OPENERS

today

SIHH 2013 | Comprehensive Report from the Geneva Salon | The Complete Story of the Latest Luxury Watches

WATCH & JEWELRY / SIHH＆BASEL

March 25, 2015

SIHH 2013 | Comprehensive Report from the Geneva Salon | The Complete Story of the Latest Luxury Watches

SIHH 2013 | Geneva Salon Comprehensive Report

The Latest Luxury Watches of 2013

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), an exclusive event where the world's most prestigious watch brands gather, has once again opened its doors in Geneva, Switzerland, the heart of watchmaking. This invitation-only, exclusive event, now in its 23rd year, is attended by buyers and journalists from around the globe. It serves as a barometer for the year's trends, with watch maisons unveiling their latest creations. Which timepieces will capture attention in 2013? Watch journalist Koji Shibuya presents a curated selection of exquisite models. We bring you this report from Geneva.

Text by OPENERS

2013.04.08

BAUME & MERCIER

BAUME & MERCIER

Following a bold renewal in 2011, Baume & Mercier has once again introduced significant updates this year. The new Clifton, with its slim, round case, is characterized by its excellent cost performance and timeless, simple classic style.

2013.04.02

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

VACHERON CONSTANTIN
VACHERON CONSTANTIN

Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is one of Switzerland's foremost historic watch maisons. For 2013, the brand focuses on women, unveiling two new collections with contemporary designs that break from their previous image.

2013.03.27

RICHARD MILLE

RICHARD MILLE
RICHARD MILLE

Richard Mille, a brand known for its unique approach, pursues "the pinnacle of technology, artistry, and watchmaking heritage," conceptualizing its timepieces as "F1 cars of the watch world." This year, they have introduced a series of collaborative models with new ambassadors.

2013.03.22

ROGER DUBUIS

ROGER DUBUIS
ROGER DUBUIS

Roger Dubuis' 2013 offering, the Excalibur Quatuor Siliconium, features a completely new movement integrating four balances, once again astonishing watch enthusiasts worldwide.

2013.03.12

PIAGET

PIAGET

Piaget, a pioneer in ultra-thin movements, presents the Piaget Emperador Coussin Automatic Minute Repeater as its highlight for this year. This timepiece, the world's thinnest minute repeater, is the result of three years of dedicated work by six master watchmakers.

2013.03.07

Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet

From the Royal Oak Offshore collection, known for its sporty design featuring an octagonal bezel inspired by portholes, comes a model equipped with the highly complex "Grand Complication" movement.

2013.03.01

IWC

IWC

IWC boldly revamps its collections to align with the times. This year, the Ingenieur, originally created in 1955 as "a watch for engineers," undergoes a complete renewal. This is the first full model change since 2005, an interval of eight years.

2013.02.26

MONTBLANC

MONTBLANC

While Montblanc is renowned for its luxury writing instruments, its watchmaking journey began in 1997. Despite its relatively short history, the brand has established itself as a top player. This year, they unveiled a diverse range of new models, including the "Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours."

2013.02.21

JEAEGER-LECOULTRE

JEAEGER-LECOULTRE
JEAEGER-LECOULTRE

Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in Switzerland in 1833, celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. The highlight timepieces for 2013 are the three-part "Jubilee Collection," released as an anniversary model.

2013.02.18

A. Lange ＆ Sohne

A. Lange ＆ Sohne
A. Lange ＆ Sohne

Lange's most significant release this year is the "Grand Complication," developed over seven years. This special model features three complex functions: a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and split-seconds chronograph.

2013.02.13

Cartier

Cartier

More than a century has passed since the creation of the Mystery Clock in 1912. This year, Cartier unveils two new timepieces that utilize the mechanism of the "Mystery Clock," a masterpiece acclaimed as a "miracle of watchmaking" at the time, adapted for wristwatch movements.

2013.02.05

Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels presents a new collection themed around butterflies and ballerinas. In 2013, the brand continues to captivate with artistic and exquisite timepieces that embody beauty and graceful movement.

2013.02.05

RALPH LAUREN

RALPH LAUREN
RALPH LAUREN

Ralph Lauren has rapidly become a trendsetter in the watch world within just a few years of its debut, embodying timeless appeal and traditional design.
Building on the popularity of the "RL67" introduced last year, new models have been added.

Photo Gallery Photo Gallery