Haute Complication: The Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531G

Patek Philippe continues to redefine the boundaries of horological innovation in the World Time collection with Ref. 5531G-001.

By Adrienne Faurote

Haute Complication: Greubel Forsey GMT Earth

If there would be a competition for the finest and most complex travel watch, the GMT Earth from Greubel Forsey will for sure be a top contender to win. Housed in a bold, 45.5mm large case made of white gold does it display world-time as well as a second timezone in the most dramatic way possible. It doesn't often happen, especially not with a Greubel Forsey, but these complications take the stage from the inclined tourbillon, with which this watch is also fitted.

Four Watches That Make You Want To Travel Again

The Covid-19 pandemic is still making it difficult for a lot of people to travel, either for business or leisure. Travel restrictions change on an almost daily basis, proving it to be challenging even to plan a trip to countries you are currently permitted to go. Staycations are the new normal. The following four watches where made for globetrotters, but can now be used to imitate that vacation feeling closer to home

Jaeger-LeCoultre Revamps A Masterful Collection

It was 1992 when Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced a collection that would grow on to become one of the pillars of the brand. The watches of the Master Control collection all featured a restrained design, giving them an understated appearance. This was the way that Jaeger-LeCoultre demonstrated its excellence, as everybody familiar with them, knew that these watches where fitted with some of the best movements in the industry. Almost three decades later, little has changed, as the new Master Control collection is once again prone to become a benchmark.

Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XI: Get Ready For Owning A Bit Of Biver

Jean-Claude Biver gave us very recently an insight into his private collection of watches. A unique experience, as the man who resurrected Blancpain and turned Hublot into a watchmaking powerhouse, is known for his exquisite taste. Now serving as non-executive President of the LVMH Group Watch Division, he is as retired as he will ever be and able to dedicating part of his time to sharing his passion for watchmaking as a whole. In collaboration with auctioneer Phillips, he is now selling four pieces from his private collection, allowing you to own a bit of Biver.

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe 5231J World Time

The World Time watch holds a very special position in both the history of Patek Philippe, as well as in their current collection. It is one of those watches that has become an icon, and the most desirable versions feature a Cloisonné enamel center. This year Patek Philippe launched an addition to their collection of World Time watches with the 5231J.

SIHH Day 4: A World Of Wonders Comes To An End

With the fourth day, the SIHH is slowly winding down, but goes out with a bang! This is the only day that the fair is open to the public and a lot of people joined journalists and retailers from around the world to admire all the great watches. For us, it is the time to have our last appointments and do the final photoshoots, and once again we were delighted by what we got to see!

Watch of the Week: Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time

The beauty about perfection is that it often looks so easy. This is quite deceiving as getting to this point means that you need to be one of the best in the industry and an absolute master of your chosen craft. Jaeger-LeCoultre is just that, as it is a manufacture whose name is even spoken with great respect by its competitors.

Spectacular World Time Watches: At Home Around The Globe

A GMT-watch is nice, but it only shows what time it is at home as well as in the time-zone you are currently in. With our world getting more interconnected every day for some people this might not be enough. While on the beach in Rio you might need to know if you can call a business partner in Asia, or if the markets in Europe have already closed. For that, a world time watch is most convenient, as it shows the current time around the globe.

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.

Haute Time’s Favorite Watches Of SIHH 2018: Part II

One article was simply not enough to highlight our personal favorites of the SIHH 2018. So after part I, we now continue with part II!

Haute Complication: Bovet Récital 18 Shooting Star

There is no shortage of complicated watches in the collection of Bovet. Where most brands follow more traditional guidelines regarding design and the composition of the complications, Bovet walks to its own beat, with as a splendid example the Récital 18 Shooting Star!

Haute Time’s Favorite Watches Of 2017 Part I

When the new year is coming closer people tend to look back at what the current year has brought them. During the course of the year, the tide turned, and many brands enjoyed, once more, increased sales. This was in part due to some incredible new models that were introduced, which worked up an appetite with watch collectors and connoisseurs. At Haute Time we also look back, with our favorite watches of 2017!

Haute Time’s Four Favorites From Vacheron Constantin

Asking to pick four favorite Vacheron Constantin from their vast collection is much like putting a kid in a candy store, and letting it pick only four of all the candy it is surrounded by. Tough job, but these four stand out, although all for different reasons!

Starstruck By The Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer

It sounds like a cute wordplay: starstruck by the moonstruck, and while it of course is, it also has a lot of truth in it. The Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer is one of those watches to leave any watch enthusiast in awe, especially when they are into astronomical complications.

Exploring The Richard Mille RM 63-02 World Timer

A look at the Richard Mille RM 63-02 world timer watch - a complex yet easy-to-use timepiece designed with travelers in mind.

Watch of the Week: Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time

When it comes to stainless steel Haute Horlogerie sports watches there is a lot to choose these days. Many are new entries, but some are part of an exclusive inner circle. Among them is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas. Revamped in 2016, the Overseas collection comes with something that many of its competitors don't have: a world time complication.