Top 10 luxury watches at SIHH 2017

Jan 20 , 2017

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) professional fair in fine watchmaking. Photo: AFP

SIHH 2017

The year’s first watch fair featured exquisite pieces from Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Panerai, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Roger Dubuis, Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, A Lange & Sohne and Cartier

As we get to the last day of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017, STYLE weighs in on some of the most impressive new watches we’ve seen at the fair not only for their extraordinary complications but also magnificent craftsmanship.

Vacheron Constantin – Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600

The unique timepiece is fit with 23 astronomical complications including the equation of time, perpetual calendar, and solar time indications. Despite the amount of complications, the piece is still very wearable. The 514-part calibre is only 8.7mm thick.

Panerai – Lab-ID

Probably the only watch that comes with a 50-year guarantee, the Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech, limited to 50 pieces, is super-light and features an extremely black dial thanks to the carbon nanotube-coated Vantablack material that’s been applied.

Greubel Forsey – Grande Sonnerie

Greubel Forsey’s first minute repeater is fitted with a water-resistant case. The house’s iconic 24-second inclined tourbillon rotates in the asymmetrical titanium case. The timepiece is also very wearable – standing at around 43.5mm case. Only about five to eight pieces will be produced each year.

Beyond the limits, Grande Sonnerie by Greubel Forsey. Many thanks to @watchanish

A video posted by Greubel Forsey Gallery Tokyo (@greubel.forsey.japan) on Jan 12, 2017 at 6:22am PST