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F. Berthoud has always been a favorite of ours. And this Basel, they introduce a new caliber. Equipped with an age of the moon display, the movement is based FB-1 but 30% of the caliber has been reworked to add the new functionality. The age of the moon is displayed on a sector dial atRead More
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Zenith focus the 50th Anniversary of the El Primero. We begin with the Zenith Defy Inventor – the commercial edition of the Defy Lab launched in 2017 which we have covered in detail. Case size 44mm in titanium case and aeronity bezel. The frequency is increased from 15Hz to 18Hz. Now triple certified: Chronometer CertifiedRead More
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Many have asked what is the gear do we use to capture the photographs used in this site. We thought, perhaps we do one better and share with you what is in my camera bag for Baselworld. Most of the gear I carry to the shows – SIHH, Baselworld is the same. But for BaselworldRead More
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Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus with Max Bill designs. First the Jughans max bill Automatic 100 year Bauhaus. Design elements are faithful to the Bauhaus school. LE 1000 pieces in SS with black Pvd at €1225 w German VAT. Shown on the left in the photo below. The new watch is 38mm and onRead More
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It’s hours before the auction; here are some highlights that have got us rapt.
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A detailed survey of Patek Philippe’s signature complication, the perpetual calendar chronograph.
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Bulgari breaks the thinnest records again. Fifth World Record. 2014: tourbillon. 2016: Minute Repeater. 2017: Automatc Micro Rotor. 2918: Tourbillon Automatic. And this year the GMT Chronograph. This year two incredible pieces: First the Finnissimo Chronograph GMT in sandblasted titanium case. Ultra thin Chrono movement of only 3.3mm. Case 6.9mm in an slightly larger 42mmRead More
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Focus of this year from Casio is the carbon series. Now available throughout the range. Evolving from resin to metal and now carbon. First the Gravitymaster GWR-B1000. Triple shock resist, radio controlled, solar powered. Flyback Chrono, dial dial world time. Bezel is made of 52 layers of carbon sheeting. A carbon monocoque case made byRead More
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Chopard continues to focus on the LUC. Lots of novelties. Here is a quick run down of the highlights. LUC Flying T Twin. First flying and the first automatic tourbillon from Chopard. 7.2mm thick. Twin barrel 65 hours. With stop tourbillon. CHF 115,000. LE 50. Rose gold. LUC XP. Savile Row inspired with strap fromRead More
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Breitling continues to impress with more releases for modestly priced watches done well. We begin with the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton. S$11,800 with deployant buckle. This Premier B01 is new dial execution in Black with gold numerals and a collaboration with Norton Motorcycles. Next is an almost identical replica of the original ofRead More
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A new independent joins the top echelon of watchmaking with a watch in a new material – cuprum 479. Cuprum is an alloy being patented by Alchemist made of 80% copper, silver and gold. Copper is know from Egyptian times to have curative properties. The new watch is called Cu29. Complications: cylindrical balance, Twin barrelsRead More
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Greubel Forsey’s tour de force this year is a combination of their ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon with the popular GMT. We ran the press release yesterday, with all the details. Seeing the piece on my wrist is amazing. Beautiful 3D design and magnificent finishing. And also managed to get reacquainted with the Contemporain Balancier fromRead More
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The twin brands of Moser and Hautlence continue to amaze us. With the new Kinetic from Hautlence and a Minute Repeater from Moser. First up, the Moser Endeavour Minute Repeater Black Concept. The first round Repeater from Moser with a one minute flying tourbillon. Good sounding. Hammers visible dial side. CHF 320,000 LE 10pcs inRead More
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Patek Philippe is taking a step forward with the addition of a weekly calendar that displays the current week number. Enter the Ref. 5212A-001.
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Revolution manages to catch CEO of Patek Philippe, Thierry Stern on day 1 of Baselworld 2019 for a quick chat on this year’s novelties, as well as to crack open rumours of the brand being on sale.
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As we make our way through Baselworld 2019's press day, it's already evident that, from a distance, this show feels quite different from what we've encountered in the past. Almost immediately, the Swatch Group's absence has been realized and from the TBWS side of things, this almost significantly cuts down on the number of watches we'd usually talk about. But, we thought it would be fun to gather our thoughts so far and update this post throughout the week as we get our hands on the growing pile of press materials. So here are some watches that have stopped up in our tracks-for better or worse.
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We have admired Citizen and their technical prowess since we visited their facilities in Japan last year and have had extensive hands on with a few of their watches. For 2019, the caliber 0100 which was shown as a prototype with a sapphire crystal case in pocket watch format last year makes its commercial appearanceRead More
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A quick look at the new Zodiac Aerospace GMT reissue for Baselworld 2019. Follow along for specs, insights, model history, and more.
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Here are the Chopard’s novelties you should take a close look at for Baselworld 2019.
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With the 2019 collection, Bulgari has turned the codes of haute horlogerie on their head to create a range of multi-tasking timepieces for the 21st century.
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We take a look at the novelties from Rolex in Baselworld 2019. Click here to find out what are the new changes in the Rolex line-up this year.
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At Baselworld 2019, Chanel is celebrating 20 years of the J12 with a new in-house movement by Kenissi, which has been acquired by the luxury brand.
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Even before the fair had formally started, all of Patek’s Baselworld 2019 novelties were already unveiled on their website. Here are some major pieces.
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Greubel Forsey marries their GMT with the ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon to give us the GMT Quadruple Tourbillon. Details, specs and price within.
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CEO Vartkess Knadjian of Backes & Strauss shares the company’s cornerstone values and its WPHH 2019 novelties with Revolution.watch.
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The Panerai Submersible gets a new look in bronze with a ceramic bezel insert.
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We will be reporting live from the Messe at Baselworld 2019. See the novelties as we see them in this up to the hour, blow by blow coverage from tomorrow.
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COO of Franck Muller Nicholas Rudaz presents the company’s novelties at WPHH 2019.
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The Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar gets a new look in its latest iteration. Now fit with a bronze case, olive green dial and brown calfskin strap, the new Big Pilot is even more attractive to those looking for a stealthy rustic timepiece.
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Phillips Watches announces, Well Suited – a selling exhibition combining the world’s finest independent watchmakers with a showcase of tailoring excellence from Thom Sweeney.
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