Year on year, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) has nurtured a culture of fine watchmaking, illustrated by innovation, boundless creativity and skilled workmanship. Here's what's in store for 2016.

pYear on year, strongSalon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)/strong has nurtured a culture of fine watchmaking, illustrated by innovation, boundless creativity and skilled workmanship. Here's what's in store for 2016./p
pThere is something comforting about tradition; it sets the tone for the proceedings. For more than 25 years, SIHH has welcomed guests and media to Geneva, regarded by many as the birthplace of watchmaking. A list of exclusive exhibitors and a by-invitation format has garnered it a unique spot in the calendar of luxury watch events. Perhaps in light of its role, the SIHH introduced two significant changes this year starting with an updated La Citandeacute; de la Haute Horlogerie. Depicting a modern and sleek look, the new architecture is designed to provide the right setting for the exhibiting maisons to showcase their creativity./p pThe second important development was the inauguration of the Carrandeacute; des Horlogers-an area devoted to nine artisan creators and independent workshops. A reflection of the times, this move will create new standards in watchmaking as it aims to combine years of horological knowledge with modern applications. SIHH 2016 was indeed a showcase of the many interpretations of time. Ladies' watches vied for a...