The Ultimate Shield: Omega Announces New Record in Antimagnetic Watches
Magnetism was, through most of the history of watchmaking, a significant problem. The issue was at the very heart of the watch itself. There are two coiled springs inside a watch –one, the mainspring, provides power. The other, far more delicate, is the spiral balance spring, so thin that it’s also called the hairspring. Its […]
By Adrienne Faurote
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Richard Mille RM 039 Aviation E6-B
Richard Mille’s RM 039 Aviation E6-B has been selected by Carmelo Anthony as today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This impressive timepiece is equipped with a Caliber RM039 Manual winding tourbillon movement. The case of the RM 039 Aviation E6-B measures 50 mm in diameter and is grade 5 titanium with sapphire crystal and case back. This model […]
Hublot Helps Ferrari Celebrate 25 Years in the UAE
Luxury watchmakers Hublot are helping fellow prestige brand Ferrari celebrate their 25th anniversary in the United Arab Emirates with a limited edition new timepiece. The luxury partners gathered at the Al Tayer Ferrari Showroom in Dubai this week to unveil Hublot Big Bang U.A.E. model. More than eighty journalists and two hundred guests attended the unveiling, where pros […]
Iconic Rolex CEO Patrick Heiniger Passes Away at 62
The watch world is in mourning following news that former Rolex CEO Patrick Heiniger has passed away. Heiniger, who was born in Argentina in 1950, was just the third Chief Executive Officer in the history of Rolex SA, and was one of the most well-respected figures in the industry. Heiniger, 62, joined the company as a […]
Watch Report for the Gulf Region
It’s been an exciting year so far in the luxury watch industry, with predictions for strong growth tempered by current events like the luxury gift ad ban in China. Today we’re zooming in on the Gulf region to discuss the state of the market there in 2013. The Swiss watchmaking industry took a hit when […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980
Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Nautilus 5980 by Patek Philippe. From Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Collection comes the Men’s 5980, an impressive, mechanical, self-winding timepiece equipped with a Caliber CH 28-520C movement. The Nautilus 5980 features a 40.5 mm stailess steel case. The Nautilus 5980 is a chronograph, […]
Two Notable GCs from Heritage Brands
Among the many new inventions and impressive dial executions introduced at the SIHH were two grand complications that quietly remind us of the great artistry of traditional watchmaking, and deserve special attention. Many ultra-complicated watches are misnamed as Grand Complications, but the traditional GC contains three specific complications: minute repeater, perpetual calendar and chronograph. Both […]
Bell & Ross Celebrate Opening of Second European Boutique in Vienna
Luxury watchmakers Bell & Ross are continuing their retail expansion with the opening of a second European boutique in Vienna, Austria. This is the thirteenth boutique worldwide for Bell & Ross, which have opened exclusive stores in cities including Paris and Singapore. The boutique, located in the heart of Vienna on the prestigious Spiegelgasse, is […]
Rolls Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös Shows Us the New Wraith
The 2013 Geneva Motor Show is on now, with the biggest automakers in the world showcasing their new models. One of the most highly anticipated unveilings from the 83rd annual show is the Rolls Royce Wraith. For all the details on the ultra-powerful new Wraith, we’ve turned to Torsten Müller-Ötvös, the CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Wraith […]
Tennis Superstar Venus Williams Talks Watches With Haute Time
Haute Living recently sat down with tennis superstar Venus Williams, whose multiple Olympic gold medals and Grand Slam wins have secured her status as one of the greatest players of all time. Wiliams, who recently captured her chic on and off court style with her clothing collection EleVen, spoke to us about her love of waches. Haute […]
Breitling Unveils Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon Watch
Breitling have unveiled the Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon, the newest model from the Swiss manufacture’s ongoing collaboration with the luxury carmakers. This limited edition model mirrors the sleek style of the Bentley’s iconic automobiles. The Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon begins with an all-black 49mm case, underneath which is a lightweight titanium chassis featuring a highly […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Cartier Panthère Divine Watch
The Cartier Panthère Divine Watch has been selected by Carmelo Anthony as The Haute Time Watch of the Day. This stunning debut from SIHH 2013 is part of the Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier Collection and certainly makes a statement. The watch case is 18k white gold plated with rhodium and set with brilliant-cut diamonds. […]
Arnold and Son Reads the Stars and Sun
Today, watches with double barrels and double gear trains are employed mainly for the purpose of conserving energy, with one gear train generally driving the chronograph and the other, regular hours and minutes. Separating them extends the power reserve for each. Arnold & Son has gone a step further and used the concept to create […]
Chopard Celebrate Geneva Boutique With L.U.C XPS Poinçon de Genève Timepiece
Chopard are celebrating the reopening of their boutique on the prestigious Rue du Rhône in Geneva, Switzerland, with the release of the new L.U.C XPS Poinçon de Genève timepiece. This limited edition watch is a fitting tribute to Switzerland, the most iconic country in the watchmaking industry, by fulfilling the criteria of the excellence of […]
Girard-Perregaux Launch New 1966 Lady Timepiece
Luxury watchmakers Girard-Perregaux are embracing the feminine mystique with their new 1966 Lady timepiece. A perfect alchemy of technology and aesthetic, this timepiece embodies the classical traditions of watchmaking. The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady begins with gold cladding, set with a border of diamonds extending to the lugs. A slender 30mm-diameter case, available in either rose gold […]
Rafael Nadal Wins Tournament Wearing Richard Mille RM 27-01 Tourbillon
When top-ranking tennis player Rafael Nadal took home the top prize at Acapulco’s Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament, he did so in style. The tennis superstar and Richard Mille brand partner was spotted on the court wearing the Swiss manufacture’s new RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal. Richard Mille offered their congratulations to Nadal following the victory on Sunday, […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Oro Rosso
The Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Oro Rosso is Carmelo Anthony’s pick for today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This novelty released at SIHH 2013 features an automatic , mechanical Panerai P.9100 calibre movement with hours, minutes, small seconds, date, seconds reset and flyback chronograph functions. The Case of the Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback automatic measures 44 mm and […]
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