Creating ladies watches that sell is a challenge for most watch brands, which raises the question: should they be trend setting or trend following?

In the fast paced environment of Baselworld, schedules are tight and transit times sometimes non-existence. You go from appointment to appointment, handling the greatest and latest watches. One of the biggest challenges during Baselworld is getting great photo's. Lighting is a constant problem, and time is always a restraint.

Just one year after the launch of Monsieur de Chanel equipped with Chanel’s first in-house movement Calibre 1, Chanel introduces its second in-house movement with the launch of the ‘Première Camélia Skeleton’.

It might raise a few eyebrows: using the words "Chanel" and "Watch Connoisseurs" in the same sentence. Yet the Monsieur de Chanel seems to have everything worthy of a watch connoisseur's attention.

By Roberta Naas Move over women, pink is for men too. Especially when it comes to the watch world. Today’s hottest luxury watches for men – from sporty to sophisticated and ultra complicated – are crafted in 18-karat rose gold. The rose gold phenomenon has roots dating back to the Second World War, when steel was needed for military arms. The jewelry industry turned to rose gold and consumers loved it. The color later translated into timepieces, and has been an undying love ever since. Here we bring you five fantastic rose gold watches for men.

Boucheron, Cartier, Chanel, Graff, and Harry Winston bring us holiday cheer with these fabulous creations.

By Roberta Naas There are a host of wonderful trends in luxury watchmaking today, with some focusing on the technical side and others focusing on the aesthetic side. Additionally, there are some that bring these two realms together in artful majesty -- offering artistic, technically advanced masterpieces on the wrist. Often those masterpieces emulate nature -- flora,

Extra small or excessive? The J12 XS from Chanel is both of these and more.

By Roberta Naas "Birds of a Feather Flock Together," or so the saying goes. The truth of the matter is these loveable birds opted to go their own way – sporting bejeweled necklaces and other jewelry items worthy of royalty. With the warm weather here and a host of summer soiree's in full swing, it may be a great time to opt for the ultimate jewels to wear with that dreamy LBD.

By Pooja Agarwal During the on-going 69th Cannes International Film Festival, earrings are clearly enjoying the spotlight. Whether they're worn long, dangle, or made into comfortable ear clips, here are the top 5 pairs spotted on Hollywood stars during this year's festival.

By Roberta Naas Every year, it seems, watch brands get more and more creative when it comes to artistic dials and unusual elements. One key trend in a growth pattern from luxury watch brands: lace- or fabric-inspired dials, which are perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. While some watch brands are actually using fabric, lace and embroidery on their dials (and sometimes spilling over into straps), others are creating artistic dials that are inspired by feminine lace and shimmering fabrics.

By Roberta Naas It was an incredible year thus far at the world watch shows, with so many amazing new black-and-white watches for men and women making a strong appearance on the market. The new black/white look is on target with 2016 fashion trends, where black, white (and a lot of color) make strong appearances -- particularly in geometric patterns. Here we bring you a quick look at 10 Top black and white watches for the spring, summer and fall season.

Chanel introduces the "Signature de Chanel" High Jewellery collection, which takes inspiration from the house's iconic quilted pattern.

Haute Time recently visited the Chanel’s fine jewellery boutique in Ngee Ann City in Singapore for an exclusive photo shoot.

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Chanel has presented its latest high jewelry collection: Les Talismans de Chanel. Featuring a dazzling array of precious gemstone and diamond designs, the collection is inspired by the mythical and protective powers of the talisman.