• 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

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In pictures: Time stops for Baselworld

Liz Claus

March 27, 2014

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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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