https://www.scmp.com/rss/500334/feed All you need to know about what happened at Baselworld. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Following the cancellation of Baselworld 2020, the event takes another big hit as five of its biggest exhibiting brands – Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Chopard and Chanel – announced their exodus to form a new event in 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Чары Камней | Особые украшения (@jewelryauthor) on Apr 11, 2020 at 9:16am PDT In an open letter issued by Rolex, the big five reveal they’re working in collaboration with the Fondation de la... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3080057/baselworld-2021-rolex-patek-philippe-tudor-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3080057/baselworld-2021-rolex-patek-philippe-tudor-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000 For the second year in a row, the big story at Baselworld, the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair held each year in Basel, Switzerland, was the show itself. Last year, when the number of exhibitors dropped by 50 per cent, Baselworld was fighting for its life. It still is. Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe and Rolex confirm watchmaking’s green tide All the leading indicators at the 2019 event, held from March 21 to 26 were down: the number of exhibitors was down 20 per cent to 520; visitors... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3008090/times-baselworld-worlds-biggest-watch-fair-fights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3008090/times-baselworld-worlds-biggest-watch-fair-fights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:10 +0000 Patek Philippe has ensured it pulled out all the stops for Baselworld 2019. The luxury watchmaker unveiled 15 timepieces at this year’s international watch and jewellery trade show in Basel, Switzerland. Featuring 10 men’s and five ladies’ watches, it is also showing off its latest technical innovations and newest style flourishes. The Alarm Travel Time (5520P-001) in platinum is touted to be the quintessential globetrotter’s watch and boasts of a self-winding grand complication, combining the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3006346/patek-philippe-goes-bold-baselworld-2019-15-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3006346/patek-philippe-goes-bold-baselworld-2019-15-new?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:13 +0000 Despite the withdrawal of manufacturers Swatch – whose brands include Omega, Longines and Blancpain – Corum and Raymond Weil, citing higher costs, Baselworld 2019 finished with measured excitement. As the curtain came down on the luxury event, there was much to ponder, even as new additions were made to the format to entice visitors. SIHH and Baselworld unite behind April 2020 dates – making life easier for visitors Fashion shows and augmented reality A snazzy stage called Show Plaza, framed by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3004072/baselworld-weibo-and-wechats-digital-boost-offers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3004072/baselworld-weibo-and-wechats-digital-boost-offers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:00:08 +0000 Green is officially the new blue. We saw plenty of green at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Genève in January. We can now confirm green is the colour of 2019 as Patek Philippe and Rolex, the biggest players at Baselworld, both unveil timepieces in that shade. SIHH and Baselworld unite behind April 2020 dates – making life easier for visitors Here are the latest offerings from Baselworld, and a quick refresher of the green novelties that caught our eye in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:00:04 +0000 Here are the best new picks from Baselworld 2019 that are poised to shine over time. H. Moser & Cie. The new limited edition of the Endeavour Flying Hours takes inspiration from the planetary system. It is reminiscent of cosmic changes through the juxtaposition of the phosphorescent blue main disc which displays the minutes and three smaller discs showing the hour numerals. Price on request 5 sporty watches – from Rolex to Montblanc – that will put you on top of your game Rolex. The new Oyster... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002665/elegant-funky-5-timepieces-watch-out-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002665/elegant-funky-5-timepieces-watch-out-years?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:00:08 +0000 The biggest news at the 29th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) came days ahead of the show: SIHH and Baselworld will synchronise their dates in April 2020, a decision that means the two shows are lining up again a whole decade after SIHH opted to move its dates to early January. This move not only means warmer weather for fairgoers – the shows will take place in April – but reflects a new-found sense of unity within the Swiss watch industry. Countdown to Switzerland 2020:... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002649/sihh-and-baselworld-unite-behind-april-2020-dates-making?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002649/sihh-and-baselworld-unite-behind-april-2020-dates-making?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:06 +0000 A new sailing watch collection leads the seven-strong Rolex contingent at BaselWorld 2019, along with numerous refinements to its existing models. With one new addition to its Rolex sailing watch collection christened Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42, two new variants of its Oyster Perpetual Datejust collection and several upgrades, Rolex has added seven new watches to its repertoire. With a 42mm diameter, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 seems to embody the old saying, the bigger the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002639/7-new-rolex-watches-hit-baselworld-2019?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002639/7-new-rolex-watches-hit-baselworld-2019?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:30:12 +0000