Pre-SIHH 2018: Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron Constantin High-End Watches
It is only November, but connoisseurs of Haute Horlogerie can already enjoy the newest high-end watches that will be officially presented at the 28th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie known as the SIHH. In particular, such important luxury watch brands as Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron Constantin have already announced several models to the delight of their fans. Let’s take a closer look at these novelties!
1. Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu
The new stainless steel version of the Classico Manufacture collection is distinguished by its “Grand Feu” enamel dial manufactured in-house by Donze Cadrans, which belongs to Ulysse Nardin. The novelty is available with a white dial featuring black numerals and blackened hands, and with a black dial featuring white numerals and white hands. Each of them is powered by a self-winding movement, caliber UN-320. The retail price of this luxury watch is EUR 8,800.
2. Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu
The Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu is the newest addition to the renowned Ulysse Nardin Marine collection inspired by the company’s first marine deck chronometer. Like the previous model, it is distinguished by its amazing Grand Feu enamel dial, this time designed in blue. Plus, it features a flying tourbillon placed at the 6 o’clock position. However, the best thing about this stainless steel piece of Ulysse Nardin high-end watches is that its retail price is only EUR 28,000, which is undoubtedly good news for all connoisseurs of flying tourbillon watches.
3. Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military
One more model from the Ulysse Nardin’s emblematic Marine collection of high-end luxury watches is the Marine Torpilleur Military that comes in a sand-blasted stainless steel case with an oversized crown and a beautiful back engraved with a Torpilleur boat. The novelty is powered by an automatic movement and available in two versions: with a white dial complemented by a tan leather strap and a black dial complemented by a black leather strap. Its retail price is EUR 7,900.
4. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time
The Overseas Dual Time that will be presented by Vacheron Constantin at the SIHH 2018 features a new in-house self-winding movement with a dual time complication. It is designed in stainless steel with a silver-toned lacquered or translucent blue dial and in 18k rose gold with a silver-toned dial. Each variation will be delivered with different wristband options. The retail price of the steel model is EUR 25,600, while the rose gold luxury watch will come at EUR 40,900.
5. Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Complete Calendar Collection Excellence Platine
One more example of Vacheron Constantin high-end watches to be introduced at the SIHH 2018 is the limited edition Traditionelle Complete Calendar Collection Excellence Platine, which is the first full calendar wristwatch in the Traditionelle collection. Besides, it is made of platinum 950 and equipped with an in-house automatic movement, caliber 2460QCL, stamped with the Geneva Seal. The retail price of this luxury watch is EUR 68,500.
The 28th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie will be taking place in Geneva, January 15-19, 2018.