Baselworld 2015 Favorite: Longines Heritage Diver 1967

Diving into history, and fishing out inspiration from their 1967 divers watch model, Longines's vintage influenced addition to the Heritage collection is a favorite among many for its history, movement, and affordable price.

Combining a divers watch with a chronometer, the Longines Heritage Diver 1967 has a 42MM diameter sized case, screw in case back and crown, sapphire crystal anti reflective treated glass, bordeaux aluminum bezel, tachymetric scale on the dial, center hour, minutes and seconds hands, small seconds, 12 hour, and 30 minute counters, and three watch strap variations. 

Additionally, the Heritage Diver 1967 is powered by a self winding mechanical movement, has a 54 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 30 bar.

The Longines Heritage Diver 1967 will be available in steel, and will be equipped with either a black alligator watchband with diving buckle, or watch strap made of rubber or classic steel watch band with a double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension.

This awesome piece was built to be customized... What are you waiting for?

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Variation watch strap photo credit: A Blog to Watch

Baselworld 2015: Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT

Released this Baselworld 2015, Bremont delivers with their new Ti-GMT line of promised titanium timepieces. Collaborating with one of the biggest names in aviation, the Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT is an echo of the Boeings involvement in leading material research and development. 

Housed in a soft inner case for anti magnetic and anti shock protection, the Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT is powered by an automatic chronometer, bears a 42 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 10 ATM.

Measuring out to a 43MM diameter sized case, the Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT also features domed scratch resistant anti reflection treated sapphire crystal on case front and back, bidirectional rotating bezel, hour, minute and seconds hands, 24 hour GMT hand, GMT function, small seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour counters, and organic polymer watch band.  

The Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT will be available in Boeing aviation grade Ti 6-4 titanium, on an military-esque Seattle watch strap. 

Lug space on this bad boy is 22MM, hint hint… 

Baselworld 2015: Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Directly descending from the original 1926 Oyster model, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the more affordable option of joining the Rolex family. Offering timelessness with newfangled technical innovation, the Oyster Perpetual is the Rolex Oyster collection in its purest form. 

Featuring a new sized 39mm diameter case, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual has a monobloc middle case, screw down case back, winding crown, domed bezel, screw down twin lock double waterproofness system, and scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. 

Running on a perpetual mechanical self winding movement, the Oyster Perpetual features center hour, minute and seconds hands, stop second for accurate timing, a bidirectional self winding mechanism, and is waterproof up to 330 feet.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual will be available in the featured 39mm diameter sized case, along with other variation options of different case sizes and dial colors. 

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is from the Rolex Oyster collection and is featured on a Rolex Oyster Bracelet. 

Baselworld 2015: The Omega Globemaster

Undergoing and passing an array of Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology examinations, and creating a new quality guideline in watch craftsmanship, the new Baselworld 2015 Omega release symbolizes horological skill and brand tradition all in one. 

Hosting Omega’s most advanced mechanical movement, the Globemaster can withstand 15,000 gauss of magnetic fields, has a power reserve of up to 60 hours, and is water resistant up to 330 feet. 

Housed in a 39mm diameter sized case, the Omega Globemaster has front and back antireflective scratch resistant sapphire glass, a special medallion under the transparent case back, co-axial escapement, hour, minutes and seconds hands, chronometer,

time zone function, date function, automatic winding in both directions, and a watch strap made out of leather. 

The Omega Globemaster will be available in 18k sedna gold or stainless steel on either a brown alligator watch band, or blue watch strap made out of alligator leather. 

Baselworld 2015: The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined

This Baselworld 2015, Chopard unveiled their next limited edition stunner for the ever growing marking towards a more sustainable world. Using source protected ethical gold from small scale mining organizations, the Chopard Fairmined collection is in allegiance with the Alliance for Responsible Mining, ensuring miners safe working conditions and fair pay. The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined is a lesson that you don’t have to sacrifice style for eco friendly pursuits.

Housed in a 39.5mm diameter sized case, the Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined features glare proof and scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, a transparent sapphire crystal case back, hour and minutes hands, small seconds, and a watch band made out of genuine leather. 

