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: Filson’s First Watch Collection: Our first look at the in-development timepieces, built by hand with Shinola in Detroit

Baselworld 2014: Filson's First Watch Collection


The momentum at Filson is palpable and exciting. Our Cool Hunting Video visit to Seattle in June 2013 captured the brand’s new headquarters the week it opened and the…

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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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SIHH 2014: Panerai Pocket Watch 3 Days: One of the most innovative brands in watchmaking debuts pieces not for your wrist

SIHH 2014: Panerai Pocket Watch 3 Days


Following the success of last year’s introduction of the Panerai Pocket Watch Tourbillon GMT Ceramica—a unique, gorgeous stealthy black ceramic watch with a skeleton movement—Panerai caught our attention with the introduction of two new 50mm pocket…

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SIHH 2014: Watches with Visibile Movements: A look at the artistry of mechanical watch movements

SIHH 2014: Watches with Visibile Movements


Among the many magnificent watches we had the opportunity to preview at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, more than a few incorporated visibility into their movements and complications. From skeletons to just a peek, watches that…

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Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication: A standout at SIHH 2014 this timpiece depicts the solar system’s movement

Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication


A highlight of the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), held every January in Geneva, is seeing the various brands compete against each other in the very technical…

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