Patek Philippe at 2017 Baselworld: A year with two anniversaries and fascinating debuts

Patek Philippe can look back to an uninterrupted legacy of 178 successful years in fine watchmaking, so it is not surprising that the suite of anniversaries is becoming denser. They prompt the Genevan manufacture to craft commemorative watches that recall significant events. In 2017, the Aquanaut collection is celebrating its 20th birthday with an anniversary … Read more

New 2017 Rolex Watches: Sea-Dweller Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph Daytona & Yacht-Master II

Rolex is introducing the latest generation of its Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller. Rolex is introducing the latest creations in its Oyster and Cellini collections. Like all Rolex timepieces, the new watches are covered by Rolex’s own Superlative Chronometer certification – symbolized by the green seal – guaranteeing that they satisfy performance criteria which exceed watchmaking norms … Read more

Bathyscaphe Fifty Fathoms: Blancpain welcomes a new addition to the family at Baselworld

The vintage-inspired Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, first presented in 2013, is extending its range by introducing a 38 mm timepiece in abyss blue. Blancpain invented the Fifty Fathoms, the first modern diving watch, more than 60 years ago. Since then, the famous prestige and luxury watch manufacturer have developed significant relationships with scientists, divers, government organizations … Read more

Coco and the camellia: Première Camélia Skeleton – Chanel’s second in-house movement

Baselworld 2017: Chanel unveils the gorgeous floral-shaped Calibre 2 in the new Premiere Camélia Skeleton timepiece. Chanel marks the 30th anniversary of its Première watch model with a new re-imagination of Camelia, Coco Chanel’s favorite flower and one of the most instantly recognizable emblems in all of Chanel’s products. Along with the tweed jacket, the … Read more

Feminine Haute Horlogerie: Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 in rose gold

Baselworld 2017: Breguet unveils new Tradition Dame 7038 timepiece radiantly attired in rose gold. Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 set to assert itself as a major player on the scene of feminine Haute Horlogerie. The luxury watchmaking house presents a worldwide exclusive glimpse at a new version of its Tradition Dame model, radiantly attired … Read more

Stellar transparency: 23 mainly astronomical complications in one timepiece from Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication features 1st transparent celestial chart.   With its 57 complications, Reference 57260 is the world’s most complicated watch ever made. In 2017, in keeping with the tradition of excellence, Vacheron Constantin is unveiling its new Hallmark of Geneva certified astronomical and striking watches with exceptional complications. Getting … Read more