Baselworld 2016: Watches to watch out for

Attractive watches that you’d love to flaunt on your wrist

Published: Mar 30, 2016

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Omega Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase
This new timepiece is a representation of the moon. The metallic crystal disc is microstructured to obtain a high resolution image of the moon. One can see in fine detail the first footprint left by Neil Armstrong on the “Sea of Tranquility”. Bracelet (stainless steel); strap (leather); clasp (stainless steel) and watch diameter [44.25 mm].

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Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire
After several series of totally black and opaque watches, Hublot has created an absolute transparent watch. This comes in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Strap (transparent structured lined); clasp (titanium deployant buckle) and diameter (45mm, made from polished sapphire crystal)

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TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 (Ceramic and rubber)
The Carrera Heuer-01 is the signature Chrono model from TAG Heuer. Here, the case, bezel, lugs and case middle (all the parts exposed to friction) are made from black ceramic to minimise signs of wear while offering an attractive pitch-black design. Bracelet (H-shaped steel or titanium); dial (black or grey skeleton); diameter (45 mm)

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Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater
Part of the line of ultra-thin watches made by Bvlgari. A new record-breaking watch, design is limited to 50 pieces, with the world’s thinnest flying tourbillon. The in-house developed and produced BVL Calibre 362 measures just 3.12mm thick and the overall case thickness amounts to just 6.85mm. Case (titanium); diameter (40mm); total thickness 6.85mm

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Carl F Bucherer Manero Peripheral
The new Manero Peripheral combines sophisticated modern engineering with classic watchmaking. The CFB A2050 movement was specially developed for the new Manero. The new watch is being launched in six versions, with the 40 mm case offered in rose gold or stainless steel. Case (18-karat rose gold / stainless steel); diameter (30.6 mm); thickness of 5.28 mm; strap (Louisiana alligator leather)

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Rolex New Cosmograph Daytona (2016)
A new version of its iconic watch, being the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 904L steel. The monobloc bezel is made in a single piece and holds the crystal firmly in place on the middle case, ensuring waterproofness. Diameter (40 mm) and bracelet (oyster, solid links)

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Breitling for Bentley
Equipped with a Breitling dual timezone movement, the Bentley GMT B04 S chronograph makes a strong comeback in a 250-piece limited edition series with a carbon case and dial. Case: (carbon). Bezel with 24 timezone indication. Cambered sapphire crystal; diameter (45 mm); Dial (black carbon) and strap (GMT rubber)

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Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot tourbillon
Absolute transparency ensuring unobstructed views of Zenith mechanics, this is Zenith’s futuristic take on Haute Horlogerie [high watchmaking]. This is issued in a 150-piece limited edition, in a black ceramic material. Diameter (45 mm); strap (black rubber); clasp (black PVD coated Titanium triple folding)

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Tissot PRC Tour de France special edition
Tissot honours its partnership with the Tour de France by creating the official watch, the Tissot PRC 200 Tour de France special edition. The 200 that stands for its water resistance, means that even in rain, you will be able to push through just like the racers. Strap (leather with butterfly clasp); dimension (32mm – 41mm)

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Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin
The L.U.C Perpetual Twin offers a new approach to the perpetual calendar ensuring maximum readability. A large twin-aperture date display, a flagship complication of the L.U.C collection, is positioned at 12 o’clock, while the days and months each have their own dedicated outsized subdial. Case (stainless steel); total diameter (43 mm) and strap (hand-sewn black alligator leather with alligator leather lining)