Tuesday 22 November 2016

Top 10 Watches Debuted at Baselworld 2016

Every watch brand release new model or update the existing model at Baselworld watch fair. The Replica Rolex Reviews are best to reveal the features, prices and updates about best watches. In this article I am going to summarize the top 10 lists that debuted at Baselworld 2016. In this fair new watch product strategies were observed in almost all watch brands. First was the collection of the entire new watch collection and second was the modification in existing collection. However we are going to share top 10 new watch collection presented at Baselworld 2016.

2016 was not a bad year in watch production as lots of new and distinct timepieces were presented. Watch industry is hundreds old and business models and themes existing from long time may be obsolete when compared to the latest business strategies of other industries. The luxury watch industry exists in a self-contained bubble which is separated in terms of operation from rest of the world. Luxury satisfies one more emotionally than practically. In other words we can say that luxury watch industry is more like an art market than a fashion market. Beside watch companies selling problems the market is seriously in need of quality watches. There are two points; one is industry problems in selling watches though to end-customer and the second is the market‘s appetite for watches. The two concepts may appear odd to each other but actually they are not. How in high demand market it is not able to sale watches? Watch brand marketing, invigorated product design and media efforts successfully help high-end watches to increase the demand and reach more people in last few years. It is true that watch industry has been very slow adopt the increased needs of global marketing which eliminates regional borders and is expensive price-sensitive and at the same time modern ways of distribution and sales procedures. People want wristwatches but the way to owning them is currently difficult and confusing one for all involved parties. The most discoursing factor of Baselworld 2016 the 30% reduced attendance of watch brands, distribution and retailers from around the world. It is really hard to explain the current situation as like any economy, it need some detective work to reach the core causes and effects of various factors that adds to market weakness or strength. For me the established wholesale model of watch brand supplying to market, relying on retailer and distribution partners to sell watches to end-consumer is increasingly showing age and cracking the edges. Examination of a new product launch is another example to discuss this issue. Baselworld is the biggest watch event in the world in which buyers from around the globe reaches watch brands to place orders for nee watches that will be delivered to them and from them to the end consumer. Now the question is what will happen if a watch brand release a small number of new products?

Low production can be very handy to reduce overall inventory in the market. It doesn’t make any sense by producing more watches when there are already too many unsold available in the market. The constant supply directly results in price reduction because of the demand and supply imbalances. While less product in market means fewer sales.Not all watch brands are part of the low product bandwagon. Most of the brands have totally different approach by re-launching with a new face, new product and sometimes entirely new product strategy. Brands like Omega and Tudor are two of the top ones that are participating in launching new products in 2016. On the other hand brands like Rado, Gucci and Tissot are continuously trying to reinvent their images by offering tons of new products. Both above mentioned categories of agree that the status quo of selling watches is not better enough for them. Shipping directly the consumer is one of the best ways to get profit. The traditional distribution way that includes range of middle men and third party retailer from the brand to the final consumer must disappear. 

Brands like Rolex that ardently control the market can surely hand on for long time but the watch industry future is to remove the wall between the brand and the consumer and to connect them directly. In this way watch industry can get rid of enormous problems. Directly selling to consumers can help watch brand to lower the prices and sustain for much longer time. It doesn’t mean to remove third party retailers entirely because it would be foolish. Selling watches need passion with specialization. Effective specialist retailer will always remain the important part of watch industry that employ educated peoples to sale exotic and complex watches. Though there are limited numbers of stores around the world but still they are unable to carry one watch industry alone. Watch brand can’t achieve their goal by offering online sale technically as selling directly from a brand in one piece needs a proper strategy. Online selling means smooth transaction without any huge price variances with competitive retailers and also investing heavily in market for diverting consumer traffic. There are various brands that offer online sales but in heavily crowded market they offer most expensive price available. Do you think a consumer will shop directly online when the price is higher than the gray market? Off-course not, they will think that all products are same and the street price is less than retail price. Here is list of top 10 watches debuted at Baselworld 2016.

