“Out of ” Baselworld 2014
GRAHAM London 2014
Distinction…always! If you were looking for the GRAHAM booth at Baselworld 2014, you might have never found it in any of the fair’s pavilions, or in any of those pavilions closer to the central one, such as the Palace. The GRAHAM booth was indeed not far from the main entrance, it was placed there as a stand-alone booth, you had to follow this map, as if in search of a treasure:
For a few years, now, the restaurant Minamoto has been the unique location in which the brand invites all the watch replica enthusiasts, its footprint is so different from those standard booths in the fair, it is a place which fully reflects the spirit of the English born, Swiss adopted brand. It is a place where you can relax and enjoy GRAHAM ‘s new collections.
And I’ll be honest: when I first saw the new Chronofighter (Oversize), I was not sure I liked it, as I was so used to the classic RAC chrono and its mirror polished case. It is also true that the 1 st generation Oversize was a bit unattractive but, GRAHAM has made this new model a sleeker timepiece, with a slimmer case and an attractive new carbon fiber lever and ceramic bezel.
The only Oversize that has not changed, though, is the GMT, one of GRAHAM ‘s most appreciated timepieces ever. The 2014 Oversize collection is enhanced by the addition of GRAHAM ’s Chronofighter Arrow , in three camouflage designs which are not a first if you’re familiar with the brand and its SAS limited edition Chronofighter from a few years back, and also with the Superlight Carbon, whose case and trigger are entirely made out of carbon fiber. Its total weight is less than 100g!
A special spot, especially for the undersigned, is reserved for the Silverstone RS Skeleton ( HERE ), a timepiece I personally introduced some time ago which amplifies, in my opinion, the perception of the GRAHAM brand. I previewed it in Geneva in January, and wore it. This is a timepiece that needs to be seen live: the dial’s design, the holes on the rotor, and the finish create a fascinating ensemble.
Gaetano C. @Horbiter – Watches e Luxury