BASELNEWS 2010

ZENITH El Primero Striking 10th - The first calibre with ultra-accurate 1/10th of a second measurement and display

The El Primero Striking 10th chronograph embodies the grand return of the Manufacture Zenith to the technical values that have forged the brand’s success. Unequalled to date, the legendary El Primero calibre was the world’s first automatic chronograph to beat at a rate of 10 vibrations per second. It is the most sophisticated mechanical ‘motor’ and the one boasting the highest degree of precision, since the vast majority of other mechanical movements beat at 8 vibrations per second at best.

BASELNEWS 2010

Das erste vollständig handgearbeitete Tourbillon-Uhrwerk von DeWitt: Das neue Uhren-Kaliber DW8028

Just DeWitt! Yes, the master watchmakers of DeWitt have done it: create the first entirely home-made Tourbillon movement. A major step forward, a landmark in the history of the brand. DeWitt’s audacious approach to contemporary watchmaking is once again brought to light. In these challenging times for the industry, DeWitt has recognized a fantastic opportunity to create, to consolidate, and to showcase its autonomy and the depth of its know-how.

BASELNEWS 2010

Breguet is introducing a reinterpretation of a legendary chronograph

For the 60th anniversary of the first deliveries of the famed Type XX watches designed by Breguet in the 1950s for the French naval air arm, which this year is celebrating its first century of service, Breguet is introducing a contemporary, technically updated reinterpretation of that legendary chronograph, the Type XXII design.

BASELNEWS 2010

CORUM Golden Bridge Tourbillon - 33 pieces paying tribute

In 2010, Corum also celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its extraordinary Golden Bridge. During its thirty year history, its immediately recognizable esthetical codes and fascinating baguette movement have made the Golden Bridge an emblem of CORUM, and an icon of high horology.

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Rebirth of the minute repeater: Ulysse Nardin Jaquemarts Minute Repeater Circus Aventurin

Ulysse Nardin was one of the earliest manufacturers to fuel the rebirth of the minute repeater. The minute repeater was made even more unique through the inclusion of animated figures called Jaquemarts on the dial and to this day, Ulysse Nardin remains the only manufacture in the world to use Jaquemarts on the dial of its minute repeaters.

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The Seamaster Ploprof 1200M - OMEGA’s mythical diver in white

In 1970 OMEGA launched the Seamaster Professional 600, the so-called “Ploprof” (the first letters of plongeur professionnel – the French words meaning “professional diver”), one of the most rugged, robust and seaworthy divers’ wristwatches ever manufactured. Last year OMEGA introduced a completely updated version of the divers’ classic. Equipped with a Co-Axial calibre 8500, the new Ploprof 1200M is, as its name suggests, water resistant to an astounding 1200 metres (4000 feet, 120 bar) and it is an artful union of its ancestor’s legendary features and OMEGA’s state-of-the-industry Co-Axial technology.

BASELNEWS 2010

An absolute masterpiece: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Minute Repeater

It is a rare musical sound and therefore all the more precious… In the middle of the night, listen... and let yourself be carried away by the magic of its song. Since the 18th century, people have appreciated this music of the bells signaling the passage of time. Once the prerogative of a few watch lovers, the Grande Seconde Minute Repeater is now recognized as an absolute masterpiece of fine watchmaking complications - an area to which Jaquet Droz feels compeled to apply its expertise.

BASELNEWS 2010

TUDOR Heritage CHRONO: Shared values TUDOR and Porsche

Created at the crossroads of vintage and velocity, the new TUDOR Heritage Chrono, a timely addition to the TUDOR Sport collection, is ingeniously inspired by the celebrated TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph of the early 1970s. Some forty years down the road, the 2010 TUDOR Heritage Chrono is a fitting ode to the historic links and shared values of the TUDOR and Porsche brands and to the powerful TUDOR-Porsche Motorsport partnership signed in 2009, when TUDOR became “Timing Partner” with involvement in the Porsche international one-make cups.

BASELNEWS 2010

Patek Philippe split-seconds monopusher chronograph - Steel in its most stately manifestation

With its new Ref. 5950A split-seconds monopusher chronograph, Patek Philippe yet again presents a concept never before realized in this way: the combination of an individually crafted ultra-thin rattrapante chronograph with a case in stainless steel – a tribute to chrome steel as a case material in its own right.

BASELNEWS 2010

Breguet: Reine de Naples - automatic strike

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the design of the first wrist-worn watch, ordered from Breguet by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. The anniversary offers Breguet the opportunity to add the first Grande Complication design to the Reine de Naples collection for ladies only: automatic strike.

BASELNEWS 2010

GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Diary: A world first

Presenting a world first - the Senator Diary from Glashütte Original. No mechanical watch has ever made it possible to set an alarm up to
30 days ahead of time - until now. So? So picture this: Your day is packed with appointments, and you’re looking at a very busy week. In fact, you’re booked up solid for a month. So much to do, so little time. There is one appointment, however, that you must keep at all costs.

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PATEK PHILIPPE: Chronograph Ref 5170 - The genesis of a new classic

It takes audacity to call a new watch a classic, but in the case of the Patek Philippe chronograph Ref. 5170J, the attribute is justified. Although it debuts at Baselworld 2010, it has already been at the top of the wish list of many collectors and aficionados for many years – and a popular topic among specialized publications. Now, the time for speculation is over and the object of desire has become reality: the classic men’s wrist chronograph developed entirely by Patek Philippe and crafted exclusively in the manufacture’s workshops.

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Precious geometry: de GRISOGONO INSTRUMENTO NOVANTATRE

First unveiled in 2007, the generous volume, sturdy lugs and cambered lines of the Instrumento Novantatre are lit up with a new radiance this year. Its distinctive sporting chic case is adorned with baguette-cut rubies, blue sapphires or diamonds. Their meticulous assembly creates a stunning geometrical effect that creates a striking contrast with the gem-setting on the dial.

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The Magnificent Inheritor - DeWitt Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaîne

The Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaîne most definitely belongs to the exclusive circle of highly complicated masterpieces. A success story with a bright future, as DeWitt introduces in 2010 a most pleasant and eye-catching declination, combining 18-carat rose gold with DeWitt’s emblematic chocolate-colour. This creation releases a truly warm and reassuring ambiance; the perfect atmosphere to peacefully observe the mechanical wonders of this work of art.

BASELNEWS 2010

A superchronograph for a supercar: Breitling Bentley Supersports

Crafted in steel and issued in a worldwide limited edition of 1,000, the Bentley Supersports special series carries a bezel adorned with an elegant raised and knurled motif evoking the characteristic design of Bentley controls. Beneath this ultra-sporty, powerful bodywork beats an exclusive Breitling for Bentley motor chronometer-certified by the COSC: a selfwinding chronograph movement with central 60-minute counter.