Baselworld 2018 Day 6: Wristshot Selection

foversta presents his sixth-day highlights from Baselworld 2018, offering a curated collection of wristshots. This installment features an impressive array of watches from Patek Philippe, Rolex, H. Moser & Cie., Favre Leuba, Ferdinand Berthoud, and Moritz Grossmann, capturing the diverse innovations and designs showcased at the fair.

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The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph with its orange accents was noted for its 'sexy' appeal, and the Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master II was highlighted as a handsome watch.
The engraved dial of the Patek Philippe Ellipse and the unique patina on the Ferdinand Berthoud case were particularly well-captured and appreciated for their detail.
A debate arose around the trend of 'fauxtina,' with one contributor expressing surprise at new bronze watches featuring pre-applied verdigris patina, questioning the authenticity of such artificial aging.
One contributor expressed strong admiration for a specific watch, declaring it a 'Grail' piece.
The overall quality of the watches presented varied significantly, with some pieces standing out as exceptional while others were considered less impressive.
A question was raised about a H. Moser & Cie. watch, inquiring if it featured both a Tourbillon and a minute repeater complication.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Mar 26, 2018

I want the RJ Hello Kitty. Na, just kidding!

I didn’t know Moser released a Tourbillon + minute repeater (I guess). Best wishes Alkiro

Watchonthewrist

Mar 26, 2018

Yes they did my friend , sounds nice but that dail isnt imho . Looks like its printed .

They had to put a nice fume or full black dail into it if it was up to me .

Alkiro1

Mar 27, 2018

Excellent idea my friend. A funky/smoked... dial is now part of the Moser DNA so that makes sense to me

Best wishes Alkiro

templetowers

Mar 26, 2018

Great shots Forvesta, thank you for sharing - I can't help thinking that the lug screw on the Manufacture Royale need tightening ...;) [nt]

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keks

Mar 26, 2018

Wow

... and the favorite is?

Krinck

Mar 26, 2018

Thank you!

I have thoroughly enjoyed your reports during this exhibit. But boy is there some distance between the best and the not so good

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