The original Hour Angle Watch displayed at the Longines Museum in Saint-Imier served as an inspiration for this unique timepiece.

Don't knock the rocks! Ladies’ jewelry watches at Baselworld 2017 made a statement in a less than stellar year. Harry Winston, Chopard and Patek Philippe were among the brands putting on a flamboyant show.

There's always a good reason to take a trip down memory lane, starting with the many icons that celebrate a special birthday this year. And as the community of old-school fans grows, it's clear that there is no business like vintage business.

If it's true that behind every great man, there is a great woman, Baselworld 2017 showed that there is a woman behind every watchmaker too, particularly now brands have realised the potential of a demographic that is just as appreciate of a bi-axial tourbillon as a skeleton movement.

The most laidback of all Patek Philippe watches lends itself to a new anniversary model in white gold. At 42 mm in diameter, it is also the largest in the Aquanaut line.

Twenty months of ailing exports have put watchmakers in search of a remedy. Slimmer, lighter, more svelte, extra-thin models appear to be just what the doctor ordered, and an opportunity to set new records into the bargain.