The world’s top brands in the watch industry gathered in Geneva for the 20th anniversary of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, held from January 18th to 22nd 2010. A.Lange & Sohne, Panerai, Richard Mille and Christopher Claret were part of the biggest reveals.
A. Lange & Sohne’s “Pour le Merité”
A.Lange & Sohne
An elegant example of embellishment is also, A. Lange & Sohne’s Tourbograph “Pour le Merite”. To create one model takes an entire month due to the complexity of combining a one-minute tourbillon with a fuseé and chain transmission. Its first partial edition has 51 platinum models with 43 jewels, 2 diamond endstones and a hand stitched red brown crocodile strap.
Panerai’s Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Ceramica
Panerai
This brand presented a remake of its Radiomir edition. With made-over aesthetics the Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Ceramica, has a complex 48 mm structure that catches the eye. Comprising 277 parts, this watch will only be produced in 30 units, with second time zone, 24hr indicator and power reserve is built on a leather strap, sapphire crystals and black ceramic.
Richard Mille’s RM019 Ladies Tourbillon Wristwatch
Richard Mille
The most recent watch created by RM for women is the RM019 Ladies Tourbillon Wristwatch. With a diamond studded Celtic knot, which weaves with the movements of the hour and minute hands throughout the pattern, giving the message of a never beginning, never-ending spirit. With a black onyx base plate, this watch is made in an 18-karat red or white gold case with an Alcryn collared crown.
Christopher Claret’s Dual Tow
Christopher Claret
For its 20th anniversary, Christopher Claret created the “Dual Tow”, its first grande complication watch its mechanical hand-wound single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph movement is endowed with a tourbillon and striking mechanism. With 568 parts and 65 jewels, the “DualTow” symbolizes enthusiasm and strength of youth; desire to live each moment with intensity, and forward-looking attitude.
