Horological Meandering

I had a lot of trouble putting together the list of my 20 favorite watches from the Baselworld 2018 edition. The proof that it was a rich and dense Fair and anyway, I perceived it as having a higher interest compared to the previous edition. However, we n...  

.. and your praise for Grand Seiko - it means A LOT from you! Thanks, FX, for detailed reports and diligence. As always, very much appreciated. But, don't work too hard, mon ami. Take a good care of yourself! Ken

Here are my favourites in no particular order. I have been unable to resist the temptation and have placed an order for two of them! Yes I know, embarrassingly weak will power on my part! The mesmerising dial from De Bethune The Longines Military watch in...  

Very much agree with your 2 points: (1) neo-retro trend is like comfort food. We don’t always want 3-star Michelin, sometimes a plate of mom’s best dish is more than enough to keep us happy. (2) the price vs. value conundrum is still there even if some br... 

Have to say though, the Urwerk reminds me of something A Bond villan might use! Cheers JML

I asked: are you sure it is not a bomb? ;-) Fx

Many reports, articles, photos... about 2018 Baselworld releases have been published already but... your insights and best of are always highly appreciated. Merci I'm not sure about the order but I tend to put the same ones in my best of list. Very nice t... 

MTF

FrX, On more than one of your selections, I'm almost ready to agree. I went further and selected three watches for the short shortlist. Regards, MTF Vianney Halter Grand Seiko Hi Beat Omega Seamaster ...  

Alphabetical order? Such a subtle way of pointing your no1😉. Its unanimous No 1

I can see how it was a huge task to select these twenty, let alone spend the time researching all that was launched and photographing each. The Vianney Halter is my top pick though I would readily agree with your list. Thank you again for all the work in ... 

A special award to the Longines Skin Diver, very nicely made. Tudor with the Black Bay Fifty Eight and the Black Bay GMT. Rolex with the GMT MASTER. Even if... Patek with the Aquanaut Chronograph and the 5531R ( if only it was in white metal... ). Breguet... 

let me dream with wide open eyes... Akrivia - Chronomètre (white enamel version) : the movement seems to descend directly from heaven ! De Bethune Starry Varius : the dial is already heaven !! what is your 'one' personal fav ?! Best, mahesh.,

That was fun! the Rexhep--if these guys can deliver-- will be an instant legendary watch. Another child Dufour gave birth to. To think that Rex is 28!! It is mind-boggling. That Zenith makes me think of some crazy many-headed and armed dancer--I like it--... 

A few watches I had missed, namely the Nomos and the Bulgari really pleased me. some pieces I will try to see in the metal. Thank you 🙏

could you please rearrange it in chronological order ?

I love the Vianney Halter, perhaps too much ! M4