It was 1993 when Chopard made a very interesting move: they expanded their highly successful Happy Diamonds collection, which up until then was made up out of elegant gold, dress watches, with the Happy Sport Collection. These where chic, sporty watches, encased in steel and made for an active lifestyle, yet still with the signature moving diamonds between two sapphire crystals above the dial. It is hardly surprising that they also became a big success.

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

Using eCommerce to sell high-end watches has moved beyond a trend and is now mainstream and inevitable among the few holdouts

After part 1 it is time to take a closer look at some more watches that will be going under the hammer for the ONLY WATCH 2017 charity auction.

This year the Mille Miglia hit a milestone celebrating its 90th anniversary. With a route that leads to 1.000 miles of Italy's most beautiful, and challenging, roads the event has become a legend. Since 1988 Chopard is the official timekeeper and has created a collection of watches under this name that has become a staple in the world of watchmaking.

White gold, at a glance, many people easily mistake it for steel. It is that understatement that gives white gold watches their appeal. Here are five of Haute Time's favorite white gold watches.

Many exciting novelties were presented by Chopard at Baselworld this year. But for us, the biggest highlight was our private time with Caroline Scheufele, Artistic Director and Vice-President of the brand.

Together with its long-time partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Chopard introduced its Happy Dreams line in its boutique in Dubai mall.

If there is one place to scope out new trends in watches, it is Baselworld! Sometimes you see a specific complication emerge with different brands at the same time. At other times cases or movement designs seem to follow a similar trend. This year there were surprisingly many watches with a blue dial!

For watch connoisseurs in general, and Chopard enthusiasts especially, the letters L.U.C. hold something special. Representing the initials of the brand's founder, Louis-Ulysse Chopard, they are only used for watches that feature a manufacture movement. Ever since Chopard introduced their very first manufacture caliber in 1996, they have become quite a force in watchmaking, and the L.U.C. Perpetual Chrono is one of their most tempting offerings.

When Chopard's co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele introduced the very first Mille Miglia collection of the brand in 1988, he made the remark that "People say that lovers of fine cars also have a great weakness for fine timepieces and vice versa." This seems to be indeed true and also hasn't changed over the past three decades. No surprise that many watch brands celebrate this unique symbiosis with extraordinary watches! We check out five of our favorites!

A slew of watch brands landed a much needed sartorial dare to the 89th Oscars. Here are some of the most remarkable timepieces to adorn celebrities on Sunday.

Watches that feature a larger and more prominent date than usual have been increasingly popular. Not only do they have the added benefit that it is easier to read the date, but they are also technically more advanced. A larger date window

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.

By Roberta Naas Every year top luxury brands unveil new timepieces that celebrate the Chinese New Year. Beginning in January 2017, the monkey is replaced by the Year of the Rooster. Here we bring a look at three superb Year of the Rooster watches that

You don’t really need to be a globetrotter to appreciate a world time watch, but if you are, these models from Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, and L.U.C are just the ticket. First class ticket, of course.