TAG Heuer and McLaren Announce Bigger, Stronger Partnership

While the watch world is focused on the upcoming Baselworld 2013, the luxury auto world has been busy with the Geneva Motor Show. However, this week the two worlds came together during the 83rd annual car show, when Jean-Christophe Babin, the President and CEO of TAG Heuer, joined Ron Dennis, the Executive Chairman of the McLaren Group, […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Hublot Give Baselworld Preview With Red Gold Big Bang Caviar

Luxury watchmaker Hublot has given us a preview of their Baselworld unveiling with a sneak peek at the new Big Bang Caviar. Available in a red gold version and a version set with thirty-six diamonds, the Big Bang Caviar is certain to be one of the most highly anticipated models not only for the watch […]

Blancpain Unveils Women’s Chronograph Large Date Pre-Basel 2013

With just over a month to go, luxury watchmaker Blancpain has joined HYT in making a pre-Baselworld unveiling. The Swiss manufacture has unveiled the new Women’s Chronograph Large Date, a timepiece with a beautiful mother-of-pearl face and a self-winding heart with several complications. The Chronograph Large Date begins with a 38.6mm-diameter case in 18 carat red gold […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Cartier Rotonde Astrotourbillon Carbon Crystal

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony, is The Rotonde Astrotourbillon Carbon Crystal by Cartier. This new timepiece introduced at SIHH 2013 features a 47 mm case made of niobium-titanium and houses the innovative Cartier 9460 MC movement, much of which is crafted in carbon crystal. The dial of the Rotonde Astrotourbillon Carbon Crystal is […]

Haute Event: Graham Launches the LA Kings Chronofighter Timepiece at Westime

Graham, Westime and the LA Kings came together for one of the year’s hautest collaborations on Friday evening. Luxury Swiss watchmaker Graham celebrated the launch of its new Chronofighter Oversize LA Kings limited-edition timepiece at Westime Los Angeles. The event was hosted by Hall of Fame player Luc Robitaille, as well as current Kings center […]

Elle Macpherson Spotted Wearing Rolex Daytona in Ibiza

Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson looks perfectly laid-back chic in this picture from Ibiza last year. “The Body”, as Macpherson is nicknamed, was spotted wearing a yellow gold Rolex Daytona while vacationing on a boat near the sunny Mediterranean island.

First look: HYT Gives Us a Glimpse of the H2 In Advance of Baselworld 2013

Baselworld 2013 is still a month away, but we’re already getting excited for the luxury timepieces set to be revealed at the iconic watch show. From April 25 to May 2, the industry’s leading manufactures will gather in Basel, a beautiful Swiss town located on the German border, to unveil their new creations. Today, we’ve […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveil Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Watch

Luxury watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre have unveiled their first ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar watch. The new Master Ultra Thin Perpetual watch measures is just 9.2 millimetres thick yet houses an exceptionally sophisticated mechanism, which takes into account the unequal length of the months and naturally displays the leap day that occurs every four years. As a result, the owner of […]

Triple Threat: The Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 4, 3 Axis Tourbillon

Harry Winston’s been very much in the news lately –and not just the watch news. In a surprise announcement, it was recently revealed that the company has been acquired by the Swatch Group, in a deal that reportedly totaled about $1 billion. The purchase of Harry Winston by the Swatch Group has left many enthusiasts […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Roger Dubuis Excalibur 42 Chronograph

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Excalibur 42 Chronograph by Roger Dubuis. This impressive timepiece by Roger Dubuis features a 42 mm case which houses a the new RD681 automatic chronograph movement with a micro-rotor and 52 hour power reserve. Its beautiful blue dial jumps out with its roman numerals, […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Hermès Unveil Atmos Clock

Three of the luxury world’s most prestigious Houses have come together on a stunning new collaboration: the Atmos Hermès clock. Created in collaboration between Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Les Cristalleries de St. Louis, this limited-edition clock is a convergence of transparency, opalescence, crystal, glass, metal and, above all, artistic craftsmanship. At the heart of this spherical crystal clock […]

Maurice Lacroix Builds a Mystery

The early 21st century of watchmaking will be looked back on as a time of tremendous innovation, particularly for the reinvention of traditional technologies and the reinterpretation of conventional ways of telling time. Aside from the celebrated independents, which have turned watch design upside down in recent years, Maurice Lacroix is one of the pioneers […]

Kevin Spacey Wears IWC Portugese Chronograph in House of Cards

Actor Kevin Spacey was spotted wearing IWC Schaffhausen’s Portugese Chronograph in this scene from the hit show House of Cards. This nautical inspired self-winding mechanical chronograph retails for approximately $7,900. IWC commented on the photo, “We are very honored to see some of our IWC timepieces on the protagonist’s wrist. Best wishes from Schaffhausen.”

IWC Revs Their Engines On and Off the Track

Not only does 2013 mark IWC’s Official Engineering Partnership with The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team, it also marks the launch of The Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance limited edition timepiece. This special relationship between these two prestigious teams represents the perfect combination of precision, performance and high tech engineering needed for both high performance race […]

Sotheby’s Set to Auction Cartier, Asprey and Patek Philippe Timepieces

Luxury auction house Sotheby’s are set to auction off several rare watche and clocks, including Cartier, Asprey, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Greubel Forsey, Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe timepieces. The lots will go under the gavel as part of the upcoming Important Watches including Magnificent Clocks from an Important Private Collection auction, taking place in Hong Kong on April 7th. The […]

Maserati’s Updated GranTurismo MC Stradale Debuts at Geneva Motor Show

Here’s your first look at Maserati’s updated GranTurismo MC Stradale straight from Geneva. The vehicle dons the same 4.7-liter V8 it’s always had, but it now has additional rear passenger space and Maserati’s MC Race Shift six-speed automatic transmission. Stay tuned for more details. Photos courtesy Maserati.

The Secret’s Out: Maranello Supercar LaFerrari Breaks the Mold

Ferrari unveiled mold-breaking supercar LaFerrari at the 83rd Geneva Motor Show this past Tuesday. The automobile comes complete with a 6.3-liter gasoline burning V-12, the 950 horsepower arrangement located to the back of a 7-speed automated transaxle. Weighing about 2,800lbs, LaFerarri’s top speed is 230mph and is available in a limited production of 499 units. This […]