Baselworld Palace
The Palace is located adjacent to Hall 3 at Baselworld. Here you can find some of the coolest watches and the most welcoming brands of the show. The founders of the companies featured there love talking about their masterpieces and are happy to introduce their unique functions and designs. There is a nice bar in the back of the tent with some excellent live music.
The Brands at Palace Hall
Palace Hall at Baselworld 2012
Palace Hall at Baselworld 2012
Palace Hall at Baselworld 2012
Watch Brands at the Palace:
- Christophe Claret
- MB & F
- Speake Marin
- Urwerk
- March LA.B
- Nord-Zeitmaschine
- Qlocktwo Wrist
- Quinting
- Ralf Tech
- Ressence
- Senses
- Steelcraft
- The Chinese Timekeeper
- VALBRAY
- Ventura Watch
- Yeslam
- Zeitwinkel
- 4N
- ArtyA
- Bernard Richards Manufacture-BRM
- Biegert & Funk
- Blacksand
- Cecil Purnell
- De Motu Watches
- Haldimann Horology
- Heritage Watch
- ILC-International Luxury Company
- Kudoke Uhren
- Lehmann Präzisionsuhren GmbH
- Manufaktur Schramberg
- Casio
- Ikepod
- Rebellion
- HYT
- Laurent Ferrier
- De Bethune
- Loiseau
- Badollet
Rolex Bling Bling at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Gold Diamond Dial GMT-Master II at Baselworld
Rolex GMT-Master II Watches
Rolex Pave Diamond GMT-Master II at Baselworld
Rolex Red White and Blue GMT-Master II at Baselworld 2012
Rolex GMT-Master II at Baselworld 2012
Rolex GMT-Master II Diamond Bezel and Lugs at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Daytona at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Daytona Collection
Rolex Daytona MOP and Diamond Watches at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Daytona Watches at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Black Mother of Pearl Daytona
Rolex Datejust New Dial Collection at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Diamond Sunburst Ladies Datejust Watches
Rolex Datejust New Dial at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Pave Diamond Day-Date Watches at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Day-Date with Jubilee Dial at Baselworld 2012
Rolex Day-Date President Models at Baselworld 2012
Baselworld 2012 Preview
Baselworld 2012 is here and KeepTheTime is excited to give you the scoop on the latest offerings and new releases from the watch universe. Check out the quick preview below and come back later for actual pics from the show!
Omega Aqua Terra GMT (Co-Axial)
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Powered by an Omega Co-Axial caliber 86056/8615; 43mm diameter; date at 6:00; 24 hour scale on the dial; 60 hour power reserve; available in stainless steel pink gold, and two-tone steel/pink gold.
Bell & Ross BR 01 Horizon
Bell & Ross BR 01 Horizon at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Limited edition with only 999 pieces; automatic caliber ETA 2892; 46mm diameter; anti-glare matte black stainless steel on black rubber or canvas.
Tissot Heritage Visodate SEASTAR PR 516
Tissot Heritage PR 516 at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Automatic movement, 40mm diameter; stainless steel case (also available in plated yellow gold); dial comes in blue, black or silver; perforated stainless steel bracelet; 100m water resistance; sapphire crystal; day and date at 3:00.
Breitling Bentley GMT V8
Breitling for Bentley GMT V8 Limited Edition at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Limited edition with only 250 pieces available; powered by a Certified Chronometer Breitling caliber 47B; 30 second chronograph; 49mm; stainless steel case; priced at $10,950
Doxa SUB 4000T Pro Diver
Doxa SUB 4000T Professional Sapphire Bezel Watch at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Limited edition to 150 pieces in Professional (orange) and Sharkhunter (black); automatic movement caliber ETA 2897; sapphire bezel; 44mm diameter.
Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro
Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro Watch from Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Limited edition with only 99 pieces available; Certified Chronometer automatic caliber UN-32; 18K rose gold; 43mm diameter; blue ceramic bezel; big date indicator at 2:00, day at 9:00, month at 3:00, and year at 6:00.
Seiko Astron GPS Solar
Seiko Astron GPS Solar Watches at Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: The world’s first GPS solar watch; identifies the time zone you’re in and adjusts the time based on your GPS position; Seiko caliber 7X52; available with titanium or stainless steel case; ceramic bezel; sapphire crystal; anticipated price range around $2k
Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex Sky-Dweller 326939 New Baselworld 2012 Release
Quick specs: Equipped with Rolex caliber 9001; available in 18k white gold with ivory dial (326939), yellow gold with champagne dial (326938), or everose gold with a chocolate dial (326935); displays two time zones; 42mm diameter; fluted bidirectional Ring Command bezel.
Rolex Blue Dial Yacht-Master (16622)
Rolex New Yacht Master Blue Dial 16622 from Baselworld 2012
Quick specs: Stainless steel case and bracelet with platinum bezel; new blue sunray dial, bi-directional bezel; 40mm diameter; Oysterlock clasp with Easylink extension
We’re looking forward to what Rolex has to offer this year, as well as more from Omega, Breitling, Hublot, Maurice Lacroix, Eterna, Corum, U-Boat, Ball, Tag Heuer, Pierre DeRoche, Patek Philippe, and more!
Omega F300 Caliber 1260 Gut Shot!
This is the inside of a vintage Omega Electronic F 300 Hz wristwatch. Although this tuning fork movement was designated by Omega as a caliber 1260, the base movement is an ESA 9164 found in several other watches from Baume et Mercier, Eterna, Longines, Tissot, etc. This particular watch was experiencing the dreaded spinning second hand issue when adjusting the time (you can watch a video of it here, and learn more about why that happens here). Enjoy the gut shot photo gallery below!
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Rolex GMT Master II Side-By-Side (16710/116710)
Rolex GMT Master II Models Side-By-Side. For a full comparison, check out this video: Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 (coke) vs. 116710 (ceramic)
