At BaselWorld 2017, the house of Zenith introduced its brand new creation, the Defy El Primero 21 chronograph with a 100th of the second movement. The watch is announced as a new milestone in the rich history of the legendary El Primero, the world’s most accurate series-made chronograph to date. Designed and developed in 1969, El Primero finally enters the 21st century with a new COSC-certified in-house movement driving a hundredth of a second display. Zenith Defy El Primero 21 remains true to its legendary roots, even though it flaunts a st...

In 2008, the house of Girard-Perregaux introduced the Constant Escapement, a major watchmaking breakthrough with a frame integrating a silicon blade thinner than a human hair. Providing constant amplitude and constant rate, the new constant-force escapement revolutionized the foundations of chronometry by ensuring that the watch will beat at a constant rate no matter how much power remains in the barrels. At this year’s BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, exactly ten years since the launch of the first Constant Escapement, that won the presti...

For BaselWorld 2017, Rolex introduces the latest generation of its legendary diving instrument, the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller. This year, the watch that made its debut exactly 50 years ago, arrives in a slightly larger 43mm case and, for the first time ever, equipped with a Cyclops’s magnifying lens at 3 o’clock position. The new Sea-Dweller is also powered by the new perpetual calibre 3235, which is entirely designed and produced by Rolex. This self-winding mechanical movement, fitted with no less than 14 different patents, carries the S...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2017, Rolex unveils three new versions of its Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. In addition to the 18-carat yellow gold and 18-carat white gold, the legendary model also returns in Everose Gold. This time, the luxurious, sporty model is held on the innovative rubber bracelet – the OysterFlex in elastomer reinforced with a metal blade! The Oysterflex bracelet is also fitted with an 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp – depending on the version of the watch. The Rolex Oyster Perpetua...

At Baselworld 2017, the house of Hublot introduced its latest creations, including a new “watch for water,” designed in collaboration with Depeche Mode. The famous English electronic band and the Swiss watchmaker have been partners since 2010. The allies have supported charity: water on three different occasions since 2013. Until today, they have given life to 229 projects in Nepal and Ethiopia, with 220 standpipes and 19 wells drilled and dug by hand that now bring safe, clean water to over 30,000 men, women and children. In 2017, the honorabl...

The house of Blancpain and its Métiers d’Art Workshop have just unveiled a new, unique model designed to pay tribute to the country of Switzerland. The exquisite, hand-decorated model crafted in gold and Blancpain’s beloved shakudō alloy, was unveiled a couple of days ago, at BaselWorld, the world’s largest watch and jewelry trade show. The dial of the new, one-of-a-kind model of the Villeret Collection depicts a “battle of the queen cows” staged in front of the Mountain of Mountains, the mythical Matterhorn. Shaped like a jagged tooth, this m...

At the BaselWorld 2017, Breitling introduced the Avenger Hurricane Military, a forceful new model presented in a black Breitlight case. This extremely lightweight, yet full-bodied watch is made from Breitling’s proprietary high-tech material that is 3.3 times lighter than titanium, and 5.8 times lighter than steel. Lighter than steel, yet much harder, the new military-inspired timepiece is a superior chronograph powered by the Manufacture Breitling Caliber B12. A true instrument for army professionals, it comes with a legible 24-hour display co...

The famous Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, known for its passionate involvement in the music industry, has partnered with the David Bowie Estate to pay homage to the legendary musician – David Bowie. At the BaselWorld 2017 trade show, Raymond Weil introduced the limited edition Freelancer David Bowie, a watch that honors the life and musical career of one of the most interesting artists of all time. This special edition Freelancer is created to celebrate what would have been Bowie’s 70th birthday. Raymond Weil has chosen to revisit its most...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2017 watch and jewelry show, the house of Omega introduces the Seamaster Planet Ocean Big Blue, a contemporary, sporty timepiece born from the art of ceramic watchmaking. Following the success of Planet Ocean Deep Black Collection, the all-black GMT ceramic watch in four different executions, Omega introduces the Big Blue, which is a combination GMT and divers' watch created from a single block of blue ceramic! Not just the main case of the generously proportioned Big Blue is made of blue ceramic, but also i...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2017, Jaquet Droz introduces two new models of the Petite Heure Minute Relief Seasons. Both of them feature beautiful dials portraying the magic of the nature awakening. The models, exploring the theme of naturalism in decorative arts, are also a subtle nod to Pierre Jaquet-Droz, who was particularly inspired by the natural world, and his native Jura. Today, from the Ateliers de Haute Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds two new pieces are emerging, two new versions of the Petite Heure Minute Relief Seasons. Foll...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, the house of Maurice Lacroix introduces a number of new Masterpiece Retrograde watches. The collection, which represents the best of Maurice Lacroix’s know-how, has long been a stage for a wonderful illustration of different complications, especially retrograde displays. Maurice Lacroix has been specializing in this complication since 1999. This year, the Maison is unveiling two types of retrograde watches: the Masterpiece Double Retrograde and the Masterpiece Moon Retrograde. Maurice...

In 2017, the 110-years-old house of Montblanc introduces its very first smartwatch. The Montblanc Summit, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Wear 2100 processor and Android Wear™ 2.0 operating system, finally takes the Maison's fine watchmaking into the digital era. Montblanc's premiere high-end smartwatch is announced as a perfect union of traditional fine watchmaking, premium materials, and cutting-edge technology. This luxury smartwatch, with a classic vintage look, gives the feeling of a real mechanical watch on the wrist. Its digital...

The house of Ulysse Nardin introduces the special limited edition Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon, a watch that made some serious splashes at the BaselWorld 2016. The Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon, inspired by the era of classic yachts, made its debut last year, in 18 pieces in 18-carat white gold. This year, visitors to the Ulysse Nardin stand at Baselworld will be among the first to admire the new Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon, which now features a warm color scheme. Available in a limited edition of 18 exemplars, the new Grand Deck is crafted in...

Ulysse Nardin has offered an updated version of its incredibly functional Classic Sonata model. For 2017, the aesthetically bold Classic Sonata features a more refined, streamlined design, epitomizing a perfect fusion of form and function. The updated Classic Sonata is beautiful in a classic, more traditional way, which most people find aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the Classic Sonata manages to combine its traditional aesthetics with pure mechanics, all without compromising on functionality. Ulysse Nardin Classic Sonata unites a...

The house of Kerbedanz, known for its ultra-limited, mythically-charged timepieces, introduces the new version of the Squama Tourbillon. Scheduled to come out in March 2017, the Squama Tourbillon features a mysterious, deep black design punctuated with reptilian contours. As announced by the brand, the new timepiece continues to express its passion for a variety and intensities of blacks, as well as its proficiency in the art of skeletonization. The dark art concept extends on the new Squama Tourbillon, whose magnificent open-worked dial featu...

Chopard, the brand known as one of the pioneers in the development of sustainable luxury, introduces a new limited edition L.U.C timepiece crafted from ethical gold. This ultra thin model, made of Fairmined gold, contributes to better working and living conditions of the miners who extract the raw material. In 2013, together with the South American NGO Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), Chopard started its long-term project “The Journey to Sustainable Luxury.” The goal of the Journey is to support gold mining communities around the world...

The house of TAG Heuer has just announced the launch its first modular luxury connected watch bearing the Swiss Made label! The Connected Modular 45 concept designates that the connected module, which is, actually, the whole case of a smartwatch, is interchangeable with a mechanical module - 3 hands or Chronograph Tourbillon COSC certified! The concept of modularity also extends on the dial, lugs, strap, and buckle, making the Connected Modular 45 a luxury watch which can be completely personalized to suit your mood. The TAG Heuer Connect...

The independent Swiss luxury watchmaker, Raymond Weil, known for its continuous engagement in the arts and music, introduces a brand new Freelancer Chronograph inspired by the legendary guitar, named for its inventor, Lester William Polsfuss, also known as Les Paul. The original, free-spirited timepiece is announced as a tribute to the legendary Les Paul Gibson guitar, and some of the most brilliant musicians who have turned to this instrument: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. Breaking loose from tradition, the new...

The house of Longines introduces the Conquest V.H.P. (Very High Precision), a revolutionary new timepiece that sets a new milestone for quartz technology. This major innovation was unveiled just a couple of days ago, at the Neuchâtel Observatory, a legendary institution that once participated in assessing and rating Swiss timepiece movements for accuracy. This is also where the first quartz clock by Longines set a series of precision records back in 1954. As announced by Longines, the Conquest VHP represents a return to a technology that it has...

H. Moser & Cie. Introduces an intriguing new timepiece to its Venturer collection. This time, the Venturer Small Seconds arrives equipped with an audacious green dial, reminiscent of the mysterious Norther Lights. The model, aptly dubbed Cosmic Green, perpetuates the spirit of the famous Funky Blue dial, which has become the brand’s signature. The elegant new Venturer Small Seconds XL Purity measures 43mm in diameter, which is the largest size offered by the renowned Swiss watchmaker. The watch, distinguished by its pure, pared-down design,...

The house of De Bethune introduces its latest creation, a breathtakingly beautiful DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Meteorite, whose dial is made from a genuine piece of the universe that fell on Earth five thousand years ago. A mysterious meteorite, made from an alloy of iron and nickel, sourced from the meteor graveyards of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, adorns the new De Bethune creation. And what else would a meteorite dial better represent than an image of the night engulfed faraway galaxy. The dial of the DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Mete...

On the occasion of the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Zenith and Land Rover are presenting a new fruit of their collaboration – the Chronomaster El Primero Range Rover Velar Special Edition. What both these brands share in common is the historical significance of the year 1969. This is when Zenith unveiled its fabled El Primero chronograph, while the British car manufacturer Land Rover introduced the prototype of its premiere luxury off-road vehicle: the iconic Range Rover. The new Range Rover watch, which is said to be inspired by cr...

Same as every year, the house of IWC Schaffhausen introduces a limited edition Da Vinci Chronograph dedicated to the “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.” As always, the proceeds from the sale of this exclusive timepiece are used to help disadvantaged children and young people. One of the hallmarks of all Laureus special editions is a special engraving on the back of the watch, rendered by the winning entry in the global children’s drawing competition. The motto this year was “Time Well Spent”, and the jury choose a drawing by 12-year-old Hou Ye...

Maurice Lacroix embraces the shade of blue this season. Just days after announcing the launch of its new Masterpiece Gravity model, the famous Swiss watchmaker unveils yet another BaselWorld preview. This time, it is a sporty blue chronograph Aikon Chrono 44mm. In 2016, the house of Maurice Lacroix introduced the Aikon, a watch that takes its design cues from the Maison’s most successful collection ever – the legendary Calypso. Each of the three models in the Aikon collection features key design elements borrowed from the iconic quartz-power...

Ahead of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, Maximilian Busser and friends present the Legacy Machine No2 in titanium. Just like the rest of the Legacy Machine collection, the Legacy Machine No2 in titanium is inspired by some of the world’s most significant horological inventions of the past. This retro futuristic range comprises amazing designs influenced by the inventions of the greatest watchmakers in history, a watches that MB&F would have created 100 years ago. Legacy Machine No 2, a watch that is already available in 18k red gold,...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, Corum extends its emblematic Golden Bridge collection to include a new rectangular case shape. The new design was envisioned and brought to life by renowned designer Dino Modolo, who enhanced the beauty of the elaborately finished movement with 18-carat gold structures representing six Roman Numerals. The new creation belongs to the collection that is quite unique in the watchmaking world. Its most distinguishing feature is a lavishly engraved linear movement that appears to be floating in midair. Four sapphire cry...

One of the most beautiful watches I’ve seen in a while is Graham’s new Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon, a new version of Graham’s most complicated creation. This astonishing astronomical watch was originally introduced in 2013, to mark the 300th anniversary of the first orrery. The highly complex creation takes its design principles from the first modern orrery mechanisms, which were built by George Graham and his contemporaries in 17th and early 18th century. Orrery is, actually, a mechanical model of the solar system, used to represent and predi...

One of the Hublot's most emblematic models, the Hublot Big Bang, now arrives equipped with a user-friendly GMT function. What makes this watch different from other traveler’s watches available on the market is the simplicity of its GMT complication, and a highly readable, neat dial. The new Hublot Unico manufacture movement, which comes with a newly patented proprietary module, powers the Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT. Thanks to the practical innovation, it allows the wearer to update the second time zone instantly, by a simple press of the dedi...

The famous Swiss watchmaker, Roger Dubuis, has just announced the launch of a powerful new partnership with Italdesign, a design and engineering company and brand based in Moncalieri, Italy. To kick-start the partnership in a grand manner, the world-renowned Italian designer and Roger Dubuis will be launching a special limited edition timepiece at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show in March this year. The exclusive, 8-piece series introduces the brand’s iconic Excalibur Spider Single Tourbillon dressed in Italian national colors. Its laun...

In anticipation of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, Bell & Ross introduces the new BR 03-94 RS17 Chronograph, an exquisite new timepiece that celebrates the brand’s continuing partnership with Renault Sport Formula One Team. The new BR03-94 RS17, is announced as a part of a trilogy launching later this year at BaselWorld. In February 2016, the famous Swiss watchmaker joined the exclusive world of Formula 1, by becoming the official watch partner of Renault Sport Formula One Team. The exciting new partnership has given rise to a new lin...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, TAG Heuer introduces its famous Heuer-01 Skeleton Manufacture chronograph in six new references, and in a new diameter of 43mm. This high-end chronograph, with a contemporary sports design, entered the market in 2015, making a big splash as one of the most affordable Swiss luxury chronographs. Coming in at under 5000 CHF, the Carrera Heuer-01 is also the first watch to feature the new movement, Calibre Heuer-01, which is a development of the Calibre 1887. In 2007, TAG Heuer CARRERA Heuer-01 is available in six n...

The famous Swiss watchmaker, Hublot, has just announced the launch of its brand new collection designed in collaboration with Italia Independent, a famous Italian design company, and its founder Lapo Elkann. Since 2014, this imaginative partnership has given rise to two distinct collections, both based on the iconic Big Bang Unico model. Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, Hublot and Italia Independent unveil the first Classic Fusion model, which represents the fusion of three forms of expertise: technical excellence of Hublot, creativity of Itali...

Ulysse Nardin presents a new champlevé minute repeater, the North Sea. This exquisite new timepiece, created using the ancient decorative art, pays a striking tribute to the oil industry. The new watch, which is the latest addition to Ulysse Nardin’s Classic Collection, features a champlevé enameled dial revealing a detailed depiction of the magnificent off-shore drilling rigs that dig deep underground to allow the extraction of the world's "black gold". The scenery reveals a dramatic red sky as it highlights the detailed industrial structure,...

In 2007, Zenith’s famous aviator watch arrives in a completely new chronograph version. This bold, masculine timepiece, which proudly flaunts the DNA of a line of airborne conquerors, now features a striking bronze case, a highly legible sandblasted black dial, and a khaki green oily nubuck strap. Its neo-retro design evokes the rich heritage of high-flying heroes, the aviation pioneers that Zenith accompanied ever since the early days of flight. The sizeable 45 mm-diameter case, featuring a distinctive large screwed-in crown and ratcheted p...

Just in time for BaselWorld 2017, Harry Winston introduces a new member of its Avenue Collection – the Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom. The iconic Avenue collection is a homage to New York’s Fifth Avenue, which is also home to the very first Harry Winston Salon. Classic lines and rectangular cases, inspired by Art Deco, distinguish all watches belonging to this prestige collection, a bridge to the magnificent past of Harry Winston. The latest addition to the range, Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom, unites the beauty of nature with the architecture o...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, Oris adds two new references to its Calibre 113 range of watches. The Atelier Calibre 113 is the fourth in the company’s series of watches powered by in-house developed movements. The range, aimed at contemporary businessmen, is powered by the Calibre 113, a movement equipped with a practical business calendar complication, showing the day, date, week and month of the year. Oris was founded in 1904, and by the late 1970’s it established itself as one of the Switzerland’s most productive watch manufacturers, with...

In 2017, the house of Piaget celebrates the 60th anniversary of its iconic Altiplano collection. To mark this special occasion, the famous Swiss watchmaker introduces a number of exclusive limited editions, including this prestigious high jewelry model. The anniversary is a perfect occasion to unveil the collection’s first tourbillon watch, crafted from noble white gold and set with 48 baguette-cut and 265 brilliant-cut diamonds. The first tourbillon in the history of Altiplano also exemplifies the Manufacture’s expertise in creating extra thin...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, the house of Maurice Lacroix announces the launch of its new Masterpiece Gravity timepiece. The highly complex model, which was introduced at BaselWorld 2014, marks an important milestone in the history of watchmaking. This is the world's first timepiece to feature a fully sillicone assortment. The innovative, cutting-edge model, is distinguished by its offset dial and fully exposed assortment. The exclusive ML230 calibre, unveils  its oscillator and assortment center stage on the dial side of the watch, allowing t...

Manchester United and TAG Heuer have recently introduced two prestigious new models dedicated to their newborn partnership. In addition to Formula 1 Chronograph Manchester United Special Edition, the famous Swiss watchmaker, which also happens to be Manchester United’s official timekeeper, has unveiled the prestigious Heuer-01 steel and ceramic Manufacture Chronograph. Same as its Formula 1-inspired counterpart, the Heuer-01 Manufacture Chronograph sports the football club’s colors, and its recognizable Red Devil insignia. The prestigious Ca...

Breitling introduces a brand new version of its most popular Colt, which has been one of the Breitling’s most accessible models, for a long time. The entry-level, quartz-powered new Breitling is said to be dedicated to thrill-seekers. This military-inspired sports watch, for the first time ever, arrives with an ultra-light and ultra-sturdy case, made from Breitling’s proprietary alloy named Breitlight, which is 3.3 times lighter than titanium, and no less than 58 times lighter than steel. Featuring an ultra-technical, masculine, black design...

