Greubel Forsey is a company that produces ultra-complicated watches, in-house. Mostly tourbillons. This year I had a chance to briefly meet with one of the founders, Stephen Forsey. I asked him how he created a true manufacture, when it is so hard for some large corporations to do so. He simply said, "because there was two of us" he was referring to his business partner Robert Greubel. It makes sense. He also mentioned that he used to work at AP Renaud et Papi, the complications division of Audemars Piguet. While meeting with him I was able to view the hottest new timepiece in their collection, the Double Tourbillon Technique (pictured in first 5 slideshow photos). Take a look at it. It is really quite amazing.

(This slideshow features photographs taken inside and outside of the 2009 Basel fair.)

According to the Swiss Exhibitors' Commitee, Baselworld attendance was down slightly compared to 2008, although on par with 2007. It did feel like there were a few less people in the halls, compared to last year, however, the press center appeared busy as usual. And most importantly, the core retailers, for the most part, were in attendance and buying new timepieces.

Baselworld 2010 (March 18-25th 2010)

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(All black Perrelet Turbine by Jason Pitsch)

Baselworld 2009, Perrelet unveiled their new Turbine collection. It features a Perrelet P-181 Double Rotor movement, connected to a unique 12 blade Turbine - visible through the dial.

The double rotor, transformed for the occasion into a turbine fitted with 12 blades made of titanium, covers the whole of the dial and slips beneath an interior black raised area, showing luminous numbers. On the under dial, luminous markers accentuate the optical effect and make the impact of this model all the more sensational.

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(This set includes photographs taken from the display cases outside of the Rolex booth. Including some shots of the GMT-Master II with yellow bezel.)

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(This slideshow includes photos taken from a meeting with Breitling Marketing Director, Lisa Roman. And shots taken from the display cases, outside of the Breitling booth.)

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(This slideshow includes photos of the new Concord timepieces, taken at their booth in Basel. Including shots of the new Quantum Gravity.)

You might also like this 6-minute video of the Concord Quantum Gravity.

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