De Bethune DB28 Digitale: a 21st-century take on the Art of Horology

The technical and aesthetic research pursued by De Bethune through its watchmaking creations seeks to define tomorrow’s watchmaking, even when that entails entirely rethinking its mechanical architecture and defining new aesthetic codes geared toward achieving a universal ideal. This approach is conceived a continuum with the accomplishments of the great historical mastery.
Such a tireless quest for beauty, naturally rooted in a philosophy shared by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, while also nurtured by observation and research in the artistic field, gives rise to contemporary creations housing innovative Manufacture-made movements based on sophisticated microtechnical engineering and featuring a number of original touches in terms of their materials, shapes and diverse colors.

SIHH 2014: Parmigiani Toric Résonance 3

Toric Résonance 3

It is not the first time Parmigiani Fleurier has combined a large date with a minute repeater. However, the watchmaker has never before offered instantaneous rotation of such a colossal date on this calibre. With numerals of an unprecedented size, it may be more accurate to say that this astonishing piece features an "oversized date" rather than a "large date".

SIHH 2014: Parmigiani Metro Collection

THE PARMIGIANI FLEURIER MÉTRO COLLECTION

The Parmigiani Fleurier Métro collection is a range of men's and women's watches conceived for urbanites with a true metropolitan spirit.

A city's heart never stops beating, and the life found there is so full of potential and possibilities that any dream can become a reality. It is also an anonymous life, which can be either a blessing or a curse, and in the midst of the crowd, each man and woman is on an endless quest for a mark of exclusivity or distinction.

The Métrographe watch for men and the Métropolitaine for women are best described as they adorn the wrists of busy city dwellers, as they live and breathe every minute of the day.

Jaeger-LeCoultre 2014 SIHH novelties (video)

This video goes over the details of the 2014 Jaeger-LeCoultre novelties introduced at SIHH - a must see for all JLC fans.

Other "unannounced" Panerai watches on display at the 2014 SIHH show

In addition to the new official releases, Panerai had few other watches on display at SIHH 2014 that may or may not be announced in the future - first are two 42mm GMT models with 8 days mechanical movement:

The third Panerai GMT is automatic (44mm) and actually had a model number PAM531:

SIHH 2014: New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Collection

At SIHH, Audemars Piguet refreshed their Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Collection with 6 new models. The case design is slightly changed, but remains at 42mm. The bezel and pushers are now made out of ceramic. Visit audemarspiguet.com for more information.

SIHH 2014: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange Ceramic watch

In addition to the Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum, at SIHH Omega also introduced the 43.5mm Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange Ceramic watch (see the teasers from few days ago). Made out of 950-grade platinum, this new timepiece has a ceramic bezel ring and is equipped with the in-house Omega Co-Axial calibre 8615 movement. This is a limited edition watch and only 80 pieces will be produced. An orange rubber strap is also included. The new Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange Ceramic wristwatch is water resistant up to 60bar (600m / 2000ft).

SIHH 2014: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum watch

At 2014 SIHH Omega announced a new 43.5mm Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum watch (950-grade platinum engraved with diamonds) that is driven by the Omega Co-Axial calibre 8615 movement. As a part of the Seamaster line, the new timepiece is water resistant up to 60 bar (600 meters / 2000 feet) and it includes also black rubber strap.

SIHH 2014: new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Day Tourbillon Openworked model

At SIHH this year Vacheron Constantin introduced the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Day Tourbillon Openworked model:

A. Lange & Söhne at SIHH 2014

Those are the new A. Lange & Söhne watches announced at SIHH 2014:

Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time in pink gold

Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in pink gold

Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar "Terraluna"

SIHH 2014: Piaget Altiplano 38 mm 900P is the world’s thinnest manual winding mechanical watch

At SIHH Piaget announced the Altiplano 38mm 900P - the world’s thinnest manual winding mechanical watch:

SIHH: the new 2014 Jaeger-LeCoultre creations

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon:

"The Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon grande complication watch stems from research on two iconic horological complications. It is indeed the slimmest minute repeater in its category at just 7.9 mm thick."

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic:

"The Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic sports watch with its 46-millimetre diameter immediately proclaims its vocation as a precision instrument for sports enthusiasts who engage in feats across several continents. The indications stand out clearly against the semi-matt black dial, ensuring the perfectly readability of each item of information. Two openworked luminescent hour and minute hands point to the markers arranged around the dial. They are accompanied by a bold red chronograph seconds hand, whereas the filigree-style second time-zone hand appears to stay deliberately in the background while maintaining perfect readability in order to ensure graphic respect for the strictly hierarchical order of information. To meet travellers’ requirements, the GMT function inspired by the Home Time/Travel Time concept developed by the Swiss Manufacture is complemented by the indispensable day/night indication that appears through a window just above the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature."

SIHH 2014: Montblanc reveals new Meisterstück Heritage watches

Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar

Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Pulsograph Limited Edition

Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Moonphase

Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Date automatic

For SIHH Montblanc announced four new Meisterstück Heritage watches - one with perpetual calendar, one limited edition, one with moon phase and one with date display only. Additional videos:

SIHH 2014: De Bethune Dream Watch 5

The new De Bethune Dream Watch 5 is not your regular timepiece - the minutes, hours and moon phase are all driven by the Calibre DB2144 mechanical hand-wound movement that has 5 days power reserve and everything is wrapped in a futuristic case. Additional details:

SIHH 2014: new IWC Aquatimer collection announced

During SIHH IWC announced their new 2014 Aquatimer collection. Check the above video and iwc.com for more info.

SIHH 2014: new Officine Panerai SIHH 2014 Chrono Collection

At the SIHH show Officine Panerai revealed today their new models for 2014 including a new chrono collection and 5 Panerai Luminor 8 days watches with their in-house P.5000 movement. The new watches are already listed on the manufacturer's website. Here is a quick overview of the new chrono collection:

SIHH 2014 starts in few hours

The 2014 SIHH show (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) will start in few hours in Geneva and will continue till January 24th. The brands shown above are all taking part in the show and are expected to announce their new 2014 models in the next few days. Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

Omega watches: something bold, something orange for SIHH 2014

Just like Breitling, Omega also has a teaser for the 2014 SIHH show:

"Something bold, something ORANGE! 21.01.2014"

Update - Omega published another teaser:

Maybe this teaser is for the new Omega Speedmaster Mark II reissue watch that showed up online few days ago:

New Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT limited edition watch teaser (SIHH 2014)

The 2014 SIHH show starts next week and many companies are preparing to announce their new products. Breitling posted a teaser for a new Chronomat 44 GMT limited edition watch:

Panerai published a teaser for a new 2014 chromo collection (SIHH)

Panerai has published a new teaser video on their website that indicates to a new chrono collection that will be announced at SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie). The official announcement will happen on January 20th.

Here is the full video teaser: