12 Watches Not to Miss at Baselworld
Baselworld, the global hotspot for all things jewelry and watch related, is only a few days away, but who has the time to wait? Not us! Thankfully, we got the inside scoop on this year’s most exciting timepieces. Below are our top 12 watches that we’ll no doubt be salivating over until their official debut. Our wrists can’t wait.
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Versace V-Ray
The vivacious throttle of motor racing is streamlined in this classical chronograph from Versace.
Technical Details
Movement: Ronda 5040D, Swiss Made Quartz
Case: IP rose gold with multi color feature detailing
Dial: Blue with greek key, Versace logo at "12"
Bracelet: Blue leather with contrast stitching butterfly buckle
Water Resistance: 50 m
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Bell & Ross Carbon Orange
Designed to outfit men that work under extreme conditions, this brightly colored timepiece combines durability with vintage aviation.
Technical Details
Movement: ETA 2894; mechanical and automaticCase: Black PVD steel finish with an orange tappet made from steel with a polycarbonate-ABS protective
Dial: Matte black, numerals, hands, and index covered in a photo-luminescent coating and Bell & Ross logo under "12"
Bracelet: Orange canvas and black rubber with pin buckle clasp
Water Resistance: 100 m
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Louis Vuitton Tambour éVolution Spin Time
For the globetrotter you've always wanted to be, Louis Vuitton's sophisticated re-work of its 2010 favorite is finished with pink gold and a stylish two-time zone display.
Technical Details
Movement: LV111 calibre developed by La Fabrique du Temps; automatic
Case: Ceramic aluminum middle with 18-carat pink gold bezel, horns, and crown and sapphire back
Dial: 18-carat pink gold hands and index, grey squares at hour marks, and Louis Vuitton Logo at center
Bracelet: Black calfskin and alligator with red top-stitching, and 18-carat pink gold pin buckle
Water Resistance: 100 m
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Longines Column-Wheel Single Push- Piece
Though the fluted crown might hint at the traditional aspects of Longines' earlier works, the innovative monopusher movement inside, developed exclusively for the Swiss brand, is surely ahead of its time.
Technical Details
Movement: L788 Calibre, developed by ETA
Case: Rounded shape in rose gold with a blue column wheel
Dial: White with blue hands, painted black numerals, and a red "12"
Bracelet: Fitted brown alligator with contrast stitching
Water Resistance: 30 m
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Hamilton Pan Europ
Color is king in this eye-catching silver, red, and blue wristwatch from Hamilton. A sporty reminder of the American spirit right at the top of your wrist.
Technical Details
Movement: H-30
Case: Stainless steel with Sapphire
Dial: Blue and gray with white reflector with date at "3" and Hamilton logo at center
Bracelet: Red and blue striped textile with white stitching
Water Resistance: 50 m
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Bulgari OCTO Chronograph
Italian craftsmanship meets Swiss precision in this elegant chronograph from Bulgari. Based off the concept of the octagon, this architecturally urban piece is an emblem of harmony, power, and eternity.
Technical Details
Movement: BVL Calibre 328, self-weinding column wheel chronograph movement
Case: Solid steel with a transparent sapphire crystal case-back and steel and ceramic insert
Dial: Multi layared black with hour-markers coated in rhodium, and BVLGARI under "12"
Bracelet: Black alligator leather strap with steel folding clasp
Water Resistance: 100 m
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Gucci G-Timeless Slim Automatic
The slimmest timepieces from Gucci yet, the new G-Timeless series has been updated with leaner dials, narrower applied indexes, and slightly more curved bezels.
Technical Details
Movement: Swiss Made ETA 2895, automatic
Case: Brushed and polished stainless steel
Dial: Silver sun-brushed diamante pattern with black external minute track, and Gucci logo under "12"
Bracelet: Black leather with stainless steel 2 blade buckle
Water Resistance: 50 m
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Rado HyperChrome Small Second
Luxury catches up with technology in Rado's innovative HyperChrome models, a series of high-tech watches casted in innovative plasma ceramic.
Technical Details
Movement: ETA 2895-2, automatic
Case: Plasma high-tech ceramic and polished stainless steel side inserts
Dial: Stainless steel with rose gold details, and Rado under '12"
Bracelet: Dark brown leather
Water Resistance: 100 m
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Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum
Give your day an athletic boost with this tactile sports watch.
Technical Details
Movement: Swiss Made Quartz
Case: Black and orange aluminum
Dial: Matte black with contrasting orange details, and Tissot under "12"
Bracelet: Black synthetic strap with standard buckle
Water Resistance: 100 m
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Breitling for Bentley 6.75 Midnight Carbon
Sleek with cold metallics and dark shades of ebony, this 1,000-piece limited-edition collaboration watch is a timely tribute to Bentley's iconic engine, the 6.75 litre.
Technical Details
Movement: Breitling 44B calibre
Case: Satin-brushed steel
Dial: Royal ebony with larger aperture calendar
Bracelet: Rubber strap with a central raised motif echoing
Water Resistance: 100 m
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OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceramic with Diamonds
This 113 diamond OMEGA watch is the unlikely (but completely appreciated) child of hardy body ceramics and exceptionally-set jewels.
Technical Details
Movement: OMEGA Co-Axial caliber 8615
Case: Brushed and polished 950-grade platnium
Dial: Polished black ceramic bezel with a full cut diamond at "12"
Bracelet: Black leather strap with platinum stitching and a platinum clasp
Water Resistance: 600 m
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Movado Gravity
Cut with creative design, this minimalistic timepiece explores Movado’s modern design aesthetic with edgy, innovative sophistication.
Technical Details
Movement: Swiss quartz movement
Case: Round polished black PVD-finished stainless steel
Dial: Shiny black carbon fiber with polished black minute reflector ring, dome-shaped indices and flat signature Movado dot at "12"
Bracelet: Black rubber strap with smooth edge with a lightly textured raised middle insert, and push-button deployment clasp
Water Resistance: 30 m
Images courtesy of their respective brands.
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