Baselworld

In 2007, Chopard acquired the world’s biggest chameleon diamond weighing 31.31 carats. The chameleon diamond enters an elusive category of green diamonds. It possesses the extraordinary property of changing color. If you heat it for a few seconds or plunge it into darkness, its beautiful olive green is in no time transformed into a rich, almost bright bronze-yellow.

Now Chopard reveals the biggest chameleon diamond at the centre of a ring, surrounded by yellow diamonds. The fine jewellery creation, designed by Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, has been presented at Baselworld 2008.

The chameleon ring features the oval cut of the diamond with a delicate pave setting of tiny yellow diamonds. read more

The Chopard iconic L.U.C collection has been joined by a new exclusive watch - the L.U.C Lunar Big Date. The timepiece was unveiled at Baselworld 2009.

The zest of the new Chopard watch is an astounding orbital moon phase indicator. The visually beautiful horological complication shows the waxing and waning of the Moon from the Northern and Southern hemisphere with remarkable precision. The moon phase indicator of the timepiece perfectly reflects the real lunar cycle with the difference equal to just one day in the period of 122 years.

The L.U.C Lunar Big Date watch also provides the elapsed seconds and the date functions.  read more

The Corum legendary Admiral’s Cup collection has been joined by a new chic model for city dwellers - Corum Admiral's Cup GMT 44.

The new Corum watch has smartly united sports spirit and aesthetic elegance. The timepiece will serve as the base for other variations to be unveiled in future. It is characterized by softer angles, fresh lines and a thinner case. A great advantage of the watch is the second time zone function, especially useful for globetrotters and those who prefer active lifestyle.

The case of the Admiral’s Cup GMT 44 watch is crafted from red gold, red gold in combination with steel or steel . The case measures 44mm in diameter and demonstrates satin-brushed and polished surfaces. The steel and steel/red gold versions of the watch boast 100-meter water-resistance, while the red gold version is 50-meter water-resistant. read more

The prestigious watch company Badollet proudly presents its new brainchild, called Crystalball Chronograph. The watch stands out due to extraordinary materials employed in manufacturing of its dial and case. An unrivalled blend of refined technology, up-to-date aesthetic and unparalleled functionally, this watch is a testament to the prowess of Badollet’s craftsmen.

The Crystalball Chronograph is powered by the in-house manually-wound column-wheel mono-push-piece chronograph movement, equipped with a regulator tourbillon. Embellished with a Cotes-de-Geneve motif, the movement boasts a 120-hour power reserve.

The movement provides an array of useful functions: hours, minutes, the chronograph, as well as that of the power reserve indicator, located on the back of the movement.
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Eye-catching timepieces from the Perrelet Diamond Flower collection never cease to exert an irresistible attraction on watch enthusiasts. The winner of several honorable prizes and the Watch of the Year 2008, this assemblage was born as a result of a perfect union between conventional high-end jewelry and candid interpretation of feminine fantasy.

The brand’s specialists took up the challenge of designing a series of spectacular watches, distinguished by their bold setting, which uses the Double Rotor as its base. Generously paved with diamonds, rubies, sapphires or emeralds, every version from the line outgrows its traditional role of just a timepiece, embellished with jewels.

Viewable on the dial in its full glory, the rotor is represented by a finely sculpted lotus flower. Linked and perfectly synchronized with the oscillating weight, the rotor serves to deliver additional energy to the winding mechanism.  read more

Baselworld is definitely taking an advantage of the depressed economy situation: a considerable number of world-famous brands have narrowed down their exhibition participation exclusively to this World Watch and Jewellery Show.

Arranging Baselworld 2010, which will be held from March18th to March 25th, is already underway. The number of the illustrious brands, which have been registered to take part in the coming show, is impressive. This event is really indispensable as regards to providing incentive in the luxury goods industry.

Having turned down the possibility to take part in other shows, lots of eminent manufacturers do their best to prepare for Baselworld. It is crucial for the marketing budgets to be used in the most effective way, especially under the unstable economic conditions. Basel happens to be the best place for achieving this goal, since the show is arranged for highly professional visitors and buyers.

According to Christoph Wellendorff, Managing Director of Wellendorff, Baselworld allows the brands to exhibit their creations in the best possible way. He also added that only in the course of this very show, the companies could associate with their key specialist dealers from all the parts of the world and introduce all the novelties from their collections to the jewelers.

Thus, this concentration process undoubtedly consolidates the position of the World Watch and Jewellery Show. Its management, however, does not aspire to attract a huge number of exhibitors. Sylvie Ritter, Show Director of Baselworld comments, that they prefer quality over quantity and besides, their target is to provide enough space for the brands to unveil their products.

Alongside with the acclaimed brands, Baselworld also welcomes young companies that demonstrate an extremely high level this show has achieved.


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At Baselworld 2009, Wyler Geneve is proud to present its new chronograph collection named Code-S and comprising a range of 17 models. The timepieces are crafted in 18K red gold or stainless steel. It is remarkable that more than half of the models in the collection are destined for female watch lovers.

The Wyler Geneve Code-S watches feature the brand’s distinctive tonneau-shaped case that has become smaller in size and demonstrates rounded lines. The Code-S case has inherited the sandwich construction of the previously developed Code-R. The case construction incorporates two metal plates fixed to a composite case middle with help of four polished titanium screws.

The case features the brand’s patented crown protector. If you need to use the tire-like rubber-coated crown, it is necessary to open the crown protector on both sides with help of the sliding pins. The case construction is harmoniously completed with concave chronograph pushers that look like a car’s foot pedals.  read more

The Swiss watch brand Jaermann & Stübi unveiled its new watches at Baselworld 08. The timepieces of the brand are sure to become a real hit with golf lovers. The "St Andrews Links" collection has been elaborated together with the famous St Andrews Links golf course in Scotland. The St Andrews Links watch crafted from steel features the words "St Andrews Links" engraved on the bezel, while the coat of arms of the legendary golf venue are engraved on the back.

The peculiarity of the model is revealed through various elements in blue, the color of St Andrews. The engraving of Jaermann & Stubi and St Andrews Links names on the back reflect the exclusivity and sophistication of the golf watch. read more