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BASELWORLD 2017:

Racing to the Winner’s Circle: The New TAG Heuer Autavia (Updated with Live Pictures)

Back in 1962, TAG Heuer — back then, just Heuer — introduced the Autavia, a now-iconic chronograph wristwatch for racing drivers. At Baselworld, the brand launched a modern version of the Autavia, combining vintage-inspired retro design elements with a modern, proprietary movement.

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Mar 29, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Promotion

Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

Upping the Excellence: Glashütte Original’s New Perpetual Calendar

Glashütte Original introduced an all-new in-house base movement, Caliber 36, last year in the Senator Excellence. Just one year later, the German brand expands the Senator Excellence family with one of the watch world's most desirable and difficult complications: a perpetual calendar.

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Mar 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Zenith Defy El Primero 21: Chronograph Timing to 1/100th Second (Updated with Live Photos + Video)

Zenith is capitalizing on its reputation as the king of high-frequency with the introduction of the Defy El Primero 21 — outfitted with separate escapements for the timekeeping and the chronograph — at Baselworld 2017.

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Mar 27, 2017 by Carol Besler

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

Bauhaus Travelers: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph and BR 03-92 Horolum (Updated with Prices)

Bell & Ross, renowned for its aircraft cockpit clock-inspired watch designs, has turned to the clean lines, right angles, and function-first aesthetics of the Bauhaus school to inspire two new timepieces, both of which debuted at Baselworld 2017: The BR 03-92 Horograph and BR 03-92 Horolum.

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Mar 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines: Chopard Rolls Out its Mille Miglia 2017 Race Edition (Updated with Live Photos)

As it has since 1988, Chopard is launching a special limited-edition Mille Miglia watch with distinctive automobile-inspired details. Here's the scoop on the Chopard Mille Miglia 2017 Race Edition, launched during Baselworld.

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

If It’s Week 12, We Must be in Basel: Blancpain Resurrects the Least-Measured Unit of Time

Blancpain adds a trio of new timepieces to its elegant, historically inspired Villeret collection at this year's Baselworld, including a model that tracks not only the day and date, but the week of the year. Read on for more on the new Villeret watches.

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Mar 26, 2017 by Carol Besler

BASELWORLD 2017:

Saving the Sharks: Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition (Update with Live Pictures)

Oris, which has been making divers' watches since the 1960s, and which has a stated mission to protect endangered marine species, has set out to combat the threat of the world's declining shark population with the release of a new watch at Baselworld, the Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition.

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Raymond Weil’s Tribute to the Les Paul Gibson Guitar

A new piece in Raymond Weil's Freelancer collection celebrates the spirit of Gibson's iconic Les Paul guitar and its role in the history of rock 'n' roll. Here's what you need to know about the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph "Gibson Les Paul."

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle: Reshaping a Classic

Corum's iconic Golden Bridge debuted in 1980 in its original barrel-shaped case. Last year, the Swiss brand introduced a redesigned version in a more traditional round case. At this year's Baselworld, Corum introduced yet another variation of the Golden Bridge, in a new, Art Deco-influenced rectangular case.

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Rolex Sea-Dweller Resurfaces with Larger Case and New Movement (Updated with Live Pictures)

It’s another big year of anniversaries in the luxury watch world. Rolex is celebrating the half-century mark for its extreme divers’ watch, the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, by launching an all-new model, with a larger case and modern caliber, at Baselworld 2017.

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Mar 25, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

New Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatics Cruise in at Under $1,000

Arriving at Baselworld this year are four new editions to Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Collection. Alpina hopes to again effectively update its popular Startimer Pilot Automatic, one of its most popular models, with a new dial design, new case options, and prices under $1,000.

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Mar 25, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

BASELWORLD 2017:

Frédérique Constant Introduces Flyback Chronograph Manufacture

Frédérique Constant — which gave the watch world its first perpetual calendar priced under $10,000 last year — adds another affordable high complication to its stable at Baselworld 2017 with the launch of the Frédérique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture.

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Mar 24, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral Mother-of-Pearl: Luxury for Ladies

Launching this year from Carl F. Bucherer are two new mother-of-pearl models in its Manero Peripheral line. The collection, released last year, has taken a different turn, with two new watches developed specifically for the women’s luxury market.

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Mar 24, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

BASELWORLD 2017:

The Class of ’57: Omega’s 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions

Sixty years ago, in 1957, Omega released three wristwatches that have become collectors' classics — the Speedmaster, the Seamaster 300, and the Railmaster. At this year's Baselworld, the brand pays tribute to all three with special anniversary editions in the 1957 Trilogy.

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Mar 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

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Nomos Launches New Club Campus Series at Baselworld 2017

While Nomos Glashütte has always been a fan favorite among younger watch aficionados, this year at Baselworld the brand is taking its contemporary and bright-eyed designs a step further, to bring forth a series specially meant to commemorate the milestones of youth. Here is what you need to know about the Nomos Club Campus Series.

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Mar 23, 2017 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

Grand Seiko’s Next Big Step: The Premium Brand Gets More Independent

More big news from this year's Baselworld: Seiko has announced its decision to treat its flagship luxury brand, Grand Seiko, as an independent entity, seven years after its global launch.

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Mar 23, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

BASELWORLD 2017:

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G: New Innovations on Display

Patek Philippe unveiled its fifth "Advanced Research" limited-edition timepiece today at Baselworld, and it's not just a showcase for two impressive technical innovations but also an anniversary piece for the brand's sportiest collection. Here's what you should know about the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G.

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Mar 22, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel is the First Black Bay with Date

Tudor's Heritage Black Bay collection of vintage-inspired divers' watches — which added its first bronze-cased model last year — expands again at Baselworld 2017 with the introduction of an all-steel version with brushed-steel bezel insert. The Heritage Black Bay Steel, which contains a Tudor in-house movement, is noteworthy as the first in the Black Bay family with a date function.

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Mar 22, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017

One Hand, 120 Hours: Introducing the MeisterSinger Circularis Power Reserve

Famed single-hand brand MeisterSinger is expanding its premium Circularis collection with the introduction of the Circularis Power Reserve. The new addition, available in four color variations, features the brand’s newly developed, hand-wound MSH02 movement with an impressive 120-hour power reserve.

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Mar 22, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Montblanc Summit Collection: The First Smartwatches from Richemont

Montblanc was one of the first luxury watch brands to embrace the trend of wearable technology, with the release of its e-strap models in 2015. Now the watch-and-pen powerhouse becomes the first brand owned by the luxury group Richemont to release a full-fledged smartwatch, called the Montblanc Summit. Read on for details and pricing.

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Mar 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo