Our local Moscow-based editor Yury Khnychkin recaps Russia’s hottest watch news. To see more from our team in Russia, visit www.hautetime.ru.

From Spanish Colonial Architecture to Skeleton Watches: Beverly Hills’ Real Estate Mogul ShareS His Collection

Since Haute Time has gone global, we’re bringing you a snapshot from our worldwide markets. Here, our local Dubai-based editor Rebecca Anne Proctor recaps the United Arab Emirates’ hottest watch news. To see more from our team in the UAE visit www.hautetime.ae.

This Summer We’re Celebrating Our Favorites From My Daily Feature, With Exceptional Pieces From Girard-Perregaux, Patek Philippe, F.p. Journe And Many More

De Grisogono Hosts Fatale In Cannes cocktail & Dinner at the Eden-Roc

HYT had one of the most successful launches in recent years. Were you expecting it, and how did you adapt to such rapid growth? First of all when you are inside the company, you are never very objective, so it’s good to hear what others think of our launch. We are sweating a lot, but at the same time we have a lot of fun for sure.

At 73, The Soccer Legend Is As Important As Ever

Behind green tinted glass walls at the Rolex headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland time slows down. Polished wood, brushed steel, and soft carpeting reminiscent of the atmosphere of a bank bring to mind reassuring notions of safety and reliability. It is a fitting environment for Rolex, which, despite being the largest luxury watchmaker in the world, shirks the glare of the spotlight.

The debate between vintage and avant-garde is a favorite among watch lovers, but it’s no longer their debate. Brands are now chiming in on the subject, and the watches on display at Baselworld 2014 made strong statements for either side. Some reminded everyone of their rich heritage by adapting an iconic case, introducing modern materials to a tested movement, or by exploiting their expertise of a particular complication. For others, the only way was forward, with daring, futuristic, and some might say, provocative designs that would complement any collection nicely. The debate between vintage and avant-garde is far from settled, and the ten watches in the following selection might not stand the test of time themselves, but they are the ones that impressed us the most this year.

Richard Mille Helps Host Le Mans Classic

IWC Comes Out “For the Love of Cinema” at the Tribeca Film Fest

Creativity is unchained underneath the ‘Palace’ that houses the independent watchmakers of Baselworld. Once again, they let their imaginations run wild in 2014, and introduced timepieces that had collectors smiling from ear to ear. But it’s not all fun and games! These five independent brands continued to develop new timekeeping techniques, and integrated innovative materials in their quests for growth. One of them even released its first in-house movement.

What do polo and watches have in common? Piaget. The haute horlogerie company has been known for watches tied to the sport of kings since 1979. It began with the Piaget Polo, a brushed gold watch with a linear feel that soon adorned the wrists of many a jetsetter. To celebrate the Piaget Polo’s 30th birthday and take the concept to the next level, the company released the FortyFive collection in 2009. The collection includes a Lady’s update on the original in rose gold and a sporty rubber and titanium model that looks great on the polo field.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend especially when they are backed by complex mechanics! The watch industry is getting serious about watches for women and is developing unique complications instead of adapting those made for men. These five timepieces, introduced at Baselworld 2014, are beautifully engineered. Behind their stunning looks hides some of the most elaborate craftsmanship from high-end watchmakers, including tourbillons and moonphase indicators.

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Haute Time: Let me start with a compliment. Your company has done the impossible: in less than 20 years you’ve made a cult of your product and created a “Paneraimania” trend. With respect to what you’ve done, I would like to ask: do you think that everything was done accurately? If you could go back in time, what would you change?