A new landmark in watchmaking history

An exceptional timepiece: The Chopard L.U.C 8HF

The latest offering from Chopard Manufacture, the L.U.C 8HF model, is definitely bound for the history books as the exceptional timepiece introducing the new L.U.C 01.06-L, the first ever movement with a high-frequency escapement to be chronometer-certified by the COSC. Beating at a frequency of 8 Hz - compared with 4 Hz for ordinary mechanical movements - meaning 57,600 vibrations per hour, this mechanical movement was conceived, developed and perfected by Chopard Technologies in Fleurier.

Sailing Through History

A story of adventure: The Classico Limited Edition Santa Maria

The Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus’ boldest sail merchant ship, was often endearingly called the Gallant Maria by her crew. The flagship vessel, used for the explorer’s first expedition in 1492, was regal and daring. Larger than her two sisters, La Niña and La Pinta, the Santa Maria is one of the most important ships in history for what she represented – fearlessness.

Speed thrills!

The BLANCPAIN L-Evolution Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph Large Date

The latest addition to the L-evolution collection features a flyback split-seconds chronograph mechanism and a large date. This watch, combining carbone fibre and cutting-edge technology, reflects Blancpain’s strong commitment in GT racing.

Three Patents

HAUTLENCE - HL 2.0: A Mechanical Revolution

The HL2.0 collection represents the second generation of HAUTLENCE watches. After 4 years of development, it was first shown in 2010 and officially launched in its final version in 2011.

The colours of Time

A rare timepiece: The MOGUL ALEXANDRITE

It responds to the warm caress of sunlight, to the flickering flames of a log fire, or simply to electric light. It changes colour over time and every day. A chameleon material with unique properties, CENTURY alexandrite is the new star in the MOGUL line, where it joins other iconic timepieces designed by CENTURY.

Less is more... Ivresse

The exhilaration of time stems from its absolute infinity.

It is the epitome of the elegance of time. The purest expression of time, with no superfluous ornamentation, yet devoid of austerity. With an innate elegance over which time has no hold it revels in the spontaneity of the passing hours.

Sparkling by Day, Shining by Night

DE GRISOGONO: The New TONDO BY NIGHT collection

de GRISOGONO is set to turn heads with the new glowing TONDO BY NIGHT collection. A line that is at once playful, luxurious and technical. The refined art of gemsetting blends smoothly with the technical sophistication of an exclusive in-house movement specially developed to display a gemset oscillating weight on the front side.

Tradition Calls

BASELWORLD 2012: Chronoswiss presents the new Kairos Chronograph

Back to the roots: After the successful launch of the Pacific line and the Lady Collection, it is now time to add to the most original Chronoswiss line, the traditional Kairos. At Baselworld 2012, alongside a new version of the Kairos model, visitors will be treated to a new chronograph version of this classic.

Luxurious timepiece for the Ladies

BASELWORLD 2012: The OMEGA Constellation 27mm Stars

The luxurious timepiece's brushed case with polished claws is crafted from 18 Ct red gold. The matching bracelet has brushed links and polished bars set with 144 full-cut diamonds totalling 0.54 carat. The bezel is paved with 32 full-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.50 carat. The screw-in caseback features a sapphire crystal that reveals the perfection of the Co-Axial movement inside.

BASELWORLD 2012: Breguet Classique Chronométrie 7727

For the second consecutive year at Baselworld, Breguet is presenting its fundamental research into watchmaking in an area dedicated to that purpose. Driven by a desire to further the science of timekeeping by innovating, the famous watchmaker, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented devices that are still used in watchmaking today.

The return of the Pilot’s Watch

BASELWORLD 2012: The unmistakable OMEGA Spacemaster Z-33

OMEGA introduces the Spacemaster Z-33. Inspired by the iconic "Pilot Line" case shape and equipped with a brand new multifunction quartz movement, calibre 5666 has been designed with modern pilots in mind and artfully combines its ancestor’s legendary design with OMEGA’s industry-defining innovation.  

Available in two versions: titanium and 18K King Gold

BASELWORLD 2012: The Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon

With a chic sporty look which is more classical than the Big Bang, a slimmer profile and a timeless elegance which draws on traditional watchmaking values (while remaining faithful to Hublot's refined and dynamic codes), for the first time, the Classic Fusion is fitted with a tourbillon movement.

The Opus 12 made by Harry Winston

BASELWORLD 2012: Opus overturns time

The presentation if the Harry Winston Opus timepiece is always awaited with great impatience at BASELWORLD and this year`s Opus has what it takes to puzzle those passionate about high complications like never before.

For men who love high-tech and performance

BASELWORLD 2012: The Harry Winston Ocean Sport

A prime example of innovation and fine design, the Harry Winston Ocean Sport™ collection represents a state of mind that thrives on challenges. Its Zalium™ build imparts an athletic spirit and cutting edge design.  

A tribute to the Antikythera mechanism

BASELWORLD 2012: Hublot shows the perfect fusion between ancient and modern times

Six months ago, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, Hublot publicly unveiled the movement developed as a tribute to the Antikythera mechanism. The fabled astronomical calculator, which probably dates from the 2nd century BC, and whose remains were discovered in Greek waters in 1900, describes the movements and position of the moon and the sun in our sky.