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Composed of around 50 independent professionals and serving under the aegis of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie’s Cultural Council, the Jury annually honors exceptional personalities, professionals who have made their mark on watchmaking through their creativity, their enterprising spirit and their mastery of this hugely diverse artistic and technical world. At the award ceremony of this 6th edition, held during an evening event organized on April 18th in Geneva’s Cité du Temps, the “Hommage au Talent” prize singled out the Maison Greubel Forsey renowned for its virtuoso skills in the field of technical horology; while the “Hommage à la Passion” distinction was awarded to Franco Cologni, who decided to dedicate it posthumously to Nicolas G. Hayek.

Having traipsed the aisles, scrutinized the year’s new releases and pored over the technical details, the staff at FHH Journal have made their choice. Presenting the 10 Baselworld watches that caught their eye.

When it comes to showpieces, the most interesting watches introduced so far this year have been gem-set ladies’ watches.

As a complete watchmaker, Gianfranco Ritschel, now a consultant and trainer, shows a particular sensitivity for the backstage of the profession: that peculiar place where watchmakers concoct their most beautiful potions, namely these mechanisms full of finds, tricks and innovations. He takes us to Baselworld’s backyards to discover and understand what’s behind these horological complications that make us dream.

Once again, Baselworld was high in record-breaking watches and new renditions of vintage models. Which were visitors’ favourites? We scoured Instagram to see which watches were the top five most Instagram watches at Baselworld 2018.

As a designer himself – including icons such as the Rolex Cellini and Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore – Emmanuel Gueit browsed the booths at Baselworld in search of a creative touch. His wanderings led him to brands whose products shape lines and curves into emotions; products that infuse metal with soul while delivering flawless technique. Because for him there can be no doubt: design is part of our future.