes its name to the stylized portrayal of the globe and the moon represented by a tourbillon. Together, they form a creative and animated world with skeletonized Roman numerals surrounding this dynamic feat of watchmaking. The moon-phase mechanism of the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon watch is founded on a creative and complex design that combines a tourbillon, moon phase on demand and a second time zone. The Tourbillon mechanism is a complex complication that falls within the expertise of a limited number of watchmakers. Its main function is to fight against the effects of gravity when the watch is in a vertical position. Because it appears in its original form and exists only when its user wishes it to, the moon phase on the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon watch reveals a technical creativity that is doubly innovative. By pressing the push-button situated at four o'clock on the side of the case, a panels descends and partially obscures the Tourbillon carriage. The crescent thus formed reproduces exactly the moon's shape in the sky. Available in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

More pictures and full review coming later.

Sticker Price $200,000 Euro. For more info on Cartier's SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Cartier and tagged Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon 2014.