This year's edition of the famous watch fair of prestigious watches SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève), which characterizes the watch industry and takes place every year in Geneva, is behind us. Are you interested in what the biggest names in the world of watchmaking have prepared for us this time at the SIHH 2019 fair?
SIHH 2019, at which it was presented 35 prestigious brands, was held this year between January 14 and 17. The organizers registered a record attendance, as the fair was attended over four days more than 23,000 people. They enjoyed the latest wristwatch models, and at the same time found out what they are like in terms of design and technology trends for the future.
We have prepared for you an overview of the 6 hours that most marked the SIHH 2019 fair.
Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar
Watch from a Swiss company Vacheron Constantin impresses with perpetual calendar, which will always - even when it's a leap year - show the user the exact date and day of the week.
Until now, it was believed that watches of this type are only suitable for those who use them on a daily basis and do not turn them off. Otherwise, the time must be set again. Vacheron Constantin solved this problem by introducing special mode of operation with low energy consumption, during which the time on the calendar is running, while the other pointers are stationary.
The owner will therefore be able to choose between two states of his watch: active with frequency 5 Hz respectively 36,000 fills per hour or "standby” with frequency 1.2 Hz respectively 8,640 full charges per hour. In the latter, the calendar will display dates correctly for as many as 65 days.
The watch, which convinces not only with its functionality, but also with its slim case and seductive design, is rated at 210.000 €.
TAG Heuer Carrera Caliber Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph
We find the Swiss giant at the heart of the watch a very thin spiral of a mechanical mechanism. This is attached to the strap, which ensures uniform movement with its elasticity.
Such spirals are usually made of elinvarja, high-quality alloys of nickel and iron, which is not considered a new asset of the brand TAG Heuer. It contains carbon spiral. The latter is produced under special conditions in their own laboratories, and the process takes several hours.
Carbon spirals are significantly smaller than traditional ones easier, but at the same time they are also non-magnetic. The material is at the same time more elastic than silicon, which some brands have already started using as an alternative to the mentioned alloy.
Model Heuer 02T boasts, among other things, chronograph and "tourbillon” – a special inflammation of the nervous system, which cancels out the negative influence of gravity. It will require a deduction 19.100 €.
Ressence Type 2
Belgian watch house Ressence already attracted a lot of attention at last year's fair, when it presented the concept 'e-crowns'. This is over solar module connects with smartphone app and allows the user to manage it in an extremely simple way. In the past year, the manufacturers managed to perfect the prototype to the point where it is ready to enter the market.
He helped the company design a new watch Tony Faddel, who is known as one of the fathers of the famous iPod.
Under the clock face Ressence Type 2 is just hiding 87 tiny components, which contribute to the smooth operation of the device. Among them we find energy cell, touch sensor and hand position sensor. The celebrated e-crown, which needs to function 1.8 J of solar energy per day, can be activated by simply touching the crystal.
The price of the watch is 42,500 Swiss francs, which calculates to approx 37,500 euros.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetual
Jaeger-LeCoultre is in its line of watches Hybris Mechanica welcomed the new acquisition. His fifth hour, containing ti 'gyroscopic tourbillon', can boast of perpetual calendar and sophisticated mechanism of minute repetition.
Probably the best feature of the watch, which is otherwise assembled more than 1050 components, is that you can wear it on practically any occasion.
Watches that contain so many different components tend to be huge. Jaeger-LeCoultre has put a lot of effort into minimizing the case size of its latest device. He undoubtedly succeeded, because the diameter of the beauty is only 43 millimeters.
If you can't resist this watch, you'll have to dig deep into your wallet. It will be possible to get it for 800.000 €.
Panerai Submersible BMG Tech
Brand Panerai is famous for using unique materials when making the cases of its watches.
This time she decided to BMG-Tech: robust metallic glass, characterized by extraordinary strength and resistance to corrosion, shock and magnetism. The ring that surrounds the glass of the watch is made of material "carbotech”, which is based on carbon fibers.
The watch, which will be available for purchase in September, costs 12.900 €.
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked
Audemars Piguet as a rule, it impresses its fans around the world with its octagonal-shaped watches. Let's just remember the legendary model Royal Oak. That is why it is all the more surprising that the watches are from the collection 11.59 round.
The Swiss company was developing a new set of watches 6 years. A detailed look at them reveals that they have stayed true to Audemars Piguet octagonal case, which was surrounded by round frame. Brilliant, isn't it?
The watch is available in many variants that offer a wide range of features such as perpetual calendar and minute repetition. The clock with a mechanism attracted the most attention tourbillon, which offers the user insight into the interior of the case. It will be necessary to deduct for it 175,000 Swiss francs (calculated approx 154,000 euros), while the cheapest model from the new collection will be available for 25,000 Swiss francs (calculated approx 22,000 euros).
