{"id":15894,"date":"2018-01-18T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T21:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockx.com\/news\/?p=15894"},"modified":"2018-07-25T13:49:02","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T17:49:02","slug":"favorite-watches-sihh-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stockx.com\/news\/favorite-watches-sihh-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Watches From SIHH 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2018 edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, as it\u2019s known, is well underway in Geneva, Switzerland this week and there are a few early favorites beginning to emerge. SIHH is the platform of choice for the Richemont Group of brands (Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and many others) to present their new models and collections for the year. An increasing number of independents, such as MB&F, H. Moser & Cie, and Ressence, are taking part as well. So what kind of trends are we seeing this year, and what are the early standouts? Let\u2019s take a look. <\/span><\/p>\n

Broadly speaking, 2018 looks to be a return to classic form for a lot of luxury brands. That means a focus on new materials, colorways, and subtle tweaks on recognizable shapes. Panerai has even ventured into sub 40mm territory, which may signal the final move toward more sensible sizing trends. Of course, there are still a few rather impressive complications to enjoy, particularly from A. Lange & Sohne, and Audemars Piguet camps, as you\u2019d expect. <\/span><\/p>\n

From Cartier, new models in the Santos and Drive de Cartier collections.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Cartier Drive de Cartier Extra Flat<\/p><\/div>\n

Cartier has introduced a new collection of models to their iconic Santos family, which celebrated its 100 year anniversary\u2026 in 2004. Also new from the <\/span>Maison<\/span><\/i> for 2018 are additions to their newest family, the one-year-old Drive de Cartier. The new Drive watches are extra-flat and come in steel and yellow gold variants, each in 39mm in diameter and just 6.6mm in thickness. These are welcome additions to a line that was introduced just 2 years ago. Best of all, pricing starts at $5,600 for the steel version.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cartier Santos in steel<\/p><\/div>\n

The Santos collection is entirely new this year, and that means 4 new designs offered in both medium and large sizes. The design is a return to form, and you won\u2019t be mistaking these for any other than Santos watches. What is entirely new is a quick change strap system, which allows for swapping between the leather and steel bracelet options a breeze. If you want a historic, unique, timeless watch, the Santos should be your first stop. Pricing starts at $6,250 in steel. <\/span><\/p>\n

All new Polaris watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre<\/b><\/p>\n

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JLC Polaris Memovox<\/p><\/div>\n

Jaeger-LeCoultre has revamped their entire Polaris line, introducing no less than 5 new models to the family. Your options now include a simple, time-only affair in the Polaris Automatic; a Polaris Date, two chronographs, one regular and one world-timer, and finally, a limited edition Polaris Memovox which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original, complete with alarm complication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JLC Polaris Automatic<\/p><\/div>\n

The stand out for us is the humble Polaris Automatic. It\u2019s the most accessible in size (41mm) and in price ($6,600), but doesn\u2019t skimp on style and execution. For the price, you\u2019re getting an in-house movement (as you\u2019d expect from JLC) in the Caliber 898\/1, and a more sporty exterior than the Master Control Date introduced last year. The watch can also be had with a black or blue dial, each with dual surface textures from the center to the outer ring and applied hour markers. This one will be popular. <\/span><\/p>\n

Panerai introduces new Luminor Due 3 Days Automatic Acciaio sized at 38mm<\/b><\/p>\n

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Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days Automatic Acciaio 38mm<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yes, you read that correctly, soon you\u2019ll be able to buy a Panerai Luminor sized at 38mm. If that doesn\u2019t signal the end of the oversized watch trend, well, we\u2019re not sure what will. The new watches retain all the usual Panerai hallmarks of the Luminor line, including the large 6 and 12 hour markers, a sandwich dial available, and of course, the crown guard you know and love (or hate). Are these intended to be women\u2019s watches? Perhaps, but we wouldn\u2019t be surprised by strong interest from the male crowd for this one. The Due 3 Days Automatic Acciaio can still be had in 42mm if you just can\u2019t get on board with a 38mm Panerai. <\/span><\/p>\n

Audemars Piguet goes to town with the Royal Oak<\/b><\/p>\n

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” in titanium and platinum<\/p><\/div>\n

Audemars Piguet expanded their prolific Royal Oak family a bit further this year, with new time-only examples, on up to an extra-thin perpetual calendar. Along with a slew of new Royal Oak Offshore models, AP has introduced a new 15202, or Royal Oak \u201cJumbo\u201d constructed of titanium and platinum. This isn\u2019t the first time this reference has seen additional materials at us, but this mixed-use is unique for its case and bracelet being titanium, while the bezel and bracelet links are polished platinum (regular 15202 models have a brushed bezel surface).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD2<\/p><\/div>\n

What else came out of AP this year? Oh yeah, the world\u2019s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar in the form of the Royal Oak RD#2 Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. The \u201cRD\u201d bit there stands for Research and Development, so no, you won\u2019t be able to buy this one. This watch is special thanks to its novel construction, which places a full, self-winding perpetual calendar (with leap year indication) into a case that measures 6.30mm in thickness. The movement itself is just 2.89mm thick. Pretty much magic. <\/span><\/p>\n

A world\u2019s first from A. Lange & Sohne<\/b><\/p>\n

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ALS Triple Split<\/p><\/div>\n

This was a relatively conservative year for Lange, who brought new black dials to their Saxonia line, a new material (rose gold) to their 1815 Chronograph, colorful Guilloch\u00e9 dials to their Lange 1 collection, and what else\u2026 oh yeah, an entirely new Triple Split Rattrapante Chronograph. That last one just may be the star of the entire show, creating a new iteration of the brand\u2019s now iconic Double Split that features the world\u2019s first triple split rattrapante chronograph complication (what\u2019s a <\/a>rattrapante?). The dial is grey with blue and red accents, with twin sub dials just south of the midpoint. Around back, the view is nothing short of breathtaking, as you\u2019d expect. Keep an eye out for more on this beast in the coming weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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