When so-called Fashion watches were introduced in the 1980s, they were cheap and flashy, with quartz movements and producers that churned them out according to license agreements with various fashion brands. When the renaissance in mechanical watchmaking took hold in the 1990s, however, quartz watches were relegated to the background, high-quality finishing began to take […]

Frank Lampard, the midfielder for the icnonic Chelsea Football Club in England, was spotted wearing the Juan Pablo Montoya-designed Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. Audemars Piguet created limited titanium and gold editions for Montoya, a racecar driver, nearly a decade ago and in the year’s since it has become one of the most collectible timepieces.

Luxury watchmakers Hublot have unveiled a new timepiece for Juventus F.C., the premiere league in Italian soccer. Hublot previously paired with the Turin-based club as their Official Timekeeper and Official Watch, and have now released the King Power Juventus Turin for the Vecchia Signora – the “old lady”, as the club is affectionately known in Italy. The limited […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Double Tourbillon Asymetrique. This piece invented by Robert Greubel & Stephen Forsey has been reinterpreted in this special limited edition of 11 pieces in white gold and 11 pieces in 5N red gold. The Double Tourbillon Asymetrique features a Calibre GF02A2 mechanical, hand-wound movement with a patented tourbillon and a 72-hour power […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the The MasterGraff Ultra Flat Tourbillon by Graff. This new timepiece launched by Graff adds wearability and complications to its luxury watch offerings. This Ultra Flat Tourbillon measures only 7.05 mm in thickness, chalking it up to be one of the thinnest flying tourbillons on the market. The super-thin movement […]

Ulysse Nardin are embracing their history as creators of diving and sailing timepieces with the addition of a new model in the Black Sea line of watches. The new 2013 Black Sea is athletic-looking watch made from stainless steel case coated with vulcanized rubber. The vulcanization process is noteworthy imparting an ability to withstand the […]

Audemars Piguet have announced the appointment of Xavier Nolot as CEO of Audemars Piguet North America Inc. In this position Nolot will be responsible for all financial, operational, sales, and marketing functions for the brand throughout North America. Nolot will also advise the Swiss manufacture in its development of the South American market. Nolot joined Audemars Piguet in […]

Luxury watchmakers Richard Milel have been named the Official Timekeeper of Polo Cup Saint-Tropez, and to celebrate the manufacture has unveiled the new RM 011 Polo de St Tropez. This is not Richard Mille’s first foray into the polo world; the brand has worked with Argentinean polo champion Pablo Mac Donough since 2011. As part of the new partnership, Richard […]

Jackie O wore one, and Michele Obama shows hers prominently in a recent portrait. The Cartier Tank is the definitive ladies power watch (and men’s too – the Tank is one of the few watch models that is truly gender blind). The Tank’s status as a classic stems partly from its longevity. Not only did […]

Haute Time spotted Jay-Z wearing a Richard Mille 027 timepiece while out on the town with wife Beyonce. It’s not the first time the mogul has been spotted wearing this watch by Richard Mille – we previously spotted him pairing the 027 with a suit while out with Kanye West.

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The El Primero Tourbillon Chronograph by Zenith. This impressive timepiece is equipped with an El Primero 4035 D automatic movement housed in a 44 mm 18-carat rose gold case. The El Primero Tourbillon Chronograph dial is an elegant silver tone, with rhodium hands coated with Superluminova. Hours […]

Last week Sotheby’s achieved the highest total ever for the sale of timepieces in Asia during their Important Watches auction. Bids at the auction, held in Hong Kong on April 7, totaled HK$221,500,000 (approximately US$28,400,000), marking the highest total for any sale of timepieces by Sotheby’s worldwide. There was strong bidding during the auction, particularly […]

The secret watch was invented during the roaring ’20s, when it was more important for a lady to be luxuriously adorned than it was for her to know the time. Dials were hidden behind hinged or swiveling covers that were elaborately gem-set, engraved or enameled, just as men once wore pocket watches with elaborately decorated […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Pershing Tourbillon Abyss by Parmigiani Fleurier Parmigiani’s latest addition to the Pershing Collection, The Tourbillon Abyss represents the luxury and craftmanship their partners at Italian yacht manufacturer Pershing follow as well. The Parmigiani Pershing Tourbillon Abyss features a PF 510 hand wound 30-second movement, hand decorated with […]

Luxury watchmakers Audemars Piguet have announced three new ambassadors. PGA golfers Louis Oosthuizen, Keegan Bradley and Bud Cauley have joined the Audemars Piguet Golf Ambassador Team, representing the Swiss manufacture’s commitment to the game. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen currently stands at number 6 in the world. Oosthuizen catapulted onto the world stage in 2010 by winning the Open Championship (his first […]

Haute Time spotted Nicolas Sarkozy, the Former President of France, wearing a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar White Gold 3940G. The politician, who served as the 23rd President of France from 2007-2012, often favored this elegant but understated style during his time in office.