Baselworld

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

A Riddle and an Update

When can a speck the size of a grain of sand stop the presses at WatchTime.com? When it materializes in the editor’s kidney. So begins the story of my ill-fated trip to Baselworld 2010. I arrived at Zurich airport on March 16 feeling pretty well, but by the time I had my train tickets, the...

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Mar 24, 2010 by WatchTime

12 Faces of Time Book Signing At Baselworld

Author Elizabeth Doerr and photographer Ralf Baumgarten will be signing copies of Doerr’s new book Twelve Faces of Time during Baselworld. Joining them will be 11 of the watchmakers featured in the book: Philippe Dufour, Vianney Halter, Felix Baumgartner, Thomas Prescher, Volker Vyskocil, Paul Gerber, Beat Haldimann, Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, Kari Voutilainen, Roger Smith, and...

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Mar 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Baselworld – Basel, Switzerland

The world’s largest wristwatch, clock and jewelry trade show runs March 18-25 and is open to the public. Admission is SFr. 60 for a 1-day pass, or SFr. 150 for an 8-day pass. Visit the official Baselworld website for additional information.

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Jan 25, 2010 by WatchTime

1969: Seiko’s Breakout Year

When it comes to anniversaries, the once generally ignored 40 is the new 50. This year has been marked by a parade of 40th anniversary bashes: Woodstock, the moon landing, and in watches, the legendary Zenith El Primero movement. Now, with two weeks left in the year, there is still one monster anniversary to go...

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Dec 20, 2009 by Joe Thompson

Tips for Attending Baselworld

Baselworld 2010 runs from March 18 to 25 and it’s open to the public. Admission is CHF 60.00 for a 1-day pass, or CHF 150.00 for an 8-day pass. The doors are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 4 p.m. on March 25. If you’re thinking of attending, here are some quick tips:...

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Nov 23, 2009 by WatchTime

Baselworld Preview: Glashütte Original Pocket Watch No. 1

At Baselworld 2010, Glashütte Original will present their rose gold Pocket Watch No. 1 with quarter hour repetition in a limited edition of 25 pieces. A historical watch by Julius Assmann, a famous pioneer of the Glashütte watchmaking industry, served as the model. The repeater first strikes the previous hours, and then in a higher...

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Nov 23, 2009 by WatchTime

Patek’s New In-House Chronograph

Paris is always a treat, but Paris paired with a new Patek Philippe movement: ooh-la-la. On November 5, scores of reporters from around the world got just that, as Patek Philippe held a party at its newly renovated Place Vendôme boutique to launch its new in-house manual-wind chronograph movement, the CH 29-535 PS.

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Nov 15, 2009 by Norma Buchanan

Carl F. Bucherer’s In-House Outrunner Caliber Goes to Work

In July, 2007, Carl F. Bucherer acquired its long-time movement collaborator Techniques Horlogères Appliquées SA and renamed it Carl F. Bucherer Technologies SA. The team got to work straightaway, and at BASELWORLD 2008, they announced their first in-house movement, the CFB A1000. Not content to create a standard, cookie-cutter movement, CFB instead introduced something truly...

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Jun 7, 2009 by WatchTime

New Ernst Benz ChronoDiver Supports Charity

The ChronoDiver concept was conceived more than two years ago when Ernst Benz’s designer and managing director Leonid Khankin met with Mr. Benz at BASELWORLD. During the meeting, Mr. Benz presented Mr. Khankin with an original diving watch prototype from the 1980s. The original inspired this new model.

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Jun 2, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin’s Smartphone: Where Tech Meets Mech

As exciting as it is to experience all the new watches at the Baselworld watch fair, there is always the risk of “watch overload” setting in, which is why the occasional, rare foray into Accessories Land is often a welcome diversion. Usually, these items are limited to devices such as winders and clocks, but I...

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Jun 1, 2009 by Mark Bernardo

Glashütte Original’s Senator Chronometer

Glashütte Original’s Senator Chronometer generated strong buzz among collectors and enthusiasts at this year’s Baselworld. The Chronometer’s classic look incorporates vintage and modern elements. It’s also GO’s first timepiece to confirm its timekeeping accuracy with an official chronometer certificate from the observatory in Glashütte, issued under German standard DIN 8319. The major difference between the...

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May 6, 2009 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500

At Baselworld 2009 TAG Heuer unveiled the Aquaracer 500. The numeric designation reflects guaranteed water resistance to 500 meters. The 43mm watch features an automatic helium release valve and a sapphire crystal and case back in a case that took 4 years to develop. A cyclops lens magnifies the date at 3, and luminescent markers...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Lady Diver Starry Night

For Baselworld 2009, Ulysse Nardin introduces the Lady Diver Starry Night. This sporty yet elegant timepiece measures 40mm in diameter and is available in 18 carat rose gold on a variety of rubber straps. Dials in black or white are set with 27 diamonds. The sapphire display back offers a view of the diamond-set 22...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Baselworld, Basel Switzerland

Baselworld takes place in Basel, Switzerland.

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Mar 17, 2009 by WatchTime

Blancpain Dives to 500 Fathoms

On the eve of Baselworld 2009, Blancpain presents the “big sister” of its now famous Fifty Fathoms watch: the brand-new 500 Fathoms. More high-performance and high-tech than ever, the brand’s latest diver’s watch is water resistant to 1000 meters. The 48 mm brushed titanium case is equipped with a helium decompression valve.

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Mar 14, 2009 by WatchTime

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