Wristwatch Review: Glashutte Original Senator Chronometer
By Roberta Naas Just recently, I spent just about two weeks wearing the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer watch that was unveiled earlier this year and is in stores now. Inspired by marine chronometers, the new piece is a bold extension of the Senator chronometers the brand first released in 2009. The new version is a slimmer and more elegant timepiece. Crafted in 18-karat white gold with a stunning finely grained blue dial, the
By Roberta Naas
Roberto Coin Reinterprets Baroque with New Barocco Jewelry
By Roberta Naas
Roberto Coin has long been known as the master of working with gold. His designs have delighted people around the world for decades. Thus, it comes as no surprise that one of his most recently revised collections, Barocco, would blend richly woven gold and diamonds for designs that are scintillating. The new line is a play on complex baroque looks of 17th century Italy, but in a thoroughly
Total Transparency: 5 Watches with Sapphire Cases for See-Through Visibility in Every Direction
By Roberta Naas
Just recently, Greubel Forsey unveiled its $1.3 million Double Tourbillon 30-Degrees Technique Sapphire watch. The entire case of this limited edition (8 pieces) watch was milled from a single piece of sapphire, revealing the 396-part movement. This watch is exemplary of the new direction many watch brands are taking when it comes to utilizing high-tech materials for watchcases.
3 Factors that Make the Armin Strom Max Chilton Edge Double Barrel Watch a Winner
By Roberta Naas
Those familiar with Formula One racing know the name Max Chilton and Team Marussia, which is now defunct. British racecar driver, Max Chilton, however, has started a new life … this time with the American counterpart to F1: IndyCar. He has joined the Gallagher/Chip Ganassi Racing Team, donned the blue, white and silver team colors and embarked on a new direction in time with independent watchmaker, Armin Strom. The driver, already familiar with the Armin Strom brand since his F1 days, approached Armin Strom when he moved to IndyCar and the brand quickly got behind him again as a sponsor. Now, the two take their partnership to a new level, unveiling the Armin Strom Max Chilton Edge Double Barrel Watch.
Hands On with the MB&F Legacy Machine No. 1, Designed by Alain Silberstein
By Roberta Naas
For those who know MB&F (Max Busser and Friends), you know this is a company that is all about partnerships with the finest people in and out of the watch industry. That is why the newest launch, the Legacy Machine No. 1 Silberstein speaks volumes about the brand DNA. It is a collaboration with the well-known French designer, Alain Silberstein.
Hands-On The New Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie
By Pooja Agarwal
Launched earlier this year at Baselworld, the new Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie Ref. 4968/400R-001 by Patek Philippe is a sparkling addition to the Swiss watchmaker’s Diamond Ribbon collection.
Baselworld 2016: Mattioli Jewels Sparkle in Colour
By Pooja Argawal
Proudly handmade in Torino, Italian jewellery brand Mattioli continues their tradition for fine craftsmanship in their latest Rêve_r collection launched at this year’s Baselworld.
Baselworld 2016: Fabergé Wows Female Watch Collectors
By Pooja Argawal
Ever detail oriented, the house of Fabergé wowed female watch collectors at Baselworld this year. Following Fabergé's Peter Carl's strategy of employing the most skilled artisans, the brand today continues to shine by significantly impacting the growing women’s watch market space with their high-jewellery timepieces.
Top 5 Jewellery Trends set by Italian Jewellers at Baselworld 2016
By Pooja Agarwal
Baselworld is all about glitter and glamour, and the Italians definitely shone in style this year too. Italian designers are the ones to watch out for new design trends and all things fashionable.
Baselworld 2016: Introducing The New Chopard Happy Diamonds Watch Collection
By Pooja Agarwal
The Happy Diamonds by Chopard got even happier this year. The new version of the precious gems are prong-set to shine even brighter, and still whirl around as playfully as ever. At Baselworld, Chopard revisited the iconic timepiece in which the Happy Diamonds were first introduced in 1976.
