SIHH 2010

Evan Rast presents a review of notable pieces from SIHH 2010

Grey and black themes were abundant, with my favourites in this category coming from VC and IWC. Vacheron Constantin’s grand complication Patrimony Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a beauty up close, while IWC’s new YachtClub Chronograph comes in a version with a striking black dial and red sweep seconds. The watch is part a collection created to celebrate the birth of its famous Portuguese watch in 1939, and features a flyback function and 6-bar water resistance. It is the only Portuguese to have luminous hand and indices.
To sum up, I would have to say that this year’s show was refreshingly pure and simple, echoing refinement, quality and understated style. A good outlook for 2010, don’t you think? - ER

 

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