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It is the time of the year again, where watch enthusiasts and journalists make their annual pilgrimage and gather at Messe Basel for the Baselworld Watch Fair.
Many of us are certainly preoccupied with the novelties that manufacturers are going to launch over the next couple of weeks. But then again, the visitors are also concerned with the watch that they should bring along to the exhibition. Should it be something conversational? Or will it be more rational to wear a solid and reliable tool watch?
Well, for this week’s article, we will be looking at six watches that we recommend wearing to Baselworld. It is selected based on our preferences, although they should have certain merits to it as well. Let’s find out what we have chosen!
NOMOS Tetra neomatik
The new Nomos Tetra neomatik, with two different dial variants.
We begin the article with one of our favourite entry-level watch manufacturers: NOMOS.
NOMOS is brand that we have often waxed lyrical about. It is really difficult to find fault with the Glashutte-based watch manufacturer, really. The company offers reasonably priced in-house produced watches, with a simple Bauhaus inspired design.
The 33mm Tetra neomatik is a piece that we highly recommend. It features an interesting square case, and fitted with a solid in-house automatic movement (the Caliber DUW3001). Coupled with a price of S$ 4,920, we reckon that this is a conversational timepiece that many will find it tough to resist.
Seiko 60th Anniversary Automatic Limited Edition Chronograph
The Seiko 60th Anniversary Automatic Limited Edition Chronograph. This one features the lustrous Urushi dial.
In last week’s Throwback Sundays article, we have featured this particular Seiko for its exceptional value and quality. It is not really difficult to see why, considering that this in-house produced chronograph retails at a reasonable price of €2,800 (approximately S$ 4,220).
This watch is not just a timepiece with a pretty face; it is fitted with a solid and reliable movement as well. Beneath the lustrous Urushi dial – which is produced by hand-polishing using the sap of a particular Japanese lacquer tree – the watch is powered by Seiko’s Calibre 8R48. This is an automatic movement, fitted with a vertical clutch and column wheel system for its chronograph. The watch also comes with a date indicator between the 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock position, as well as a decent power reserve of around 45 hours.
We believe that this is one of the nicest Seiko watches that is not from either the Credor or Grand Seiko collection. It is highly underrated, but certainly well-appreciated by seasoned collectors who have an eye for such pieces. We do think we have something good going on here.
Chopard L.U.C. GMT One
A pair of the L.U.C GMT One. It is available in both Stainless Steel and Gold models.
Following that, we have another darling that is highly-revered by many collectors: L.U Chopard.
The L.U. Chopard is the flagship collection that is produced to pay tribute to Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the watchmaker and founder of Chopard. It features some really nice pieces, such as the Full Strike Minute Repeater and the Perpetual Calendar […]
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