Baselworld 2016: Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze

A timepiece whose material references nautical history and diving instruments of old

Since their reintroduction to the American market a few years ago, Tudor has excelled at releasing pieces that reference their illustrious past. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, they’ve once again succeeded in delivering a refreshing new take on their Heritage Black Bay line and it’s all thanks to a different sort of reference point: an inspired nod toward bronze diving instruments of …

Baselworld 2016: The Future of Reflective Faces

Six watches that shine in uncommon ways

In a world of limited wrist accessories for men, sometimes one wants their watch to shine brightly. This doesn’t necessarily mean a 61mm powerhouse piece distributing lighthouse rays, but it can definitely extend beyond the traditional and understated bracelet. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, we saw plenty of timepieces that offer up a bit of flair. Some are statement-makers and others are …

Baselworld 2016: Reinventing the All-Black Watch

Seven distinct timepieces that reimagine the use of the classic color

With hundreds of brands present, Baselworld—the globe’s largest and arguably most prestigious watch and jewelry fair—doesn’t intentionally play host to themes or trends, but it does offer an opportunity to notice through-lines across multiple watchmakers. Each year tends to deliver an interesting color story, whether it was last year’s powerful use of green or brilliant blue dials the year before. Both of these color choices …