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MECANOGRAPH reflects the synergy between a manufacture-made chronometer-certified movement and the incomparable design qualities of Louis Moinet. The balance with screws, the lever and the gear trains are highlighted in an original way that is different on each side of the watch.
After presenting a chronometer certified water resistant to the extreme depth of 3,000 meters in 2011, BALL Watch has now unveiled a new major technological innovation in the design of diving watches with the new Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charismatic brand ambassador Didier Duche – the ski champion who has now retired from competition – presents a new ladies’ watch bearing his effigy. It takes its place alongside the existing men’s model in his mini-collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.