Posts filed under Baselworld

Baselworld: Jaquet Droz. Pure Art.

Next to Omega and across from Glashütte, we find Jaquet Droz. This legendary watchmaker with 275 years of history and artful creations, dominates the corner on the first turn towards the back of the Exhibition Hall 1.0 Full of artistic pieces and some amazing complications, Jaquet Droz continues to make a statement in 'Haute Horlogerie' just like it did back in November of 2012 with the launch of the acclaimed Bird Repeater. Founded in 1738 by Pierre Jaquet-Droz, this company remains focused on artistic creations and outstanding complications.

For more info click here.  To see the Bird Repeater in action click here.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Jaquet Droz and tagged Bird Repeater Jaquet Droz Haute Horlogerie 2013.

Baselworld: Omega. Unveiling of Seven New Models.

The Omega pavilion is located straight down the main aisle at the center of the Exhibition Hall 1.0, right next to the other Swatch Group brands—Jaquet Droz, Tourbillon, Longines, Glashütte, Tissot, Rado, Certina, et.al. This over-sized pavilion with displays on the front, sides and back, unveiled seven new models this week. Some of them quite fascinating. 

The new line-up includes the Constellation Sedna made of a completely new alloy blending gold, copper and palladium—considered 18K rose gold as it includes a minimum gold content of 75%—, the Seamaster Planet Ocean Good Planet which is a tribute to the Good Planet Foundation—with GMT functions, blue dial and blue and orange bezel—, the anti-magnetic Aqua Terra 15000 Gauss, the Aqua Terra Day-Date, the Speedmaster Black Ceramic, the Speedmaster '57 Co-Axial Chronograph and the De Ville Ladymatic Bicolour. For more info click here.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Omega, Baselworld and tagged Omega Aqua Terra 15000 Gauss Ladycat Omega Co-Axial Chrono Speedmaster Black Ceramic Seamaster Planet Ocean Good Planet Baselworld 2013.

Baselworld: Blancpain. The Iconic Fifty Fathoms on Display.

Located right across from Breguet and kitty corner from Swatch Group's Tourbillon, Blancpain offers a vibrant exhibit with horologists on site and historical museum pieces including a Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe circa 1960, a Fifty Fathoms from 1953, the Letters Patent issued to Jean Jacques Fiechter and a X Fathoms timepiece. Blancpain's displays feature state-of-the-art technology with video and animation on command. Each display features a screen at at the bottom with a short video about each particular reference. In all, a great exhibition with history, wow factor and elegant touches. 

For more info click here. 

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Blancpain and tagged Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Blancpain.

Baselworld: Breguet Pavilion. Fine Horlogerie and Classique Designs.

Located right next to Tudor and across from Blancpain, this 'Haute Horlogerie' name from the Vallée de Joux offers a very classy and refined exhibition that includes horologists on site. Founded since 1775, but highly popular due to the creation of the tourbillon by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795, this horology house stays true to his values and 'classique' designs. For more info click here.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged Breguet Baselworld Pavilion Abraham-Louis Breguet Vallée de Joux 2013.

Baselworld: Tudor Pavilion. Another Heritage Release.

The Tudor pavilion stands right next to Rolex—its parent company—, Breguet and right across from the Chopard pavilion. With a color palette in black and red and several product news including the new Black Shield line and the Heritage Chrono Blue, the Tudor pavilion is a must see.

This time, Tudor also included a small display for historical references from their museum, including a Submariner from 1954, a Chronograph from 1970 and the Monte Carlo in blue from 1973.

Everyone is awaiting Tudor's comeback to the U.S. this summer and for sure no one will be disappointed. For more info click here.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Tudor and tagged Tudor Black Shield Tudor Chrono Heritage Blue Tudor Baselworld New Tudor Baselworld 2013 2013.

Baselworld: TAG Heuer Press Kit. 50 Years of Carrera.

Since many of you often wonder what type of goodies are given away to members of the press during BaselWorld, here's TAG Heuer's press kit.

We have also included some of the images contained in it.

Enjoy!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged TAG Heuer Carrera 50 Years.

Baselworld: Hublot Pavilion. Eye Catching.

Right past Bulgari on the left side, you'll find the massive Hublot display. Huge screens, tons of neon, a time machine, animated window displays and some fascinating pieces such as the King Power and the Masterpiece MP-02 Key of Time.

Limited Editions, everywhere. Very typical of Hublot, but we definitely liked what we saw.  For more info click here.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Hublot and tagged Hublot MP-02 Masterpiece MP-02 2013.

Baselworld: Bulgari. The Serpenti Collection.

To the left of the TAG Heuer pavillion as you walk into the exhibition hall, you'll find the Bulgari display. Our favorite piece outside of the new ROMA watch, the Serpenti collection. Spectacular, intriguing and definitely full of bling and flashiness. Just like rolling snake eyes. 

