Baselworld 2014: Flight: From feathers to the cosmos, three watches inspired by the sky

Baselworld 2014: Flight


Artists have been inspired by the sky since the dawn of time; from the clouds and birds soaring, to human ascent and even the outer reaches of what we know—and can further imagine. Gravity-defying limitlessness propels the imagination, and it’s no different within the watch world. The following three pieces…

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Baselworld 2014: GPS Driven Watches: Three new releases tapping satellites for precise global timekeeping

Baselworld 2014: GPS Driven Watches


Regardless of where you are in the world—be it an unexpected adventure or a quick layover—GPS watches can be a huge help; naming your location and automatically adjusting the time on your wrist. By coordinating your location based on multiple satellite signals, these three watches seen at Baselworld 2014,…

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Baselworld 2014: Brilliant Blue Dials: Eight watches across various styles and price points showcasing the majestic color

Baselworld 2014: Brilliant Blue Dials


We observed the onset last year, but at this year’s Baselworld 2014 it was evident: blue watch dials are increasingly popular—and an impressive, classy alternative to the more common black or silver. There are plenty of variations in the blue, running the gamut from sky-like to deep and dark….

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Baselworld 2014: Extreme Complications: Six inspiring pieces of otherworldly watchmaking

Baselworld 2014: Extreme Complications


There are certain timepieces that not many individuals will ever actually own. A select group of collectors with plenty of disposable income may snatch them up—hopefully wearing them out and about every so often so that others have the chance to catch a glimpse of their brilliance. The following watches—that…

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Baselworld 2014: MB&F’s Starfleet Machine: The Deep Space Nine-inspired collaborative desk clock engineered by L’Epée

Baselworld 2014: MB&F's Starfleet Machine


As a symbol of their 175th anniversary, Switzerland’s last remaining specialized high-end clock manufacturer L’Epée has engineered and crafted another visionary design by conceptual micro-engineering lab MB&F. The resulting…

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Baselworld 2014: Christophe Claret’s Margot: The master watchmaker’s playful and grand complication designed for women

Baselworld 2014: Christophe Claret's Margot


To commence this year’s illustrious Swiss watch and jewelry fair, Baselworld, veteran watchmaker Christophe Claret announced the release of Margot, a magnificent, limited…

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Baselworld 2013: Innovation: Five watches showcasing the newest materials, engineering and craftsmanship

Baselworld 2013: Innovation


Industry firsts are a hallmark of the Baselworld watch fair. Companies are eager to show off their latest complications, materials and designs. Innovation can be found in all corners of the market, and here are a few that we think merit notice. Continue Reading…

Valerii Danevych’s Wooden Timepieces: Timepiece movements made entirely from wood by a Ukrainian watchmaker and craftsman

Valerii Danevych's Wooden Timepieces


We’ve seen our fair share of wooden watches in the past, but nothing prepared us for the work of watchmaker Valerii Danevych, which we saw at while visiting Baselworld 2013. Working from his hometown…

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Tag Heuer MikroPendulumS Concept Chronograph: Twin magnets regulate a breakthrough tourbillon movement

Tag Heuer MikroPendulumS Concept Chronograph


The latest concept from TAG Heuer has been unveiled at Baselworld, showing off an innovative new direction for the tourbillon construction. Hailed for their beauty and complexity, tourbillon movements can occasionally favor style over substance. Rather than accept this TAG Heuer…

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MB&F MusicMachine: The innovative Swiss timepiece makers collaborate with REUGE for a first foray into music

MB&F MusicMachine


Marking the first kinetic machine made by MB&F that isn’t a timepiece, the MusicMachine confidently brings the innovative Swiss laboratory into new territory. While the spaceship-styled MusicMachine may not tell time and can’t be worn,…

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