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    Baselworld watch news, Baselworld watch features, insights and Baselworld secrets about the world’s leading watch fair in Basel, Switzerland. All Baselworld news on this page are curated by WatchTime’s team.

    Fair Games: A Look at the Future of Swiss Watch Trade Shows

    Two weeks ago, on April 14, Baselworld’s parent company MCH Group took note “with great surprise […] of the cancellation of major exhibitors at Baselworld,” namely Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Tudor, and Chopard. Two years before that, on July 30, 2018, the company’s former CEO René Kamm was already caught off guard by Swatch Group’s...

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    Apr 23, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

    Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

    G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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    May 18, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

    Close-Up: The Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual

    In late 2018, Carl F. Bucherer revealed the Tourbillon Double Peripheral Limited Edition as the launch point for the new Heritage Collection meant to commemorate the company’s 130-year history of involvement in the watch industry as a jeweler and watchmaker. According to the brand, the Heritage Collection would function as a tentpole range of exclusively...

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    Aug 21, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    COUNTDOWN TO WTNY:

    Kari Voutilainen Will Present the Voutilainen 28ti (Titanium Inverse) at WatchTime New York 2019

    If you look too quickly at the latest release from Kari Voutilainen, you might be tricked into thinking its an entirely new timepiece for the Finnish watchmaking maestro. Given the name 28ti, the watch features a brand new execution for Voutilainen, yet it should feel quite familiar for the Kari faithful. If you haven’t guessed yet,...

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    Aug 8, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    Sponsored: Where Professionalism Meets Technology, ProTek Sees Its Debut

    Crafted with first responders in mind, American watchmaker ProTek launches this month with the debut of their initial collection, the Series 1000. The new brand joins the Time Concepts family of brands, and is helmed by industry veteran Barry Cohen, founder of Luminox. After founding Luminox in 1989, Cohen differentiated the brand as an industry...

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    May 10, 2022 by WatchTime

    Baselworld 2019:

    WatchTime’s Official Editors’ Round Table for Baselworld

    Baselworld 2019 will most likely go down as the show’s deciding year: On one hand, Baselworld had to deal with yet another significantly lower number of exhibitors (and visitors); on the other hand, the show’s new management also had to make sure the outlook for 2020 would be convincing enough to bring back large portions...

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    Apr 6, 2019 by WatchTime

    BASELWORLD 2019 REVISTED:

    Romain Gauthier Introduces Two New Takes on the Logical One and Insight Micro-Rotor

    Romain Gauthier didn’t technically release any new timepieces or movements during Baselworld 2019, but he did offer up two aesthetic updates to the Logical One and Insight Micro-Rotor. Check them out below. For those unfamiliar with the Insight Micro-Rotor, here’s a brief download on the watch that was originally launched in 2017. The watch’s signature feature...

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    Mar 27, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2019 REVISTED:

    Mühle Glashütte Celebrates Two Anniversaries with the Teutonia Sport I Chronograph

    Mühle Glashütte is an interesting brand not only for its attractive, sporty, and well-priced timepieces but also due to its compelling history. The independent German company has only been producing wristwatches since 1994, but its history as a watchmaker stretches all the way back to 1869. This year, the brand is celebrating its 150th anniversary...

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    Mar 27, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    Frederique Constant Launches its 28th In-House Caliber Inside the Manufacture Slimline Power Reserve

    The highlight for Frederique Constant at Baselworld this year is the introduction of an entirely new range of dress watches that are equipped with a brand-new, manufacture-made movement that offers 50 hours of running autonomy. The Frederique Constant Manufacture Slimline Power Reserve features a power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock and a date wheel at 6...

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    Mar 26, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    Nomos Unveils Tangente and Club Sport Models with New Bracelet and 300-Meter Water Resistance

    Once known for its smaller, more minimalist timepieces, Nomos Glashütte has in recent times presented sportier models in larger case diameters to up their technical profile and broaden their appeal. After introducing the motoring-inspired Autobahn collection at Baselworld 2018, this year the German brand has introduced a trio of new sports watches that retain the...

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    Mar 26, 2019 by WatchTime

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    TAG Heuer Builds Out the Autavia Collection with 7 New References

    Two years ago at Baselworld, TAG Heuer’s biggest news was the long-awaited and widely well-received relaunch of one of its most beloved watches from yesteryear, the Autavia, after a hiatus from the market of more than 30 years. This year, the brand expands the contemporary Autavia family, which had thus far consisted solely of chronographs,...

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    Mar 24, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    Back in Bronze: The New MeisterSinger Bronze Line

    MeisterSinger has long been renowned for its unusual single-handed dial designs, and this year the German brand expands its signature look with the new Bronze Line at Baselworld 2019. The small collection will include a variation on the No. 3, the Metris, and the Perigraph designs, which are some of the most popular models in...

