Design / Watches
The best of time
The trade fair that takes place in Switzerland each spring showcases the latest in watch-making design and this year, the venue itself was one of the real stars of the show.
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Design / Watches
Time lords
Every spring, the world’s watchmakers and horology enthusiasts descend on Basel for the industry’s key fair, where the latest innovations in timekeeping are unveiled. We went along to gauge the mood and pick our favourite…
Business / Industry
Baselworld Watch Fair 2013
Baselworld is the biggest event on the watchmaking calendar, attracting leading players and emerging names from the world of timekeeping. Monocle drops in to preview the latest horological finery.
Design / Watches
The best of times
Each year there are two must-attend watch fairs in Switzerland. The vast Baselworld is still some months away but at the smaller, perfectly formed SIHH the talk was of slimming and self-reliance.
Business / Watches
BaselWorld Watch Fair 2011
Taking place each spring, the BaselWorld trade fair continues to be the leading light in the global watch and jewellery industry. Tom Morris keeps a watchful eye on the new players, and some old favourites.
Business / Watches
Baselworld Watch Fair 2009
With sales of timepieces falling by 20 per cent in the first few months of this year, watchmakers are remaining confident by looking to their archives either to relaunch or emphasise classic, sober designs that are long…
Design / Watches
One to watch
The BaselWorld watch fair is ticking over nicely. With watchmakers posting healthy profits, everything from jewel-encrusted timepieces to golden age classics are on display. And the trade chatter? Chinese and Brazilian…
Business / Watches
Baselworld Watch Fair 2008
Baselworld, the biggest watch fair on earth, is where aficionados drool over exquisitely made tourbillons, escapements and overcoils, and where luxury watchmakers pick and choose the buyers they believe are worthy of their…
The Monocle Daily, episode 389
The latest on the PKK’s announcement to withdraw from Turkey, we also speak to Mark Blyth – author of new book “Austerity: The History Of A Dangerous Idea”, and hear from the Baselworld watch fair.
Design / Watches
Second to none
Once a year, the top watchmakers gather in Basel to reveal their newest creations – and the world comes to buy. *Monocle* was there to discover the leading trends and take the pulse of the market.
Edits / Retail
Inventory No. 42
Well-made objects for home and office that have caught our eye this month, from tableware to tea towels and paper knives to pasta.