Ben Clymer of Hodinkee gives us a roundup of the ultra-high end, high priced timepieces shown at this month’s SIHH show; many of which are of complications that are stunningly expensive.

I spent last week in Geneva at the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The SIHH is unlike BaselWorld because it’s held exclusively for brands owned by or associated with the Richemont group, a luxury conglomerate that owns the likes of Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Panerai, and a few other high-end manufacturers. The trade show is unlike any other in the world – in fact, in any industry. It is very exclusive – only press and select retailers are allowed within its halls and the level of watchmaking displayed is unrivaled.

Expectations are always high for SIHH, but this year presented some truly exceptional timepieces at the high-end. Here are some of my favorite pieces, all of which really push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking…for a price, of course.

See more from SIHH after the jump.

Daily Icon discusses the new Cartier exhibition directed by Tokujin Yoshioka. “From their designs to their movements, Cartier watches are unique. They are an enduring combination of the unexpected and the classical. The exhibition at Museum Bellerive tracesCartier’s constant quest for excellence in the manufacturing of complicated watches. Creating such timepieces is a challenge that calls for technical and aesthetic creativity as well as exceptional expertise.”

More looks after the click.

Cartier today extended an invitation to all lovers of the famous brand to discover its latest collection, Love by Cartier and to join its burgeoning MySpace community. Cartier unveiled their new online campaign that offers visitors a unique experience through exclusive content such as interviews, music and photos. The introduction will be simultaneously rolled out across eight countries (France, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Japan and China). Each profile will be online for a period of one year.

"For the past two years, Cartier has embarked on a number of groundbreaking initiatives that unite luxury with new technology" said Corinne Delattre, Director of Communication at Cartier International.  "Today, the world is connected by a network .blogs, group or individual websites are no longer the signs of a new era, but are an established reality for a whole new generation. As a large brand we must be able to communicate to this new generation of adepts of the digital world, the MySpace community makes that possible."

"Given MySpace’s breadth, depth and technology we’re able to function as a global social portal empowering brands to effectively reach audiences across our 29 localized communities. Cartier’s international campaign is a great representation of how an international brand can create relevant and local experiences seamlessly with the power of MySpace," said Travis Katz, Managing Director of International for MySpace. "Cartier has been quick to embrace the opportunities presented by community, by offering all lovers of the brand exclusive and innovative content." 

"les must de Cartier" is the latest book form the Assouline Publishing House. The bookis less of a history lesson and more of a view into a world of luxury and live as seen from the view of Cartier. As mentioned on the publisher’s page, "Cartier justified luxury by offering a more perfect modernity. Protected by a panther-skin slipcase, this limited-edition volume invites you to visit the delirious parties that followed every new ‘must’." Sold out for now, we can only hope on future printings. (via notcot)