Nice eclectic selection

Thanks for this overall feeling over the event.

I must say I join your perception of the fair (from my desk at least^^).

I think that brands, generally speaking, can't maintain the same high rythm in lauching new products. Some brands had gaps in their collection and thus had the opportunity last years to create new collections.

We can't expect to have the same output speed forever and, following the economic trend, it is necessary sometime to consolidate the collection.

What I seem to see from this year's SiHH is a more wise offer, but without meaning being less interesting, boring or dull.

By the way, I don't know if I'm wrong but I feel that the part of other brands that traditionnal ones has increased compared to previous years, the 1st places are not trusted by the top 5/10 brands (ona technical and novelty standpoint). Am I wrong ?

Best,

Mark

My SIHH 2012 selection

By: foversta : January 21st, 2012-14:44

So, here we are, the SIHH days are over now and time is coming for all the attendees to start the first analysis of the Fair. I just want to give you in a few words my thoughts and to propose the pictures of my fav watches of the week. I didn't visit each...

Van Cleef rules!

By: moc : January 21st, 2012-16:26

I think Van Cleef and Arpels had the most outstanding display of innovative creative beauties,I was blown away,the smothness of the cases and the ever so romantic evocative dials,I was just blown away. My compliments go to the creative team at VC a A!Impr...

That's true Mo.

By: foversta : January 21st, 2012-23:33

I was really impressed by the duet. And the movement layout is very original for a striking watch. Fx

Great pictures Fr.Xavier

By: emcquillan : January 21st, 2012-17:41

A very nice selection of highlights. I want the Spherotourbillon. I haven't been this excited about a new creation since... I honestly can't remember. Best,

Thanks!

By: foversta : January 21st, 2012-23:33

I will come back to these watches later of course so you will get my in-depth feelings. Fr.Xavier

Well stated, Fr.Xavier!

By: dxboon : January 21st, 2012-20:05

As always, your insights are fantastic to read. I'm very curious about the Villeret Timewriter II. Intriguing dial on that piece. The GF is also quite exciting with its bold dial. I am absolutely in love with the new GP minute repeater. It looks like heav...

You will love the GP Daos !

By: foversta : January 21st, 2012-23:49

A very fine watch with an impressive movement! I love its layout and it is another proof of the skills of the GP Manufacture. A great achievement. Fx

thanks for that great overview

By: donizetti : January 22nd, 2012-02:14

agree with many of your pics ... the Spherotourbillon and the GP Minute repeater are the standouts for me. I had noticed neither the beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels pair nor the Montblanc - thanks for pointing them out. As for the Datograph, seeing them side...

Thanks Andreas.

By: foversta : January 22nd, 2012-04:16

I already your comments about the Datograph and I will come back to the difference between the two watches... because there are a few technical changes. Fx

Nice eclectic selection

By: Mark in Paris : January 22nd, 2012-03:52

Thanks for this overall feeling over the event. I must say I join your perception of the fair (from my desk at least^^). I think that brands, generally speaking, can't maintain the same high rythm in lauching new products. Some brands had gaps in their co...

You are not wrong Mark!

By: foversta : January 22nd, 2012-05:35

Of course, this selection is very personal. But I think that some brands, which are less under the spotlights have the need to adopt a more daring attitude to seduce. And it works! Fr.Xavier

Thanks for the summary...

By: KIH : January 22nd, 2012-06:13

... VCA has been consistent, JLC as always tries to give us good ah-ha, MB was a bit of surprise for me, and AP did some good to RO line this year. Lange.... controversial novelties for the last few years and this Dato is the least shocking to all, althou...

Thanks Ken.

By: foversta : January 22nd, 2012-14:59

Hope you will be able to join us next year. Fx

Thanks Xavier. Trust your selection were tough decisions. :)

By: patrickmaniac : January 22nd, 2012-07:49

The JLC tourbi is spectacular. It's been a while since we saw something like this. cheers PAt

Thanks Patrick ! [nt]

By: foversta : January 22nd, 2012-14:59

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Very nice summation, Francois

By: DaMctosh : January 22nd, 2012-17:33

Thanks for this and the excellent pics as usual. The new JLcC gyro and the AP are real standouts. Too bad these are for the 1%. That GP repeater movement is a beauty. I'm intrigued by your pick of the Piaget as innovative case. Not quite sure how differen...

Interesting selection.

By: VMM : January 23rd, 2012-10:47

I like them all, love some of them. Those VCA are really nice and cool creation, loved last year creations, and this year my feelings are the same. The Timewriter is definitely an accomplishment. Stunning. The repeater movement from GP is a true beauty, L...