Baselworld

Casio, a master of tough watches, has introduced carbon fiber to the construction of several G-Shock models, making them stronger and lighter, and allowing for some interesting design changes too. We wore both the new Gravitymaster and Mudmaster at Baselworld 2019 to see the changes in action.

Tag Heuer's Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch has a lot more going for it than just a flashy new color scheme. For a start, the titanium body keeps the weight down, and the black PVD gives it a great feel and style. The watch brand has released a comprehensive new golf app to accompany it.

Frederique Constant has found considerable success with its luxury hybrid smartwatch, the Hybrid Manufacture, and has launched several new color schemes to help bring it even more attention. While the internal technology hasn't changed, the colors make it even more desirable. We've tried them on.

Alpina has introduced four new colors to its AlpinerX smartwatch range, breaking the usually sporty watch out into a more everyday casual design. The smart features focus on outdoor activities, and the new models have also had a small tech makeover too. We tried the watches on at Baselworld 2019.

Fossil, the watch company that makes smartwatches under its own name and partners with other major brands, intends to launch a smartwatch with BMW in the future. The news comes after the company announced mechanical watches under the BMW name at the Baselworld watch show in Switzerland.

How can a watch that costs $76,000 possibly have anything in a common with any car, let alone a plug-in hybrid? The Grand Seiko 9R02 movement not only combines traditional watch-winding tech with quartz accuracy, but it also has a very special trick -- it can take normally wasted energy and reuse it.

Like a car, this stunning luxury watch has shock absorbing dampers that attach the strap to the case, rather than a more traditional system, to increase comfort. We've worn it, and it really does seem to work, especially as the unique system is mated to a lightweight and well designed titanium case.

Fossil has been making watches for 35 years, and to celebrate the anniversary, it has a new retrospective exhibit complete with the first smartwatch it made -- the Wrist Net watch from 2004. Fossil is also launching a series of limited edition watches based on its most iconic designs.

Diesel will release two new versions of the On Full Guard 2.5 smartwatch later this year, with seriously cool, denim-inspired straps in classic Diesel colors. The watch itself doesn't change, aside from some new watch faces. Take a look at the new straps, which we tried on at the Baselworld 2019 show.

Swedish smartwatch brand has refreshed its range for the new season, introducing a new case size, new colors, and a new dual subdial version of the sporty Apex. It's also introducing wireless payments in the near future.

Hublot has launched the first smartwatch running Wear OS -- and it's a $5,200 watch that will give you constant updates about the upcoming soccer World Cup in Russia.

Larsson & Jennings has brought its expertise in creating wonderfully minimalist dress watches to the world of hybrids with the Connect, its first hybrid smartwatch. Presented for the first time at Baselworld 2018, we got to try it on.

Skagen, the Danish watch brand known for its beautiful minimalist designs, has a smartwatch made of titanium coming in the near future. We've worn it, and are pleased to say it's one of the lightest smartwatches we've ever put on.

Fossil announced a slate of new smartwatches at the Baselworld conference. The Q Venture, and Q Explorist are now available for pre-order.

Misfit's first smartwatch is called the Misfit Vapor. For $200, you get an Android Wear smartwatch that is water resistant.

Tag Heuer has set a launch date for its next Connected smartwatch -- March 14. The watch will launch during a live-stream.

The message from many brands at Baselworld is to look, but not to touch. This is hampering the growth of smartwatches.

Baselworld 2017 introduced a flurry of new smartwatches and wearables -- here's everything we saw at the show.

The Veldt Luxture, a hybrid smartwatch, may change everything we hate about fitness trackers with its innovative Life Rhythm feature.

The world of hybrid smartwatches is getting bigger, and we've been trying on newcomer Kronaby's extensive, classy range of models.

If you're lucky enough to have a large, valuable watch collection, you need this Bluetooth-connected safe to keep in good working order.

Guess has experience in the world of smart wearables, and has finally launched its first full smartwatch, the Guess Connect Touch.