Here at BaselWorld 2013, there is no shortage of exciting complexities. We’ve already covered a few of them, including the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 4 and the amazing Ulysse Nardin Stranger. Now, we bring you news from Tutima. This German-made brand has delved ever more deeply into the world of complexities since opening its…
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Made in honor of the contemporary Australian jazz musician James Morrison, and his ongoing contribution to the development of the next generation of jazz musicians, Oris unveils yet another winner in its Jazz collection: the James Morrison Academy of Music Limited Edition watch. The timepiece supports his eponymous music academy in Australia. The 38mm watch…
Bell & Ross Unveils Next Gen Pilot Watches at BaselWorld 2013
Another super important category this year at BaselWorld is pilot’s watches. We will be bringing you a bunch of goodies in this category as we cover the show, but for now, let’s take a close up look at some of the way cool new Bell &Ross pieces. This brand — long known for its aviation…
BaselWorld 2013: Unveiling the Zannetti Dive Watch – with Piranha on It
Divers’ watches are typically rugged timepieces meant to withstand the toughest elements. The best dive watches on the market today typically are defined by certain important characteristics. Essentially, a dive watch should be water resistant to at least a Diver’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rating of 200 meters to 300 meters and offer additional…
BaselWorld 2013: Corum Unveils the Ti-Bridge Automatic Dual Winder
The top watch brands are bringing inventive calibers to the forefront here at BaselWorld. Such is the case with the new Corum Ti-Bridge Automatic Dual Winder. The linear architecture of the movement is consistent with the collection, but the new Dual Winder system in this CO207 automatic caliber features two interconnected inline oscillating weights. This…
Jacob & Co. Unveils the all-new Palatial Watch Collection
This year, Jacob & Co. came on strong at BaselWorld with a huge new exhibition space in Hall 1 and an entirely new watch and jewelry unveiling. Top among the new lines is the Palatial collection: Palatial Jump hour; retrograde minute; tourbillon. Also in the line: big dates and extra-thin automatics. Each Palatial complicated watch…
Introducing the Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III
Louis Moinet releases its Jules Verne Instrument III monopusher chronograph, inspired by Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The new piece features a patent-pending for the chronograph function indicator. According to Jules Verne descendent, Jean-Michel Verne, “The distinctive chronograph indicator signals which function has been selected: start, stop or reset. Its design is inspired by…
BaselWorld 2013: Introducing Bulgari’s Il Giardino Tropicale
Here at BaselWorld 2013, spring is in full bloom — not only outside, but in the halls, as well, as many watch brands unveil timepieces inspired by nature. One such example is the stunning new Bulgari “Il Giardino Tropicale” Tourbillon timepiece. Not only does the watch beautifully depict a tropical garden on the wrist, but…
Three Really Nice Perpetual Calendar Watches from BaselWorld 2013
Easily one of the hottest complications here at BaselWorld 2013 this year is the perpetual calendar wristwatch. A sophisticated complexity, these watches track so much more than the minutes and hours. One of the top feats of watchmaking, perpetual calendar wristwatches typically hold anywhere from 300 to 600 pieces in their complex movements – and…
Introducing the Hautlence HL2.0 new Watches at BaselWorld 2013
Hautlence unveils a new model in its Concepts d’exception – HL2.0 collection here at BaselWorld 2013. The HL2.0 models – designed and developed completely in house — display half-trailing jumping hours, retrograde minutes, and a power-reserve indicator in bold and brazen fashion. The newest watches in this series – the HL2.1, HL2.2, and HL2.3– are…
HYT Unveils New Hydro Mechanics Watch at BaselWorld 2-13
The revolutionary watch that utilizes fluid to tell time (just unveiled to the world last year) has a new generation already. Indeed, HYT, Hydro Mechanical Horologist, takes BaselWorld 2013 as its opportunity to introduce the new H2. This new second generation watch was created by HYT in cooperation with APRP — led by the renowned…