Four Fantastic World-First Watches From Baselworld 2016
By Roberta Naas
Every year we delight in finding amazing timepieces at Baselworld. This year was no exception. True, due to global economic downturns and investment-shy retailers, there was not as much newness (in terms of quantity) unveiled at the exhibition as we may have liked, but what was introduced was quality timepieces. In fact, this could be the year that the “less is more” mantra, or “quality over quantity” played out the strongest.
Among those quality watch unveilings this year were several “world firsts.” In fact, we counted nearly a dozen that are worthy of discussion, but that is far too many for this article, so we are planning installments. Here we bring you the first four world-first or world-record-setting watches unveiled at BaselWorld 2016.
Baselworld 2016: Introducing The Breguet Tradition Dame 7038
By Pooja Agarwal
Conscious of the needs of their female collectors, Breguet has launched the Tradition Dame 7038 timepiece at Baselworld. Finally, women can enjoy a piece from the technical Tradition collection by the Swiss watchmaker, which proudly exhibits almost all the movement's components on both sides of the mainplate. The watch case has diamonds, of course, to further win hearts. Breguet’s Tradition collection has surely been enhanced with the introduction of this new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 model.
Baselworld 2016: Hublot Celebrates The Tenth Anniversary Of The “All Black” Concept With the ‘Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black’
By Victoria Townsend
The concept is clear, sapphire crystal clear. We were expecting to (re)see the white version – the ‘Big Bang Unico Sapphire’- presented just a few weeks ago, but ten years after the launch of the “All Black” collection, Hublot surprises us and brings it all together with the introduction of the ‘Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black’.
Baselworld 2016: Corum Dazzles With Bubble High Jewelry Skeleton Watches
By Roberta Naas
We know there are Corum Bubble lovers out there. In fact, there is an entire sect of what could be called "Bubble-risti" (a term only those familiar with the "Paneristi" will understand). Since the wildly outrageous Bubble watch was launched in the year 2000, the watch has achieved an almost cult-like status.
Over time, the line slowly devolved -- to the chagrin of many. Then, at last year's Baselworld, Corum marked the return of the Bubble in honor of its 15th anniversary. A clamor of joy could be heard around the world and the brand knew bringing the collection back was a genius move. Since then, there have been several important new editions -but this year's may top them all.
Baselworld 2016: Five New Zenith Watches From The Pilot, El Primero, Elite And Academy Collections
By Victoria Townsend
From racer spirit to classic, from moonphase to tourbillon with fusée and chain transmission system, Zenith brings us five new timepieces as varied and distinctive as the wrists that will wear them. The luxury watch brand that makes all its movements in-house, winner of 2,333 chronometry prizes since its founding in 1865, is creative with competitive pricing.
Baselworld 2016: Chanel Unveils Signature Secret Watches that Dazzle and Delight
By Roberta Naas
It isn’t every day that we get to put our hands on more than 40 carats of diamonds and gemstones meticulously set in a timepiece. This year at Baselworld, though, we have had several such opportunities and one of the standout experiences has been getting up close and personal with the amazing new Chanel high-jewelry Les E’ternelles De Chanel secret watches.
Developed as a capsule collection, these incredible high-jeweled masterpieces deftly demonstrate the Parisian brand’s savoir-faire when it comes to jewelry and watches. The timepieces pay tribute to the iconic quilting motif for which the brand is known. In fact, the quilting is a motif Mademoiselle Chanel developed and carried through on haute couture and leather goods such as handbags and clutches. The pattern has become a flagship for the brand.
Baselworld 2016: Bulgari Charges Forward with New Collections and Record-Setting Watches
By Roberta Naas
It is definitely a record year for Bulgari when it comes to watches. This year, the brand not only unveils several all-new collections, but also brings the beloved Serpenti to new heights and unveils the world’s thinnest Minute Repeater.
Yes, that was a lot to say in a single sentence, but imaging unveiling all of that in a single year. To some it may seem incredible, but to me – having visited the Bulgari workshops in Le Sentier recently, as well as the dial making factory – I fully understand how this brand has sped forward into the limelight of high watchmaking. We will bring you more on the story of the Bulgari workshops soon, but in the meantime, let’s focus on Baselworld 2016 and the products that are all abuzz for this brand.