Reply With QuoteWhat is SIHH?
Hodinkee have created a live report and the first release is this IWC. They say it's "Just Right" but my OCD says that date window is ever so slightly too far off where it should be. No doubt on its overall beauty though, I think I need to see one of these!
https://live.hodinkee.com/e/sihh-2016
What is SIHH?
A pre Basel watch show for Richmont group and a few select other manufacturesOriginally Posted by ach5
It's a smaller version of Baselworld Adrian. There's less brands that take part and they tend to be quite exclusive, such as AP, JLC, IWC, Panerai etc.
Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie
Ah ok thanks, Google says it stands for "Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève"... vaguely rings a bell from threads in years gone past I think.
Off to google some more now!
"Every January since the early nineties, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) has been tempting trade and collectors alike with the best that selected watch manufactures have to offer. In the earliest days, the list of exhibitors was limited to five (Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Piaget, Gérald Genta and Daniel Roth) but by 1999, this had been expanded to 18, and the number has remained relatively stable; in 2014, SIHH’s sixteen brands included some of the most intriguing and exciting watchmakers in the world, as well as many of the most powerful.
The Foundation that operates SIHH has maintained a set of central tenets that most #watchnerds will probably find hard with which to disagree: SIHH’s list of exhibitors should reflect (in the eyes of the Foundation) “historic” brands / manufactures, “ateliers and Master Watchmakers which produce their own movements and creations” and brands that “invest in Fine Watchmaking by inventing and creating”. Of course, underlying all this is a widely-held view that SIHH is merely a media vehicle for the Richemont Group – who no longer wanted to be associated with the increasingly Swatch Group-led BaselWorld."
This year, it's been widened to include a number of independent brands, so, including the Carré des Horlogers, it's now up to 24.
Its not just you mate, the position of that date window does not make for a symmetrical dial.
My thoughts exactly - couldn't live with it.
Looks like a case of small movement, big watch = bad date window
+1
Looks like the version previously posted was the LLP version. This one looks much better, maybe the smaller looking numerals and matching colour of the date wheel.
Totally agree, maybe it's just the image that's been released.Hodinkee have created a live report and the first release is this IWC. They say it's "Just Right" but my OCD says that date window is ever so slightly too far off where it should be. No doubt on its overall beauty though, I think I need to see one of these!
https://live.hodinkee.com/e/sihh-2016
Exactly, not acceptable at the price point.
i've just come back from there, never been before i had no idea of the size and grandeur, amazing place am back there tomorrow
been with panerai, some amazing new pieces and tech, i;m really looking forward to tomorrow to see the other stands
Did you get any pics of the Panerais? I really want to see the new models and can't find any info.
exactly my thought. Not right in my eyes!
It's 40mm using (I'm 99% sure) a Sellita movement.
There is also available the 36mm pilots that has the Sellita movement (presumably the same as the 40mm hence better date position) with several dial options including silver with blue hands, silver with gold hands. 74 pic gallery from IWC SIHH here...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabet...0b421bb13a18f9
IWC 35111 is found in the 36mm. It's a Sellita SW300-1 constructed by Sellita to IWC specifications.
The Sellita (non IWC) version looks like a 2892 clone..
36mm Pilots.
40mm MKXVIII (presumably the same movement).
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i'll get some today, just off now, after having to wait for my phone to charge
Agreed, the date window definitely needs to shift a touch.
Is it definitely a solita?!?! That's terrible! No doubt this watch will be £3-4K and if so, I'd be expecting a true heritage IWC in-house movement.
At least Vacheron have added a nice new model in the Ultra Thin https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...y-caliber-1120...
...although I'm not sure the new In-House chrono works for me personally...
Lewis, I hope this is your next watch so I can try one! This is absolutely unbelievable!
This is also unbelievable, but not for the same reasons as the Lange!
I guess it's for the man with everything...
The VC Ultra Thin is really nice, not sure about the blue numbers on the dial though
Panerai have mostly added to the 1940 lineup. I like this hobnail model...
There's a new two-piece set retailing around $20,000USD limited to 500 pieces (similar to the past which sold very quickly)
...and then a Toubillon in Ti with lumed markers and hands...
this is lovely and a bargain IMO
The 36mm and 40mm both share the Sellita movement. The MK XVIII is £2761
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...i-pilots-watch
From the photo, that date is in the same place as on the IWC. Perhaps it's the lack of a contrasting surround on the date window that makes it look more acceptable to you?
