Breitling releases new Chronomat Caribbean timepieces: the Super Chronomat B01 44 and Chronomat Automatic 36 Caribbean Edition.

The Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon features a lightweight carbon case, high-frequency movement, and exceptional chronometer precision.

There is a significant change visible in the field of ladies watches; they now tend to be more complicated, in either technical execution or design. The majority of these watches shows a refinement that comes from every single detail. Precious gemstones remain to play an important role to make just that right accent, or as one of the main ingredients for these gracious watches. At Baselworld this trend was also clearly visible, with many delightful creations.

After part I, it is time for the second and last instalment of Haute Time's favourite watches from the 2019 edition of Baselworld. Despite that there were fewer brands exhibiting, there were still plenty of interesting watches, like the following four

In the TAG Heuer Autavia, the world of aviation and motor racing come together in a single creation, but that is not all that is united. While the design of the latest generation of this model is vintage inspired, it's beating heart couldn't be more modern. Crafted from a carbon composite, the hairspring is nearly immune to magnetic fields, changing temperatures and shocks, which normally have a negative influence on the accuracy of a mechanical watch. All the TAG Heuer Autavia's are therefor Chronometer certified.

When it comes to men's watches, most brands expanded their lineup during the 2019 edition of Baselworld with some solid additions. Some of them favoured evolution over revolution, further perfecting what are already great watches, while others developed breathtaking technical novelties. One of the great difficulties of any fair, and especially Baselworld, is to pick from this wide array of often very different watches the favorites that truly stand out.

When at a large watch fair such as Baselworld the term 'innovation' is used quite often. In most cases, it is debatable to what extent it is truly an innovation and not merely an improvement or another, but not necessarily better, way to solve a preexisting challenge. With the Zenith Defy Inventor, there is that some doubt, but differently. While we may indicate this watch, or more precisely its balance, as an innovation it is, in fact, closer to a revolution.

When one of the major introductions from Patek Philippe is crafted from stainless steel, it is almost always a sports model. But every rule needs to have an exception. In the past, Patek Philippe has veered a few times off the precious metals, towards the more common steel for their classic watches, but only on rare occasions. That is one part that makes the 5212A Calatrava Weekly Calendar so special, as the other part is the complication that it is fitted with!

Baselworld, the fair, is truly trying to dress for success, as its new layout and decorations have a more luxurious air. This was needed if only to match the atmosphere in which the brands that exhibit exist. While the classic dress watch might not be such a dominating segment of the market, new watches have taken over this position. They might not be gold, three-handers, but they are refined creations, often on the understated side, that feels most comfortable on the wrist of people who know that success is not an end station, but an everyday quest.

Sometimes progress is not that obvious. Especially in the world of watches details can make all the difference. Subtle changes have been part of the industry since its conception, and often fuel a constant evolution of excellence. Small varieties in finishing, color, or materials ensure an ever-expanding universe with even more, and better, options for watch enthusiasts to choose from. These watches are also an intricate part of Baselworld and often offer much more then meets the eye!

It was hard to know what to expect, as so much would be different this year at Baselworld. With the attending brands now down to just over a hundred, the show is more compact, yet the new fair management also took the opportunity to make good use of this space. Greenery, indoor ponds and more luxurious culinary options have given the fair a more upscale appearance, one that is matched by the amazing watches that are presented here!

Hublot is always the one to innovate and to push the envelope! They for sure have done exactly that once again this year. Again, it is not just the introduction of one new model, but a significant extension of nearly all the signature lines in their collection. In most cases we are talking here about completely new creations, which are bound, once again, to capture the attention of the watch connoisseurs!

Tomorrow Baselworld will open its doors once again. This year it will be a completely different animal altogether. The departure of the Swatch Group, as well as an exodus of other brands, has made the show much smaller than it was in previous years. The question that remains is if that is a bad thing?