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In the industrial estate of Meyrin, the know-how of a secret manufacture, working alone in a sector dominated by groups, shines discreetly.

With Walter von Kaenel as CEO, the Longines maison is an endless source of surprises for aficionados of beautiful watchmaking. This year, the brand released single push-piece chronographs in its Heritage collection.

A few years back, it would have seemed strange that a Swiss luxury brand, which was also a flagship of fine watchmaking, would stoop so low to associate itself with football stadiums and hence win over the abundant, colorful rabble.

Before the era of watch designers, watchmakers mainly drew their inspiration from two artistic movements: Art Nouveau and Art Deco, which started in 1880 and 1920 respectively. How did watchmakers adapt to these influences?

Members of the Blancpain team gave a memorable presentation of a complex masterpiece at their stand in BaselWorld, the highlight of this year’s watches.