Geneva Week 2014: Wristshots & New Releases
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Geneva Week 2014: Wristshots & New Releases

By foversta · Jan 21, 2014 · 5 replies
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Foversta offers a captivating visual tour from Geneva Week 2014, sharing a series of wristshots that provide a quick glimpse into the new releases from various brands. This post captures the excitement and diversity of the event, showcasing everything from Zenith's refined models to Hublot's colorful ladies' watches and Panerai's key chronographs. It serves as an excellent snapshot of the horological trends and notable pieces presented that year.

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Another busy day and  some nice encounters with other PuristSPro mods and members in the SIHH corridors.

Obviously, the team will come back with more detailed reports, the purpose of these wristshots is just to give you a quick idea of what's going on in Geneva!

Zenith decided to adopt a purer style with some nice evolutions of existing models.

This Open comes with a Vermot blue dial:




This Type 20 GMT 1903 is a really unusual watch! Look at the finishings of the figures!




I like a lot this very pure and elegant version of the annual calendar, boutique edition:




Even the Captain watches get a more refined dial:








The Chronomaster 410 is back with this large but elegant watch:




Hublot didn't forget the ladies with these colourful watches:




When black become the Unico atmosphere:




The Spirit of Big Bang features a Zenith El Primero movement with a tonneau-shape case:




I couldn't miss the opportunity to visit S2C, the factory of Yvan Arpa which produces parts for Artya Watches and Spero Lucem.

This year, Artya is presenting watches which go deeper in the bullet concept with bullets without case used as indexes:




Still bullets without case:




This is the Russian roulette watch with its rotating dial. It is powered by a skeletonized Unitas:




After may years at the SIHH, it was my first appointment with Panerai! Nicolas and I we could shoot a large part of the collection and Nicolas will come back with  a detailed report. In the meantime, enjoy these wristshots of this white dial luminor powered by the in-house P5000 caliber.




This Destro was a must-see and one of the key pieces of the collection:




But this year is the year of the chronograph. I would like to highlight this piece, a Radiomir 1940 with a platinum case powered by a Minerva movement:




Then, JLC, as usual, proposed us a very comprehensive new collection.

I could appreciate the PG Duometre UTT:




This enamel dial version of the Duometre Quantieme Lunaire is very seducing but the diablotine has a bad impact on my mind! I would be quite nervous to see this always moving energic hand!




This Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic is a very valuable way to propose a watch with character which remains wearable:








Can we call this a cultural revolution? The Reverso gets an Automatic movement! The Grande Reverso Night & Day also features a flawless dial:




As you can see it, it was another busy day!

Stay tuned!

Fx



This message has been edited by foversta on 2014-01-21 15:59:00

About the Omega Planet Ocean Ref. Radiomir1940

The Radiomir 1940 reference, while sharing the Radiomir designation, represents a distinct evolution in case design, moving away from the wire lugs of earlier Radiomir models towards a more robust, integrated lug structure. This reference series bridges the aesthetic gap between the original Radiomir and the later Luminor cases, offering a unique profile that appeals to collectors seeking a blend of historical design cues and enhanced wearability. It is characterized by its cushion-shaped case with more pronounced, solid lugs, providing a different wrist presence compared to its predecessors.

Cases in this series are typically crafted from stainless steel, with some variations in precious metals. The case dimensions can vary, with models like the 992 featuring a 45mm diameter, and others like the 449 and 425 often presented in a 47mm size. The crystal is frequently made from Plexiglas, contributing to a vintage aesthetic and a warmer dial appearance. The movement type and power reserve are dependent on the specific caliber utilized within each individual reference under the Radiomir 1940 umbrella.

This particular reference appeals to collectors who appreciate the transitional design elements and the historical narrative embedded in its form. The absence of an SLC logo on some dials, as noted for the 449, is a detail often sought after by purists. The Radiomir 1940 line offers a variety of dial configurations and movement choices, making it a diverse and interesting segment for those exploring the brand's heritage beyond the more commonly encountered Luminor models.

Specifications

Caliber
P.3000
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
47mm
Dial
Black
Water Resist.
100 meters
Crystal
Plexiglas

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Ares501 - Mr Green
Jan 21, 2014

it s nice to be able to participate in SIHH from sofa :) and all thanks to you Looking forward Damjan

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Mark in Paris
Jan 22, 2014

Thanks a lot, there are some really nice models I'm eager to read your report from. Cheers, Mark

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jml_watches
Jan 22, 2014

Hi Nice wrist shots - the blue dialed zenith has a lot of appeal. Cheers JML

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ThomasM
Jan 22, 2014

your shots are amazing! Thanks for sharing. and looking forward to more. TM

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