1.    Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon


The Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon is one of the best watches that are genuinely beautiful and new presented at Baselworld. This is the first time that new complication has been introduced to the Marine case collection with nanowires in moving the boom-style retrograde minute hand is successful in furnishing the coolest way of telling time with an elegant big double-disc jumping hour display. The teak’s use on its dial boosts the appearance out of the park. The bold watch will be produced only in 18 pieces with a price of 280,000 francs.

2.    Bulgari Octo Finnisimo Minute Repeater


Few consumers still don’t that Bulgari is more than a fashion brand and their watches are awesome. Bulgari Octo Finnisimo Minute Repeater is a perfect “status watch” manufactured in subtle sand-blasted titanium. The watch features a high end minute repeater in titanium and it is also the thinnest minute repeater of the world. The watch is slim 6.85 thick and 40mm wide with a lovely traditional technique. The watch screams confidence and is not compensating for anything. The watch will be produced in only 50 pieces with a price of 160,000 Swiss francs.

3.    Sinn 910 Anniversary Split-Seconds Chronograph


The watch is unique side of Sinn with not a serious tool watch but a conservative piece that features a split seconds chronograph with very affordable price. The split-seconds chronograph complication is high end and rare with historical tool watch appearance and also features a lovely cream colored dial. The Sinn 910 Anniversary Split-Seconds Chronograph attracts the people with sophisticated tastes with its rather low price. The watch will be produced in limited 300 pieces at a price of $5,940 for each one.

4.    Frederique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture


 The Frederique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture offers an expensive priced complication at very affordable price. The perpetual calendar has a rich history and heritage that can be found in most expensive watches on the world. Frederique Constant offers one as a module on an in-house movement with a great option for all watch lovers that can’t afford expensive watches. The classic appearance with solid construction and complication can be owned at a price of only 8,000 Swiss francs.

5.    Citizen Eco-Drive One


The Citizen Eco-Drive One is the slimmest light-powered watch with pure innovation. The size and weight of the watch is so low that it feels like a piece of paper on the wrist but appearance is elegant. It is a quartz movement but not boring and also an ideal example of Japanese thrust for perfection. The watch is only 2.98mm thick with peerless style, innovative and refinement. The best thing about Japanese products is that they are not overpriced at all. The price of limited edition version is $4,400 and for the standard version is $2200.

6.    Bulova Moon Watch


Bulova Moon watch is an unfussed tool watch with a very affordable price. The watch has a level of accuracy and precision with high frequency quartz movement which makes this tool watch a popular design of late 1960s. This monochromatic “professional astronaut” wristwatch is price at $550 in strap and $650 on steel bracelet.

7.    Chanel Monsieur De Chanel


Chanel Monsieur De Channel features the first in-house movement in Parisian elegance case without any over-design. It takes talent and hard work to produce a good looking and feeling thing that can appeal for long time. The watch is available with a price of $34,500 for 18k beige gold version and $36,000 for 18k white gold version.

8.    TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Tourbillon Watch


The watch is being loved for its appeal to a younger generation watch collectors for the Swiss watch world. An Automatic chronograph tourbillon is placed by TAG Heuer in a sport watch for daily wear. The timepiece is a perfect example of the brand is doing best to producing unique watches. The fresh-looking TAG Heuer DNA fluid sporty tourbillon is available with a price of $15,900.

9.    Bremont Ragatta AC


The watch can be used proudly on variety of occasions. Bremont Regaata AC with its sport design has elegant appearance and features which makes it compelling and a complete versatile package. The 235 steel models of the watch are priced at $6895 and 135 gold models are priced for $15,895.

10.     Angelus U30 Tourbillon Rattrapante



The Angelus U30 Tourbillon Rattrapante is large, modern looking watch with complicated movement. Angelus is available under Arnold & Son and has very limited production currently. The comfortable automatic movement has a split-seconds chronograph and also a power reserve indicator. The watch also features a bold comfortable case and a legible dial. The price of this classy timepiece is  $60,000. 

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