Bulgari opens 2017 Baselworld introducing a new world record, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, the slimmest ultra-thin self-winding watch on the market to date. After introducing its Tourbillon in 2014 and a Minute Repeater in 2016, Bulgari has unveiled its new creation featuring a total thickness of just 5.15mm, while its self-winding movement is just 2.23mm for a 40mm diameter equipped with a platinum micro-rotor. Bulgari has developed an in-house movement to drive the Octo Finissimo Automatic: Calibre BVL 138. An offset small seconds hand adds an additional to refinement. To ensure smooth energy regulation, it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and has a 60-hour power reserve. Bulgari also introduced a major evolution of its icon: Serpenti.  Eternally youthful, the new Serpenti opens a new field of expression. The icon adopts double wrap-around straps made from multicolour exotic leathers. A natural and legitimate continuation of the Serpenti saga, these new straps are made from karung, whose skin is particularly resistant and supple. 
Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and Bulgari Horlogerie MD Guido Terreni, alongside several Brand Ambassadors who joined on stage, led the press conference that has been followed by the discovery of the booth highlighting Bulgari’s unique blend of Swiss watchmaking expertise and Italian design before enjoying a cocktail gathering the five celebrities and the numerous press representatives.

In 1957, OMEGA released three professional timepieces; The Seamaster 300, the Railmaster and the Speedmaster. Today the Swiss brand is paying tribute to these three mechanical masterpieces by releasing special 60th Anniversary editions of each model. The “Broad Arrow” was not only the first Speedmaster, it was also the first chronograph wristwatch in the world with its tachymeter scale on the bezel as opposed to printed on the dial. The new 2017 Speedmaster stays true to the original design with its perfect match of the original '57 tachymeter. The 1957 Railmaster was designed for those working close to electrical fields; and though the new model retains the original's unpretentious style, its Master Chronometer 8806 movement takes antimagnetic to a whole new level, resisting fields of 15,000 gauss. The new Seamaster 300 features a black aluminium bezel and retains the famous Naïad sign on the crown, which back in '57 was a mark of exceptional water resistance. Each watch is limited to 3,557 pieces and is delivered inside a presentation box inspired by the original 1957 packaging, right down to the Seahorse on the lid, a retro logo and beige corduroy lining. The box also contains two spare straps; leather and NATO, as well as a tool to change them.

Jaquet Droz integrated the moon phase into one of its legendary models, the Grande Seconde, while remaining perfectly true to the silhouette of the timepiece whose two interlaced dials form a figure eight, the symbol of completion and plenitude, and lucky number of the brand known by its twin stars. The Swiss watchmaker chose a so-called astronomical moon phase, requiring adjustment only once every 122 years and 46 days. Absolutely striking with its clean look and classic lines valued by Jaquet Droz, the ivory enamel version is adorned with an applied satin-finish red gold circular ring, echoing the light of the 43 mm case featured in the three available versions. The magic and poetic Grande Seconde Moon by Jaquet Droz is not simply a watch adorned with the luxurious effects of light of onyx, gold and silvery opaline

To celebrate Ferrari's 70th anniversary, Hublot presented the Techframe Ferrari 70 years Tourbillon Chronograph. The watch is designed by Ferrari using the same creative processes as that used to develop a new sports car. The starting point for the designers was the Hublot movement around which they freely designed a high performance chassis. The black structure on the dial holds the chronograph counters and offers excellent legibility. The crown at 4 o'clock —raised by a black PVD Titanium insert decorated with the famous Prancing Horse—reduces the size of the watch to the greatest possible extent, and increases its aerodynamic look. Finally, the red push-button is strategically placed to facilitate its use and makes the design more ergonomic Available in King Gold, Titanium versions, the new Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph is also offered in PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Carbon, a multi-layer hypo-allergenic material—made from particularly long carbon fibres—that is extremely durable and reliable.

