Baselworld 2014: watch parade

ANNUALLY SPRING IN THE SWISS CITY OF BASEL, THE BIGGEST EXHIBITION OF THE JEWELERY-HOUR INDUSTRY IS PASSED. AND BECAUSE OUR MAGAZINE IS DIFFERENT BY SPECIAL LOVE FOR HOUR ART, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO MISS THIS EVENT AND TAKE THE MOST INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL NEWS.

Harry winston

The American House of Harry Winston demonstrated several novelties: the impressive Emerald Signature jewelry bracelet model with a secret (the dial is hidden by a decorative element with a large emerald cut diamond), the Premier Precious Marquetry 36mm with a unique composition on the dial made of precious stones and mother-of-pearl in the form of stylized butterflies, as well as mother-of-pearl mosaic in the Art Deco style from several types of mother-of-pearl in different colors and textures on the dial of Avenue C Precious Marquetry. The hour scale of the latter in the form of an emerald cut is decorated with 44 diamonds, the white gold case is encrusted with 43 diamonds.

Chopard

The main novelty of Chopard is the L.U.C Tourbillon QF Fairmined, released in 25 copies of the classic tourbillon chronometer. He has been certified by the Fleurier Quality Foundation Sertification. The watch is equipped with a L.U.C 02.01-L caliber movement in a 43 mm case from the so-called Fairmined gold - gold mined in South America as part of The Journey project without violating any social or environmental standards. Scheufele's co-presidents, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Katharina Gruosi-Scheufele, arrived at the presentation of the Chopard House, and the famous British actor Colin Firth with his wife Livia and race car driver Jacques X (six-time champion of the 24-hour Le Mans race) became their honored guests ").

Maurice Lacroix

Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix introduced a completely new model Masterpiece Gravity. The watch is presented in two versions: in a case with polished and brushed stainless steel surfaces, with a lacquered white dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands. Waterproof up to 50 meters round case in diameter is 43 mm. At the 3 o'clock position, a corrugated crown is placed. Sapphire crystal provides protection of the case on both sides. The complex multi-level dial is partially engraved.

Jaquet droz

Jaquet Droz presents several new products, among which we especially liked the exclusive paillonné models. Antique technology has become the central theme of three models: Petite Heure Minute with a diameter of 39 mm, pocket watch with a diameter of 50 mm and Grande Seconde with a diameter of 43 mm. In each version, the pattern received a new interpretation, in which preference is given to rounded outlines inspired by floral motifs. The hands of blued steel harmoniously combine with the dark blue color of the dial, and the case made of pink gold casts light on the gold particles and the strap made of black or blue alligator leather. The proposed three new models are released in a limited edition of 8 pieces.

Louis vuitton

Louis Vuitton presented the news, like last year, at a private presentation at Wild'sches Haus at Petersplatz. In the baroque interiors of the villa, the clock looked especially exquisite. Attention was drawn to the unusual Escale Worldtimer watch in a 41-mm case with a dial made in the technique of hot enamel. The peculiarity of the model is that it dispenses with the hands: the world time is shown by the rotating dial dials. First, the owner rotates the disk with the first letters of the names of cities in 24 time zones, placing the desired one on the “12 hours” label. As the drive moves, the name of the city moves around the clock circle. The central disk indicates day and night, and the small disk in the center is the minute indicator.

Omega

History questions have been exciting the Omega creative team for a long time. At the exhibition, they showed Omega Speedmaster Professional watches, limited in 1969 (by the year of the event), released in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 flight and the landing of American astronauts on the moon. A manual winding chronograph in a grade 2 titanium case is equipped with a 1861 caliber movement. The brown color of the dial resembles the metal shade of the capsule case for sampling lunar soil. The relief of the dial was applied using the new technology using a special laser - it “cuts off” the metal layer, leaving only the previously planned elements intact. The long textile belt reminds of the historical background of the novelty (this was exactly what Omega Speedmaster had on the wrist of Buzz Aldrin's spacesuit when he landed on the surface of the moon).

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