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Over the last few weeks, we have seen quite a number of novelties from the recently concluded Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). This year’s exhibition is the 28th edition, and it is said to have involved 35 exhibitors from a variety of brands.
Every year, as we usher the new edition of the exhibition, it is inevitable that we tend to forget about the novelties from the previous years. After all, most of us are focused on what are the new watches that the brands are launching. This is certainly a shame.
For this week’s Throwback Sundays, we take a trip down the memory lane to last year’s SIHH. The 2017 edition of the exhibition features some rather incredible and well-made pieces. Reviewing the list of highlights, we thought these have stood the test of time, and we would choose them again in our shortlist. What would you have kept in your list?
Parmigiani Toric Chronometre
The Parmigiani Toric Chronometre – a slightly more modestly priced timepiece from the Fleurier-based manufacturer.
First up, we have one of our favourite pieces from Parmigiani – the Toric Chronometre.
Parmigiani is one of the more prominent independently owned high-end watch manufacturers, and the Toric collection is known for producing haute horlogerie pieces that feature complications such as the minute repeaters and tourbillons. As our Chief Editor mentioned previously, it was a pleasant surprise that Parmigiani had launched a basic model for the collection, and a beautiful one at that.
Despite being a simple timepiece, Parmigiani have incorporated intricate touches to the timepiece. The bezel, for instance, comes with a coin edge design that was inspired by columns of Ancient Greece, with the patterns derived from gadroons and knurling. The end result is certainly stunning, and yet it still manages to maintain its elegance and classiness.
The Toric Chronometer is powered by the in-house calibre PF331. It is a self-winding movement boasts a date indicator, as well as a power reserve of around 55 hours. The 40.8mm watch is available in both red and white gold, with a retail price of CHF 18,500 (approximately S$ 26,213).
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Date
The JLC Master Control Date. The sector dial certainly makes this piece stands out.
One of the pieces that stood out from JLC in last year’s SIHH was the Master Control Date.
On paper, the Master Control Date seems like a simple watch. It isn’t wrong at all. The 39mm timepiece is a simple three-hand watch, with an additional date indicator at the 3 o’clock position of the dial. But what got us interested in this particular JLC (as well as the other two pieces in the Master Control collection) is its aesthetics. The watch was inspired by the designs of the yesteryear, which features an unusual sector dial. The two tone dial is clean, with an opaline centre and a matte silver outer ring. The contrasting sectors add a nice touch to the dial, and provides an interesting visual cue to the overall looks of the timepiece.
The Master Control Date is fitted […]
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