Part 4, Seven Days, Seven Watches, One Pagani – Art Basel Miami

Chopard put together an out-of-the box, event for Chopard’s VIPs, in town for Art Basel Miami, except that we did not know where we were going or where we would end up. Chopard mysteriously requested we meet in black-tie, at the docks of the Mandarin Oriental Miami, where we would be taken by boat to undisclosed location on a the Miami River.

By Adrienne Faurote

Haute Time Visits Greubel Forsey in New York

Exclusive photos of the Platinum GMT, the Double Tourbillon Asymétrique and more from our visit to their office...

Panerai at SIHH 2014: Pocket Watches and Chronographs

Paneristas have a lot to look forward to when Panerai’s new introductions, launched at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in January, hit the stores. The star of the show this year was the Panerai Radiomir Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso (there is also an Oro Bianco – so, both red and white […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Resonance 3

The Toric Resonance 3 is a hand-wound minute repeater with several distinguishing features. What you notice first is the large date. Parmigiani says it is the largest instantaneous date display in the watch world, measuring 5.9mm wide – 2.9mm for each numeral. These large numerals require huge amounts of energy to activate and then stop […]

Officine Panerai Opens Boutique in Aspen

The boutique in the prestigious ski town is the brand's 10th in North America...

Carl F. Bucherer Unveils Manero Chrono Perpetual

The newest addition to the Manero collection is a unique combination of chronograph and perpetual calendar...

F.P. Journe 10 Years Anniversary Tourbillon

The timepieces of F.P. Journe, known as “the watchmaker’s watchmaker” are widely sought after, with only the lucky few able to obtain one out of his very limited production. François-Paul Journe himself has therefore found a most equitable way to distribution his 10 Years Anniversary Tourbillon – by draw. With one watch only per each […]

Hublot’s Jean-Claude Biver Teams Up With Nets Coach Jason Kidd for Watch Lovers’ Dinner

Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver and Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd hosted a night out at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center last night, home of the Nets basketball team. The event was a dinner and opportunity to meet Biver, and was held for watch fans, TimeZone members, “Hublotistas” and many fellow watch executives who attended as friends of […]

Best Calendar Watches of SIHH 2014

Creating annual calendar and perpetual calendars is a special challenge, because there is so much information to place on a dial: day, date, month, and in the case of the perpetual calendar, leap year indicator, and there is often a power reserve and a moonphase indicator. These watches demonstrate completely new ways of presenting this […]

Chef Emeril Lagasse Spotted Wearing Rolex Yacht-Master

The Top Chef judge frequently wears this classic Rolex model...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph 100

For those who remember the thrilling Bi-Frequence 1000, with the Villeret movement that measured elapsed times to 1/1000th of a second, this is a similar, more accessible version. It measures elapsed intervals to 100th of a second according to the same principle, with the newly developed Montblanc/Minerva Caliber MB M66.25. It vibrates at a frequency […]

Jaquet Droz Unveils Grande Seconde SW Côtes de Genève for Basel 2014

The latest edition of the Grande Seconde SW, this Jaquet Droz timepiece features a stunning Côtes de Genève-decorated dial...

Cartier Ballon Bleu Extra Flat: A Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day

Ultra-thin watches are an important trend in high watchmaking at the moment, and Cartier’s extraordinary new model in this category, introduced at the SIHH in Geneva, is the elegant Ballon Bleu Extra Flat.

Antiquorum Set to Auction Off Rare 1937 Rolex Ref. 3688

The auction house will celebrate its 40th anniversary with the sale of rare Rolex, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet timepieces...

Cartier Takes Home the Trophy at St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow

Team Cartier bested Nacho Figueras' Team Ralph Lauren in the final at this prestigious tournament...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph “50 Years Science for Galapagos”

IWC introduced a totally revamped Aquatimer collection at this year’s SIHH, including a trio of special edition watches that pay tribute to environmental conservation of the Galapagos Islands. This piece commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific institution set up by the Charles Darwin Foundation on the islands. The Galapagos is […]

Haute Jet of the Week: Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450

Two months ago, Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made a successful first flight today and flew for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics. The Legacy 450 is a mid-light business jet with a best-in-class six-foot flat-floor cabin. Four fully reclining club seats may be berthed […]