The Continuing Temptation Of Blue Dials
What once was a trend color, has resulted in an extensive love affair; at both SIHH as well as Baselworld where there many watches that features blue dials. With that, the color has most certainly proved its staying power, which is also evident from these four watches.
By Martin Green
Watch of the Week: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Silver
The Pilot collection from Zenith already contains watches that offer plenty of character. It is also for that reason that it remains a favorite among watch connoisseurs, with its characteristic crown and case. With the limited Pilot Type 20 Silver Zenith infuses its model with even more personality thanks to an unusual dial and a not so common material for the case.
There’s a New Rolex President in Town That Wants Everyone’s Vote
For Baselworld 2019, Rolex unveiled the latest generation of its famed President watch with a new Day-Date 36 collection, complete with a new movement and new dial executions. With these new models, it’s clear that Rolex is further blurring gender lines and jumping right into the unisex watch trend by going after both a male and female audience.
Daring Divers: Four Diving Watches For People With A Taste For The Extreme
Diving watches are often among the most robust creations of the watch world. The demands put on these watches are usually extreme, that is when you are a professional diver. For the amateur diver or people who don't dive at all, these features are often not needed to the extent that they are created. However, their impact on the look of the watch makes it that they have become, and remain, very popular. These four watches are perfect examples of extreme diving watches that also make a statement outside of the water.
Fashion Fantasy: The All-New Chanel J12
Twenty years ago the J12 was introduced by Chanel, and it proved to be a trailblazing concept, uniting a sense for timeless fashion with that of ceramic. The power of this creation is that it provides you with an upscale, modern and sportive look, without overdoing it in any of these departments. A J12 is always instantly recognizable, while its owners also enjoy the benefits of its ceramic case and bracelet, as it is very light, scratch resistant and heats up to body temperature fast.
Pershing Launches First Aluminum Superyacht Pershing 140 at Ancona’s Superyacht Yard
Pershing launched the first unit of Pershing 140 at the Superyacht Yard in Ancona. The new flagship is the first aluminum superyacht made by the company, marking a new era in its history of innovation and nautical trend-setting.
Haute Complication: Christophe Claret Angelico
With the Angelico has Christophe Claret created yet another masterpiece. In his own unique style, he puts the mechanical aspect of the watch on center stage. The result is a watch that is very modern in appearance, although many of the technical ideas behind it are rooted in the history of watchmaking. Christophe Claret often reinvents them, refines them, or gives them an unexpected twist. This avant-garde approach has become his signature and is also clearly visible in the Angelico.
Watch of the Week: Santos de Cartier Skeleton “Noctambule”
In a relatively short period of time, Cartier has put itself forward as one of the experts when it comes to skeleton watches. Thanks to an innovative approach to this craft, the brand has been able to embed it in its DNA. One of the ways that they have been able to do this is by connecting it to another hallmark of them; the Roman numerals. By crafting the bridges in their shape, and organizing the different parts of the movement below them, a very expressive watch is created in the process, especially when this movement is fitted in the case of the Santos de Cartier.
At $19 Million, Bugatti’s La Voiture Noire Becomes the Most Expensive New Car Ever
Earlier this year Bugatti introduced La Voiture Noire at the Geneva Motor Show making top of the list as the most expensive new car to ever be released.
Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Reference 530 ‘Staybrite’
With vintage watches, the value is often a numbers game. It is an equation that combines desirability with rarity. When it comes to the first you can hardly do any better than Patek Philippe. For the latter, not even all rare watches are created equal. Some were just produced in small numbers, while others may have unique features that set them apart from the rest. In the case of this Reference 530, it is a combination of those two aspects that make it so very special.
Step Into Spring With Candy Colored Jacob & Co. Tourbillons
Jacob & Co. is no stranger to making dazzling bejeweled high horology timepieces. This is the brand behind the famous Billionaire diamond tourbillon watch, after all. While Jacob & Co. unveiled some crazy complications at Baselworld 2019, in honor of the new season, we are highlighting a pair of colorful Jacob & Co. Brilliant Flying Tourbillon models to get you into the swing of spring.
Haute Complication: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual Honeygold
Few watches are as well proportioned as the Langematick Perpetual from A. Lange & Söhne. With a diameter of 38.5 mm it is rather modest in size. Combined with a height of 10.2 mm it sits extremely comfortable on the wrist, yet still packs a punch because of its expressive design. The watch features a perpetual calendar with large date, moon phase and 24-hour indicator. All this information is presented in a very balanced and legible way, which is definitely an important part of the charm of this A. Lange & Söhne.
Hublot Launches First Watch In Trilogy Collaboration With Lapo Elkann’s Garage Italia
Hublot has enjoyed many fruitful collaborations with Lapo Elkann. Known for his dashing style and dynamic creativity, Elkann is able to combine in his visions high-quality craftsmanship with forward focussed design. This falls on very fruitful soil at Hublot, where innovation in design, material and technology are the cornerstones of their DNA. The latest watch is the first in a trilogy entitled "Sky, Earth, Sea."
Pure Pedigree: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Marketing plays an important role in the world of watches. While often genuine, there is sometimes a bit of an overkill, making it that some models are presented with much more pedigree than they actually have. As to many watch enthusiasts historic credibility plays an important factor in their purchase decisions is it not so strange that this happens. In 'Pure Pedigree' we zoom in to the true history of some of the worlds most iconic watches, starting with Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms.
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Icons Watch Collection
Adding 4 new timepieces to its Tambour collection of watches, Louis Vuitton has done it again with its latest release, featuring the House’s signature look.
The Best Men’s Watches From Baselworld 2019 Part II
After part I, it is time for the second and last instalment of Haute Time's favourite watches from the 2019 edition of Baselworld. Despite that there were fewer brands exhibiting, there were still plenty of interesting watches, like the following four
How To Spend The Perfect 24 Hours In Los Angeles In Haute Style With Rolls-Royce And The Peninsula
Rolls-Royce and The Peninsula Beverly Hills have teamed up to create the ultimate itinerary for guests to enjoy the perfect day in Los Angeles.