Bold And Bronze: The Staying Power Of A Not So New Material
As a material, does bronze have an imposing history playing, especially an essential role from around 3300 till 600 BC. During this period, which is even named the Bronze age, was the alloy made from combining tin with copper. The advantage of bronze was that it is very malleable and also less brittle than, for example, cast iron, so perfect for making a great variety of different objects. As the material is very resistant to corrosion from seawater, it has also played a particularly important role in maritime history.
By Martin Green
Fly Away With Me: Four Watches Made For The Blue Skies
Whether you fly yourself, enjoy the first class service of a major airline or travel in the comfort of your own private jet, either will work as a great excuse to treat yourself to one of these four watches that were made for the blue skies!
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
3 Men’s Chronographs with Unisex Appeal
You could argue that the chronograph makes for the ultimate masculine men’s watch. Its affiliations with aviation, car racing and diving are what give it a defiant sporty edge, elements of which are conveyed through the aesthetic. And that’s exactly what makes them all the more appealing to the modern day woman.
Four Watches That Are Hip To Be Square!
Yes, it is hip to be square! In a market where round is still the standard, square watches stand out, yet these are four of the watches that set the pace!
Watch of the Week: Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Automatic: A Connoisseur’s Delight
Can a complicated watch excel in simplicity? And if so, what is its appeal? Bell & Ross did this exercise with the new BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, and we checked it out!
Color me Crazy: Use of Color in watches
While the use of color in watches is often related to its design, there is also a practical side to them. Just as in nature, colors can have a function, and they can aid in the purpose the watch was created for.
Bell & Ross BR X1 Tourbillon RS17: Brutal Power and Ample Precision
Formula 1 does share some things with high-end watchmaking: it is all about power and precision. When Bell & Ross renewed their partnership with Renault's Formula 1 team, they also developed a new collection of three chronographs. They took their inspiration from Renaults latest Formula 1 car, the RS17, which was recently revealed in London and was first put to action in the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Total Transparency: 5 Watches with Sapphire Cases for See-Through Visibility in Every Direction
By Roberta Naas
Just recently, Greubel Forsey unveiled its $1.3 million Double Tourbillon 30-Degrees Technique Sapphire watch. The entire case of this limited edition (8 pieces) watch was milled from a single piece of sapphire, revealing the 396-part movement. This watch is exemplary of the new direction many watch brands are taking when it comes to utilizing high-tech materials for watchcases.
Results: Only Watch 2015 Raises $11 Million
Only Watch 2015 raises $11.2 Million to benefit research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and witnesses a record-breaking Patek Philippe...
Bell & Ross Unveils BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon During 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Of The BR 01 In Paris
In their quest for perfection, Bell & Ross has unveiled their new top-of-the-range model from the BR-X1 line, the BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon...
Top 5 Skull Watches Of 2015
When death stares you back in the face, what do you do? We find out with the top 5 skull watches of the year...
Only Watch 2015 Preview: First Live Pictures Of This Year’s Charity Auction
Breguet, Hublot, Zenith, IWC and more big names have donated unique watches for the Only Watch 2015 charity auction, and Haute Time previewed them all...
Bell & Ross Showcase Their Harley-Davidson B-Rocket Motorcycle With Watches Of Switzerland
Watches of Switzerland have teamed up with Bell & Ross to show-case their Harley Davidson B-Rocket motorcycle at 155 Regent Street until September 16th.
Hands On The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forge Watch
The BR-X1 Carbon Forgé joins the armada of aeronautical watches from Bell & Ross...
Haute 100: The Most Influential Men And Women In The Watch Industry
In the annually updated Haute 100 list, Haute Time list the most important and influential people in the world of Haute Horlogerie.
Haute Five: Best Pilot Watches in 2014
Is it their size, legibility, or heritage? Whatever the reason, pilot watches have never been so popular. Here are five reasons why...