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When each second counts

Posted by Eszter on 31st May 2013 in Events
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Oris

Oris reserved several novelties for Baselworld this year once again. One of the watches caught my attention, because during my time spent in Australia, I often felt what vast distances there are in the country, with many remote locations. The Oris...

Corum

Posted by Eszter on 16th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Corum

The founder of the brand, René Bannwart originate the brand name from an interesting concept. The Latin word quorum means „whose, of whom”. The word was already in use in the societies of the Antiquity (for example in the democracy of Athens) and...

Frédérique Constant & Alpina

Posted by Eszter on 16th May 2013 in Events
Tags: Alpina, Baselworld 2013, Frederique Constant

Frédérique Constant Frédérique Constant has been a supporter of heart disease-related research and initiatives since 2009. This year they selected a new ambassador for the cause: Spanish actress and model Inès Sastre. A limited edition of 100...

Mediterranean flavour

Posted by Eszter on 14th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Tudor

For the first time this year Tudor set up an individual, stunning booth at Baselworld. The black and red exterior and interior spaces fit beautifully with the brand. Tudor is owned by Rolex, but has its own identity and image. Although Tudor labels...

Siegelson

Posted by Eszter on 14th May 2013 in Antique, Events, High Jewellery
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Siegelson

Visitors to Baselworld could see a very interesting booth at the Hall of Vision. Antique and estate jewellery were showcased here instead of novelties, new developments or innovative solutions. Siegelson is a name that dedicated fans of classic...

Automatic emotions

Posted by Eszter on 13th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Jaquet Droz

My next Baselworld story started 292 years ago under the ridges of the Jura, when the super-talented engineer Pierre Jaquet-Droz was born. At the age of 17 he opened his first clock-manufacturing workshop making the brand Jaquet Droz 275 years old...

“Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it”

Posted by Eszter on 12th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Harry Winston

Although all diamond fans are familiar with Harry Winston, watches were at the centre of attention in Basel. Perhaps it’s not an exaggeration to state that one of the most anticipated novelties of Baselworld was the new Opus. The Brand launched the...

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