The time we’ve all been waiting for is here! The Basel World Fair starts next Thursday, April 25th, and AZ Fine Time is heading out to see all the great new products from our manufactures. We’ve had some sneak peaks of what will be available later this year, and will have plenty more while we’re in Basel. Be sure to follow our blog to get the most up to date news on our favorite brands, and see their new pieces hands on! Just go to the AZFT Blog, enter your email in the section as seen in the picture below and you will get all the info as we update live from Basel.
As a teaser, here is what we’ve seen so far…
Seiko
We’ve seen a new limited edition of 2,000 pieces, Grand Seiko 9F Quartz with the higher accuracy rating…
We’ve also seen the new variant of Astron GPS SAST015 with ceramic links and engraved bezel….
We’ve also heard rumors on the web about a Prospex Spring Drive Tuna Can SBDB008…
There’s also an image floating around the web of an 18kt Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Supposedly, there will be a white SBGA089, yellow SBGA090 and rose gold SBGA092 version with Snowflake dial. Very limited, and +/- 10 sec a month deviation.
Now the question is… Will these pieces come to the US market? Also, what else does Seiko have in store for their 100th Anniversary of watchmaking? Follow us next Thursday to find out.
Citizen
So far, all we have seen from Citizen is a new Signature Collection Grand Touring Automatic.
Now we wonder, will Citizen bring any more of the Satellite Wave technology or the Proximity Bluetooth Watch in Android platform to their line up? Also, since they just finally released the Eco-Drive EYES Concept Watch, will there be a new concept model to look forward to? We’ll just have to wait and see. We will be posting the new goods next Friday.
Mido
The latest from Mido is a new Multifort Diver with inner rotating bezel, which looks great…
There is also a new Commander Chronograph that is their 1st chrono in the series. Another amazing looking piece, and sure to be reasonably priced.
Since Swatch Group has recently introduced specially made ETA calibers (with special complications) for a couple of their other lower price point brands, will there be anything unique made for Mido? Find out next Thursday.
Glycine
Glycine has a new 43mm Combat Chronograph they have already introduced…
As well as the new Airman 17 “SPHAIR”…
The big news from Glycine is their introduction of the Airman “No. 1” with a Felsa 692 movement. It looks like there will be 3 variations all in 18kt (white, pink and yellow), and will only be available as a set of 3. All will read in 24 increments with a secondary timezone. Look for more from Glycine next Saturday.
Luminox
Luminox has introduced Recon Pointman Navigation Specialist. This complicated piece features a GMT, walking speed tachymeter, strap with 3 map scales, and a compass in the strap.
There’s also a new Tony Kanaan Limited Edition Valjoux 7750 Chronograph of only 300 pieces for the world.
Maurice De Mauriac
Daniel from MdM has been updating his site with a slew of new models. The biggest achievement is the production of his 1st tourbillon movement…
Also, he added his 1st world timer…
A new set of skeletonized pieces has also come forth. There will be round and tonneau shaped pieces in this collection…
And finally, the new variations of Le Mans Chrono’s…
We’ll be looking forward to reporting our findings in Basel. There will be tons of great stuff from our current manufactures, and maybe even some new ones added to the line up. Dont forget to follow the AZFT BLOG!
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