Jack Forster reviews the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar.

How bejeweled can a woman’s wrist be? Girard-Perregaux not only answers this, but exemplifies it through the Cat’s Eye, haute jewelry for the illustrious lady who looks at time beyond a golden opportunity. Time is not gold, it’s diamond. The dial is dotted with 102 emerald-cut diamonds, roughly 6.6 carats, in a “Clous de Paris” […]

Fifty years ago, US astronaut Scott Carpenter led a voyage into space on board the Aurora 7. On this golden year, luxury Swiss watchmaker Breitling honors the monumental flight with the Limited Edition Navitimer Cosmonaute. The historical date was May 24, 1962, when a Breitling Navitimer chronograph became the first of its kind to embark […]

A glance at Frank Buchwald’s Machine Lights shows a dozen mechanical lamps. A second look reveals a dynamic aspect reminiscent of science fiction elements. A third look discredits the previous and ends in an astounded remark: it’s art. The Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F) Mechanical Art Devices (M.A.D.) Gallery hosts this set of lamps scrupulously crafted […]

Diane Kruger adds an elegant touch to the art of horology as Jaeger-LeCoultre fashions the Rendez-Vouz collection after the famed model and actress. This exquisite set provides sophisticated choices for every glamorous occasion and every celebratory moment. Certainly, this is a complement for women, matched with superb automatic caliber mechanical movement, a brand asset. This […]

More than a thousand treasures will be up for grabs as Christie’s New York presents “Luxury Week” from June 12 to 15. This four-day bidding will be an exciting sale of the most deluxe pieces of jewelry, watches, wines and iconic designs from the 20th century. The auctioning will be a cluster per day, with New York […]

In this issue: Haute Living magazine and Haute Time invite readers to get an inside look at Bell & Ross from the perspective of CEO Carlos Rosillo. Rosillo took us down memory lane, from the brand’s first days to the inspirational factors that have rendered Bell & Ross inimitable in the luxury watch industry. “Just […]

An underwater first mate should be as reliable as the oxygen that keeps the diver sane. Coming from a legacy of excellent marine chronometers, nothing comes closer to the Ulysse Nardin Black Sea Chronograph as the exact retort. From materials to functionality, the credible brand record lives through this timepiece. A 45.8 mm stainless steel, […]

Richard Mille gives tribute to Formula 1 Grand Prix’s return to the U.S. track with RM 011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph Carbon, an all-new limited edition timepiece set in a carbon case. This much-anticipated comeback from a five-year absence brought the famed watchmaker and a friend of the brand, F1 driver Felipe Massa to collaborate […]

A recent announcement by Audemars Piguet revealed that the brand Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Merk will part ways, a result of differences in company strategy. With that, Francois-Henry Bennahmias was nominated by the Board to helm the position of General Manager ad interim. Bennahmias began his career at Audemars Piguet in 1996. […]

Now available: newly-released Bell & Ross steel straps for the Vintage BR Collection. A step away from the traditional leather strap, the shiny band comes in polished steel and satin steel versions, both fitting for the Vintage BR Original 123 & 126. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime.

There is this global concession that diamonds could very well be the culmination of precious gemstones or jewelry. Around the world, since time immemorial, the hardest crystal has been regarded by a variety of cultures in many different ways but with a common denominator: a treasure. Hence, diamond news is no trifling pronouncement especially for […]

Carlos Rosillo, C.E.O. of Bell & Ross, has propelled the company to the summit of the luxury watch market in the time it takes most brands to get off the ground. One testament to Bell & Ross’ swift ascent is its headquarters in a five-story townhouse in Paris’ gilded 16th arrondissement, through which Rosillo recently gave Haute Living a tour.