Limited to 250 pieces, the L.U.C XPS Fairmined is powered by a mighty and innovative in house movement, has a power reserve of 65 hours, and is water resistant to 30 meters. 

The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined will be available in fairmined 18 carat rose gold on a black alligator vegetable tanned watch strap. 

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Baselworld 2015: Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001

Celebrating its 175th anniversary last year, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest and last independently family owned watch manufactures in Geneva. Originally inspired by minimalist standards, the most recent Baselworld 2015 addition to the Patek Philippe Calatrava collection rings home to its pure tradition.

The refreshed Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001 measures out to a 38MM diameter sized case, and features hour and minutes hands, sweep seconds hand, sapphire crystal glass, sapphire crystal case back, and a leather watch strap. 

Powered by a mechanical self winding movement, the Calatrava 5153R-001 is water resistant to 30m, and has a power reserve function of 45 hours. 

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001 will be available in rose gold on a chocolate brown alligator watch band. 

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5153 is already available in white gold and yellow gold, on a black alligator watch strap or brown watch band made of alligator. 

Stayed tuned for news on our upcoming novelty line of watch straps. 

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Pre Baselworld 2015 Fun: Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition

Timing 14 crucial seconds with an Omega Speedmaster on board the Apollo 13 after losing one out of two oxygen tanks 200,000 miles from Earth, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition commemorates the 45th anniversary of Omega’s special role in the teams safe return home on April 17, 1970. Earning a Silver Snoopy Award from NASA, the Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition is a fun time piece filled with meaning for historians and watch enthusiasts alike.  

Panning out to a 42mm diameter sized case, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition is powered by a manual-winding chronograph movement,  has a 48 hour power reserve, and is water resistant up to 5 bar. 

Bearing the sentimental words, “What could you do in 14 seconds?”, the Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition dial also features a domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, hour and minute hands, 30 minute counter sub dial, 12 hour counter sub dial, small seconds sub dial with a sleeping Snoopy, sterling silver Snoopy under the domed sapphire crystal case back, and nylon watch band.

Limited to 1,970 pieces, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition will be available in steel on a black nylon watch strap this coming September.

Amp up the attitude and swap the nylon watch strap with Rubber B’s latest innovation in watch strap technology.

H. Moser & Cie Pre Baselworld 2015 Debut: The Revamped Endeavour Perpetual Calendar "Funky Blue"

Fearlessly announcing their Pre Baselworld 2015 release a day before the Apple watch debut, the H. Moser & Cie pushes classic perpetual calendar expectations with their daring revamped look of the H. Moser & Cie Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue. 

Measuring out to a 40.8MM case, the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue features a new beautiful sky blue “Funky Blue” fume dial, sapphire crystal glass, transparent case back, leap year cycle indicator-visible on the case back, double pull crown mechanism, double barrel, and watch strap made of leather.  

Powered by an in house hand wound movement, the H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue features an impressive perpetual flash calendar display, hour and minutes hands, hacking seconds dial, small arrow hand month indicator, and power reserve indicator.

The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar is now available in white gold with the newly dubbed “funky blue” dial on a vintage inspired kudu leather watch band.

What makes this timepiece such a special release and worthy of their bold statement against the Apple Watch, is the ingenious innovative perpetual flash calendar display, that changes date in a fraction of a second, combined with precise swiss engineering.   

Pre Baselworld 2015: The Blancpain Villeret Big Date

Pre Baselworld 2015, Blancpain gives us a taste of the newest addition to their classic Villeret collection, the Villeret Big Date. To hone in the excitement lets revisit last years similar Villeret model, the Villeret 8 Days, that mirrors the tradition style and feel of the Villeret Big Date. Lets shake things up and celebrate the new with the old. 

Equipped with an automatic movement, the Villeret 8 Days has a 42mm diameter sized case, 23mm lug space, sapphire crystal glass, transparent case back, and reptile skin watch strap. 

Additionally, the Blancpain Villeret 8 Days features hours and minutes hands, sweep seconds, small date display, 3 bar water resistance, and 192 hour power reserve. 

The Blancpain Villeret 8 Days is available in either 18 carat red gold with a brown alligator watch strap, or in white gold with a black alligator watch band. 

Baselworld 2015 is only a week away, let the count down begin!