Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Omega Speedmaster Mark II

The Mark II is a reissue of the original 1969 model, which contained the Caliber 861, the hand-wound movement used in the Omega watches that accompanied astronauts to the moon in 1965. The new Mark II, to be introduced at Baselworld next month, has been updated with an automatic movement and a prominent tachymeter scale […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Rare Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches Fetch $29,000,000 at Auction in Hong Kong

The watch world was buzzing this week with news of the sale of several rare Patek Philippe wristwatches, skeleton watches and the exceptional Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon 1. The “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” auction was organized by Antiquorum at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, with sales totaling HKD$28,900,188 (approximately US $3,725,552). Haute Time is giving you an up-close […]

Breitling Announce Partnership With Golf Legend Ernie Els

Luxury watchmakers Breitling are kicking off 2013 with a high-profile new partnership. The Swiss company announced yesterday their new partnership with legendary golfer Ernie Els, one of the most prolific golfers of his generation, with four Major Championships, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles. To celebrate the partnership, Breitling revealed […]

Breguet Unveil “Pre-Basel” Type XXII Rose Gold Timepiece

In advance of Baselworld 2013, luxury watchmakers Breguet have given Haute Time an exclusive preview of the original timepiece they will be unveiling. The Type XXII 3880, the first series-made mechanical chronograph with a 10 Hz frequency, will be unveiled in rose gold at the show. The Type XXII model in steel is one of […]

Kobe Bryant Helps Hublot Celebrate Position as First Official Timekeeper of the LA Lakers

The City of Angels will never miss another second. Today in Los Angeles, Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe announced that the luxury watchmakers have been named the first official timekeeper of the LA Lakers basketball team. As shooting guard Kobe Bryant looked on, Ricardo Guadalupe took to center court at the Staples Center to present Jeanie […]