<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hodinkee.com%2Farticles%2Fannouncement-arthur-touchot-joins-hodinkee-as-european-editor" target="_blank" target="_blank"><strong>Arthur Touchot</strong></a><strong>, European editor of high-end watch website </strong><a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hodinkee.com" target="_blank" target="_blank"><strong>HODINKEE</strong></a><strong>, explores the key trends from the year's biggest watch fair </strong>-- The smaller size of the new Tudor Black Bay 36 mm reflects a wider trend towards pieces that fit under the cuff, possibly driven by the popularity of vintage.
Arthur Touchot, European editor of high-end watch website HODINKEE, explores the key trends from the year's biggest watch fair -- The smaller size of the new Tudor Black Bay 36 mm reflects a wider trend towards pieces that fit under the cuff, possibly driven by the popularity of vintage.
Courtesy Tudor
Omega's Seamaster similarly appealed to both men and women, arguably because of its smaller size.
Omega's Seamaster similarly appealed to both men and women, arguably because of its smaller size.
courtesy Omega
News of Rolex's stainless steel Daytona started spreading around the Baselworld halls like wildfire. It reflects the everlasting appeal of steel.
News of Rolex's stainless steel Daytona started spreading around the Baselworld halls like wildfire. It reflects the everlasting appeal of steel.
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Another complicated watch created in steel is the Frédérique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar. Though the (just under) $10,000 price tag may seem steep, in the horological world it's impressively modest, given that it's almost half the price of the next most affordable perpetual calendar model.
Another complicated watch created in steel is the Frédérique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar. Though the (just under) $10,000 price tag may seem steep, in the horological world it's impressively modest, given that it's almost half the price of the next most affordable perpetual calendar model.
courtesy Frédérique Constant
Rolex unveiled its 39 mm Oyster Perpetual Explorer, another in a series of watches that reflected the move to make pieces smaller.
Rolex unveiled its 39 mm Oyster Perpetual Explorer, another in a series of watches that reflected the move to make pieces smaller.
Alain Costa/Rolex/©Rolex/Alain Costa
The German-made Senator Excellence by Glashütte Original, is another attractive option under $10,000 (official pricing is €8,500). It features a very interesting, single-barrel in-house movement capable of powering the watch for 100 hours.
The German-made Senator Excellence by Glashütte Original, is another attractive option under $10,000 (official pricing is €8,500). It features a very interesting, single-barrel in-house movement capable of powering the watch for 100 hours.
courtesy Glashutte
One of the smallest watches at the fair, the 33 mm NOMOS Tetra Nematik, was also an early favorite. Believe it or not it is actually much larger than the previous edition which, at 27 mm, felt much too small, proving the limitations on size go both ways.
One of the smallest watches at the fair, the 33 mm NOMOS Tetra Nematik, was also an early favorite. Believe it or not it is actually much larger than the previous edition which, at 27 mm, felt much too small, proving the limitations on size go both ways.
courtesy NOMOS
Inspired by "railroad grade" pocket watches, Longines Railroad watch shows the time in a 24-hour format which is intuitive to use and pretty to look at.
Inspired by "railroad grade" pocket watches, Longines Railroad watch shows the time in a 24-hour format which is intuitive to use and pretty to look at.
courtesy Longines
The Slim d'Hermès, which made a good first impression on us when it was released in 2015, returned in a limited edition of 100 pieces with a superb enamel dial.
The Slim d'Hermès, which made a good first impression on us when it was released in 2015, returned in a limited edition of 100 pieces with a superb enamel dial.
courtesy Hermès
Girard-Perregaux debuted a cost-friendly version in stainless steel, with an attractive white dial and elegant feuille hands.
Girard-Perregaux debuted a cost-friendly version in stainless steel, with an attractive white dial and elegant feuille hands.
courtesy Girard Perregaux
You might be wondering why someone would pay $55,000 for Seiko's new Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve. But it's a very special dress watch with artisanal dial created by Seiko's Micro Artist Studio, and a long-lasting manufacture movement.
You might be wondering why someone would pay $55,000 for Seiko's new Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve. But it's a very special dress watch with artisanal dial created by Seiko's Micro Artist Studio, and a long-lasting manufacture movement.
courtesy Seiko