Sweet Sound of Watchmaking

The aisles were alive with the sound of music at the Baselworld watch fair this year. Minute repeaters chimed to the antics of jaquemarts and music boxes tinkled out tunes ranging from classical Bach to classic rock, adding a new sensory component to this annual carnival of watches. Some of these watches are actually tiny […]

By Carol Besler

Throwback Thursday: Bulgari Roma

It's #Throwback Thursday! Today we're looking back at the original Roma by Bulgari...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Bulgari Papillon Voyageur

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the Papillon Voyageur by Bulgari. This beautiful automatic watch with a second timezone created with an 18k pink gold 46 mm case features an artistic design using the Papillon (meaning butterfly in French) minute hands. Powered by a mechanical automatic winding manufacture movement with 40 hour power […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: BVLGARI Commedia Dell’Arte

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Commedia Dell’Arte by BVLGARI. Introduced this year at BaselWorld, this complex masterpiece features a 16th century Italian scene showing three famous characters in performing arts, Harlequin, Pulcinella and Brighella. The scene is meticulously hand painted and each character is set above the dial using various components so they can […]

Haute Jewels: Bulgari Diva Collection

In the second edition of Haute Time's new feature Haute Jewels, we're looking at the Bulgari Diva Collection from the world of haute joaillerie...

LVMH Journées Particulières Puts Spotlight on Watchmakers

This weekend luxury conglomerate LVMH offered a rare glimpse into the world of watch manufactures...

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.

Bulgari Sets the Scene with Theatrical Dials and High Complications

Bulgari not only had one of the most spectacular stands at Baselworld, but also some of the most impressive introductions. On the high watchmaking side, the brand resumes its fascination with repeater watches, introducing the Commedia Dell’Arte, a tribute to the traditional theatre of 16th century Italy that uses masked characters. The three most iconic […]

Haute Time Visits Bulgari at BaselWorld

My next stop in Basel, Switzerland, was Bulgari. During the demonstration, I asked to see the best pieces, which were hidden away in a private room. Bulgari had some amazing timepieces. Here’s your look at what I saw: The first piece I saw was not new, but is one of my favorites; the Bulgari Daniel […]

The Yacht Timer: the most utilitarian complication

Of all the functions available in mechanical watches today, few are as indispensable as the yacht timer. The most important part of a yacht race unfolds in the 10 minutes before it begins, when sailors need to wangle their vessels into the best start position without barging the line (facing steep penalties) or hitting another […]

Under Cover: The Secret-Watch Revival

The secret watch was invented during the roaring ’20s, when it was more important for a lady to be luxuriously adorned than it was for her to know the time. Dials were hidden behind hinged or swiveling covers that were elaborately gem-set, engraved or enameled, just as men once wore pocket watches with elaborately decorated […]

LVMH Look to Expand Stake in Indian Watch Market

Luxury conglomerate LVMH are looking to increase their stake in the multi-billion dollar watch industry by expanding their presence in the Indian market. Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (which owns Tag Heuer, Hublot, Zenith, and Bulgari) are looking to increase growth in the watch and jewellery segments, with plans to open eight new boutiques across India. Franck […]

Adrien Brody Spotted Wearing Bvlgari Octo Gold Watch

Actor Adrien Brody was spotted wearing the Bvlgari OCTO watch in 18k pink gold at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. This automatic timepiece, which features a black lacquered dial and an alligator strap, retails for $28,300. Brody is the youngest actor to have won the Best Actor Academy Award, taking home the Oscar for the […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Bulgari Gerald Genta Octo Chronographe Quadri-Retro

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Gerald Genta Octo Chronographe Quadri-Retro. This beautiful piece by Bulgari features an automatic winding, mechanical movement with 38 hour power reserve. The 45 mm 18k pink gold case meshes wonderfully with the black cloisonne dial showing retrograde minutes, date and chrono counters. […]

TAG Heuer CEO Babin Will Take Over LVMH Sister Company Bulgari

The forward-thinking CEO of luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer will be moving to Bulgari later this year. Reuters has confirmed reports that Jean-Christophe Babin, who took over as the CEO of TAG Heuer in 2000, will move to Bulgari. Both the TAG Heuer and Bulgari companies are owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH. Mariam Bouaziz, a TAG Heuer spokesperson, […]

Bvlgari Unveils New Astrale Jewelry Line of Watches for Women

The Roman luxury goods and jewelry house Bvlgari, which has been creating haute jewelry for over 120 years, have combined their fine jewel craftsmanship skills with those of Swiss watchmaking experts to add to the richness and vibrancy of their Astrale line for women, which was originally introduced in 2004. When the collection first came […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillion Voyageur

The Daniel Roth Papillion Voyageur by Bulgari is today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This limited edition timepiece features an automatic Manufacture movement with a unique patented Papillion display, showing the minutes. The Papillion Voyageur also features a second time zone, jumping hour and 40 hour power reserve. The Daniel Roth Papillion Voyageur by Bulgari […]