Graham released a new edition of the Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon, the Swiss watch maker did some changes on the watch that was first launched in 2013. The planetarium-style display of the Sun, Earth, Moon, and Mars on the dial now has different materials for the planets and the moon. The Earth is represented by a 3.2mm-wide polished sphere of Kingman Turquoise, while the Moon and Mars are each respectively made out of meteorites which have fallen to Earth and are said to have originated from the planetary bodies they represent. The largest solar system feature on the dial is the sun, which is represented with a hand-engraved 18k pink gold bridge over the tourbillon that if you look closely has dual phoenix heads in it. The movement inside of the Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon is the caliber G1800 Tourbillon Orrery with a power reserve of three days. The watch case is large at 48mm wide in pink gold, and will be released in limited edition of eight pieces.

Named after Breitling’s aerobatic racing plane, the Colt Skyracer is made of Breitlight – a material that’s lighter and stronger than titanium. It also has a practical white-on-black display, glare-proof sapphire crystal and a removable rubber strap that doubles as a ruler. The watch is powered by a thermos-compensated SuperQuartzTM movement, ten times more accurate than standard quartz and chronometer-certified by the COSC.  It is equipped with a rotating rider tab bezel serving to memorize times and a dial with an additional 24-hour scale. The Colt Skyracer is distinguished by its black rubber strap bearing various measurement scales that are useful to adventurers of all kinds.

H. Moser introduced Pioneer Centre Seconds Automatic watch, with a steel case and a new 100% Swiss automatic movement. The automatic caliber HMC 200 guarantees a power reserve of 3 days, it is also water-resistant to 120 meters. The HMC 200 movement is the latest addition to the H. Moser collection of calibres, designed, developed and produced entirely in-house. It is equipped with a regulating organ manufactured by Precision Engineering AG, the sister company of H. Moser & Cie. Decorated with the famous Moser double stripes, the calibre HMC 200 houses a large oscillating weight. The Pioneer Centre Seconds features a magnificent midnight-blue fumé dial, with reflections dancing in its mysterious depths. The indices, topped with a luminescent dot, are faceted, and the hands are partially skeletonised with Superluminova® tips, staying perfectly in line with their open, streamlined aesthetic.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 HOROLUM is based on the traditional 12-3-6-9 sandwich dial, with military inspiration, that is now perfectly known among collectors. The BR03-92 Horolum emphasized on the luminous material used on the hands and indexes, to create a watch recognizable both during the day and at night. All the case, dial and hands are matte blasted metal. The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Horolum limited of 500 pieces is coming on a grey-green leather strap and is powered by an ETA-like automatic movement.

RJ-Romain Jerome is dedicating its latest collection to the octopus, a fascinating marine creature from the collective imagination. With this 25-piece limited edition, the Swiss watchmaking Maison introduces a truly marine and highly crafted timepiece, the Deep Blue Octopus, incorporating all characteristics and aesthetical features of the animal with a meticulous care devoted to each detail. The 47mm case with all elements in black PVD-coated steel, reproduces the bilateral symmetry typical of the octopus, with the two crowns at 3 and 9 o’clock. The new model is equipped with an exclusive internal unidirectional rotating sapphire bezel featuring engraved five-minute graduation and a luminescent time indicator at 12h, which is activated by the 3 o’clock crown for the elapsed time controller while the 9 o’clock crown sets the time. The timepiece has also been built around the number eight to recall the 8 legs of the Octopus: there are 8 head screws on the case, 8 screws holding the case back as well as 8 rivets on each crown. And finally, the Deep Blue Octopus is water resistant down to 888 feet to explore the seabed.

Moritz Grossmann the German watchmaker adds a new watch to the ATUM line featuring precious enamel dial. Manufactured in rose gold or white gold, the 41 mm case of the ATUM Enamel frames a two-part dial with a white enamel face on which the scales and numerals are printed in black. The Roman numeral XII is printed in royal blue to match the strap adding an original touch to the classic ensemble. The ATUM Enamel is equipped with calibre 100.1 slowly beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of 42 hours. The ATUM Enamel is introduced in a limited edition of 25 watches in rose gold and 25 in white gold.