Baselworld

Here you find all the news and updates from Baselworld, the world’s biggest and most important watch fair until 2019.

Baselworld 2014: New Rolex GMT-Master II with “Pepsi” Bezel

In this feature article we take a look at the Rolex GMT Master II with its red and blue “Pepsi” bezel – the watch that graced the wrists of the Concorde test pilots - which is back, and better than ever.

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Mar 31, 2014 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2014: 3 New Rolex Sky-Dwellers (Updated with Live Image)

WatchTime article presents three new versions of the the innovative annual calendar watch, the Rolex Sky-Dweller.

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Mar 30, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Casio Introduces Two New Pro Trek Watches

At the Baselworld 2014 fair this week, Casio brought out two new additions to the Pro Trek family of watches, which are designed for rugged use in the outdoors. The PRG270B and the PRW6000Y both feature updated versions of Casio’s Triple Sensor system, along with a number of other features. Let’s take a look at...

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Mar 30, 2014 by Jay Deshpande

Baselworld 2014: Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

Among the new Omega watches at Baselworld 2014 — several of which we have covered previously on WatchTime.com — was a limited-edition Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” that commemorates the historic moon landing of 1969.

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Mar 30, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Zenith El Primero Lightweight Chronograph

Zenith previewed a pre-production version of the El Primero Lightweight at SIHH, and now at Baselworld, the brand unveils the final product. Significant changes include a decision not to include the Striking 10th complication, which in turn lowers the final price by about $3,000. Find images, complete details and technical specifications inside.

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Mar 30, 2014 by WatchTime

Chopard Mille Miglia 2014 Rolls Out at Baselworld

The newest Chopard Mille Miglia watch, which made its debut this week at Baselworld 2014, is the most distinctly Italian timepiece in the collection, which is inspired by the Mille Miglia classic car race.

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Mar 29, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Harry Winston Z8 Dual Time & Opus Updates

The Z stands for Zalium, a zirconium-based alloy that is lighter and harder than titanium, and exclusive to Harry Winston. While this latest Z-series piece continues past traditions, one significant aspect is new: the movement is supplied by Blancpain, and, like Zalium, it is exclusive to Harry Winston.

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Mar 29, 2014 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2014: Breguet Ultrathin Tourbillon and Tourbillon QP

Previewed at Baselworld 2013, Breguet’s Classique Tourbillon extra-plat automatique makes its official debut this year in platinum. This piece sets the mark as the thinnest automatic-winding tourbillon on the market. The movement is a mere 3 mm high, and the case is 7 mm thick. Breguet also showed a two versions of a magnificent tourbillon...

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Mar 29, 2014 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon Debuts at Baselworld 2014

Following up last year’s Constant Escapement, Girard-Perregaux flexes its horological muscles again at this year’s Baselworld with the introduction of the Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon, a limited edition of 10 watches in rose-gold cases.

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Mar 29, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Blancpain Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

Blancpain introduced a modern re-issue of its famed divers’ watch, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, at last year’s Baselworld. For Baselworld 2014, the brand has added a new model to the vintage-inspired Bathyscaphe family, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph.

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Mar 28, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: The Doors Open

Wednesday March 26 was press day at Baselworld. Only exhibitors and journalists were allowed in. Thursday, the show opened to retailers and general public, and the crowd waiting to get in was large. Once inside, visitors were greeted by beautiful booths the size of small buildings. Here are some quick shots taken in the minutes...

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Mar 28, 2014 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2014: Casio Unveils New G-Shock with GPS Technology

Among Casio’s new product releases presented to the press at Baselworld is a new, analog G-Shock watch that combines GPS information and radio wave signals. This marks the first time that Casio has incorporated GPS technology into a G-Shock watch. The watch, called the GPW1000, will be able to synchronize to GPS and smartphone devices...

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Mar 28, 2014 by Jay Deshpande

3 New Tissot Men’s Watches Debut at Baselworld 2014

We present here three new men's watches with mechanical movements from the Swiss watch brand Tissot: Tissot le Locle Small Second, Tissot PRS 516 Extreme, and Tissot T-Complication Chronometer.

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Mar 28, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: HYT H2 Tells Time with Blue Fluid

Last year HYT launched the H2, the brand’s latest in hydro-mechanical timepiece. This year we’re treated to new aesthetic enhancements, including a striking new model with blue blood in its veins. For the uninitiated, HYT uses fluids and complex micro-mechanical control systems to tell time in an entirely unique way. Let’s dive in.

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Mar 28, 2014 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2014: Christophe Claret Maestoso with Live Images

Christophe Claret’s latest superwatch features a unique traditional pivoted detent escapement with constant force and a cylindrical balance spring. The movement incorporates three patented developments. The entire watch – case, hands and all the parts of the movement, including the balance spring – was designed, manufactured and assembled in Claret’s workshops. This is the ultimate in...

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Mar 27, 2014 by WatchTime

New Hublot Watches Launch at Baselworld 2014

On Wednesday at Baselworld, Hublot presented its first bi-retrograde watch as well as a new minute repeater tourbillon. The Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono is the official watch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is specially designed for soccer lovers. The brand also introduced Hublot’s second minute repeater tourbillon, the Classic Fusion Cathedral. Below,...

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Mar 27, 2014 by Jay Deshpande

Baselworld 2014: Hamilton Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition

Hamilton has unveiled a new limited-edition pilots’ watch inspired by its aviation history, the Hamilton Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono. The watch, which has a black PVD case, takes its design cues from an elapsed-time clock that Hamilton produced during World War II.

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Mar 27, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Carbon Orange

Bell & Ross, continuing the aeronautical themes of its Aviation and Vintage collections, presented at Baselworld 2014 the new Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Carbon Orange, a limited edition of 500 pieces.

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Mar 27, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Baselworld 2014: Live Images of Patek’s New Booth

2013 saw the debut of the newly remodeled Hall 1 at Baselworld, as well as new booths for most of the brands. So everyone noticed when Patek Philippe did not update their booth. The reason soon became clear – they were saving the new booth for this year, which marks the brand’s 175th birthday. Today...

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Mar 27, 2014 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2014: 5 New Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronographs

In addition to its new Annual Calendar Chrono and Nautilus Travel Time Chrono (details here), Patek Philippe has also launched several line extensions of references with chronograph/perpetual calendar complications, which we saw today at Baselworld 2014.

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Mar 26, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

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