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In this retrospective from Baselworld 2014, small-luxury-world offers an initial glimpse into the horological landscape of the year. His "quick overview" serves as a valuable historical record, capturing the trends and standout pieces that defined the fair nearly a decade ago. This post highlights the enduring relevance of Baselworld's announcements for collectors and enthusiasts.
Tudor, Zenith, Marc Jenni, Jaquet Droz, Louis Moinet, Breguet, Glashütte Original, Romain Gauthier, Stepan Sarpaneva, Grönefeld, Laurent Ferrier, Miki Eleta, Paul Gerber, Maurice Lacroix, Nomos, Leinfelder, Patek Philippe, Pita, Blancpain, Breitling …
Almost two thousands pictures have been taken by us, 7.7kg of more input (brochures, catalogues, books …) on top of what fitted in the regular luggage arrived by FedEx today. There is a lot to do in the next weeks …
Basel in the morning & Tudor
Vintage and heritage are the main topics for Tudor and nothing is wrong with that.
As always the beauty was and still is in the details.
Zenith
Traditional crafts and modern materials are shown - not disappointing, not at all.
Marc Jenni
Four times steel to cover the “sophisticated” basics of a connoisseur and promising projects in the pipeline.
Jaquet Droz
Sophisticated dials and a new improved finishing for the movements is what we have seen.
Louis Moinet
Passion for details and lots of heritage when looking closer.
Breguet
High-Tech and outstanding crafts - Breguet at its best.
GlashĂĽtte Original
High attention to details instead
of a firework of novelties. Bravo!
Romain Gauthier
Genius meets class and everything shown inside watches.
Stepan Sarpaneva
Never ending source of creativity seems to be his secret.
Grönefeld
A strong statement to proof that they are more than just two highly talented watchmakers. Their general approach to watchmaking is getting clearer with the latest novelty shown.
Laurent Ferrier
A bouquet of variations under new leadership was shown. Somehow surprising but not disappointing.
Miki Eleta and Paul Gerber
Ingenious men with outstanding skills.
Maurice Lacroix
Affordable masterpieces (even with in house escapement; incl. hair spring, balance wheel and silicium assortment) and solid basics with a lot of attention to details.
Nomos
Variations and evolutions have been on display. Not to forget some breaking news inside a superb novelty.
Leinfelder
The big surprise (at least for us) with a very interesting approach is what we have been shown. Lots of passion in general will help to be different.
Patek Philippe
A wide and solid statement as a “finger exercise” for what is coming at the 175th Anniversary – sometime soon, has been shown. On top they introduced the (probably) most desired novelty at the fair – Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph.
Pita
We saw super creative, passionate, open minded and affordable watchmaking. Pita next level with their new CNC machine. Very promising prototypes shown.
Blancpain
A new chronograph movement shown in two very different watches and “revalued” members of the Villeret collection.
Breitling
Consistent variations/evolutions of well-known products and a new high-tech tool for pilots are part of their firework of novelties.
Lang & Heyne
Things are getting more complicated than ever before … and a new manufacture called UWD (=Uhren-Werke-Dresden) … and a renaming is in the making. What we have seen and heard is everything but not boring – for sure.
Some additional snapshots taken at and around the fair:
Early in the morning and even when it was sunny it had only about 3-4°C (outside the water). No way that I would go for a swim … brrrrrrrrrrrr.
At the show we had lots of appointments and lots of watches to appreciate – not only novelties.
More impressions, details and in-depth reports from Magnus & Oliver will come – step by step over the next weeks.
We hope you liked what you have seen so far!
Oliver & Magnus
Superb! That's for sure new type of reporting here and I love it Sincerely D
Thanks a lot for this pictures build-up and for the reports to come. I think Basel this year was a great millesima and I'll be looking forward to your reports! Cheers, Mark
... as if we were there! Whats your favorite if you had to pick just 1 piece?
I'm able to just send a link to my friends of the wonderful watches at Basel this year. Thanks!
Fabulous photos. Nobody covers Baselworld better than the PuristS team. Looking forward to the coming weeks and months when we can go in depth. Dean
can I say , that has not been said . Personally, Rolex (Tudor), DB and PSM has quite taken the show . Thank you ! Looking forward, very much so !
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