The CEO of Richemont subsidiary Van Cleef & Arpels Stanislas de Quercize will be replacing Bernard Fornas as chief executive of theCartier. Fornas is scheduled to retire at the end of the year. Cartier is the largest luxury brand owned by Richemont, which is expanding into emerging markets including Brazil and China. Other brands owned by […]

Check out Haute Time's exclusive video from Basel World of the Rolex Sky-Dweller before its launch in Fall 2012

Haute Living Publisher Seth Semilof meets with the creator of HYT Watches, Vincent Perriard at Basel World

It's inevitable that the Franck Muller, the man known as "the master of complications," would continue to invent and innovate as restlessly as he did when he first earned the nickname.

Check out the exclusive video above to get an inside look at my meeting with Martin Frei of Urwerk Watches at Basel World.

At upcoming press conferences after Miami Heat games, you may see players sporting a black, gold and red team watch from Hublot. The Hublot King Power Miami Heat Chronograph  has the Miami Heat logo on the dial and the case back making it official: Hublot is the official watchmaker for the Miami basketball team.  Only […]

The Saint-Imier based watchmaker, Longines, is celebrating its 180th anniversary by producing a series of commemorative watches worthy of the brand’s expertise and prestige. There is a line for both men and women. Blending elegance and sport, the men’s Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph is a Limited Edition piece nodding to the company’s heritage and pride […]

The private collection of watchmaker Dr. George Daniels is to be sold by auction by Sotheby’s in November 2012. The collection, which reflects 50 years of collection, is rumored to be as magnificent as it is extensive. With 130 lots, the private collection is anticipated to raise more than 5 million sterling pounds to be […]

Exquisite watch manufacturer Hublot and Miami HEAT superstars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem took to the American Airlines Arena for a VIP event on Wednesday that showcased the brand’s newest Miami HEAT timepiece.

The latest collaboration between Hublot and Doettling has produced an iPad controlled Morphosis watch safe. Made from steel, the safe has a matte black exterior and interior panels created from carbon fiber or an optional high-grade Hublot rubber. Hublot previously joined forces with JMC Lutherie to create a limited edition Soundboard and now the Swiss luxury watch […]

Check out Haute Time's exclusive video of Maximilian Büsser of MB&F at Basel World 2012

Hublot and Ferrari have joined forces to create a collectible wristwatch. This month in Suzuka City, Mie Perfecture in Japan, the Big Bang Ferrari wristwatch was formally introduced at the Ferrari Racing Days Suzuka 2012 at the Suzuka International Racing Course. The dual-luxury brand was showcased at a small, exclusive media gathering earlier in March […]

When Swiss rival Swatch cut supply lines, Tag Heuer made the announcement that the brand would be sourcing parts from Japanese manufacturer Seiko. The change, the Watchmaker states, would not harm the prized “Swiss made” tag. Swatch, which has been the main supplier for the Swiss watch industry for decades, has sent watch companies searching […]

Check out Haute Time's exclusive video with Franc Vila of Franc Vila timepieces at Basel World 2012.

Last night commenced the 40th anniversary celebration of Audemars Piguet’s iconic timepiece Royal Oak. To pay homage to the world’s first ever luxury sports timepiece, the Swiss Manufacturer curated a special exhibition. This showcase kicked off with an exclusive black tie soiree last night and is now open to the public for four days only; […]

Today was a very exciting day as Haute Time got an inside look at the Park Avenue Armory’s Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak 40th Anniversary exhibit As a huge fan of Audemars Piguet for the past four years, it was a pleasure to see President of Audemars Piguet Francois-Henry Bennahmias so excited for the opening. The […]