With each new year comes a new season in the world of high-end watches. In 2014, this season will open on January 20 at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The 24th edition of this exclusive event will exhibit the trends expected to leave their mark on the world of fine watchmaking in 2014, in terms of techniques and know-how as well as in terms of design.

Sixteen of the world’s most prestigious watchmakers will unveil their latest creations across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space (around 320,000 square feet). Watch industry insiders will become acquainted with the newest timepieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, Ralph Lauren, Piaget, Montblanc, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier and Audemars Piguet, among others.

Astronomy and horology: a match made in heaven

Each year, SIHH presents a special exhibit highlighting the cultural and historical significance of haute horlogerie through time. This year’s exhibit, entitled “Horology, a child of astronomy,” highlights a selection of remarkable pieces with astronomical complications.

SIHH 2014 will be held January 20-24, 2014 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.