Chanel makes history as they open the first-ever standalone boutique in the US dedicated exclusively to Chanel Watches & Fine Jewelry.

To celebrate the reopening of its iconic Beverly Hills boutique, Chanel unveils a limited edition watch: the Monsieur, Beverly Hills Edition.

With the year almost entering its final month, 2022 is just around the corner. For Chanel, it is time to declare red as their signature color for the new year. They do so by launching three distinct Haute Horlogerie creations that bring the heritage of the Maison to life in bold colors while innovative materials and movements channel the future.

Two years after launching the J12 Caliber 12.1, Chanel debuted a new watch this fall—the J12 Caliber 12.2 Edition 1—in a very limited edition of 555 pieces.

Rolex and Patek Philippe are among five major luxury watch brands that have decided to leave Baselworld and begin a new fair with FHH.

While the efficacy of a tourbillon on timekeeping is contested, it doesn’t take away from the complexity and inherent beauty of the whirling mechanism. After all, it’s not the practicality of mechanical watches that captures our attention anymore—there are countless devices that can tell us the time—but rather the romance, whimsy, and audacity of it all. So what better way to revel in that romance by having an “open heart” with a tourbillon watch?

As the weather heats up and some of you get ready for summer plans at sea, here is a fleet of nautical inspired luxury watches to bring aboard. Whether you’re lounging comfortably on deck on diving in for a swim, these top timepieces are built to be both ultra stylish and water ready.

Twenty years ago the J12 was introduced by Chanel, and it proved to be a trailblazing concept, uniting a sense for timeless fashion with that of ceramic. The power of this creation is that it provides you with an upscale, modern and sportive look, without overdoing it in any of these departments. A J12 is always instantly recognizable, while its owners also enjoy the benefits of its ceramic case and bracelet, as it is very light, scratch resistant and heats up to body temperature fast.

Despite the scaled-down size of this year’s Baselworld, some watch brands unveiled a solid assortment of luxury women’s watches geared towards the growing female watch enthusiast crowd. From brand new models to updates to familiar favorites, here are our top picks for the best ladies’ watches from Baselworld 2019.

Sometimes progress is not that obvious. Especially in the world of watches details can make all the difference. Subtle changes have been part of the industry since its conception, and often fuel a constant evolution of excellence. Small varieties in finishing, color, or materials ensure an ever-expanding universe with even more, and better, options for watch enthusiasts to choose from. These watches are also an intricate part of Baselworld and often offer much more then meets the eye!

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.

Mother's Day is almost there again, which means that florists are getting busy, restaurants are trying to keep up with reservations, yet many children are still contemplating what to give their mother. At Haute Time we are of course very biased and think that a watch would make the perfect gift, like one of these five for example!

Some colors are far more popular in the world of watches then others. Black is always a favorite, not only for straps and dials but also for watch cases, blue is very popular this year, but what about white? We are not talking here only about the color of the dial, which remains popular, but also the cases. Then white all of a sudden becomes a rarity, although some examples do exist!

Granted, these skeletons are not very scary, so that might make them even more perfect for your closet because they will complement a large range of outfits. Skeleton watches have always been quite a challenge to make, as you cut away what a watch so desperately needs: the stability of the main plate and bridges. That makes skeleton watches almost like a walk on the high wire for watchmakers, and so enticing for the rest of us!

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.

The ladies watches at Baselworld ranged from functional, elegant every day watches to elaborate Haute Joaillerie creations and everything in between. Selecting a top five among them is quite a challenge, but one we always like to tackle.