Up close with Panerai’s 2018 astronomy-themed technical highlight.

It remains the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair, but Baselworld has been hard hit by the changes sweeping through the watch industry in recent years, with just 650 exhibitors this year. This represents a stunning 57 per cent drop over the past two years, with big names such as Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and the Movado Group having left the fair. While some have chosen to show at rival Genevan fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, others have opted to meet their retailers and press at different sites – or simply rely on digital means to do their business. This year, the duration of the fair was cut by two days, running for five days instead of seven.

In the first of our handson reviews of the latest horological stars, we look at A. Lange & Sohne’s Triple Split chronograph.

More than just statements designed to be noticed, these complicated models are also emblems of exceptional engineering.

Cartier’s latest offerings reveal the maison at its best, underscored by technical finesse in the twin arts of watchmaking and jewellery-making.

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Sihh 2016 is yet another milestone for the french maison, one that witnesses a perfect marriage between its two savoir faires: high jewellery – along with its panache in gem-setting and craftsmanship – with its study in fine watchmaking, as exemplified by its attention to detail, innovation and eye-opening complications.

01. UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT. Horology’s wild child dazzles with eye-catching novelties at the Geneva Show 2016.

Having visited the recent Watches & Wonders 2015 fair in Hong Kong, Karen Kwa picks highlights from 12 brands that’ll make you want to invest in them – including a watch with the naughtiest messages.