replica watches horological events are being held regulary in places all over the world Baselworld, the second of the year's major watch fairs featuring the likes of Patek Philippe, Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Hublot and Tag Heuer, is about to get under way in Basel, Switzerland.It promises to be a critical event for the watch industry with sales stalling in previously fast growing markets such as China, and the much talked about Apple Watch about to compete for precious wrist space.Expect some traditional brands to embrace the 'smart watch' concept rather than fight it, which means adding connectivity to traditional looking timepieces.Whether this works or not after all, few brands have the cachet with the younger market that Apple does connected watches are coming from the likes of Frederique Constant and sibling Alpina, and also heavyweights such as Breitling and word has it Hublot.Ones to watchOther brands are expected to announce surprises to keep followers following them, ranging from next generation master coaxial movement plans from Omega to a rumoured pilot watch from Patek Philippe and a handsome ultra thin beauty from Hermes.Kicking off on March 19, the Basel fair attracts some 150,000 attendees and 4000 press representatives, not to mention a mind boggling 1500 brands showcasing new models in temporary but spectacular multi storey pavilions costing in the millions of dollars.Here are some of the expected stars of the show.Alpina salutes the militaryAlpina has used its experience as official supplier of military and pilot watches to develop two new versions of its Startimer Pilot line.The 44mm Startimer Pilot Chronograph Big Date features a highly readable "aviation dial" with contrasting silvered chronograph counters, inspired by Alpina pilot dials of the 1970s. It's presented on a military green leather strap or metal bracelet.The Startimer Pilot Big Date likewise features a 44mm two part stainless steel case with a scratch proof sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating, and a small seconds display at 6 o'clock with a big date.The movement for both models is a high precision Swiss quartz module.Bell Ross on the marchIt must be the times we live in, but Bell Ross, too, has the BR03 92 Military Type breaking cover in Basel, describing it as a "practical watch that is perfectly adapted to professional use".Paying tribute to the forces "who were the first professionals to use the wristwatch as fundamental instruments for their missions" the Bell Ross has a ceramic case with khaki dial "the colour of a military uniform" adorned with the screen printed red symbol MT for Military Type, just in case you were in any doubt.That case is virtually unscratchable, the movement inside mechanical.Breitling occupies the flight deckAmong a platoon of new releases Breitling is showing the aviation inspired Chronoliner, a terrific reinterpretation of the brand's look that manages to be classically pilot style but contemporary at the same time.With its second 24 hour timezone display, it's claimed to be the natural wrist choice for a flight captain and is inspired by a 1950's model, but with the addition of a defining feature: a broad bezel in scratch resistant ceramic. Inside the 46mm case beats a chronometer certified chronograph movement.Breitling is also expected to make its first foray into the world of connected watches with the B55 Connected, a pilot watch that can communicate wirelessly with a smartphone app to compile and display a wide array of data.Hermes goes au naturelNot surprisingly, there's nothing overtly macho coming up from Hermes: witness this Arceau Ecuyere Aventurine, a creation that relies on the natural force of an aventurine dial and Top Wesselton diamonds.The 34mm case is white gold and it houses a fine mechanical movement crafted in Switzerland.Jaquet Droz celebrates the secondsThe brand famed for its large seconds display will present the Grande Seconde Deadbeat, a watch that showcases a complication that was at its peak in the 18th century. Replica tag heuer mercedes benz watches Replica u boat watches Replica cartier ronde louis watches Replica cartier roadster watches Replica franck muller casablanca watches Replica breitling chronomat b01 watches Replica cartier rotonde watches Replica watches bracelets watches Replica audemars piguet royal oak offshore watches Replica breitling certifie watches Replica audemars piguet royal oak watches Replica franck muller mastersquare watches Replica dancer watches Replica breitling navitimer watches Replica rolex sky dweller watches
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