At Auction: The Antiquorum ONLY Watch Auction for Muscular Dystrophy
The Antiquorum ONLY Watch Auction for Muscular Dystrophy is like the all-star game of watch auctions. Many of watchmaking’s elite watch brands donate special editions to the auction, held biennially to benefit the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophies (AMM). Antiquorum and AMM are organizing it together with the Monaco Yacht Show. Luc Pettavino, president of […]
By Carol Besler
Omega Unveil Limited Edition America’s Cup Commemorative Watch
Omega's new Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition timepiece celebrates the 34th America's Cup...
Girard-Perregaux Helps Steve Nash Host Charity Soccer Match
Luxury watchmaker Girard-Perregaux helped two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash host his annual charity soccer match in New York City this week...
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: GRAHAM The Chronofighter Prodive
Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Chronofighter Prodive by GRAHAM. Not only is this timepiece a must have for divers, but it is a beautiful piece to add to any collection. The Chronofighter Prodive features a 45 mm steel case with an integrated steel and black PVD fast-action reset trigger which is functional at 2000 feet. […]
James Bond’s Thunderball Breitling Watch Fetches $160,175
After being discovered at a car boot sale for £25, the Breitling watch worn by Sean Connery in Thunderball has sold for $160,175 at auction...
On Trend: Hublot Unveils Neon and Black Diamond Big Bang Fluo
Hublot gets funky with four new supercharged neon versions of the iconic Big Bang...
Throwback Thursday: Piaget Polo
The Piaget Polo, introduced in 1979, represents the sporting side of the brand, named for the network of polo matches Piaget participates in or sponsors. That doesn’t mean it is a sports watch, however. It is a solid gold dress watch, more suited for those sipping champagne in the grandstands. As Piaget puts it, the […]
Breguet Celebrates “Tourbillon Day”
Breguet is celebrating the anniversary of Abraham-Louis Breguet's patent for the revolutionary tourbillon...
Superman Henry Cavill Spotted Wearing Omega De Ville Hour Vision
Haute Time tracked down the Omega timepiece Henry Cavill wore throughout his Superman press tour...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrate Polo-Inspired Grande Reverso
Haute Time takes a close up look at the history and modern-day interpretations of the iconic Grande Reverso...
Swatch Group Opens Multi-Brand Watch Boutique in London
Hour Passion, a retail boutique owned by the Swatch Group, has opened a new location in the heart of London's luxury shopping...
Haute Jewels: Cartier’s Paris Nouvelle Vague
Haute Time is introducing the new feature Haute Jewels, where we pick some of the most beautiful creations from the world of haute joaillerie...
Lewis Hamilton Makes Surprise Appearance at IWC Exhibition
Lewis Hamilton and Ross Brawn from Mercedes AMG Petronas made a surprise appearance at IWC's new exhibition in Selfridges...
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Bell & Ross BR 126 Blackbird Flyback
Today’s Haute Time Watch of the day is The BR 126 Blackbird Flyback by Bell & Ross. Inspired by the SR-71 aircraft, also called the “Blackbird”, the BR 126 Blackbird is a contemporary timepiece modeled after a vintage design. The BR 126 Blackbird is part of Bell & Ross’s Vintage collection and features a 43 mm […]
Behind the Wheel: Ferrari V12 Berlinetta
A stock Ferrari has finally crested the nose-bleed barrier of 700 horsepower. The F12berlinetta boasts an impressive 740 horsepower at 8.250 rpm and 690 Newton metres of naturally-aspirated Italian V12 torque at 6.000 rpm.
James Dean’s Lucky Watch Fetches Eight Times Its Estimate
Pop culture icon James Dean's "lucky watch" was the subject of fierce bidding at Antiquorum's recent auction of Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces...
Best Blue Dials of 2013
Watchmaking is entering a blue period, with dials in all shades of this vibrant color, and not just for sports watches. Blue dials have traditionally been used for the dials of diver’s watches because it is widely believed to be the most highly visible color underwater. The Omega Seamaster Good Planet combines it with orange […]