LVMH Announces Frédéric Arnault Appointment As CEO Of TAG Heuer & Stéphane Bianchi As CEO of Watches & Jewelry Division

LVMH just announced the appointment of Frédéric Arnault as the new CEO of TAG Heuer, as well as Stéphane Bianchi As CEO of Watches & Jewelry Division.

By Adrienne Faurote

Wake Up In Style With The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Models

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox is, in many ways, an icon within the watch industry. This model has been an essential part of the Jaeger-Lecoultre collection for seventy years, and, as the two new models prove, it hasn't lost any of its appeal. Next to a classic version, the Master Control Memovox, which represents the essence of the model, did Jaeger-Lecoultre also introduce the Master Control Memovox Timer, which offers an additional complication.

Throwback Thursday: The Patek Philippe Ref.1463

The Ref.1463 is a charming chronograph that Patek Philippe first introduced in 1940, and of which it made the last models in the late 1960s. With a diameter of 35mm is it small by today's standards, but considered quite sportive when conceived. This is also confirmed by the fact that Patek Philippe gave this reference a water-resistant case. It is also the only vintage chronograph model by the brand, featuring round pushers for the chronograph function.

Ulysse Nardin Opens E-Commerce For UK & US With Exclusive Diver X Nemo Point Watch

For the first time in brand history, Ulysse Nardin has launched its e-commerce site for the US & UK, starting with the DIVER X NEMO POINT watch.

MB&F And H. Moser Collaborate For Two Stunning New Watches

For MB&F, collaborations are a way of life and an essential part of the brand identity. It is even in the name, as it fully spelled out stands for Maximilian Büsser & Friends. Ever since the beginning, Büsser knew that when you get the best people on board and give them full credit for their contributions, you get an incredible synergy. In the past, this has resulted in breathtaking and highly original watches. He now joins forces with H. Moser in an extraordinary collaboration, which has resulted in two unique watches, sharing the DNA of both.

Hublot’s New Big Bang E Connected Watch To Be Sold On Its Website & WeChat For The First Time Ever

Hublot announced its latest watch release is the connected Big Bang e, which will be sold on its website & WeChat for the first time in brand history.

Zenith Travels To The End Of The Color Spectrum With The Defy 21 Ultraviolet

Colors can do a lot to a watch. They can change its appearance from classical to daring, they can make it follow the trends, or stand out in the crowd. With the Defy 21 Ultraviolet, Zenith opted for the latter. Donned with vibrant violet-colored details, they explore the end of the color spectrum that is still visible. Violet is the highest frequency of color that the human eye can detect before turning into the invisible ultraviolet color. A perfect match for the highest-frequency chronograph watch in regular production.

Watch: “Talking Time” With George Mayer Of WatchBox And Super Bowl Champ Mitchell Schwartz Of The Kansas City Chiefs

Haute Time continued the “Talking Time” series of webinars on the watch industry today with a special conversation featuring George Mayer Of WatchBox and Super Bowl Champ Mitchell Schwartz Of The Kansas City Chiefs.

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph “Tempo”: When Things Get Really Complicated

As one of the most esteemed names in watchmaking has Vacheron Constantin the ability to create some of the most complicated mechanical watches in the world. Fortunately for us, that is also what they like to do. With the Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph “Tempo” they present us with a watch from which the list of complications reads as the menu, as there are so many. Next to a tourbillon and a minute repeater, does this Vacheron Constantin also feature a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar, retrograde moon phase, second timezone, power reserve indicator, equation of time, as well as the sunrise and sunset times. It even tells the duration of the day and night.

Four Hublots With Summer Vibes

Summertime means for most people spending time with friends and family on their boat, the beach, or some other location where they can relax for a moment and enjoy life. On such occasions being able to tell what time it is might not be of the utmost importance yet for many is a watch an essential part of their summer outfits. Here are four watches by Hublot that all have a generous dash of 'summer vibes';

Omega Goes For Gold With New Speedmasters

Watches don't get any more professional than the Omega Speedmaster, the first watch worn on the moon. Gold might not be an obvious choice to craft such a watch from, but the result is surprisingly elegant when you do. This is most certainly the case with the two new models that Omega recently introduced. With a diameter of 38mm are they slightly smaller than their 'professional' sibling, but still have plenty of wrist presence. They also combine elegance with practical use, as is evident from, for example, the bezel. It is split into two parts, one made from aluminum with a tachymeter scale on it, and the other set with 90 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Haute Time Discusses New Cartiers With Marketing and Communications Director Arnaud Carrez

At Watches & Wonders, Cartier surprised us with not only the return of the Pasha but also with a mechanical version of the Santos Dumont. Time to discuss these new additions, and more, with Arnaud Carrez, Marketing and Communications Director at Cartier International.

Zenith Launches A Rhapsody In Blue With Chronomaster Revival “Manufacture Edition”

The story is one of the true legends of the watch world; how Charles Vermot, watchmaker at Zenith, got in the 1970's the orders to destroy everything connected to the El Primero movement but instead hide everything away on the attic. While the management thought that quartz movements would soon be all there is, Vermot kept believing that there was a future in mechanical watchmaking and was proved to be right in the end. Today the El Primero is one of the most acclaimed chronograph movements and Zenith one of the highest stars in mechanical watchmaking. That attic turned out to be a real treasure trove. Next to everything they needed to start the production of the El Primero again also other things were uncovered such a stunning dial for the A386 El Primero. This dial is now featured in a special edition of the Chronomaster Revival "Manufacture Edition."

Watch: Sunreef Yachts’ Robert Riva & The Yacht Guy’s Luxury Yachting Webinar

Haute Yachts hosts an interactive webinar with Sunreef Yachts' Robert Riva and The Yacht Guy to discuss the state of the industry and more.

Haute Time Talks Portugiesers And Pandemic With IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr

The fact that Watches & Wonders was canceled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic didn't stop IWC from going fully digital and launch a wide variety of new models in the Portugieser collection. Among them are a new perpetual calendar, the stunning Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph, and a revamped Portugieser Yacht Timer with the innovative version among them moon phase and tide indicator. Haute Time talks with IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr to hear his insights about the Portugieser and how to steer the company through these challenging times.

Watch: Zenith Watches CEO Julien Tornare In “Talking Time” Webinar

Julien Tornare, CEO of Swiss watchmaker Zenith Watches, joined Haute Time for the latest edition of "Talking Time", a series of live webinars with the time industry's leaders and legends. Tornare is one of the youngest CEOs in the luxury watch industry.

Hublot Makes Marc Ferrero’s Iconic ‘Lipstick’ In Black And White

That Hublot loves art is something that has already been established. The brand has teamed up with some of the most well-known and celebrated artists from around the world to bring their unique style into the port-hole design that made Hublot such an icon. Next to Richard Orlinski and Romero Britto is also Marc Ferrero among them. The French artist teamed up with Hublot for the second time, creating two watches around what is arguably his most well-known work, 'Lipstick.'