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Bulgari and tagged Bulgari Serpenti Roma.

Baselworld: TAG Heuer. 50 Years of the Carrera.

Located right at the entrance of the exhibition hall with a stunning McLaren automobile  greeting you as you walk in, the TAG Heuer pavilion is definitely one that you just can't miss. Showcasing some historical pieces dating back to 1963, the TAG Heuer display is magnificent and massive, just like the 50th anniversary of the Carrera.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged TAG Heuer Carrera 50 Years of TAG Heuer.

Baselworld: New Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 in Stainless Steel and Rose Gold. The Return of a Two-Tone.

Patek Philippe relaunched the discontinued two-tone Nautilus. However, this time the two-tone refers to ref. 5980 in Stainless Steel and Rose Gold. This new model marks a come back for the two-tone models within Patek Philippe. Will other Haute Horlogerie brands follow this move? Only time will tell.

For now, enjoy this beauty!

For more info click here. 

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Patek Philippe and tagged Patek Philippe Nautilus Two-Tone Nautilus Patek Philippe 5980 Nautilus ref. 5980 Stainless Steel and Rose Gold.

Baselworld 2013: Rolex Platinum Daytona. A Touch of Chocolate Cerachrom.

As expected by everyone, Rolex presented additional innovation on the Cosmograph Daytona line. This time, a beautiful platinum piece with striking contrasting light blue dial, chocolate registers and a chocolate cerachrom tachymeter scale bezel. We actually love the combo. Classy, refined, modern and an absolute stunner. 

Now, what do you think? 

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Rolex and tagged Platinum Daytona Rolex Chocolate Bezel Cerachrom Bezel New Daytona Baselworld 2013 2013.

Baselworld 2013: The New Rolex GMT Master II Blue and Black. Hate it or Love it.

Finally Rolex was able to pull off the bi-color cerachrom bezel on the GMT Master II, but, why not go with the classic Pepsi or the more modern Coke color combo?

Just like everyone else, we are still trying to figure this one out.

Regardless, this is definitely an amazing looking piece that proves one more time, that Rolex continues to excel at product innovation.  

Love it or hate it, that's up to you?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Rolex and tagged Rolex GMT Master Black and Blue New GMT Master Baselworld 2013 Baselworld GMT Master New Black and Blue Rolex GMT Master Day-Night Blue Black Bezel Rolex New Models Baselworld 2013 2013.

Baselworld: The Exhibition Center. Pretend You Came Along.

Here are some pictures so that you all can feel like you are here with us accompanying us during this fabulous journey. The venue is just fantastic and every detail has been carefully taken care of. From the materials, to the layout and even the BaselWorld ambassadors. More pictures to come tomorrow.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged Baselworld Exhibition Hall Baselworld 2013 Baselworld Exhibition Hall.

Baselworld 2013: New Rolex and Tudor Pieces. Very Exciting Models.

We arrived at the Basel train station somewhere around 3:00 pm and headed immediately inside the exhibitors pavilion to check the novelties. Rolex and Tudor surprised us as the typically do during this time of the year. The two biggest innovations by Rolex included the unveiling of a new bi-color GMT Master II in stainless steel and a platinum Daytona with chocolate brown cerachrom bezel. With regards to Tudor it was really all about the Black Shield and the Heritage Chrono in Blue.

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Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld, Rolex, Tudor and tagged Baselworld 2013 New GMT Master Baselworld 2013 New Tudor Baselworld 2013 New Daytona Baselworld 2013 Rolex New Models Baselworld 2013 2013.

Baselworld: Arrival at Zürich. BaselWorld Opens Tomorrow.

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After our connection in Amsterdam we have finally made it to Zürich. We have checked into the Park Hyatt and have already switched watches for the day. Heading to Basel in a little bit. Tomorrow, the big day! 

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged Baselworld Zurich Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Omega Clock.

Baselworld: On Our Way to Switzerland. Baselworld Awaits.

Our bags are ready and we've packed some of our favorite timepieces for this special trip. As we have mentioned before, our team will be reporting live from Baselworld and throughout our journey around Switzerland, homeland to fine horology.

We bet many of you are already guessing what timepieces are coming along with us inside that black box in the picture. Well, the only way you will find out is by following our reports and updates while we are overseas.

We recommend to please follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr to make sure that you get our updates right away.

Here's our checklist for the trip: Assorted timepieces, check. GMT Master ref. 1675, check. Passport, check. Camera, check. Business cards and media kit, check.  

Stay tuned for the daily updates. 

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Baselworld and tagged Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Porte-Documents Tiffany Passport Holder Leica Camera Tiffany Watch Case.