In pictures: Time stops for Baselworld

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.