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My comprehensive SIHH and Geneva 2009 report
Date: Jan 31, 2009,20:10 PM -
SIHH and Geneva 2009 By Su JiaXian © January 2009
Here is my comprehensive report on the watches presented at SIHH and Geneva two weeks ago.
A couple of things to note.
This is a long report, comprising 656 photos and 13,121 words, but it is divided into single brand sections which are self-contained and can be read individually.
I tried to photograph every new watch launched, or at least one version of it, but in some cases that was not possible. Nonetheless I covered at least the most significant complications unveiled.
All photos and text are mine, therefore all errors, omissions and opinions – there are a lot of opinions – are mine as well.
- SJX
The follow-ups to this post are each dedicated to a specific brand and are in alphabetical order. The following brands are covered in the report:
A. Lange & Söhne
Audemars Piguet
Cartier
Cvstos*
De Bethune
Franck Muller*
Girard-Perregaux
IWC
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Maximilian Büsser & Friends*
Montblanc
Panerai
Piaget
Urwerk*
Vacheron Constantin
Van Cleef & Arpels
*These brands exhibited in Geneva outside of SIHH.
Scroll down to see the follow-up posts detailing each brand's new products. Each brand report is denoted by *** in the post title.
Copyright January 2009 – Su JiaXian & PuristSPro.com - all rights reserved.
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This message has been edited by SJX on 2009-02-02 22:50:03 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-03-17 18:23:19
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SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-20:10 - *** A. Lange & Söhne SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-20:20
- Holy cow, the new 1815 is free-sprung! Does it have an overcoil? Thanks! (nt) ei8htohms (registered) on February 1st, 2009-20:59
- I believe it has a flat hairspring SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-22:56
- Some info on the new balance from Lange SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:36
- Cool, thanks! (nt) ei8htohms (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:47
- Thank you so very much................... Topcat30093 (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-19:22
- No Overcoil ? NJ (registered) on February 22nd, 2009-14:01
- Clarification about the stops seconds on the RL PLM BluNotte (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:50
- Hack seconds only, no zero reset SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:26
- Ok! Thanks SJX for the prompt clarification! [nt] BluNotte (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:51
- SJX, what do you mean? Mech (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:19
- That was in reference to... SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:25
- not PLM? Mech (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:32
- But PLM has printed numerals SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:35
- I see Mech (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:50
- Traditionally you see pocket watches with truncated printed numbers SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:01
- The new 1815 is beautiful ! Kong (registered) on February 7th, 2009-03:12
- *** Audemars Piguet SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-21:05
- And what does a cricket on drugs sound like? jasny (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:50
- "cut-by-a-virgin-during-a-solar-eclipse-with-a-sharpened-unicorn-horn" Ravination (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-11:16
- Thanks for the good coverage and... nasty204 (registered) on February 4th, 2009-05:40
- Brilliant stuff! Davo (registered) on February 25th, 2009-01:02
- *** Cartier SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-21:48
- I'm very curious to see how tough this ADLC coating Cartier uses is AnthonyTsai (registered) on February 1st, 2009-14:01
- *** Cvstos SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-22:19
- *** De Bethune SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-22:33
- Thank you SJX moc (registered) on February 1st, 2009-10:27
- My favourite brand this year - closely followed by Lange and AP. Bravo to 219 (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-04:12
- The MIGHTIEST watch so far..combining originality, aesthetics and super duper quality. bernard cheong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-01:16
- *** Franck Muller SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-22:40
- *** Girard-Perrregaux SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-22:50
- *** IWC SJX (registered) on January 31st, 2009-22:55
- IWC is batting almost 1000 !!! Missed the ball with less than 3 models. bernard cheong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-02:15
- *** Jaeger-LeCoultre SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-00:03
- The integrated straps Dje (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:37
- I was given to understand they will be delivered with integrated straps... SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-02:28
- So let's wait! nt Dje (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:58
- Thanks SJX for these beautifull pictures and report. I find the patrickh (registered) on February 3rd, 2009-23:51
- At a glance, the new BIG Reverso Grande movement looks VERY *#^& nonetheless bernard cheong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-01:39
- no offense JLC but regular old Navy SEALS seem to wear digital watches cazalea (registered) on February 10th, 2009-21:09
- *** Maximilian Büsser & Friends SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-00:32
- Thanks a lot for these brilliant pics of the HM2. foversta (registered) on February 1st, 2009-05:29
- You are right, expect HM4 in mid 2010 [nt] SteveH (registered) on February 1st, 2009-07:30
