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SIHH 2014: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in Platinum. Live Pictures and Pricing.

This time we are talking about our newest favorite tourbillon in the market, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 26388PO.OO.D027CA.01 in 950 Platinum presented at the SIHH 2014. This is a grail for many watchlifestylers and one hell of a watch. This Offshore is not only one amazing horological complication, but perhaps one of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs with the most mesmerizing wrist presence.

This robust timepiece featuring a tourbillon, also features an integrated column wheel 30-minute chronograph —quite a complication. After a successful launch in 2011 featuring a case in 18K pink gold and a forged carbon bezel under ref. 26288OF.OO.D002CR.01 reviewed here, this year Audemars Piguet presents the platinum version of this watch fitted with a ceramic bezel instead of forged carbon. This fascinating complication measuring 44mm in diameter and 16.60mm in thickness no longer features the four carved out corners on the top of the case —near the lug areas— as its predecessor; however, it still maintains the carved out plots and a perfectly brushed finished case with exuberating 'chamfers' very typical of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore timepieces. Fitted now with a black ceramic bezel that matches the pushers and the crown, this watch is as perfect as it gets. The watch features an anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal, an anti-reflective coated display case back and a tourbillon with an integrated column wheel chronograph.

The openworked dial on this watch is now blue instead of black, following the traditional Audemars Piguet strategy of fitting blue dials on platinum Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition pieces. The dial features a 30-minute chrono-register in light and dark blue at 3, a tourbillon at 9 o'clock and two openings at 12 and 6 o'clock. The blue dial features contrasting white Arabic numerals, white gold hands with luminescent coating, a blue flange with tachymetric scale and white chrono hands to round up its perfectly balanced configuration.

The beating heart inside of this new model is the hand-wound Audemars Piguet calibre 2912 composed of 328 parts, 30 jewels and which provides a power reserve of 237 hours —almost ten full days— when fully wound. Although this watch comes with the same movement as its predecessor —you can see it here—, it appears like Audemars Piguet has added two more bridges to the movement slightly reducing the visibility of the calibre.

Another difference between the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in Platinum and its predecessor, is that while the rose gold model features a black large square scale hand-stitched alligator strap, this new platinum version features a sporty blue rubber strap with folding clasp that looks just amazing. On the wrist the watch is as comfortable as its predecessor and slightly heavier due to the density of the 950 platinum case.

Sticker Price $313,900 USD. For more info on Audemars Piguet click here.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Audemars Piguet ref. 26388PO.OO.D027CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph Platinum AP Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chrono ref. 26388PO.OO.D027CA.01 2014.

SIHH 2014: IWC Aquatimer Automatic ref. 3290. Live Pictures and Pricing.

More robust and closer in look to the original IWC Aquatimers, the new IWC Aquatimer Automatic ref. 3290 presented at the SIHH 2014 captures the essence of the sea and excels at the functionality of a diving watch. With a gorgeous design and an inner rotating bezel that can be easily rotated from the exterior and that is fitted with IWC's new SafeDive system that prevents rotating the bezel in clockwise direction. Frankly, the new Aquatimer line is nothing but just amazing. The new Aquatimer Automatic ref. 3290 is fitted with a stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter and is the smallest model in the IWC diver's watch family. This watch not only experienced s whole new cosmetic facelift but also major improvements in its functionality and depth resistance moving from 120 meters to 300 meters providing a bigger safety margin when diving to great depths.

This new Aquatimer is available in black or silver-plated dial, complete with a matching black rubber strap or stainless-steel bracelet. In the version with the black dial, the dive-related displays are coated with luminescent green superluminova —somewhat hard to appreciate in the pictures due to the artificial fluorescent lighting but with a nice mint green color— and the model with the silver-plated dial looks particularly elegant and more discreet with a subtle yellow accent on the tip of the seconds hand. The watch still features the quick change mechanism to go from strap to bracelet quite easily. Additionally, the new strap is nicer with a pattern that resembles the vintage tropic straps on diving watches.

