The Ref.6006G Calatrava one of Patek Philippe’s debuts for Baselworld 2017 pays tribute to the Caliber 240 movement’s 40th anniversary. Notwithstanding the stringency of its graphic design, the dial has a subtle tongue – in-cheek eccentricity: the unorthodox position of the subsidiary seconds dial between 4 and 5 o’clock. The reason for this is a design peculiarity of the caliber 240PS movement. The new Calatrava Ref.6006G in white gold replaces the watches of the 6000 series launched in 2005.
Subtly reworked, it further enhances the elegance of it sleek geometric design vocabulary. The classic round case was enlarged by 2mm to 39mm, giving it extra prominence on the wrist. At the same time the larger diameter adds elegance to the case, highlighting its slender production specialists to pull out all the stops. The design kept the two – tone graphic concept the uncluttered markings with plain Arabic numerals as well as excellently readable analog date with a scale on the outer circumference of the dial. The subsidiary seconds dial in its asymmetric position between 4& 5oclock. Additionally, the date hand is now tipped with a red lacquered arrow that precisely points at the date numeral. The time window is framed by a broad, mirror polished bezel. The bridge side of the lavishly finished caliber 240PS C movement with polished chamfers parallel Geneva striping gold –filled engravings and the recessed 22k gold minirotor that displays an engraved Calatrava cross.

Rolex added a new model to its Cellini collection, the Cellini Moonphase, featuring an exclusive display of the lunar cycle. The 39 mm Cellini Moonphase is offered in 18 ct Everose gold has a white lacquer dial with a blue enameled disc at 6 o’clock showing the full moon and the new moon, the former depicted by a meteorite applique and the latter by a silver ring. The Moonphase is read via the indicator set at 12 o’clock on the subdial, as the full moon and new moon rotate through the lunar cycle. This new model is driven by a self-winding mechanical movement entirely manufactured by Rolex, whose patented Moonphase module is astronomically accurate for 122 years. The Cellini Moonphase is fitted on a brown alligator leather strap.

The Blancpain “Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC” is dedicated to diving, established by the original 1953 Fifty Fathoms and later followed by the entire watch industry. The watch is fitted with Blancpain’s in-house automatic winding caliber 1151, comprising 210 components including two series-coupled mainspring barrels and offering a four-day power reserve. Nestled into its stainless steel 40mm case, the movement as well as its solid gold winding rotor with a NAC coating and Blancpain logo, are visible through the clear sapphire case back. The balance-spring is in silicon, a material that offers many advantages; its low density makes it lighter and thus more shock-resistant and it is impervious to magnetic fields. Its black dial features indexes in Super-LuminNova® and a water-tightness indicator recalling the designs of the 1950s MIL-SPEC 1. The unidirectional rotating bezel covered in scratch-resistant sapphire, a Blancpain innovation which first appeared in 2003 with the 50th Anniversary Fifty Fathoms, protects the luminescent indications underneath. This timepiece is water resistant to 300 meters. It is limited to 500 examples and is offered with a NATO strap, sail cloth strap, or steel bracelet with a secure.

The new Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer harbors an exceptionally refined hand-guilloché dial and an equally guilloché officer-type back cover that opens to reveal the ultra-thin L.U.C 96.01-L movement. The L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer epitomizes the elegance and fine craftsmanship of Chopard Haute Horlogerie. Attired in white gold, this elegant timepiece bearing both COSC and “Poinçon de Genève” certifications adorns the wrist with a blend of distinction and discretion. A single press on the crown-integrated pusher of the L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer is enough to open the hinged back cover, as a pleasing prelude to a fascinating discovery. This slender ‘shield’ barely changes the volume of the watch which remains a mere 7.7 mm thick, nor its feel on the wrist. It merely serves to conceal – inside the 18-carat white gold case with its vertical satin-brushed flanks – the ultra-slim L.U.C 96.01-L calibre, finished according to the highest standards of Chopard Manufacture.

Demonstrating its rich British history and quality Swiss craftsmanship, Arnold & Son unveils a new stainless steel edition of the DSTB (Dial Side True Beat). The DSTB is a testament to its heritage, vision and Haute Horlogerie ingenuity The DSTB is part of the Instrument Collection and, like every other model from Arnold & Son, features an in-house mechanical movement. The true beat seconds is a Traditional complication of Arnold & Son, and this watch pays tribute to the watches produced by John Arnold during the second half of his career, when he and his son were the first to develop marine chronometers that could be produced in quantity at reasonable prices. The true beat seconds are superbly indicated via a large sapphire dial that occupies the top left portion of the dial at 11 o’clock. At the 4 o’clock position, a domed and white lacquered subdial indicates the hours and the minutes via blued hands. The watch is equipped with a self-winding calibre A&S6003 has 229 components. In true Arnold & Son style, the palladium treated movement features Haute Horlogerie finishing with hand-chamfered and satin-finished lever and bridges, polished edges and fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes.

