Haute Time was invited to join the industry’s most prestigious watch manufactures at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland. After the debut of many exciting new timepieces by Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Panerai, and many more, Seth and I picked our favorites. For a look at the […]

Haute Time magazine will be launched Monday Online in digital format on Monday, April 22 at 2PM. Please check our website www.HauteTime.com to read the enitre magazine online at no cost. Haute Time’s launch cover story is a huge watch collector, with over 4 million followers via his social media. His photo shoot was shot […]

Vacheron Constantin invited guests to two unique events this week to celebrate the opening of its first Boutique in Paris. The luxury watchmakers hosted an evening of ballet at the Palais Garnier, and, the next day, a celebration at its boutique at 2 rue de la Paix in the French capital. Mrs. Aurélie Filippetti, French […]

Last week luxury watchmakers Girard-Perregaux celebrated the launch of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures at the Academy Museum Inaugural Celebration. At the event Girard-Perregaux, a founding supporter and the exclusive timekeeper of the Academy Museum, unveiled a large high tech reproduction of the recently launched ad campaign ‘Mechanics of Dreams’, featuring an iconic image […]

Actor Josh Duhamel joined luxury watchmakers Omega at the U.S. premiere of the new documentary Planet Ocean. Duhamel, who narrated the film, joined the manufacture in welcoming guests to the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles for a screening and cocktail part, including Jesse Metcalf, Justin Catwin, Larsa Pippen and director Yann Arthus-Bertrand. At the premiere, Duhamel said, “This […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the Premiere Flying Tourbillon Sapphire watch by Chanel. This beautiful timepiece is a peak at what’s to come from Chanel at BaselWorld 2013. The Premeire Flying Tourbillon Sapphire watch features a Camelia flying tourbillon calibre movement, created by Renaud & Papi. This attractive timepiece will be available with either 39 pink or […]

Luxury watchmakers Arnold & Son have unveiled the HM Perpetual Moon, a timepiece which boasts one of the biggest moonphase apertures on the market. Part of the Arnold & Son Royal Collection of timepieces inspired by John Arnold’s own creations, this watch pays tribute to the watches Arnold produced for King George III and members […]

Luxury watchmaker Cartier has unveiled the stunning new Crocodile Watch as part of its Métiers d’Art collection. This timepiece features a cameo crocodile motif in natural agate, and is endowed with a flying tourbillon complication. The cameo technique used for this timepiece was a serious undertaking. The subtle gradations of blue in its natural agate suggest the […]

As part of their “Pride limited editions” collection, Audemars Piguet have unveiled a tribute to Thailand with the Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Siam. This timepiece pays homage to the country’s national symbol, the Royal White Elephant (which appears on Thailand’s national flag). Only 100 pieces of this limited edition will be produced. This watch features a sporty […]

Yes, James Bond has primarily worn Rolex and Omega, but seriously, is there any greater, more indisputable tough-guy watch than the Panerai Luminor? Panerai made watches exclusively for the Italian Navy until 1993, when it first introduced a Luminor to the civilian market. Sylvester Stalone became an instant fan and, in 1995, Panerai created a […]

Haute Time spotted Edison Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, wearing a Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date. The retired Brazilian soccer superstar is widely regarded to have been the best player of all time. Pelé is pictured here with another titan of the sport, English soccer player David Beckham.

Luxury watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre extends its support of cinematic art by announcing a multi-year partnership with the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the launch of the upcoming Filmmaker in Residence initiative. “We are thrilled to be working with Jaeger-LeCoultre, and excited to share such an important initiative as the Filmmaker in Residence program with […]

Luxury watchmakers Breguet have sponsored “Precision and Splendor: Clocks and Watches at The Frick Collection”. This new exhibition showcases one of the most important collections of European timepieces in the United States at the Frick Collection in New York City. Today the question “What time is it?” is quickly answered by looking at any number […]

Of all the functions available in mechanical watches today, few are as indispensable as the yacht timer. The most important part of a yacht race unfolds in the 10 minutes before it begins, when sailors need to wangle their vessels into the best start position without barging the line (facing steep penalties) or hitting another […]

Today’s Watch of the Day is The Gouverneur Watch by Piaget. The 18k rose gold case measures 43 mm and houses a Piaget 642P tourbillon ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement with an astronomical moon phase indicator. The dial is beautifully decorated in silver-plated guilloche “sunburst” motif with gold threads and gold hands. A flying tourbillon is […]

On the occasion of the tricentenary of the École Française de Danse, luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have unveiled three new one-of-a-kind creations. Part of the new Métiers d’Art Hommage à l’Art de la Danse collection, these creations revisit the ancestral art of Grand Feu grisaille enamelling in designs honoring the Degas’ ballet masterpieces. Vacheron Constantin […]