Like Rolex, Patek Philippe is also redefining its classics for 2010, and its in- house chronograph calibre, H 29-535 PS, a long-awaited manually wound movement, was introduced last November. One watch featuring this movement is the 5170J, a chronograph that has caused much excitement among collectors, being reminiscent of Patek’s coveted 1940s models with its unmistakably round Calatrava shape, rectangular pushers and diameter of 39mm. Also new to the market is the 5951P, a split-seconds single push-piece chronograph with a perpetual calendar which features the CHR 27-525 PS split-seconds chronograph movement. Due to the slenderness of the host calibre, the developers of the calendar cadrature were asked to strive for compactness as well, and the result is a movement with an overall height of only 7.3mm, which can be admired from the sapphire-crystal display back.
Chopard marked its 150th year of watchmaking in 2010 by unveiling four new movements at Baselworld. The calibres – the L.U.C 4TQE, 1TRM, EHG and 1.010 – equip the L.U.C 150, the Engine One Tourbillon, Louis-Ulysse – the Tribute and the L.U.C 1937 respectively. My personal favourite is the Louis- Ulysse – the Tribute, a pocket-watch that can be transformed into a wristwatch, and pays homage to Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who founded Chopard in 1860. It is also a reinterpretation of an invention of Karl Scheufele I, who in 1912 developed an ingenious system allowing a pocket-watch to be worn on the wrist. Like the Engine One, this innovative watch is limited to just 150 pieces, in honour of Chopard’s anniversary. The L.U.C 150 is another special piece, being the most complicated watch ever manufactured by Chopard. Comprising 516 parts, it powers a perpetual calendar, the equation of time, sunrise and sunset times and an orbital moon-phase display. Due to its complexity, only 15 of these watches are available to purchase.
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