Three Key Watch Trends Emerge From Sihh Geneva
Just last month, the watch world enjoyed its first-of-the-year luxury watch exhibition: Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. It was a whirlwind show with hundreds of retailers and members of the press converging on the massive Pal Expo site to visit with 30 watch brands that unveiled their newest timepieces — some that were years in the making.
Additionally, around town, a host of other brands took advantage of the throngs of buyers and journalists moving about the city and held their own exhibitions — showcasing at least another dozen watch brands with new wares. Over the coming months we will be bringing you a look at the all-new timepieces unveiled at SIHH — watches that will be making their way to the U.S. market this spring, summer and fall. For now, we present a look at just three of the top trends witnessed during the show that you can expect to see in our store this year.
Complications. Yes, complicated timepieces continue to rear their heads and promise to make a splash on the wrists of the most discerning consumers this year. Many of the new watches being shown are super-complications, such as Grande Sonneries that chime the time automatically, carillons that chime the time using multiple gongs and tones, and watches that offer a chiming reminder. Additionally, tourbillons mixed with functions, such as chronographs and world timers, also make a strong showing.
Calendar and Moon Phase watches. This category is at the top of the list when it comes to offering simple complications that today's wearers can use. The annual calendar and the more complex perpetual calendar are coveted functions that display the day, date, month and phases of the moon — and these watches are definitely making a statement in 2017.
Women's Watches. For the third year running, women's watches are getting their fair share of the attention. Not only are brands that predominantly showcase men's watches showing women's pieces, but also brands known for their women's collections are stepping up the pace, unveiling complicated watches for women — and never forgetting the diamond accents.
It's going to be a great year with innovation and imagination running strong. Keep checking back as we bring you all the news of today's top timepieces and trends.