Baselworld 2014: GPS Driven Watches

Three new releases tapping satellites for precise global timekeeping

Regardless of where you are in the world—be it an unexpected adventure or a quick layover—GPS watches can be a huge help; naming your location and automatically adjusting the time on your wrist. By coordinating your location based on multiple satellite signals, these three watches seen at Baselworld 2014, allow for accurate timekeeping across the globe. In addition to their superior functionality, they’re also beautifully …

Q & Q Solar-Powered Watches

Colorful, affordable timepieces requiring zero upkeep

Sometimes all you need from a watch is reliability and a little bit of vibrancy. Japanese brand Q & Q (which stands for quest and quality), founded in 1976 as part of Citizen Watch Co., offers both with their new range of ultra-affordable SmileSolar pieces, now available globally. In a wide array of joyful color combinations, each watch carries personality and style that’s sharp enough …

Baselworld 2014: MB&F’s Starfleet Machine

The Deep Space Nine-inspired collaborative desk clock engineered by L'Epée

As a symbol of their 175th anniversary, Switzerland’s last remaining specialized high-end clock manufacturer L’Epée has engineered and crafted another visionary design by conceptual micro-engineering lab MB&F. The resulting desk clock, Starfleet Machine, manages to be as visually stunning and future-forward as it is technically magnificent. Drawing inspiration from Star Trek’s Deep Space Nine, the highly detailed intergalactic artistry all serves a function—with every flourish …