Rolex surprised everyone at Baselworld 2016 when it reintroduced the Air-King, a model it had dropped from its collection two years earlier. The revamped Air-King's aviation backstory featured extensively in its launch, giving an example of a new trend in the industry.
While social etiquette of “old” may have dictated that men should never wear a wristwatch at a black tie event – something about it being rude to be readily available to tell the time - many a modern man would feel naked without a timepiece around his wrist.
Do your eyes light up at the sight of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires? Do you long for a world of beauty and sophistication? Look no further, as this year's Baselworld was truly a diva's delight.
Proof that watchmakers aren't lacking in energy, a succession of record-breaking power reserves has produced movements that will keep ticking for a week or longer on a single wind.
The Chief Executive of Breguet, Blancpain and Jaquet Droz believes Swiss watchmaking has been following a six-year cycle since the turn of the century. While figures may be pointing in the wrong direction, he prefers to take a positive view as markets still welcome innovative, finely crafted timepieces.