SIHH 2010

Evan Rast presents a review of notable pieces from SIHH 2010

There was nothing too over the top in the new movements and complications arena, though it is worthy to note that fair debutante, independent watchmaker Greubel Forsey, got a fair share of attention for their Tourbillon 24 Seconds in platinum and Double Tourbillon Technique. While these are new versions of existing models, the watches underline the sharp complexity of the company’s calibres, and the amount of R&D, finishing and attention to detail that goes into each watch.
A piece that stood out as a clear display of expertise in complications was Vacheron Constantin’s new Patrimony Traditionnelle Calibre 2253. The watch features a quantième perpetual movement with an equation of time, sunset and sunrise times, and a tourbillon. The dial is well-balanced and how the calibre has been laid out quite remarkable.
Montblanc has also impressed with its latest addition to its high watchmaking collection, the Metamorphosis. This is a two-in-one watch that allows the wearer to see either a chronograph or a simpler time display with a push of a button. The upper dial breaks in two and disappears into the interior to reveal a second display underneath; an inventive, fun piece that hopefully echoes the future direction of the company, which is relatively new to the haute horlogerie arena.

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