The SIHH watch show last week in Geneva was a study in contrasts.

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This was evident at the recently concluded Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) tradeshow in Geneva.

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Click on the slideshow to see 10 of the best womens watches from the SIHH show in Geneva.

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Viewing the Rafael Nadal pieces at SIHH 2013, I was greeted by them in a range of fun colors.

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Determining the best watch introduced at SIHH is a time-wasting exercise.

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This group of new timepieces from SIHH shows that the brands are on the right track when it comes to developing product for modern, active women.

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Updates to the Safari Collection were the big news from Ralph Lauren this year, which brings us to one of the most interesting conundrums of the SIHH: The Ralph Lauren Safari Tourbillon.

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The most recent installment of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) ended with 16 watch brands, among the most prestigious brands in the world, introducing their latest timepieces, often the result of years of intensive research.

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