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Millions of tourists visit Switzerland every year for its famous Alpine ski resorts and five-star spas on pristine lakes, but watch lovers know another Switzerland that combines the thrill of horological discovery with breathtaking scenery. Instead of the resorts and casinos of Lugano or the glamour and excitement of St. Moritz and Gstaad, they are […]

By Carol Besler

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Franc Vila Concept Tourbillon Planétaire Skeleton SuperLigero

Haute Time’s watch of the day, is from one of our favorite watch designers, Mr Franc Vila. It is the Franc Vila Concept Tourbillon Planétaire Skeleton SuperLigero. It is a special watch, compared the the Ferrari, but instead of a car, it is on your wrist. There are not a lot of the watches produced, […]

Haute Time Presents: Franc Vila At Basel World 2012

Check out Haute Time's exclusive video with Franc Vila of Franc Vila timepieces at Basel World 2012.

Basel World: My Interview with Franc Vila, One Of My Favorite Watchmakers In The World

I was very excited to meet Franc Vila for the first time. I am a huge fan of the watch brand and an owner of the Franc Vila Cobra myself. He immediately realized that I was a client and fan interviewing him to understand his vision and where he planned to take the company in […]

Haute Timepieces: Franc Vila FV Evos 8 Cobra Blue Bandido Watch

Watch collectors either love or hate designs from Franc Vila. No other watch has a face that loosely resembles a cobra head—set into a case that looks like an egg sitting on its side. The reptilian look is furthered by the segmented scale style of the rubber strap (a separate crocodile strap is also included). […]