November 2016 - Haute Time

Six Sensational Bird Watches (slideshow)

By Roberta Naas There are a host of wonderful trends in luxury watchmaking today, with some focusing on the technical side and others focusing on the aesthetic side. Additionally, there are some that bring these two realms together in artful majesty -- offering artistic, technically advanced masterpieces on the wrist. Often those masterpieces emulate nature -- flora,

By Roberta Naas

Vacheron Constantin Unveils Arab-inspired Metiers d’Art Gyr Watch

Swiss haute horologer Vacheron Constantin unveils the novel Metiers d’Art Gyr timepiece, which draws inspiration from the Arab art of falconry.

5 Most Impressive IWC Portugieser’s

When two Portuguese businessmen put in a special request at IWC for a wrist watch with the precision of a marine chronometer, little could they know that they would trigger events that would turn this watch into one of the pillars of IWC's legacy.

Private Time With Laurent Ferrier: The Man And The Brand

Anyone who has met Laurent Ferrier will probably agree that his watches are created in his image.

Formula 1 Driver Nico Rosberg Talks Sports with IWC Schaffhausen

Mere couple of days before barreling into the season’s closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One driver and IWC Schaffhausen ambassador, joined HRH Prince Abdulaziz Turki Al Faisal, himself a GT champion and IWC brand friend, for an intimate chat on racing and success.

World Timers From Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, And L.U.C

You don’t really need to be a globetrotter to appreciate a world time watch, but if you are, these models from Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, and L.U.C are just the ticket. First class ticket, of course.

Hublot Introduces Three New Big Bang Ferrari Watches

For already half a decade Hublot and Ferrari have joined forces in creating some of the industries most innovative watches. The new Big Bang Ferrari is a

Three Terrific Cartier Watches of 2016

By Roberta Naas It’s been an incredible year for groundbreaking and breath-taking watches at Cartier. Here we bring you a look at three of the most alluring timepieces from the brand this year.

Chopard and Prince William Sponsor Centrepoint Charity Night

Swiss watchmaker Chopard’s Co-President Caroline Scheufele joined Prince William at the Kensington Palace for the second annual Centrepoint charity Awards.

IWC Schaffhausen Unveils the Portugieser Dubai Edition

Swiss haute horologer IWC Schaffhausen and retail partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons have unveiled a unique Portugieser Chronograph – the brand’s first watch ever to be inscribed with Eastern Arabic numerals.

Watch Inspired Fountain Pens That Make A Lasting Impression

Maybe because we are living in an age that is increasingly digital, we take enjoyment in the times when we carefully put our thoughts on real paper.

5 Global Watch Retailer Instagrams To Follow

Not all watch boutiques are created equal. Some of them have become temples of horological art, stocking the most amazing watches. On Instagram they share

The 24 Hours of Le Mans: A One on One with Tom Kristensen

The inside scoop on famed race car driver Tom Kristensen.

5 Superb Women’s Watches for the Boardroom

By Roberta Naas Five amazing watches for wear in the boardroom that show off your savior faire.

What Is Dubai Watch Week And Why Should We Go?

The second edition of Dubai Watch Week opened yesterday November 15 and it is fantastic! Organized at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and The Dubai Mall by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, this global annual non-commercial event was created in 2015 to bring the watch industry to the public

Meet The Most Expensive Wrist Watch Ever Auctioned: Patek Philippe ref.1518

Thirteen very intense minutes, that was how long last weekend two bidders on the phone dueled to get their hands on the Patek Philippe ref.1518. When auctio

As Seen from Above: 3 Watches with a View of Earth

By Roberta Naas From world timers to tourbillons, today's watches also often offer a stunning view of Earth from above. Here we bring you a look at three brands that interpret Earth in 3D beauty on the wrist.