Interview: Louis Vuitton’s Hamdi Chatti Talks Tourbillons, The Geneva Seal, Voyager And More

By Roberta Naas It’s been a very busy year for Louis Vuitton watches – as evidenced by the fact that the brand is unveiling a host of new products that run the gamut from a stunning new men’s Voyager collection to a SpinTime Escale and a flying tourbillon that holds the coveted Geneva Seal. Recently, we had the chance to sit with Hamdi Chatti, vice president for watches and jewelry at Louis Vuitton and discuss how far the brand has come in its watchmaking world.

By Roberta Naas

One on One: Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue Shares His Secrets of Success

We sat down with Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue to discuss his brand's success.

Richard Mille and Bubba Watson Unveil RM 055 “White Legend” and “Dark Legend”

By Jordan Smith Richard Mille and PGA champion golfer Bubba Watson are collaborating once again for two limited edition versions of the RM 055, available exclusively in the Americas.

Previewing Two Phillips Watch Auctions: Start-Stop-Reset And Geneva Watch Auction: Three

By Jordan Smith Later this week, Phillips is holding two blockbuster watch auctions in Geneva. The first, Stop-Start-Reset, features 88 fantastic stainless steel chronographs across a diverse group of brands. The next, the Geneva Watch Auction: Three, features a number of exceedingly rare pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and more. Here's a quick preview of some of the most noteworthy pieces from both auctions.

Presenting Five New Timepieces From Laurent Ferrier

By Victoria Townsend Laurent Ferrier has come a long way since it captivated the watch world in 2010 with its Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Hairspring, winning the “Men’s Watch Prize” at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève for its very first watch ever, acclaimed as much for its technical innovation as for its smooth, rounded shape and clean, easy-to-read dial.

Vacheron Constantin Unveils World Time Overseas Watch with In-House Movement and Geneva Seal, Announces Steve McCurry Photo Tour (Live Pics and prices)

By Roberta Naas For those who love to travel, love a luxurious sports watch and want a collectible timepiece, pay attention. Later this month, Vacheron Constantin is officially unveiling the new World Time Overseas watch --but we are bringing details and images now. The watch is a first in many important ways, not the least of which is that it holds the Geneva Seal – attesting to the brand’s quality craftsmanship. Additionally, the watch sports a Manufacture movement and marks the first time the Overseas Collection has a world time watch in its fold.

Epic Emirates Team New Zealand Wins Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series In New York

By Jordan Smith After a heated day of racing, Epic Emirates Team New Zealand wins the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series In New York with a gutsy play.

Video: Haute Collector Pras Michel Shows Us His Amazing Watch Collection

By Jordan Smith Founding member of the Fugees Pras Micheal shows us his amazing watch collection in an exclusive video interview.

3 Sensational Watches (Chanel, Harry Winston, Hublot) that use Fabric and Lace Dials — Just in Time for Mother’s Day

By Roberta Naas Every year, it seems, watch brands get more and more creative when it comes to artistic dials and unusual elements. One key trend in a growth pattern from luxury watch brands: lace- or fabric-inspired dials, which are perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. While some watch brands are actually using fabric, lace and embroidery on their dials (and sometimes spilling over into straps), others are creating artistic dials that are inspired by feminine lace and shimmering fabrics.

Van Cleef & Arpels presents The Art & Science Of Gems Exhibition In Singapore

By Pooja Argawal Van Cleef & Arpels, in collaboration with the French National Museum of Natural History, is presenting the Art & Science Of Gems exhibition at the ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands.

3 Watch Brands Sail For The Win At The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing In New York This Weekend

By Roberta Naas This upcoming weekend (May 7-8) in New York signifies something incredible: America’s Cup racing returns to the city for the first time since 1920 in the form of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races. With it, three top watch brands -- Bremont, Ulysse Nardin and Omega – get involved in a big way, each hoping their team sails to the win.

HYT And Alinghi Collaborate For The Limited Edition H2 Alinghi

By Jordan Smith Continuing their fruitful partnership for a second year in a row, HYT and Alinghi have come together to release the H2 Alinghi, a new special edition piece with a number of new features.

Panerai Unveils Its Most Complicated Watch Yet: The Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT – Made to Order

By Roberta Naas It may be a mouthful to say, but it is also an earful and an eyeful. Panerai has just unveiled its most complicated watch to date: the Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT. The new watch – which is made to order only -- is remarkable for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the double repeater mechanism that enables the watch to chime either a local or a second time zone.

Vacheron Constantin and Metiers d’Art: From The Ecole Boulle in Paris to London Craft Week: May 3-7

By Victoria Townsend When Julien Marchenoir, Director of Strategy and Patrimony at Vacheron Constantin was in Paris for the official unveiling of the “Elégance Sartoriale” collection in March, he spoke to us not just of heritage but also of the” brand’s duty to promote the artistic crafts” that go into the making of extraordinary timepieces. Transforming that statement into reality, the brand proves its commitment to the continuity, development and promotion of these rare handicrafts through collaborations with museums and heritage sites, and associations with specialized schools.

Exclusive Interview: Emmanuel Breguet Talks About Heritage and The Future, With Advice For Collectors

By Victoria Townsend Emmanuel Breguet is as polished and refined as they come. Welcoming us to the Breguet Museum in Paris, just above the recently inaugurated boutique at N° 6 Place Vendôme, this 7th generation descendent of the man universally considered to be the greatest watchmaker of all time begins by telling us he did not originally intend to become the custodian of the Breguet heritage...

Richard Mille And e.dams-Renault Compete In Formula E Grand Prix In Paris

By Victoria Townsend Last Saturday April 23rd Paris hosted its first Grand Prix race ever with 18 electric-powered cars competing in the 2016 FIA Formula E championship. The Paris Formula E Grand Prix, that followed its course around the Hôtel des Invalides right in the heart of the French capital in the 7th district was cheered on by 18,000 spectators eager to welcome this environmentally friendly race in a city that is becoming more and more “green”. Tickets had sold out almost overnight when they went on sale in mid-February. “Partner in time” of the e.dams-Renault team, Richard Mille was there to congratulate drivers Sébastien Buemi from Switzerland and Nicolas Prost of France who showed off their talent and proved their mettle in a tough, competitive race, finishing 3rd and 4th respectively just behind Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi and Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne who took the first two places on the podium.

Chopard To Unveil New Haute Jewellery Red And Green Carpet Collections At The Cannes Film Festival In May

By Victoria Townsend Chopard will introduce its new high jewellery Red Carpet and Green Carpet Collections next month during the Cannes Film Festival from May 11 – 22. With exceptional stones and designs to match, the collections are soft and graceful, voluptuous and charming, paying tribute to women for their feminine touch. And for the first time in the industry, traceable emeralds from Zambia are featured in the Green Carpet Collection, already acclaimed for its traceable diamonds and Fairmined gold.