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Basel Preview: Blancpain Ladybird Ultraplate
An evolution of Blancpain’s 1956 classic, the new Ladybird Ultraplate ushers the manufacture into Baselworld 2016 with a delicate touch. Its first appearance 60 years ago introduced the horological...
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Looking Back: Rolex at Baselworld
With Baselworld 2016 within reach, it’s always a bit of a mind game to ponder what might be in store from some of the more highly anticipated brands in attendance. Rolex, being one of those highly...
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Basel Preview: Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition
Bronze makes a noteworthy entrance into the Oris collection with this commemorative model that pays tribute to Carl Brashear, the U.S. Navy’s first African-American master diver. Brashear joined the...
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On the Wrist: Bvlgari Octo Solotempo Ultranero
In the watch enthusiast sphere, Bvlgari, or Bulgari as North Americans seem compelled to spell it, is in a bit of a peculiar position. Though the company is best known for stunning and often...
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Writer’s Roundtable: Baselworld 2016
Mike Thompson Even before Baselworld 2016 begins, during Wednesday’s Press Day, you’ll find me walking through the always-beautiful Hermès and Patek Philippe stands. Each year, both these companies...
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Basel Preview: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Onyx
Taking a note from one of Pierre Jaquet-Droz’ greatest hits, the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Onyx parallel’s the brand’s 18th century mechanical excellence while propelling it into 2016...
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Video Exclusive: Richard Mille Flies High
Richard Mille and Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) share more than simply many of the same clients. As the two companies prepared to launch a watch together they took inventory of their commonalities and...
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Pre-Owned Spotlight with Govberg Jewelers
Govberg Jewelers is back for iW’s weekly Pre-Owned Spotlight series. This week we’re taking a look at 7 watches that will easily transition times during Daylight Saving Time and help bring in longer...
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Basel Preview: Breguet Classique Phase de Lune Dame 9088
Joining the ranks of Baselworld 2016’s most anticipated ladies timepieces, the Breguet Classique Phase de Lune Dame 9088 marries classic swiss watchmaking with modern technologies. Powering the...
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iW Video Exclusive: Respecting Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Roots
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso, this year celebrating its 85th anniversary, is one of the few truly iconic designs in twentieth century watchmaking, and as Jaeger-LeCoultre Marketing & Creation...
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Basel Preview: Mühle Glashütte 29er Zeigerdatum
“In Basel we will present a new family that is joining our range of sporty and nautical watches. We will be showcasing a new highlight in our collection of classy time measuring instruments.” -Thilo...
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Traveling the Seas with Montblanc
Montblanc celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2016 with a launch of new timepieces that are inspired by ocean travel. The famed writing instrument company was founded in 1906 in the port city of...
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Vacheron Constantin’s Aspen Snow Golf Cup
Aspen was the site of Vacheron Constantin’s Snow Golf Cup, where friends of the brand were invited to try their swing at the picturesque Snowmass Golf Club. This event, held March 10 to 13, was a...
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Basel Preview: Alpina Alpiner 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph “Black Edition”
Alpina gears up for Baselworld with the launch of a special black-cased edition of its first in-house manufacture flyback chronograph. In 2015, the watchmaker celebrated the premiere of its AL-760...
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On the Wrist: Tudor Heritage Black Bay “Black”
First Impressions Leaving a memorable first impression, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay “Black” arrived practically in a personal armored car. After its arrival I received an anticipated phone call for a...
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Basel Preview: NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Neomatik
For Baselworld 2016, NOMOS Glashütte presents the square NOMOS classic timepiece, the Tetra Neomatik for men. The watchmaker made the watch larger, thinner and with an automatic movement. Equipped with...
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Basel Preview: Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Black
Carl F. Bucherer presents the Patravi TravelTec Black at this year’s Baselworld. The crystalline carbon coating, applied in layers, has a structure similar to that of diamond. This guarantees a...
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Basel Preview: Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire
Pioneering materials is at the heart of Hublot. And although the watchmaker isn’t the first to use sapphire (Richard Mille is known for its use) the Big Bang UNICO Sapphire is nonetheless a...
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Carl F. Bucherer Introduces CFB A2000
Carl. F. Bucherer issued a bold declaration of its identity and savoir-faire with the Baselworld 2016 world premiere of the manufacture caliber CFB A2000 family. The new movement, which integrates both...
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Writer’s Roundtable: Best of Baselworld’s Past
Nancy Olson As I experience Baselworld 2016, I am reminded of years past, when new and exciting ladies mechanical wristwatches made their debut, demonstrating the evolution of the tastes of women the...
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