The famous football club Manchester United and its Official Timekeeper, TAG Heuer, have unveiled their first official club special-edition watches. TAG Heuer has presented a bespoke design of its popular Formula One Chronograph, featuring the club’s illustrious red-and-black colors, as well as the instantly recognizable crest. The new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph, dedicated to the Premier League club, is crafted from blackened stainless steel, and equipped with a lightweight yet sturdy titanium carbide bezel with a tachymeter scale. Its 1...

Once again, the house of Perrelet is joining in with the celebrations of the Chinese New Year. The famous Swiss watchmaker pays tribute to the sign of the Fire Rooster, which is the ruling sign of the year 2017. To mark the occasion, Perrelet created a special version of its iconic Turbine, a model distinguished by its rotating, turbine-style watch face. In its latest edition, Perrelet Turbine is dedicated to the Rooster of the Chinese Zodiac. The Perrelet Turbine Rooster has all of its 12 anodized aluminum blades finely engraved with the twelv...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, the house of Frederique Constant introduces a new member to its Classic Manufacture Collection. This time, a new Worldtimer, designed for tracking time in 24 of the world’s cities, joins Frederique Constant’s exclusive collection of watches powered by its in-house Manufacture Calibers. The Classic Worldtimer Manufacture has been redesigned and tailored to the needs of the modern man. In its latest iteration, the utterly practical model arrives with a sophisticated new brown color pattern, complete with the rose...

The house of Zenith has just introduced its legendary El Primero chronograph in two striking black and white variations. The dynamic pair, named the El Primero 36’000 VPH Perfect Duality is distinguished by its intense black ceramicized cases, chiaroscure three-counter dial, and its sporty black perforated rubber straps. The new couple with black on white, or white on black watch faces, stays true to El Primero's recognizable design. Its three counters symbolize the functionality of a sophisticated mechanism. Black toned dial with silver count...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2017, and just before the Valentine’s Day, the house of Jaquet Droz dedicates one of its timepieces to women. The new Grande Seconde Tourbillon Mother-of-Pearl is described as a marvel of feminine beauty, and an epitome of watchmaking virtuosity. The perfect fusion of the finest Swiss savoir-faire in mechanics and adornments, Grande Seconde Tourbillon Mother-of-Pearl is inspired by the age of Enlightenment. Much more than a watch that simply tells time, the iconic Grande Seconde model serves as a stage for a series of ar...

In parallel with the 67th Berlinale, Glashütte Original introduces the exclusive new limited edition range of five Sixties Square watches. Each of them is limited to 25 pieces worldwide. The collection is named  the Glashütte Original Sixties Iconic Square, and each its dials is inspired by colors seen on watch dials first presented in a range of “Spezimatic” models produced by Glashütte Original in the 1960’s. The distinctive dials of five square chronographs are made by the brand’s own dial manufacture in Pforzheim, Germany. Their square c...

The house of Zenith has recently introduced a new vintage series, the Heritage 146 chronograph. The new release is marked as the return of a great classic, modeled after a historical 1960s watch, which is now equipped with a contemporary El Primero movement. The retro styled timepiece comes with a choice of a tropical brown or blue dial, elegantly sized at 38mm in diameter. In both of its iterations, the Zenith Heritage 146 is crafted from stainless steel, and fitted with a column-wheel El Primero chronometer movement. The original inspirati...

In March 2016, Breitling introduced the Avenger Hurricane model forged in Breitling’s proprietary new material called Breitlight. This ultimately masculine timepiece, featuring a 3-6-9 chronograph layout and an original military-style 24-hour display, is the world’s first watch ever created from Breitling’s exclusive high-tech material. Breitlight is no less than 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 lighter than steel, yet significantly harder. The cutting-edge composite is also anti-magnetic, hypoallergenic, and, to the large extent, resist...

At the SIHH 2017 salon, Baume & Mercier introduced a new member of its exclusive Shelby Cobra collection, which is a fruit of its partnership with the American racecar maker Shelby. The company is named after its late owner, Carroll Shelby, who was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur. He became famous for the Mustang-based performance cars he made for Ford Motor Company, the famous Shelby Mustangs. The high-performance Shelby Cobra® collection welcomes a new member, which is, this time, inspired by Shelby Cobra D...

Ahead of this year's Baselworld watch and jewelry show, Bell & Ross announces the launch of its two new watches, the BR03-92 Horograph and the limited edition Horolum. Both new models fit perfectly in the Maison's family of watch instruments, which is immediately recognized by its iconic square cases and graphic lines. This time, however, the BR 03-92 instruments feature some discrete updates to the classic professional aviation design. Their modern cases, modeled after Bell & Ross's iconic „circle within a square,“ are inspired by clocks in...