The Rado HyperChrome Touch Dual Timer watch has no crown, buttons or knobs

 

The Rado HyperChrome Touch Dual Timer watch (introduced at Baselworld 2014) doesn't have any crown, buttons or knobs - the surface is touch sensitive and you can set it by swiping your finger on the bezel in different directions. Here are few videos on how exactly the watch works:





Here are the details from rado.com:

Enjoy the latest Rolex models announced at Basel World

Those the new Rolex models announced at Basel World this year:

Baselworld 2014: two new Omega Moon watches

At the 2014 Baselworld show Omega announced a new Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition wristwatch:

Tudor's snowflake teaser for BaselWorld 2014

Tudor has a countdown teaser to BaselWorld on their website which has a lot of... snowflakes. I think it is safe to assume that Tudor will announce a new snowflake timepiece next week. Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

New Rolex watch teaser for BaselWorld 2014

Rolex just published a new watch teaser for BaselWorld 2014:

Valbray to celebrate the 100 anniversary of Leica Camera with a new chronograph watch

For the 100 years anniversary of Leica Camera, the Swiss manufacturer Valbray will unveil a new limited edition chronograph watch. The official announcement will be at Baselworld next week. The watch will start shipping in May during the opening of the new Leica headquarters (Leitz Park) in Wetzlar, Germany. The new watch will be available for sale in Leica stores worldwide. From their website:

Rolex at 2014 BaselWorld: guesses, rumors and predictions

Some guesses, rumors and predictions on what new models to expect from Rolex at the 2014 Basel World show:

1. Many Rolex fans hope for the return of the Rolex Sea Dweller II. I personally do not thing this will happen.

2. New Rolex Daytona with ceramic bezel similar to the GMT and Submariner.

Omega teases for a new "iconic" watch to "emerge from the ocean's darkness" for BaselWorld 2014

Omega has several teasers on their Facebook page for a new "iconic" watch to "emerge from the ocean's darkness" for BaselWorld 2014 at the end of this month. Maybe a new black ceramic Seamaster?