Sticker Price $5,750 USD on Rubber Strap and $6,750 on Stainless Steel Bracelet. For more info on IWC click here.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under IWC, SIHH and tagged IWC Aquatimer Automatic ref. 3290 IWC New SIHH 2014 Aquatimer Collection IWC ref. 329001 IWC ref. 329002 IWC ref. 329003 IWC ref. 329004 2014.

SIHH 2014: Experience the Audemars Piguet Pavilion. A Perfectly Executed Journey to the Vallée de Joux.

The Audemars Piguet pavilion at the SIHH 2014 was a perfect example of the new look and feel of their boutiques. Following their new brand identity strategy Audemars Piguet presented a pavilion following the modern, sleek and minimalist design now present in some of their newly opened boutiques like the one in Bal Harbour reviewed here.

The pavilion included the traditional sleek wooden flooring around some of the showcases, modern wooden walls, polygonal blocks —serving as the base for the wooden counter tops and the showcases—, rocks, several very senior watchmakers on duty, amazing displays for the novelties, a gorgeous Royal Oak Tourbillon Desk Clock on the watchmakers bench, fellow Chicagoan Octavio Garcia —Chief Artistic Officer for Audemars Piguet— was present for a few days and also the one and only original Offshore —an unmarked example— was on display. Exactly like the one that was on our wrist, we really didn't come prepared.

The modern and sleek design was accentuated by several Hans J. Wegner chairs, beautiful screens with images from the Vallée de Joux and of course some amazing chocolate truffles and the best champagne. Once again, Audemars Piguet knocks it out of the park with a pavilion filled with their brand essence, history and flawlessly portraying the values of the manufacture. Now enjoy the pictures and pretend you came along.

For more info on Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Audemars Piguet, SIHH and tagged Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 Pavilion Audemars Piguet Original Royal Oak Offshore Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 Novelties Octavio Garcia Chief Artistic Officer AP 2014.

SIHH 2014: Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Rosso With California Dial PAM 519. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The first chronograph made by Officine Panerai dates back to 1943, the year in which the prototype of the Mare Nostrum was presented to deck officers of the Italian Navy. This long experience lives on today in the wide range of Panerai chronographs, all with designs inspired by the models created in the thirties and forties and enhanced by technical content of high quality watchmaking, developed by the manufacture in Neuchâtel in a variety of calibres enabling enthusiasts to choose the functions best suited to stopping time in their own way: Chronograph, Chrono Flyback, Chrono Regatta Countdown, Chrono Monopulsante, Chrono Rattrapante. The 2014 collection includes new and exclusive chronographs which enhance Officine Panerai’s range in this chosen area of high quality sports watchmaking.

This year at the SIHH 2014, Officine Panerai presented three vintage inspired chronographs all cased in precious metal Radiomir cushion shaped cases measuring 45mm diameter, plexiglas and fitted with the manual wound OP XXV calibre, developed on a Minerva 13-22 base. The Minerva manufacture has had historic links with Panerai since the 1920s, when the Swiss manufacturer was a supplier to the Florentine watchmaker.

The Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Rosso PAM 519 is available in a limited edition of a 100 pieces just like the white gold Radiomir Chronograph Oro Bianco PAM 520. The PAM 519 is fitted with a beautiful 18K red gold —oro rosso— case, a gorgeous tobacco brown California dial with ecru superluminova, a running seconds register at 9, a 30-minute chrono counter at 3 o'clock and a tachymeter scale, all round out by an elegant brown alligator strap with red gold adjustable buckle that makes this watch look just perfect. The watch just like the other two chronographs in the new collection is fitted with a display case back where the beautifully finished calibre is fully visible. A real treat for the eyes.

This beautiful watch is significantly lower priced when compared to the platinum version and in our opinion way more appealing. What can we say, we are suckers for tobacco brown dials perfectly contrasting against 18K red gold cases.

Sticker Price $58,500 USD. For more info on Panerai click here.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Panerai, SIHH and tagged Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Rosso PAM 519 Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chrono California Dial 2014.

SIHH 2014: Van Cleef & Arpels Presents the Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication. Live Pictures and Pricing.

