Best Aviator Watches of 2013

Unlike a diver’s watch or a grande complication, the “aviator’s watch” doesn’t so much define what it does (anymore) as what it stands for. The modern pilot’s watch would be more appropriately called “aviator style” watch, as it is no longer used by pilots to navigate an aircraft. Today, it stands for the romance of […]

By Carol Besler

Best Two-Tone Watches of 2013

A two-tone watch does not mean just any two tones. It means a white metal (usually steel), mixed with gold, either rose or yellow. Two-tone was originally introduced as a way of making watches, which were once all gold, more accessible, by mixing in steel. The look was prevalent in the early ’90s, as was […]

David Beckham and John Travolta Help Breitling Launch London Flagship

Exclusive photos from Breitling's boutique opening in London, plus details on the watches Beckham and Travolta wore...

James Bond’s Thunderball Breitling Watch Fetches $160,175

After being discovered at a car boot sale for £25, the Breitling watch worn by Sean Connery in Thunderball has sold for $160,175 at auction...

Breitling Unveils Superocean 42

Luxury watchmaker Breitling had unveiled its vision of summer. The Superocean 42 diver’s watch features a blue look that evokes the sky, the sea and boundless horizons. The Superocean 42 features a steel case water-resistant to 1500 meters (5,000 ft). The dial of this timepiece features dynamic numerals and luminescent hands and hour markers, giving […]

Westime President Greg Simonian’s Top Basel Launches of 2013

Baselworld is nothing short of the world’s largest watch fair, where watchmakers from every corner of the globe gather to reveal their newest creations and receive valuable feedback from watch collectors, retailers and journalists.

Breitling Saves Lives

Among Breitling’s introductions at this year’s Baselworld is the Emergency II, the second in a series of watches that saves lives. The Emergency was first launched in 1995 and is the only watch with an antenna, sending messages through an international satellite alert system to search and rescue stations. So far, the watch has been […]

Breitling Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Bentley Collaboration

In 2003, Bentley made their comeback at the Le Mans 24 Hours race by winning the two top spots. That was also the year the British automaker began a partnership with Swiss watchmaker Breitling, with the launch of Breitling for Bentley. This year the companies are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their collection with the […]

Time Zone Zaniness: If you’re in New York, it’s tomorrow in Waitangi

  Like most people, I have no pressing business in Waitangi, in the Chatham Islands (420 miles south of New Zealand in the South Pacific). But it’s nice to know that if I were ever shipwrecked there, I could be wearing a watch that knows where I am and what time it is (If it’s […]

John Travolta Helps Breitling Open New Boutique in Orlando

Last week luxury watchmakers Breitling opened a new boutique with the help of a very famous friend! The award-winning actor and pilot John Travolta helped the brand unveil their new store in Orlando, Florida, with an event at The Mall at Millenia. Travolta and Thierry Prissert, the president of Breitling USA, welcomed more than 300 VIP guests, […]

Westime President Greg Simonian for Haute Time: Reasonable Time

It’s often the watches at the top of the price range that get the most attention from writers and collectors. Yes, those incredible novelties deserve the ink! But attention should also be paid to the beautiful watches emerging today at less-than-stratospheric prices. The following five watches, all around $10,000, are produced by some of the […]

Breitling Unveils Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon Watch

Breitling have unveiled the Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon, the newest model from the Swiss manufacture’s ongoing collaboration with the luxury carmakers. This limited edition model mirrors the sleek style of the Bentley’s iconic automobiles. The Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon begins with an all-black 49mm case, underneath which is a lightweight titanium chassis featuring a highly […]

Call to Action: Westime’s Greg Simonian talks to Haute Time

If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit , incentivize yourself with a watch made to complement an active lifestyle. Sure, these five timepieces look great at a restaurant, courtside, and even at work. But they’re built to perform from runway to race course, so why not put them through their paces? All are available at Westime boutiques in Beverly Hills, La Jolla and West Hollywood.

Breitling Announce Partnership With Golf Legend Ernie Els

Luxury watchmakers Breitling are kicking off 2013 with a high-profile new partnership. The Swiss company announced yesterday their new partnership with legendary golfer Ernie Els, one of the most prolific golfers of his generation, with four Major Championships, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles. To celebrate the partnership, Breitling revealed […]

Inside Breitling in New York —A Look at Five Exceptional Watches

The Breitling store in New York houses some of the manufacture’s most luxurious and technologically advanced pieces. Recently, Haute Time had the opportunity to take a look at some of these watches inside the 5 E. 57th Street flagship boutique. We talked to Sarah Beth Brown, PR and Marketing Manager, who gave us an overview […]

Inside Breitling in New York —And a Look at Five Exceptional Watches

The Breitling store in New York houses some of the company’s most luxurious and technologically advanced pieces, and Haute Time had the opportunity to take a look at some of these watches inside the 5 E. 57th St. Flagship. We talked to Sarah Beth Brown, the PR and Marketing Manager who gave us an overview […]

Breitling Name David Beckham Face of Transocean Chronograph Unitime

When the best of one world meet the best of another, the result is bound to be legendary. Such is the case for Breitling’s newest collaboration; the luxury watchmakers announced today that soccer legend David Beckham has been chosen as the face of Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime Worldtimer watch. The collaboration between the historic Swiss brand and […]