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TAG Heuer debuted an interesting retro chronograph at Baselworld 2015, called the Carrera Calibre 18. Largely inspired by a historic "Heuer" model designed by Jack Heuer in the 1950s, it is sure to appeal to those looking for vintage styling in a modern timepiece.

After its first appearance at Baselworld, the watch is back in the spotlight for its nomination in the "Chronograph" category of the "Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève" 2015. Remembering the Memoris was a true delight.

The PHM Mosaic Elephant, presented for the first time at Baselworld 2015, was made using a unique process:   broken up quail eggs laid out on the dial to form a miniature mosaic. Talent plus ideas…

Though the El Primero is the manufacture’s most famous movement, the newly introduced at Baselworld Elite 6150 reiterates Zenith’s manufacturing ambitions in 2015.

Blancpain came to Baselworld 2015 with a timepiece that once again houses both a carrousel and a tourbillon and added a “Grande Date” plus a model with a Shakudō dial to its Villeret collection.

Have we run the gamut of horological complications? Barring some outside flashes, like the arrival of the smartwatch and the exchange rate of the Swiss franc, watchmaking has entered the era of finishing.

Seven days, 2589 images, blackened eyes and a sore throat later, the 2015 Baselworld edition has come to an end in an immeasurable fatigue, but such wonderful memories and discoveries that this past weekend has allowed us to recover from.

This year, the little world of watchmaking feared that Baselworld would mark a paroxysm in the tensions related to the appearance of "smartwatches." Their scheduled arrival, however, prevented no one from joining in the same passion.

Time harbors some secrets that only women know how to decrypt. Fabergé's decision to display time with great originality is offering women who enjoy communicating with others the opportunity to launch a dialogue with enlightened connoisseurs.

Baselworld 2015, THE global trendsetting event for the watch and jewellery industry concluded today on a positive note after eight intensive and memorable days. The biggest and most prestigious brands in the world, the finest retailers and the global press once again united under one roof and capitalised on the myriad of business and networking opportunities that are exclusive to Baselworld. A record number of press attendees underlined the relentless growth of interest in the show.

Going from one brand to another we end up walking around with branded shopping bags as if we were spending the afternoon on 5th Avenue, browsing one diamond timepiece to another with the difference that we simply look, sometimes try on but most probably dream of some exquisite pieces of beauty.

Dial colors are often a good indication of trends. Blue has always been a sure value, but a chic grey serving as an alternative to black, which is often categorized as a "sportive" color, is gradually overtaking anthracite.

Memoris is a combination of the 220 years since the invention of the chronograph and the 10 years since the re-launch of the brand that pays tribute to Louis Moinet. The piece focuses on chronograph functions.

Ultimate timepieces as digests of initiation routes? Kerbedanz chose to work with symbols to stand out. This is a universe yet to be explored in Swiss watchmaking of excellence.

Once upon a time over 2000 exhibitors decided to go to Baselworld to proudly expose their hardwork. Divided into a variety of arts et métiers, those brands all related to watches or jewelry are spread out within five different halls.

Oris is introducing the Audi Sport Limited Edition-II to seal its second year of partnership with Audi Sport. The new edition of this model celebrates the partnership between both brands and is limited to 2,000 pieces.

The development of the new elastomer bracelet for the latest-generation Yacht-Master puts Rolex right in the spirit of the time, while at the same time fulfilling the wishes of brand fans who would like to keep at their sports activities without having to worry about their watch...

In 2015, the Saint-Imier-based brand has recovered two icons from its watch legacy. Presenting two globally awaited pieces, the Longines Pulsometer Chronograph and the Longines Heritage Diver 1967.

Baselworld 2015, Jean-Christophe Babin shares his vision of smartwatches and watchmaking trends and talks on Bvlgari's future and novelties.

The independent brand Oris chose to express its Swiss belonging in the open air by releasing its new 2015 pieces on the highest skiing tracks of St Moritz. When we got back, I borrowed their Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter. I am currently on cloud nine.