New times

The Swiss know how time ticks, and the 2017 watch trends were presented in Geneva and Basel.

The "blue hour" theme, as sexily emblazoned on the wrist of Piaget brand ambassador Ryan Reynolds, is still in vogue. Women can continue to sparkle, but with real brilliants, please.


Limited purism at Piaget:
Blue alligator leather, blue dial, blued screws - plus an 18-carat white gold case, an ultra-thin mechanical movement with automatic winding and hour and minute purism. The "60 Years of Altiplano" anniversary collection, limited to 360 pieces and available from April, is a casual understatement for every day.
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Sea protectors: The new Fifty Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II, or BOC II for short, is a robust timepiece for the next sailing trip. For the first time, the case of the timepiece is made entirely of blue ceramic. Owners of the limited series of 250 pieces also support scientific expeditions for the protection of the world's oceans with 1,000 euros of the purchase price. www.blancpain.com

Blue Moon for ladies: The four moon phases are a pretty technical gimmick that blend harmoniously into the elegant design of the new model in the Promesse collection. The 34 diamonds on the bezel, which are set like two crescents, add a sparkle to the timepiece with its dial in shades of blue and a midnight blue alligator leather strap. www.baume-et-mercier.de www.girard-perregaux.com

Text: Manuela Blisse