The year has started on a more optimistic note for the Swiss watch industry, with the FH reporting that watch industry exports rose in January, with a value of 1.6 billion CHF, a 12.6% growth against January 2017. Meanwhile, total… Read More ›
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PHOTOS : Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph
Two years ago, Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato made its return to their collection family. At SIHH 2017, they followed on from 2016’s reintroduction with an expanded range, which included pieces in 34mm, 38mm, 42mm and 45mm, in stainless steel, pink gold, white… Read More ›
HANDS ON : Piaget’s record-breaking Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P
At the end of last year, Piaget made an announcement which in a way was expected (in the sense that Piaget is famed for breaking such records) but was still a surprise. We covered the details and specs of the… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Chronometer
Announced just before the start of the SIHH 2018, Baume & Mercier surprised everyone with a new Baumatic Chronometer (one model variant being COSC-certified), which we had the opportunity to see in Geneva. First of all, it’s important to note… Read More ›
SIHH 2018 : Officine Panerai’s new Luminor Logos
(Photo : Panerai) This year, Panerai is updating their Base and Marina models, with a new P.6000 movement with a three day power reserve replacing the 6497 part of this new six model upgrade. The Luminor Logo has been the… Read More ›
PHOTOS : H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Flying Hours
A wandering hours display powered by a new in-house movement with a Funky Blue fume dial. Such is the Endeavour Flying Hours, the first watch from H. Moser & Cie to show the time using a satellite system of discs,… Read More ›
HANDS ON : De Bethune Titan Hawk V.2
A year ago, De Bethune were not present at their usual January hotel location at which they show new pre-Baselworld releases. Those of us who visited them did so at their offices in central Geneva, and were able to see… Read More ›
PHOTOS: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Polaris Collection
A year ago, at the SIHH 2017, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the new Master Control collection. As I noted at the time, it was a well received new suite of watches at the fair, seen as examples of clean and elegant designs… Read More ›
SIHH 2018 : A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Copper Blue
One of the ‘perils’ as it were, of a brand like A. Lange & Söhne come the SIHH time, is that the focal point inevitably ends up being the watch that also dominates their booth. Other novelties get their share… Read More ›
PHOTOS : SIHH 2018 Cartier Libre
A few posts ago I mentioned the launch, by Cartier, of their new Libre collection. We had the opportunity to see some of the new timepieces at the SIHH 2018, and would like to share photos with you today of… Read More ›
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