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2011 S.I.H.H. Special Feature | Breaking News from Geneva! 30 Must-See New Timepieces (1) Gallery

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2011 S.I.H.H. Special Feature | Breaking News from Geneva! 30 Must-See New Timepieces (1) Gallery

<strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre</strong> The first ultra-thin Reverso, the "Grand Reverso Ultra Thin," boasts an unprecedented presence and elegant wearability thanks to its larger case, designed according to the golden ratio, and its slim movement. ¥1,554,000 (estimated price, scheduled for April release).

<strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre</strong> A complex watch created to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Reverso. This groundbreaking timepiece features advanced mechanisms such as LeCoultre's patented special alloy gongs for beautiful sound and a silent regulator, along with a slide-action metal curtain. "Reverso Minute Repeater Lid" €230,000 (estimated price, scheduled for November release).

<strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre</strong> This limited edition model brilliantly revives the Art Deco aesthetic of the original design, based on the latest ultra-thin model. Its simple face retains its brilliance even after 80 years. "Grand Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931" ¥724,500 (scheduled for April release).

<strong>Cartier</strong> The "Astro Regulator" is the world's first mechanism to feature a "rotor" integrating the escapement, balance wheel, and small seconds at the center of the movement, which always returns to the same position. It eliminates the effects of vertical gravity that cannot be avoided with a tourbillon, achieving five times greater accuracy. "Rotonde de Cartier Astro Regulator" ¥28,612,500 (scheduled for autumn 2011 release).

<strong>Cartier</strong> A groundbreaking GMT model that displays home time, travel time (local time), and the difference between two additional time zones, also supporting daylight saving time. "Calibre de Cartier Multi Time Zone" ¥3,906,000 (scheduled for autumn 2011 release).

<strong>Cartier</strong> The city name for the home time zone setting is displayed in a small window with a lens on the case side, and the setting is adjusted using push buttons above and below the crown. "Calibre de Cartier Multi Time Zone" ¥3,906,000 (scheduled for autumn 2011 release).

<strong>Cartier</strong> The bracelet model of the highly successful "Calibre de Cartier," Cartier's first sporty men's model, known for its powerful and elegant design worldwide, including Japan. ¥697,200 (released April 2011).

<strong>Cartier</strong> Also available is the "Gold & Steel" model, a combination of stainless steel and rose gold materials.

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> A new addition to the Sporting Collection, designed by Ralph Lauren, a classic car collector himself, inspired by his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Coupe. "Sporting Wood Dial Watch" ¥1,145,550 (scheduled for June release).

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> The center of the dial features a matte finish reminiscent of the car's black seats, with minute markers styled like vintage car gauges. The outer circumference is adorned with elm wood, showcasing a beautiful grain like a classic car's wooden dashboard. "Sporting Wood Dial Watch" ¥1,145,550 (scheduled for June release).

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> Three models are available in stainless steel: the large-sized chronograph with a black dial shown here, a medium-sized three-hand automatic, and a small-sized quartz model. "Stirrup Chronograph Large Model SS Case Watch" ¥549,150 (scheduled for March release).

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> The "Slim Classique" collection, their first square-cased line, is characterized by its dressy, ultra-thin case inspired by Art Deco watches of the 1920s. Perfect for a chic and elegant look. "Slim Classique "Guichet" Watch" ¥1,473,150 (scheduled for July release).

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> Notable features include the original dial design, using a font not seen in the 1920s, and the ultra-thin, hand-wound mechanical movement born from Piaget's advanced technology and tradition. "Slim Classique "Guichet" Watch" ¥1,473,150 (scheduled for July release).

<strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> At the Ralph Lauren booth during S.I.H.H.

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> The fourth iteration of the "Pour le Mérite" series, this watch pursues the highest precision in mechanical watchmaking by incorporating Lange's renowned, miniaturized chain fusée mechanism—which stabilizes the watch's power reserve alongside the tourbillon escapement—into a wristwatch. "Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite"" ¥16,474,500 (scheduled for August release).

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> It features an intricate rotating disc mechanism where a portion of the subdial at the lower right, indicating the hours, switches every six hours. "Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite"" ¥16,474,500 (scheduled for August release).

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> The first striking watch from the new A. Lange & Söhne, featuring a "Quarter Strike" mechanism where metal hammers strike chimes to announce the hour and quarter-hour with a beautiful sound. "Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time" ¥8,526,000 (scheduled for September release).

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> A silent mechanism can be activated by pressing the push-button at 4 o'clock, stopping the striking function when desired. "Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time" ¥8,526,000 (scheduled for September release).

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> The "Saxonia Flach" has been completely redesigned. Loved by watch connoisseurs for conveying the virtues of pre-WWII German mechanical watches, it features an extremely legible, minimalist dial, a robust design, and a relatively accessible price point within the lineup. ¥1,848,000 (scheduled for January 2012 release).