The new Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar offers exceptional legibility, every detail has been honed to perfection by experienced artisans in the watchmaker's own dial manufactory. The curve of the moon phase at 8 o'clock echoes the gently sweeping lines of the case, while the domed moon in relief is set off by a starry, galvanic blue sky. The Panorama Date at 4 o'clock, the weekday and month windows are presented, as in a passe-partout, in a softly curved frame. For the leap year one need only glance at a separate display beneath hour 12. The hand moves counter-clockwise across a scale of 1 to 4, ensuring unmistakable clarity for every year, not just the clearly marked leap year. It features a 42 mm diameter case, available in satin-polished stainless steel or red gold, and is water resistant to 50 meters. The heart of the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar beats Calibre 36 automatic movement. An innovative silicon spiral enables extreme precision, while a single spring barrel ensures a power reserve of more than 100 hours.

Monsieur Dior was a very superstitious gentleman, wanting to believe in his fabulous destiny, in his lucky star. This fascination for stars and constellations has been the Creation Studio's source of inspiration for this series of exceptional pieces. In echo of a starlit sky in movement, all of the dial is covered in a transparent oscillating weight set with diamonds and gold inserts.

Like an authentic alchemist, Kerbedanz combines traditional watchmaking artistry, avant-garde materials and mythology in giving rise to the Sappheiros Tourbillon Black Edition. The gold case and dial are clothed in a black DLC carbon coating: a first! While creating striking light effects against a stunning deep black background, this innovative material also boasts functional properties notably including peerless wear resistance enabling it to defy time. The latter is clothed in transparency in this model, magnified by the purity of sapphire highlighting the endless spinning of its tourbillon. Named “sappheiros” in Ancient Greek, sapphire symbolised immortality, a reminder of the inalterable radiance of this stone whose hardness is second only to that of diamonds. In giving its name to this new Kerbedanz creation, “sappheiros” sends a hint of eternity blowing over wrists with this 41-piece limited edition.

Voutilainen introduces a completely innovative display of the time based on System 1 and System 2 human behaviour, as studied by Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman. The Vingt-8 ISO breaks with System 1 behaviour, whereby time is read at a glance using a deeply entrenched "code", and instead elicits System 2 behaviour in which telling the time acquires a deeper, more intellectual dimension. This heightened awareness of time is translated by hour and minute hands which are superimposed on each full hour, and opposed at each half-hour. The angle between the two hands is always the same, whatever the time. The secret lies with the minutes disc that turns with the hour hand so that the minutes hand can mark the elapsed minutes.

CVSTOS opens doors to a new world, made of dreams and wonders by expanding its collection dedicated to women. Framed by an extremely elegant snow-set tonneau-shaped case, the Sakura interpretation gives life to a bed of flowers on a mother-of-pearl background, lit up by diamonds, sapphires and tsavorites. Hand-painted and applied or set with vividly coloured gems, dainty butterflies settle gently on the Re-Belle Papillon model, a precious interpretation of this authentic hymn to nature and beauty. Crafted in pink gold or steel, these exceptional models beat the rhythm of a mechanical movement visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. They are fitted with an alligator strap available in soft shades to make a perfect match with the various dial compositions and the precious stones adorning the case.

Casio reveals the GRAVITYMASTER GPW2000-1A, the first-ever Bluetooth connected model in the Master of G series. The model features connected GPS capabilities including Mission Stamp – a function that will record time and location, transmitting the information via Bluetooth to a special Smartphone Link app, which can then be viewed in a flight log. The GPW2000-1A is the first GRAVITYMASTER model to contain a longitude indicator in addition to a latitude indicator.  Other features include a sapphire crystal for minimal scratching, carbon fiber second hand, carbon fiber insert band and a unique carbon band lock insert, which prevents loosening due to heavy vibrations. In addition, the GPW2000-1A features triple time adjust made possible via Bluetooth Connectivity and G-SHOCK's GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor technology, providing accurate timekeeping virtually anywhere, ensured by receiving GPS satellite signals or terrestrial radio signals from up to six transmitters worldwide, depending on location and environment. Each model also comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology of shock resistance and 200M water resistance, as well as magnetic resistance, a full auto super LED light, dual-dial world time (auto time zone, 28 cities + UTC), a daily alarm, and a 24-hour stopwatch and 24-hour countdown timer – all in a 57.1mm case