For the SIHH 2014, Van Cleef & Arpels turns its gaze to the heavens and gives pride of place to a captivating chapter in its watchmaking history: Poetic Astronomy. In keeping with one of the Maison’s cherished sources of inspiration, planets and constellations appear in enchanting guise to evoke voyages and dreams. The mechanics of time and the spheres are united in the Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication timepiece, while unprecedented starry compositions are unveiled in the Extraordinary Dials collection. Chosen according to the inspiration of each piece, traditional craft skills form dazzling combinations, bearing witness to the innovation, creativity and excellence of Van Cleef & Arpels.

This new Poetic Complication timepiece 'Midnight Planétarium' in a robust rose gold case measuring 44mm in diameter provides a miniature representation of the movement of six planets around the sun and their position at any given time. Earth and Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn —all visible from Earth with the naked eye— are set in motion thanks to a self-winding mechanical movement of great complexity: equipped with an exclusive module developed in partnership with the Maison Christiaan van der Klaauw, it contains 396 separate parts. The movement of each planet is true to its genuine length of orbit: it will take Saturn over 29 years to make a complete circuit of the dial, while Jupiter will take almost 12 years, Mars 687 days, Earth 365 days, Venus 224 days and Mercury 88 days. The domed crystal allows for perfect view of the tridimensional planets that appear on the dial, something that is only possible thanks to the overlapping of seven sapphire crystal discs that compose the dial.

The Maison has applied its jewelry-making expertise to depicting the planets with a selection of hard stones: turquoise for the Earth, serpentine for Mercury, chloromelanite for Venus, red jasper for Mars, blue agate for Jupiter and sugilite for Saturn. Intricately sculpted by hand into spheres of different dimensions and colors, they are positioned round a sun in pink gold. Each of these elements, along with the shooting star in pink gold, is fixed on its own aventurine disc. With their scintillating deep blue hue, the latter are arranged around the center in perfectly concentric alignment. Painstaking attention has been given to selecting the stones, then sculpting the discs and spheres in order to give form to this animated tableau, with its combination of jewelry and watchmaking savoir-faire.

Telling the time is a simple question of observing the shooting star, a cherished lucky motif for the Maison. Located at the outer edge of the dial, it completes its circuit in 24 hours. The story continues on the back of the watch, where the oscillating weight is engraved with a starry composition. The day, month and year can be set using two push buttons and viewed through two apertures on the dial. These various functions are accompanied by a poetic invitation to celebrate one’s own lucky day. Using a rotating bezel, the watch’s owner can select the day of his choice by positioning a red triangle against a graduated calendar. On that date, the Earth will move to a position directly below the star engraved on the sapphire crystal, as a sign of good luck.

Don't forget to check the video at the bottom of this post to see how the watch works. Sticker Price $245,000 USD. For more info on Van Cleef & Arpels click here.

Technical Specifications of the VC&A Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication:
Case: 18K Pink gold, 44mm diameter.
Dial: pink gold, aventurine, serpentine, chloromelanite, turquoise, red jasper, blue agate and sugilite.
Movement: Self-winding mechanical movement with a Christiaan van der Klaauw module developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels.
Strap: Black alligator with pink gold folding buckle.
Also available with bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds and folding buckle set with round diamonds.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under SIHH, Van Cleef & Arpels, Other Brands and tagged VC&A Midnight Planetarium Poetic Complication Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planetarium 2014.

SIHH 2014: Experience the Officine Panerai Pavilion. Filled with Historical Museum Pieces and Great Design.

The Officine Panerai pavilion was one of our favorites at the SIHH 2014. Filled with very interesting pieces from their museum collection, the pavilion was very nicely executed and for sure a real treat for the eyes. Not to mention the large number of novelties that were unveiled, the historical museum pieces on display included several compasses, a 1950, a Mare Nostrum and a 3646 California dial amongst others. We apologize in advance for the light reflections on the watches on display, but as we've said it before the light was not conducive for proper photography. We really hope Panerai can work on their lights for next year.

Now pretend you were there with us and enjoy the pictures.

For more info on Panerai click here.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Panerai, SIHH and tagged Officine Panerai SIHH 2014 Pavilion 2014.

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.

For more info on Panerai click here.

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.