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    Mar 22, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

    NEWS:

    Frequent Flyer: Introducing the Zodiac Aerospace GMT

    The Fossil Group has been making strong steps in recent years to build out the Zodiac brand as the enthusiast-minded, mechanical-powered sibling to the company’s established fashion-watch following. For those that have followed the re-development of the brand, it’s obvious that there’s been a great amount of attention placed on bringing the Sea-Wolf, and the...

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    Mar 22, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    Snowflake Maximus? Grand Seiko Launches its Most Extravagant Snowflake Design Yet

    It’s been said time and time again, but the Grand Seiko Snowflake is a contemporary classic and is the most recognizable timepiece that the Japanese watchmaking powerhouse creates. Today, Grand Seiko has acknowledged the Snowflake mania once more by announcing the SBGZ001, what is without-a-doubt the most extravagant and lavish Snowflake design ever. Not only does...

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    Mar 21, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    Seiko Introduces the Prospex 1970 Diver’s Re-Creation Limited Edition SLA033, an Updated Take on the Iconic “Captain Willard”

    One of Seiko’s most recognizable dive watch icons is the original Seiko 6105-8110/9 “Captain Willard” that was worn by Martin Sheen in the 1979 epic film Apocolapyse Now. Worn by the actor during his memorable portrayal of Captain Willard opposite Marlon Brando’s equally enigmatic Colonel Kurtz, the watch retains strong collectability and is sought-after by Seiko-holics the...

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    Mar 21, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    NEWS:

    Greubel Forsey Reveals the GMT Quadruple Tourbillon (with Live Pics)

    If you thought Greubel Forsey would be trending toward more conservative designs after the brand’s first sub-40-mm timepiece, the Balancier Contemporain, was unveiled at SIHH in January, then you thought wrong. Today, one of watchmaking’s leading independent brands is combining two of its most popular and recognized timepieces, the GMT and Quadruple Tourbillon, into one...

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    Mar 20, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    Baselworld 2019

    Bulgari’s Fifth Thinness Record: The New Octo Finissimo GMT Chronograph

    After the world’s thinnest tourbillon movement at Baselworld in 2014, the thinnest minute repeater in 2016 and the thinnest self-winding watch in 2017, Bulgari unveiled its fifth horological record today, the thinnest automatic chronograph movement (3.3mm), after “almost three years of development”, according to Guido Terreni, Managing Director of Bulgari’s Watch Business Unit. Like the...

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    Mar 20, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

    BASELWORLD 2019:

    The Official WatchTime Pre-Baselworld 2019 Roundup

    Baselworld 2019 is a day away and our team is on the ground in Switzerland ready to bring you the latest and greatest horological happenings. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you aren’t already and get ready for the breaking news that is sure to follow. While you anxiously wait for the latest update, you...

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    Mar 19, 2019 by WatchTime

    PRE-BASELWORLD 2019:

    MB&F Launches its First Ladies’ Watch, the Legacy Machine FlyingT

    MB&F, the independent brand best known for its wildly creative timepieces, has unveiled its first wristwatch meant for female collectors, the Legacy Machine FlyingT. And just like with everything the 14-year-old brand does, there is a lot more to this timepiece than what meets the eye. This isn’t a men’s watch from the Legacy Machine...

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    Mar 14, 2019 by WatchTime

    WORLD CUP 2018:

    Why Hublot’s Big Bang Referee Smartwatch Might Be a Lot More Important Than You Think

    Shortly before Baselworld 2018 opened its doors to the public in March, Hublot introduced its very first smartwatch, the Big Bang Referee 2018 World Cup Russia™ Connected Watch (Ref. 400.NX.1100.RX). The 49-mm titanium-cased tech device is based on Google’s Android Wear OS and will be worn by the 101 referees (36 referees and 63 assistants)...

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    Jun 14, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

    BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED:

    Hands-On with the Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT ‘Special’ Limited Edition

    Back during the early days of Baselworld, we covered the wide variety of new introductions from both Seiko and Grand Seiko. Today, we’re highlighting one of the more visually appealing releases from the monolithic older sibling: the Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT ‘Special’ Limited Edition with a vibrant blue dial featuring a swirling mosaic...

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    Apr 27, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

    BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED:

    The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

    This year is the 55th anniversary of the TAG Heuer Carrera which we’ve been celebrating with a multi-part series highlighting the model’s unique history. At Baselworld 2018, TAG Heuer introduced multiple new models to commemorate the occasion, from the ultra-modern, skeletonized Tête de Vipère to the vintage-inspired Calibre 16 Chronograph in two different colors. In...

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    Apr 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker
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