<strong>A. Lange & Söhne</strong> The movement has been reborn for a new generation, with the winding mechanism transitioning from a micro-rotor to a center rotor for improved winding efficiency and a longer power reserve. "Saxonia Flach" ¥1,848,000 (scheduled for January 2012 release).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> The "Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges," a pocket watch developed by watchmaker Constant Girard in the mid-19th century and awarded a gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition. This year's release is a tourbillon model featuring the distinctive "Baguette"-style gold bridges, identical to the original masterpiece. "Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon with Gold Bridges" ¥15,300,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> The Breguet numerals on the silver dial and the blued steel leaf hands, crafted by heating steel parts by hand, replicate the characteristic style of pocket watches from that era. The case back is also engraved by hand, just like the masterpiece pocket watch. "Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon with Gold Bridges" ¥15,300,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> Featuring an enamel dial crafted using the traditional "Grand Feu" technique, renowned in Switzerland. This watch allows you to appreciate the beauty of pocket watch dials from a bygone era. "Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small Seconds" ¥2,184,000 (scheduled for July release). Also available in white gold (¥2,331,000).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> The case features a transparent case back, allowing a view of the latest in-house GP03300-50 automatic movement. "Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small Seconds" ¥2,184,000 (scheduled for July release). Also available in white gold (¥2,331,000).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> A new model in the classic rectangular "Vintage 1945" collection. This is the largest XXL size yet, a simple small seconds model. "Vintage 1945 XXL" ¥2,352,000 (scheduled for October release). Also available in stainless steel (¥945,000).

<strong>Girard-Perregaux</strong> The case and dial, previously linear, now feature an elegant curved design, similar to the popular basic size. The transparent case back offers a view of the in-house GP3300 movement. "Vintage 1945 XXL" ¥2,352,000 (scheduled for October release). Also available in stainless steel (¥945,000).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> This watch displays the current time in 37 time zones across 37 major cities, including not only the 24 standard time zones and 24 major cities but also the 13 additional time zones with 15- or 30-minute offsets, which were previously unrepresented in world time watches. "Patrimony Traditional World Time" ¥3,465,000 (estimated price, scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> In addition to displaying the current time in 37 time zones, including 15-minute increments, a gradient grey disc depicting a world map allows the wearer to instantly see whether it is day or night in each location. "Patrimony Traditional World Time" ¥3,465,000 (estimated price, scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> An ultra-thin perpetual calendar model featuring the "Caliber 1120SQ" housed in a case with a transparent case back, rather than a skeletonized design. "Patrimony Contemporary Perpetual Calendar" ¥5,943,000 (estimated price, scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> The dial design achieves a perfect balance that seems beyond improvement, showcasing its exquisite beauty. "Patrimony Contemporary Perpetual Calendar" ¥5,943,000 (estimated price, scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> From the "Historiques" collection, which reinterprets legendary timepieces with a contemporary perspective. This model is inspired by a piece manufactured in 1954. "Historiques Aronde 1954" ¥2,268,000 (scheduled for April release).

<strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong> "Aronde" in the model name is old French for "seagull's wings." This refers to the case side design, composed of two rounded peaks that resemble a bird's wings. "Historiques Aronde 1954" ¥2,268,000 (scheduled for April release).

<strong>Van Cleef & Arpels</strong> The "bird" motif hand on the left side of the dial and the "hot air balloon anchor" motif hand on the right side display the hours and minutes respectively using a retrograde mechanism (reciprocating motion). "Poetic Complications "Around the World in Eighty Days"" ¥12,000,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Van Cleef & Arpels</strong> The mechanical movement was developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre specifically for this model. "Poetic Complications "Around the World in Eighty Days"" ¥12,000,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Van Cleef & Arpels</strong> The dial depicts a charming mother and child elephant family in the savanna, rendered with mother-of-pearl inlay, sculpted white gold, champlevé enamel, and diamonds. "Lady Arpels "African Landscapes" Elephant Decor" ¥10,400,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Van Cleef & Arpels</strong> Four variations are available; the other three models depict a mother and child giraffe, a mother and child antelope, and a mother and child hippopotamus, respectively. "Lady Arpels "African Landscapes" Elephant Decor" ¥10,400,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>Van Cleef & Arpels</strong> This piece depicts a mother polar bear and her two cubs resting on an ice floe. "Lady Arpels "Polar Landscapes" White Bear Decor" ¥10,400,000 (availability TBD).

<strong>IWC</strong> If fully wound on Monday morning, this watch will accurately tell the time even if not worn for a week, ready for work the following Monday. "Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days" ¥1,706,250 (estimated price, release date TBD).

<strong>IWC</strong> Packed with IWC's latest technology, including a Breguet balance spring and a new balance wheel with four correction screws for rate adjustment, eliminating the need for a regulator index. "Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days" ¥1,706,250 (estimated price, release date TBD).

<strong>IWC</strong> The Milanese mesh bracelet is another significant attraction. "Portofino Automatic" ¥477,750 (estimated price, release date TBD).

<strong>IWC</strong> Simple and dressy, yet with a modern touch, it harmonizes with everyday attire like a watch designed by an industrial designer. "Portofino Automatic" ¥477,750 (estimated price, release date TBD).

<strong>Roger Dubuis</strong> The dial and bezel feature effective red accents, while the black titanium used for these parts has undergone PVD coating. "Monagasque Big Number Chronograph" ¥3,591,000 (scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Roger Dubuis</strong> The movement is, of course, the in-house RD680 with a micro-rotor winding mechanism, certified with the "Poinçon de Genève" (Geneva Seal). "Monagasque Big Number Chronograph" ¥3,591,000 (scheduled for autumn release).

<strong>Roger Dubuis</strong> An automatic chronograph, limited to 128 pieces, inheriting the design of the "Sympathie" collection. "Monagasque Big Number Chronograph" ¥3,591,000 (scheduled for autumn release).

2011 S.I.H.H. Special Feature | Geneva Breaking News! 30 Must-See New Watch Releases (1) Gallery

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