- The Titanium HM2 is beautiful!! Z3 (registered) on February 1st, 2009-06:09
- *** Montblanc SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-00:41
- The new Star Nicolas Rieussec looks good... Kong (registered) on February 7th, 2009-04:08
- Most impressive! [nt] Davo (registered) on February 25th, 2009-01:05
- *** Panerai SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-01:27
- SJX , your Egiziano shots are perfect! BluNotte (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:16
- Fantastico! [nt] Davo (registered) on February 25th, 2009-01:03
- *** Piaget SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-01:33
- *** Urwerk SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-01:34
- Outstanding! [nt] Davo (registered) on February 25th, 2009-01:03
- *** Vacheron Constantin SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-01:34
- The American 1921 is architecturally relevant and something I would list as a must buy. nt bernard cheong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-15:55
- Architecturally relevant Wees (registered) on February 7th, 2009-05:20
- *** Van Cleef & Arpels SJX (registered) on February 1st, 2009-01:34
- Great stuff Jiaxian. tony p (registered) on February 1st, 2009-09:48
- Fantastic!! jjm788 (registered) on February 1st, 2009-16:19
- one word, fabulous!! thank you SJX! nt et (registered) on February 1st, 2009-19:14
- S J X You did an amazing job Geo (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:00
- OMG, this is one serious report. JPSF (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:03
- Thanks a lot Jiaxian! Wooster (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:06
- Comprehensive indeed. A... Rob (registered) on February 1st, 2009-04:06
- Thanks for the incredible post akashjain_del (registered) on February 1st, 2009-05:22
- Thanks a lot SJX ! foversta (registered) on February 1st, 2009-05:22
- I guess dragging along all the heavy machineries around finally paid off =) Z3 (registered) on February 1st, 2009-06:12
- TOP TOP TOP post kkhazen (registered) on February 1st, 2009-06:23
- BRAVO! lien (registered) on February 1st, 2009-07:18
- Fantastic coverage, Jsx. jimsbk (registered) on February 1st, 2009-06:48
- Thanks for the outstanding post.......... TonyR (registered) on February 1st, 2009-07:27
- Super work, sharp photographs with crisp and to the point reporting, timerider (registered) on February 1st, 2009-10:16
- This is a VERY impressive report SteveH (registered) on February 1st, 2009-10:27
- Thanks for the report SJX. This is definitely some major watch porn! AnthonyTsai (registered) on February 1st, 2009-10:59
- Impressive Work, SJX amanico (registered) on February 1st, 2009-11:55
- WOW SJX, Fantastic report! [nt] DRMW (registered) on February 1st, 2009-12:51
- Bravo Jiaxian . . . outstanding report! [nt] Craig LA (registered) on February 1st, 2009-12:56
- This is not a Post, it's an ENTIRE WEBSITE numerobis (registered) on February 1st, 2009-13:15
- It's like a mini SIHH :) Mech (registered) on February 1st, 2009-15:44
- Serious reporting! nacelle (registered) on February 1st, 2009-14:18
- Super stuff and simply outstanding! decksurgeon (registered) on February 1st, 2009-17:08
- SIHH 2009 VPREGULATOR (registered) on February 1st, 2009-17:30
- Thanks for taking us through the journey in an awesome way! matrix (registered) on February 1st, 2009-20:05
- Thx for sharing with us. ALEPOS (registered) on February 1st, 2009-21:36
- magnificent! your commentary is as compelling as the watches! [nt] viknijjar (registered) on February 1st, 2009-20:15
- Very well written wil_moresby (registered) on February 1st, 2009-20:40
- Wow SJX, what a treat! I can imagine your family is glad its over... Magnus Bosse (registered) on February 1st, 2009-23:56
- Amazing job, thanks for the great report ! [nt] DrStrong (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:11
- KUDOS!!! Ares501 (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:18
- Amazing report SJX! ifunky (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:42
- Awesome report Jia Xian, many thanks for the review! :-) (nt) [nt] vlim (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-01:45
- Pateks? VPREGULATOR (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:39
- Patek shows at Baselworld beginning on March 26 SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-04:27
- Brilliant, brilliant report - sumptuous photos and great reporting. Worthy of a 219 (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-03:58
- Lecture tour SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-04:27
- Video? Of what? tony p (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-06:48
- Video interviews of CEOs as well as of the brand booths for an idea of the environment. [nt] SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-06:59
- Oh. OK. Anyway, I know who you're talking about tony p (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-07:20
- I've never attended the talks BUT given the quality of his writing and photography SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-07:29
- (AA) Absolutely Amazing CK68 (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-05:45
- Outstanding report. Thanks so much! nt J_Warden (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-07:43
- Thanks for that extensive set of reprots. (nt) Ronald Held (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-10:55
- Very impressive report SJX... SLPW (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-11:46
- Great to meet you too SLPW SJX (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-18:18
- Fantastic report [nt] Massi (registered) on February 2nd, 2009-16:47
- BEST ever post in years SJX! Incredible work. Lange is CHAMP for 2009. bernard cheong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-01:06
- Best report I've read for a long time... yw wong (registered) on February 4th, 2009-02:14
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