With the first quarter of 2017 behind us and both SIHH and Baselworld complete, now is as good a time as any to reflect on the state of the luxury watch industry. It's no secret that the past two years have seen a steady decline
Baselworld 2017 came and went faster than a steel and ceramic Rolex Daytona sitting in an AD display window. While it’s estimated that there were 200 (!) fewer exhibitors than last year, Baselworld is still the industry’s most important exhibition. As expected, there were some
Each year, members of the watch community, from journalists to diehard enthusiasts, flock to Switzerland with high expectations. After a long journey and inevitable jetlag, patrons rush to their favorite exhibitors hoping to be wowed. And each year, without fail, the watch industry delivers. Baselworld may
The “Normalization” of the Watch Industry For the past several years the watch industry has been shifting. Many people have contributed the fluctuation to advancements in technology and changes in cultural preferences, such as the prevalence of smartphones. Other individuals have interpreted this shift to mean
Baselworld is the time of year when all watch brands and enthusiasts from all over the world come together to talk watches and to see what their favorite watch brands have been up to since last year’s Baselworld. This event is especially great for small
For watch enthusiasts, it is the most wonderful time of the year. It is finally time for Baselworld. Baselworld brings together watch brands from all over the world to Basel, Switzerland. These brands will spend all year preparing for the upcoming Baselworld. The watches that
The winner of this week's "Photo Friday" contest was an HYT H1 watch. It is such an interesting watch and not one that you see people wearing very often. Obviously, our fans that voted for this watch can appreciate it and can tell that this
During our trip to Baselworld, we saw many exquisite watches. We were apart of the thousands of watch enthusiasts who entered the doors of Baselworld, excited to come away with a new favorite watch. However, Switzerland had more to offer than Baselworld. Just a train
In addition to Arnold & Sons and Haldimann, there were several other brands in the Palace at Baselworld that left a lasting impression. These brands may not have the recognition of Rolex or Patek Philippe, but they are certainly capable of producing exquisite watches that
Baselworld is the largest exhibition of luxury watches and jewelry in the world. The largest luxury watch brands from around the world are present at Baselworld and use that week to introduce their latest models. There is so much anticipation building up among watch enthusiasts
