This man is suffering from BIO hazard – Baselworld Information Overload – a common problem around this time of year brought on by too many high and horologically haughty watches in one place at one time. In other words, the seven day watch blitz that is Baselworld.

BIO hazard can grip you when you least expect it. The victim becomes uncertain of his movements, even the simplest things become a complication. And when looking for the exit there is simply no escapement.

Then in comes the unexpected curve ball from an impeccably suited watch executive. His red designer glasses catch the hot halogen lights as he inquires in a crisp Swiss German accent, what’s your opinion on the new TAG Heuer Carrera Jack Heuer 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Le Mans Chronograph?

Tongue tied, mind whirring like a demented double tourbillon, you realise in mid-sentence you are quoting Ariel Adams word for word, only not about the TAG Heuer, but about last years’ Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo Rattrapante Flyback. You have invented sub dials and pushers that don’t belong anywhere on the watch you have been asked about. The man in the red glasses gives you a withering almost sympathetic look and you are dismissed.

If you are experiencing BIO Hazard symptoms, keep calm, find the exit, breathe in a few gulps of the bracing Alpine air and turn to Click Tempus, your helpful, handy alternative to Baselworld.

Yes, we are going to cover Baselworld but only in bite sized portions. You won’t find any BIO here, we will continue throughout Baselworld to give you a varied selection of fantastic watches that even those who have never heard of, and much less care about Baselworld, can enjoy. We will also continue to serve up a refreshing selection of Lifestyle articles that entertain, educate and broaden your horizons way beyond the merely horological.

So don’t fall victim to a nasty BIO wobble. Turn to Click Tempus. Your brilliant non-BIO watch site.