One of the best parts of going to BaselWorld is searching for the next big thing in the watch world. Every watch can’t be a tourbillon or watch over $25,000 – sometimes it’s great just to see a brand putting together a strong product at an introductory price. This allows all watch lovers to be able to buy, whether for fun or as a first-ever purchase, giving the consumer a sophisticated piece for an affordable price point. This year at BaselWorld, we were introduced to a brand called Bomberg through a mutual friend, and all we can say is WOW!
One of the best parts of going to BaselWorld is searching for the next big thing in the watch world.
For watches under $750, we have never seen anything better for this price point (at first glance I personally thought I was looking at watches running over $5000). When I was told the price point, I thought it should be shared with our readers, as I predict that within the next twelve months this watch will be one of the hautest timepieces in the watch world. I saw two of Bomberg’s three lines; the Bomber 1968 and the Bomberg Maven. Both lines run 44mm, while the third line, called Semper, runs in a 42mm, which is great for a girl.
First up is the Bomberg 1968. It comes in a 44mm and the watch movement is a chronograph Miyota 0S11. I saw four different color choices, as there were many different choices. Some were very sporty, while others can be dressy. For example, one of the pieces I saw had a nice face with a brown leather strap. Another was a black face, with light green numbers and a black rubber strap. Another black watch face watch had orange numbers with a black leather strap, and orange stiching on the leather band. Finally I saw one with a white face, blue numbers,and a blue leather strap with white stiching. All of the watches were very impressive (especially considering the price point). I can see people buying 3-4 watches, to wear with different outfits and moods. The rubber strap watch would be great on the beach, while the others would be good with a suit. Best of all, the watches run under $750, giving the consumer a good looking chronograph.
The next piece I saw was from the Maven collection. This is another 44m watch, that is a chronograph Miyota OS25 with retrograde 1/20 sec. The watch comes with a nylon strap with stitching, giving it a really nice look. Of the two pieces I saw, one was black with orange numbers on the face and stiching, (a nice sporty look), while the other had a gray face with tan numbers and a tan strap.
Part of being innovative in giving new trends to the watch world. Consider the success Technomarine had with a less sophisticated watch. Equally, we feel that Bomberg watches will catch on, and we predict that within the next 12 months you’ll be seeing them on well-dressed wrists everywhere.
