Jump For Glory: Four Jump Hour Watches That Set The Pace

The jump hour is a complication loved by many, yet only a few brands have one in their collection. One of the reasons for this is that it is difficult to make. The jump hour is a volatile complication in which power is build up in a spring during the hour to be released upon the hour. Not only does this require superb power management within the movement, but there is also to challenge to achieve perfect alignment of the hour disc after the jump has taken place.

By Martin Green

Five Watches That Are Discretely The Best

The greatness of many Haute Horlogerie creations is often evident. Being objects of art, they are extrovert by nature. But some follow a different path. That of understated excellence. Watches that require the knowledge of a true connoisseur to be revealed for what they really are. Here are five watches that have that down to a T!

Watch of the Week: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

This year the large date joined, once again, the Saxonia collection of A. Lange & Söhne, and it might be a watch a lot of watch connoisseurs have been waiting for. It combines A. Lange & Söhne 's purest design with their iconic oversized date. The result is an epiphany of German style and class, now in a slightly large package than the original dating back from 1994.

A. Lange & Söhne Unveils U.S. Limited Edition Saxonia Annual Calendar In Grey

This U.S. boutique edition watch features a white gold case with a grey dial. It’s the first time a Lange timepiece with an outsize date has white numerals against a grey background

Watch Brands With The Highest And Lowest ‘Digital IQ’

One of the conclusions of the report is that large, well-funded companies that already have strong brand recognition are doing much better than smaller brands. That advantage is reinforced among luxury holding companies, which again benefit from having big pockets

Inside Watches & Wonders’ American Debut In Miami Design District

An inside look at the four-day Watches & Wonders event, which made its American debut for the first time ever, choosing Miami as its venue.

Haute Time’s Favorite Watches Of SIHH 2018: Part II

One article was simply not enough to highlight our personal favorites of the SIHH 2018. So after part I, we now continue with part II!

A. Lange & Sohne Dazzles And Innovates At SIHH 2018

Being A. Lange & Söhne comes with expectations, and at this years SIHH, the brand had once again no trouble meeting, and even exceeding, them! The beauty is that for this they used the full extent of their collection, paying homage to the perseverance, and excellent taste, of the man who resurrected A. Lange & Söhne to its current glory, Walter Lange, as well as introduce a unique complication!

A. Lange & Söhne Has The Blues

A. Lange & Söhne has produced four of its models with deep-blue solid-silver dials: The Lange 1, Lange 1 Daymatic, Saxonia and Saxonia Automatic

Large Watches With Room For Big Complications

Smaller and thinner watches seem to be the trend again lately, but sometimes you just need a larger watch. Not only because you enjoy wearing something substantial on your wrist, but also because this provides the room to fit it with the most extraordinary complications!

An Overview Of The Womens Watches At The GPHG

Ladies watches have always played an important role in the Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Geneve, or GPHG, and the upcoming edition is no exception.

Five Fantastic A. Lange & Söhnes

A. Lange & Söhne has for long been an Haute Time favorite, and for a good reason: The combination of German craftsmanship, desirable complications, and an incredible finish is hard to beat. Although founded in 1845, it was relaunched in 1990 as it has been brought back to its former glory after spending decades behind the iron curtain.

The Teutonic Elegance Of The A.lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatik

Yes, we love highly complicated watches, but sometimes you want something pure and elegant, something understated yet with a powerful design, something like the Saxonia Automatik by A.lange & Söhne.

Watches As Investment: A Few Tips

Like any financial advice, also this one should come with a disclaimer, as there are no certainties as it remains very hard to predict which watches will actually increase in value. There is however common sense, which can give you a general direction on what to look for, and what to buy.

Three Fabulous Minute Repeaters

Of all complications, the minute repeater remains one of the most coveted. It is so complicated to make that it will always remain a rarity. While tourbillons have enjoyed increasing popularity, also because it is available at a much lower price point, the minute repeater remains a precious expression of the art of Haute Horlogerie.

Dress Watch Designs That Should Never Change

A look at a handful of the most inspiring dress watch designs in recent history and some thoughts on why they're perfect the way they are.

Annual Calendars: That Beautiful “Little” Complication

A "little" complication that is not only a lot of fun to have, but also one that is very useful: the annual complication is it all, and more!