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Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe Unveils New White Gold Chronograph Ref. 5172G

Roberta Naas | March 25th, 2019

One of the first watches released by Patek Philippe at the show this year is the new white-gold-cased version of the Chronograph Ref. 5172G. This new version features a striking blue dial. It is an evolution of the first chronograph with a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Patek Philippe, Ref. 5170, that appeared in 2010. Now, Patek Philippe has redesigned this beloved model — offering up a fully polished white-gold case with round guilloche’ pushers. The watch dial is created…

Baselworld 2019: Hublot And Tattoo Artist Maxime Buchi Unveil Big Bang Sang Bleu II

Roberta Naas | March 22nd, 2019

With Baselworld officially starting tomorrow, Hublot reveals the Big Bang Sang Bleu II created in collaboration with famed tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi, founder of Sang Bleu. This marks the second venture between the two, but this version not only offers Buchi’s design on the dial , but also features the creative concept in angular glory over onto the case and crystal for incredible three–dimensional appeal. With “The Art of Fusion” as its tag line, Hublot regularly blends different worlds with…

Zenith Unveils Defy Inventor With Monolithic Silicon Regulator And Made Of Aeronith

Roberta Naas | March 21st, 2019

Here at Baselworld 2019, Zenith turns things a bit upside down in the watch world with the unveiling of its new Zenith Inventor watch. The watch houses the brand’s patented “Zenith Oscillator” control system oscillator that replaces the traditional sprung balance and eliminates approximately 30 components to offer single monolithic oscillating device made of silicon. The new oscillator beats at a high frequency (18 Hz) and offers reliability , stability and enhanced chronometric precision. Making it even more alluring…

Baselworld 2019: Chopard Unveils New L.U.C Quattro

Roberta Naas | March 20th, 2019

Recently, I had the great opportunity to go to Bordeaux, France, with Chopard for the Baselworld preview of some of the finest timepieces it is unveiling this year. While we also went wine tasting and truffle hunting, we had the chance to go hands on with the watches. One of my favorites is the sophisticated and elegant L.U.C Quattro with an incredible nine days of power reserve. Boasting a stunning green/gray dial, the L.U.C Quattro is one of Chopard’s top-flight…

Baselworld 2019 Begins Tomorrow, Find Out What’s In Store And Why I’m Excited About It

Roberta Naas | March 19th, 2019

While Baselworld 2019 officially begins on Thursday, if you are a member of the press or an exhibitor, Wednesday is the new Thursday. While I am heading to Davos for the Movado Group summit before Baselworld begins, I am looking forward to what it has to offer. It’s no secret that the show has been bashed by exhibitors, retailers and press alike. It’s no secret that Swatch Group and others have pulled out of the show this year citing arrogance…

Why The Bulgari 50th Anniversary Gerald Genta Watch Matters

Roberta Naas | March 18th, 2019

Recently, Bulgari unveiled the 50th anniversary Gerald Genta watch, a timepiece it will be showing this week at Baselworld. I held off on writing about this watch for a host of reasons, but now I am ready to dive into the Gerald Genta 50th Anniversary watch and why it really matters. To begin with, I should preface the article by saying that I knew Gerald Genta, one of the most famous watch designers of all time. He was passionate about his work and…

The Truth Behind The Sculptures And Art At The Miami Design District, As Seen During Watches & Wonders Miami 2019

Roberta Naas | March 14th, 2019

Recently, while in Miami for the second annual Watches & Wonders Miami 2019 show, I was — naturally — taking pictures of the beautiful architecture that surrounded me at the Miami Design District. That stirred an interest: What are all of these spaces, sculptures, photos all about. So, I spoke to the Miami Design District Association to find out more. Here we take just a small sneak peek at a few of the iconic artworks that grace the MDD and…

Hands On With, And Honest Female Review Of, The MB&F Women’s Legacy Machine FlyingT Watch

Roberta Naas | March 12th, 2019

Recently at the SIHH exhibition in Geneva, I got my first chance to go hands on with the newest watch from MB&F: Legacy Machine FlyingT for women. Before I review this watch, let me offer a little background. To begin with, Maximilian Busser – founder of MB&F – and I have a long history. I met him a few decades ago when he was in the corporate watch world. I watched him flourish as he headed up Harry Winston –…

Truffle Hunting And Wine Tasting In Bordeaux With Chopard: Photo Report

Roberta Naas | March 8th, 2019

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Chopard in Bordeaux for a Baselworld Preview of the new watches that will be unveiled in just a couple of weeks. The watches — except for the L.U.C XPS Twist — are still under embargo, so I won’t be breaking any secrets. However, while in Bordeaux – the most famous wine region of all time — I also had the incredible experience of joining Karl-Friederich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard, and his wife…

Revisiting MB&F: Meet Medusa, The Clock That Almost Didn’t Make Its Debut

Roberta Naas | March 7th, 2019

With Baselworld around the corner, we wanted to take a few minutes to revisit some important MB&F products before the exciting new unveilings coming out. Yes, we know about the new watches already, but that is embargoed material so you just have to be patient. However, at the recent SIHH, MB&F unveiled its 10th collaboration with Swiss clock maker L’Epee 1839. We haven’t yet had the chance to bring it into the limelight here so we hope you will welcome…

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