5 classy timepieces to look forward to at Baselworld

Baselworld is just around the corner – and we’re feeling pumped. The world’s largest watch and jewellery fair is an important indicator of the watch industry’s development as well as the latest trends. Here are the five watches that we’re especially excited about this year. 

Graff

A new collection of métiers d’art timepieces for men is set to hit Baselworld next week. The newly MasterGRAFF Ultra Flat Tourbillon Metiers d’Art collection boasts beautifully-crafted dials, featuring three different themes: a dragon, a samurai warrior, and a Murakami-inspired abstract illustration. 

The collection comes equipped with the Graff Calibre 4, which is paired with a hand-wound flying tourbillon. The 43mm watches come in different versions of platinum or rose gold, and diamonds as an additional option for those who want a bit of bling. The watches offer 65 hours of power reserve. 

The watches signal the diamond jewellery power house’s interest in enamel craftsmanship and miniature painting. The dragon motif, which requires more than 40 hours of work from master artisans, will particularly resonate well with its Asian fans. The powerful samurai warrior requires 60 hours, with gold detailing used on the dragon and the samurai’s helmet. The Takashi Murakami-inspired watch uses an unusual technique called “emaille à froid” to create the smooth, glossy-finished dial.

Bulgari