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Four Chronographs That Earned their Place In History

One of the most popular complications is the chronograph. This can be explained because the complication adds extra dynamic elements to the watch. Measuring the passing of time requires an extra seconds hand, subdials to show the minutes and hours, and pushers to operate it all. Aviation, car racing, and the exploration of space are just three areas in which (mechanical) chronographs made their mark, adding to their appeal. While there are a great many to choose from, the following four have earned their place in history:

By Martin Green

The Best Men’s Watches From Baselworld 2019 Part II

After part I, it is time for the second and last instalment of Haute Time's favourite watches from the 2019 edition of Baselworld. Despite that there were fewer brands exhibiting, there were still plenty of interesting watches, like the following four

Breitling Introduces The Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition

In the luxury watch realm, there are a handful of icons that go by a single name without needing a reminder of which brand makes it—and the legendary Navitimer is most certainly one of them. Launched in 1952 with a slide-rule bezel to compute complex navigational calculations, the Navitimer was designed with professional pilots in mind. A particularly popular vintage Navi is the “All-Black” 806 from 1959. So to celebrate 60 years of that cult classic, Breitling presented the Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition.

4 Watches For Women Who Mean Business

In the corporate life, watches are more than daily companions; they are tools, pieces of jewelry, as well as an important part in shaping up our professional image. Depending on the industry you are in certain watches are off bounds while others fit in perfectly. Here are four powerful creations that mean business as much as you do!

Watch Of The Week: Breitling Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph 43

Breitling is making rapid adjustments to its course under its new CEO Georges Kern. The wings came off the logo, and their focus is now on taking their legendary past into the future. One of the watches that they are trying to accomplish this with is the Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph 43. An imposing watch, especially in red gold.

Claim Their Game! The Best Men’s Watches For Women

It must be painful to the other sex, but women have a far larger range of watches to choose from. While many men immediately look elsewhere when there is even a hint that a certain model might also be worn by the fairer sex, women do not have these issues. In fact,

How Breitling’s Past Inspires Its Future

If there is one brand that is going through a period of change, it is Breitling. In 2017 it not only got new owners but also had Georges Kern, long-time CEO of IWC, appointed as its CEO. Kern didn't waste any time and dove straight into the rich history of the brand, on which he plotted its course for the next few years.

Baselworld’s Superstars

At this year’s Baselworld, ‘The Big Dance’ of all watch fairs, a select few novelties stood out as favorites. But rather than one trend dominating, the belles of the ball represented a wide variety of styles. So whether you prefer large sports watches, diminutive ladies timepieces, or cutting- edge tourbillons, you will soon find one of these exciting new watches at a Westime boutique in Southern California.

Haute Time’s Favorite Baselworld Watches: Part I

One way of sparking passionate debates in Haute Time's editorial department is to ask about putting together a list of the ten favorite watches from Baselworld. Some make a convincing case for the latest triple-axis tourbillon, while another thinks that a top ten is not complete without that gorgeous time-only. As personal and arbitrary as these lists are, they do give a good indication on where the watch world is currently standing, and which new watches made the biggest impressions.

Color me Crazy: Use of Color in watches

While the use of color in watches is often related to its design, there is also a practical side to them. Just as in nature, colors can have a function, and they can aid in the purpose the watch was created for.

Throwback Thursday: Breitling Navitimer

It's #ThrowbackThursday! We're looking back at the original Navitimer by Breitling...

Singapore Hosts John Travolta to Announce Breitling’s New Navitimer Blue Sky

Actor and 747 pilot John Travolta flew into Singapore yesterday to kick off his endorsement of Breitling’s 60th anniversary edition of its iconic Navitimer line, the Blue Sky. Travolta is in good company in choosing Breitling as his official timepiece; in 1961, Apollo astronaut Scott Carpenter commissioned a 24-hour version of the Navitimer from Breitling, […]