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I love this one... Smart in many ways. They've kept it to 40mm - 38mm would have been even better for me but I realise I have slimmer wrists than most so that's probably perfect for everyone else, the main thing is it's not 42mm. By making it in white gold only, they avoid simply competing directly with the AP15202 extra thin and have something rather more special. The sleek, thin look makes the previous model look a bit lumbering, and the bracelet appears more subtle. It's also good news for owners of the old model Overseas, as it rehabilitates the ultra-thin style. I don't think I'm going to enjoy the price as much as the pictures, but for me there's a new grail in town.At least Vacheron have added a nice new model in the Ultra Thin https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...y-caliber-1120...
Last edited by Itsguy; 20th January 2016 at 09:54.
[QUOTE=Broussard;3842638]I think it definitely stands out less. The marker to the right of the date at least adds some balance. If they release a 42mm version at some point, it would look better still.
Lewis, I hope this is your next watch so I can try one! This is absolutely unbelievable!
That watch is amazing
This... wow.
No idea on the price but incredibly impressive
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...nworked-watch/
Yes, they look much better in the 36mm size and how great is it to finally see some smaller/normal sized Pilots...those 42-47mm sizes were too big for most normal use!It's 40mm using (I'm 99% sure) a Sellita movement.
There is also available the 36mm pilots that has the Sellita movement (presumably the same as the 40mm hence better date position) with several dial options including silver with blue hands, silver with gold hands. 74 pic gallery from IWC SIHH here...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabet...0b421bb13a18f9
IWC 35111 is found in the 36mm. It's a Sellita SW300-1 constructed by Sellita to IWC specifications.
The Sellita (non IWC) version looks like a 2892 clone..
36mm Pilots.
40mm MKXVIII (presumably the same movement).
agree, definitely unimpressive that they used a selitta movement base!
The new AP ROO Diver Chrono looks good. They've used a two-register movement rather than the usual three-register from the rest of the ROO range. Bright colour options too - green, orange, yellow and a more subdued blue with yellow highlights.
The new 'small Egiziano' Panerai Radiomir 1940/Luminor 1950 models look quite good too.
There's a new Big Pilot from IWC set to replace the 5009 model, but in my view it's a step back. The number 9 has returned to the dial affecting the symmetry I always liked in the current model and the triangle has moved back down like the first Big Pilot models from the past.
Vacheron's new in-house Overseas ultra-thin looks a much better contender against the Nautilus and Royal Oak now too.
Indeed. I'm never usually totally sold on Langes, but I really like that.
I guess my ambivalence must be due to the rather 'oldy-worldy' look to many of their dials, whereas this is very modern looking - I wonder if that will put off some of those who usually like Langes?
M.
That IWC date placement is just awful.... I can't believe designers at the IWC thought this will do....
First Lange that I would truly like to own and wear... Don't get me wrong I like their watches but not sure I would dare to wear one.
The ROO Diver Chrono is a thing of beauty! I'd love one of them, Any guesses how much?
Has it gone from a 12hr chrono to 30 mins though? That's pretty poor. The 60 minute divers bezel looks to be static unless there's another crown at 10 'o clock?
JLC have released a fair few models...
More here: http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/GB/e...epage_discover
Couldn't agree more - think this is the announcement that resonates with my tastes the most (so far :P), the svelte(er) dimensions and that multi-finish 24k gold rotor are a smash hit in my book!
B
Totall agree with that, that's lovely.
I really must stop looking at this thread or my Bank balance is going to suffer - big style.
It's got the 10'oclock crown, yeah 30 mins aint the best, but it's for diving predominantly, imagine the state of a 60 min one... - front on from hodinkee
This, like the Traditionelle Automatic, which also uses the cal 1120, is just a two-hander....At least Vacheron have added a nice new model in the Ultra Thin
How many two-hander sports watches are there in the world?
VC Trad Auto RG
The new Overseas is pretty cool too:
http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the...w-caliber-5100
The date sure does look much better than the previous iteration...
Cheers,
Christian
What the HELL is that monstrosity?!!!JLC have released a fair few models...
I rather like that too, sounds really clever.this is lovely and a bargain IMO
Anyone seen it in action?
M.
Ah that makes sense now, thanksIt's got the 10'oclock crown, yeah 30 mins aint the best, but it's for diving predominantly, imagine the state of a 60 min one... - front on from hodinkee
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