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  • The Certina DS Eagle watch at the international watch and jewellery fair Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
    The Certina DS Eagle watch at the international watch and jewellery fair Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
  • An Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra wristwatch on display at Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
    An Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra wristwatch on display at Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
  • A MasterGraff Skeleton Tourbillon on display by the British jeweller and watchmaker Graff at Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    A MasterGraff Skeleton Tourbillon on display by the British jeweller and watchmaker Graff at Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • The Certina DS Podium wristwatch at the international watch and jewellery fair Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
    The Certina DS Podium wristwatch at the international watch and jewellery fair Baselworld. Georgios Kefalas / EPA
  • A view of a Chronograph El Primero watch on display at the stall of Swiss watchmaker Zenith at Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    A view of a Chronograph El Primero watch on display at the stall of Swiss watchmaker Zenith at Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • The Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic wristwatch being presented at the world watch and jewelry show Baselworld. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas / AP Photo
    The Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic wristwatch being presented at the world watch and jewelry show Baselworld. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas / AP Photo
  • A limited edition Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour watch is displayed by Swiss manufacturer Harry Winston at Baselworld. Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters
    A limited edition Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour watch is displayed by Swiss manufacturer Harry Winston at Baselworld. Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters
  • The Breitling Navitimer GMT is presented at the world watch and jewelry show Baselworld. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas / AP Photo
    The Breitling Navitimer GMT is presented at the world watch and jewelry show Baselworld. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas / AP Photo
  • A man walks past a poster advertising a watch from the Photographers Collection line of Chinese watch company Fiyta at Baselworld. Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters
    A man walks past a poster advertising a watch from the Photographers Collection line of Chinese watch company Fiyta at Baselworld. Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters
  • Swiss watchmaker Rolex presents its latest models on the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    Swiss watchmaker Rolex presents its latest models on the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • The official watch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on display at the booth of Swiss watchmaker Hublot. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    The official watch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on display at the booth of Swiss watchmaker Hublot. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • A visitor is seen in silhouette next to the stand of French watchmaker Dior during the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    A visitor is seen in silhouette next to the stand of French watchmaker Dior during the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • A MasterGraff Ultraslim Tourbillon by British jeweller and watchmaker Graff during the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    A MasterGraff Ultraslim Tourbillon by British jeweller and watchmaker Graff during the 42nd edition of Baselworld. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
  • A Cat’s Eye model by Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux with 646 diamonds is displayed at the Baselworld watch fair. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
    A Cat’s Eye model by Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux with 646 diamonds is displayed at the Baselworld watch fair. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP

In pictures: Time stops for Baselworld

Liz Claus

March 27, 2014

Baselworld, the world’s biggest watch fair which opened on Thursday, March 27, is expected to welcome over 150,000 visitors particularly from Asia whose numbers have been steadily rising.

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