Vogue Picks: The Most Beautiful Watches from Baselworld 2016

Baselworld 2016, the biggest annual luxury show for watch and jewelry brands, ran from March 17 to March 24. Now, writers – from the smallest tech blog to the most popular lifestyle sections of the web – are furiously writing about the smartest, most innovative, and best designed watches unveiled in the show. This week, Vogue came out with a piece of its own on the subject, naming the 14 most beautiful watches revealed at this year’s Baselworld. Here are some takeaways:

• Fendi Policromia: Fendi collaborated with jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez to launch this diamond-studded beauty, which has a unique 3D effect.

• Rolex Cosmograph Daytona: the new Daytona has a ceramic bezel and option of a white or black face.

Luxury Watches (Source: Fotolia)

• Chanel Boy-Friend: a classic design which gives a unique foiled effect.

• Dior Grand Soir Unique Kaléidiorscope N°5: a mouthful, certainly, but this exceptional Dior watch uses precious stones and materials to create a distinctive geometric look.

• Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire: the new Hublot watch is made with polished sapphire crystal and titanium detailing.

• Bulgari LVCEA high jewelry watch: This high-end creation is studded with emeralds and diamonds.

• Nixon The Mission Androidwear: this smartwatch, a first of its kind for Nixon, has a happy, bright orange look and feel.

• TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer: a sporty watch with a blue strap.

• Michael Kors Access smartwatch: A hit in the show for only $395, which looks like a classic everyday watch and has smart features.

• De Grisogono Samsung Gear S2: another smartwatch, this one a collaboration between De Grisogono and Samsung.