The Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show is a trade show for the watch and jewelry industry organized annually in the city of Basel, Switzerland.
The international show unites about 2,100 exhibitors from over 45 countries, including the leading watch and jewelry brands, as well as companies specializing in precious gems.
The exhibitors display their latest products to the industry's experts, mass media representatives, watch collectors and connoisseurs.
J.C. Leyendecker "The Bespoke Aficionado" plays favorites:
So my top two from the timepiece
Collections were the Hermès Arceau Chrono Alezan and the Dior Chiffre Rouge D01. While there were more pieces these two really stood out. Not because of the label, but because of the craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty the both hold.
Hermès Arceau Chrono Alezan Technical characteristics:
- Ivory dial
- Alezan (chestnut)-coloured numerals and surrounds
- Steel hour and minute hands
- Orange-lacquered seconds and counter hands
- Steel case
- 43 mm in diameter
-Water-resistant to 50 metres
- Glass sapphire crystal front and back
- Strap made from Hermès swift alezan leather
- Folding safety clasp
Dior Chiffre Rouge D01 Technical characteristics:
- Water resistant up to 300 meters. Comes in a 42mm stainless steel case, with its arm protecting the screw-in crown
- 'CD' engraved in guilloche pattern
- Black sun-brushed dial with large indexes and SuperLumiNova red second hand and numbers
- Stainless steel bracelet
J.C. Leyendecker
"The Bespoke Aficionado"
- Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.
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