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Top 10 Baselworld: Ten Wonders From The Temple of Timekeeping
The debate between vintage and avant-garde is a favorite among watch lovers, but it’s no longer their debate. Brands are now chiming in on the subject, and the watches on display at Baselworld 2014 made strong statements for either side. Some reminded everyone of their rich heritage by adapting an iconic case, introducing modern materials to a tested movement, or by exploiting their expertise of a particular complication. For others, the only way was forward, with daring, futuristic, and some might say, provocative designs that would complement any collection nicely. The debate between vintage and avant-garde is far from settled, and the ten watches in the following selection might not stand the test of time themselves, but they are the ones that impressed us the most this year.
Richard Mille Helps Host Le Mans Classic
Richard Mille Helps Host Le Mans Classic
IWC Comes Out “For the Love of Cinema” at the Tribeca Film Fest
IWC Comes Out “For the Love of Cinema” at the Tribeca Film Fest
Top 5 Independents
Creativity is unchained underneath the ‘Palace’ that houses the independent watchmakers of Baselworld. Once again, they let their imaginations run wild in 2014, and introduced timepieces that had collectors smiling from ear to ear. But it’s not all fun and games! These five independent brands continued to develop new timekeeping techniques, and integrated innovative materials in their quests for growth. One of them even released its first in-house movement.
Piaget, Passion & Polo: The Swiss Watchmaker Is Tacking to Victory With Its Own Piaget Polo Team
What do polo and watches have in common? Piaget. The haute horlogerie company has been known for watches tied to the sport of kings since 1979. It began with the Piaget Polo, a brushed gold watch with a linear feel that soon adorned the wrists of many a jetsetter. To celebrate the Piaget Polo’s 30th birthday and take the concept to the next level, the company released the FortyFive collection in 2009. The collection includes a Lady’s update on the original in rose gold and a sporty rubber and titanium model that looks great on the polo field.
Top 5 Ladies: Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
Diamonds are a girl's best friend especially when they are backed by complex mechanics! The watch industry is getting serious about watches for women and is developing unique complications instead of adapting those made for men. These five timepieces, introduced at Baselworld 2014, are beautifully engineered. Behind their stunning looks hides some of the most elaborate craftsmanship from high-end watchmakers, including tourbillons and moonphase indicators.
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Paneraimania: Up Close and Personal with Officine Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati
Haute Time: Let me start with a compliment. Your company has done the impossible: in less than 20 years you’ve made a cult of your product and created a “Paneraimania” trend. With respect to what you’ve done, I would like to ask: do you think that everything was done accurately? If you could go back in time, what would you change?
London Dispatch: Roanne Orlebar Selects The Best Watches From Harrods
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Pilatus Celebrates 75th Year with the Unveiling of PC-24
Entitled the PC-24, Pilatus Aircrafts Intl. debuted what is according to the company the world's "first super-versatile jet" on Swiss National Day, which happened to coincide with the company's 75th anniversary, and as such Pilatus threw themselves a memorable party showcasing the new aircraft.
One-on-One With de Grisogono Founder and CEO Fawaz Gruosi
Haute Time sits down with Fawaz Gruosi, Founder and CEO of de Grisogono
Sunday Reads: Carole Forestier-Kasapi of Cartier
Carole Forestier-Kasapi has been making watches at Cartier since 1999, and has been Director of Movement Creation since 2005.
Taxi! Hublot Unveils Yellow Cab-Themed King Power 692 Bang
This 25-piece limited edition Hublot timepiece is dedicated to the Big Apple's famous yellow taxis...
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