December 2018 - Haute Time

Signing Off On 2018 With The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

Few watches have made such a mark on the industry in recent years as the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo. That it is a design statement is not so surprising, it is after all a Bvlgari, but it is also the watch that cemented the brand's reputation as bonafide manufacture among the general watch-buying public. The fact that Bvlgari did this with a range of ultra-slim movements is very surprising, yet at the same time not so surprising at all. When most brands want to truly establish themselves as a manufacture, they start making complicated watches, not ultra-slim movements that only tell time. However, one of the benefits that ultra-slim movements provide is far more freedom regarding the design of the watch. That is of course when you are able to design and make a reliable, ultra-slim movement in the first place.

By Martin Green

Dress Up Time: Black Tie, Black Watch

This is it, the last week of the year! It’s time to say farewell to 2018 and usher in the New Year in style. If your calendar is full of fancy festivities over the next few days, then look to one of these four formal black watches to complement any black tie dress code.

Haute Time’s Best Photos Of 2018

Time flies when having fun, and that was most certainly the case in 2018. It was an amazing year in watches, in which many new highlights were introduced. Innovation was running high, not only in regards to movements but also in terms of design and materials used. Although a near impossibility to do justice to all the great watches that we handled this year, here is a selection of Haute Time's best photos of them!

Christmas Carols & Casebacks

Opened all your gifts, ate enough sweets and need a break from the Christmas carols? Then check out some stunning casebacks. The time that the back of a watch was nothing but a plain piece of metal is long gone. The vast majority of high-end watch brands now utilize the back of their watches to give you an insight into their technical capabilities.

How Celebrities Took An Active Role In Watch Design

In the last few decades, it has become a common practice for watch brands to team up with actors, athletes, and other well-known individuals as a part to market their products. In the beginning, this approach was often quite simple, combining a famous name and face to a watch model already existing in the collection. In some cases, special limited editions were made, but again it was usually the watch brand that decided on the design, with limited influence of the celebrity.

Ring In The New Year Across Every Time Zone with A World Timer

Along with delicious treats, festive bubbly, and good company, a big highlight of any New Year’s Eve party is of course, the countdown! And depending on where you live, there are probably more than a handful of cities that will step into 2019 before you. This year, enjoy more than one countdown by ringing in the New Year across a slew of time zones with one of these world timer watches.

Going All In For Christmas!

Christmas is a special time, for which most people make a little bit of extra effort. This often applies to decorations, the gifts they get, the way they give back, but also to the way they dress. With all the candles and dimmed lights, Christmas is also the perfect season to wear that diamond set watch. The lights show off that fire and scintillation, giving it just that little bit extra for the holiday season!

The Big Reveal: A Look at Moran Yacht and Ships’ 95m Kismet

Delivered by Lürssen in 2014, Moran Yacht & Ships' KISMET remains ahead of its time as one of the 200 world’s biggest, most iconic superyachts of all time.

Four Chronographs That Break The Mold

One of the most popular complications in the world of watches is still the chronograph. It adds a dynamic feature to a watch and more ways to interact with it. With various subdials it also makes the watch look more sportive and technical. No wonder that the vast majority of brands often have several chronograph models to choose from. However, there are a few that go beyond just being a chronograph, and have once broken the mold in this category.

Grand Seiko’s Quest For Perfection

At Grand Seiko, there are no ordinary days, as each day is a strive to perfection. Ever since the brand was founded in 1960, its goal has been simple; create perfection and then perfect it some more. This has resulted over the years not only in extraordinary watches but also in advancements in the fields of mechanics and finishing.

Hadoro Paris Unveils Collection Of Custom iPhones

A selection of custom iPhone Xs and Xs Max by Hadoro Paris includes designs made with 3D structured carbon fiber and with relict wood.

Cartier Enters A New Era Of Elegance With Libre Collection

They keep on coming! Cartier just announced four amazing limited editions that will join their collection in 2019. They not only highlight La Maison's exceptional finesse when it comes to the shape of watch cases but also their heritage as one of the world's leading jewelers is perfectly showcased.

Hublot Hosts A Series Of Events During Miami Art Week 2018

Nicky Jam and Hublot unveiled the Big Bang Meca-10 Nicky Jam watch, during Miami Art Basel at an exclusive party at The Temple House.

Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number: The Young Guns of Horology

In the luxury watch space, a brand’s long history is often touted as an advantage as it signals experience, longevity, and continued relevance. Some of the most recognized fine timepiece houses are well over a century old and some are even more than two. Yet, as old as watchmaking is, there’s always room for new companies with fresh ideas.

Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Officer Single-Button Chronograph

Patek Philippe just didn't happen to become one of the benchmarks of the industry overnight. One thing that helped them establish this position, or actually continue this into the 20th century, was the way that they embraced the wristwatch. This single-button chronograph in and officers case is a perfect example of this.

Cozy Up To A Cushion-Shaped Watch

Not quite round and not quite rectangular, the cushion-shaped watch is like the little black dress of timepieces—it’s universally flattering on any wrist. Whether you prefer sporty, casual, or dressy, here are four cushion watches to cozy up to this season.

SIHH 2019: What To Expect?

While many people are gearing up for the holidays, the watchworld is already preparing for the first big event of 2019; the SIHH. While only insiders of the participating brands know exactly what new products will be launched, by now, we can already tell what kind of year it is going to be. We can base this on two things: the pre-released watches, and the ones we already have all the details of, but cannot share yet due to an embargo.