Haute Time’s Hottest Tourbillons Of 2019

Also in 2019, the tourbillon ruled supreme as one of the most popular complications in Haute Horlogerie. Throughout the year, many new interpretations of the tourbillon where launched. Somewhere completely new creations, while other varieties of watches that we are already familiar with. The following four were for us among the hottest ones introduced in 2019;

By Martin Green

Hublot Takes Over Wynwood Walls For Private Lunch With Shepard Fairey To Celebrate Hublot Galerie MDD

To celebrate the 5th anniversary and revamp of Hublot Galerie in MDD, Hublot revealed Shepard Fairey's new mural & hosted a private lunch in Wynwood Walls.

Born In The Fire; The Tale Of Ceramic Cased Watches

While ceramic is not a new material within watchmaking, it has become increasingly more popular in recent years. One explanation for this could be that materials other than stainless steel and precious metals are now far more accepted and even in demand within luxury watchmaking. Combined with the benefits that high tech ceramics are light in weight and very wear resistance, make it that they offer significant advantages over their metal counterparts. However, making a ceramic watch case is quite challenging as both its firing and cooling process can be somewhat challenging to predict and requires therefore quite some finesse.

New Hublot Classic Fusion Cruz-Diez Unveiled At Miami Art Basel

Yesterday, Hublot released the new Classic Fusion Cruz-Diez during Miami Art Basel. Franco-Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez's signature play of colors and color combinations has been immortalized in the new timepiece. Evoking the motions and emotions found in the late artist's most famous works, the watch was unveiled at the Espace Expression gallery in Miami with his family in attendance.

Haute Time’s Hottest Chronographs Of 2019

It is still interesting to see that the development of certain mechanical complications doesn't stop. A great example of this is the chronograph, where brands continue to find new ways to take it to the next level. 2019 was a year in which chronographs broke records and celebrated anniversaries, as it has been 50 years since the very first automatic chronographs hit the market. So no wonder that 2019 was a great year for chronographs.

Hublot Presents Special Editions Of Classic Fusion At Renovated Eden Rock on St. Barths

Hublot debuted two ultra-limited editions of new Classic Fusion models at the fully renovated Eden Rock on St. Barths.

Monster Tourbillon Watches That Bring Out The Big Guns

The beauty of the luxury watch space is that is room for just about any type of timepiece. From the understated ultra-slim dress watch to the outrageous high complication piece, watch brands today are looking to cater to all walks of watch enthusiasts. While the benefit of a tourbillon to a wristwatch’s accuracy is still up for debate, what is not disputed is the expertise, investment, and time required to craft these ultra-complex mechanisms worthy to spin away inside a topnotch timepiece. Buckle up as we roll through some crazy tourbillon watches that flaunt mechanical mastery and powerful designs.

Hublot Big Bang Scuderia Ferrari 90th Anniversary Sapphire: A Clear Cut Victory

Hublot's partnership with Ferrari has shown us what a dynamic synergy is possible when two brands have such complementary DNA. This year they marked the 90th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari, the race division of the Italian brand, with three unique watches, and among them, this Big Bang Scuderia Ferrari 90th Anniversary Sapphire.

Hublot Announces New Watch In Partnership With Chelsea FC

The new Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC is the third limited edition created in association with the legendary club. The timepiece embodies the vision of Hublot and Chelsea FC to lead the way in their respective fields.

An Exclusive Insight In The Private Watch Collection Of Jean-Claude Biver

Jean-Claude Biver is a man that needs no further introduction to even the most novice of watch collectors. In the more than 45 years of his life that he dedicated to the Swiss watch industry, he has played a vital role in the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking. Through knowledge, courage, and tenacity, he developed what seems to be a Midas touch and shaped the watchmaking landscape as we know it today.

Hublot Honors Hockey Legend Alexander Ovechkin At Nobu Washington D.C.

Hublot, in partnership with retailer Liljenquist & Beckstead, honored Friend of the Brand and hockey legend, Alexander Ovechkin at Nobu Washington D.C.

Hublot & Ferrari Celebrate Partnership At Mugello Racetrack’s Finali Mondiali

Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot and the Prancing Horse—Ferrari—celebrated its 8 year partnership at Finali Mondial.

Diamond Watches Fit For A Dame

Diamonds on a ladies' watch are not a necessity, but in most cases, they do add something special. Even when only a few are used, their fire and scintillation make such a watch, especially in certain light conditions, truly stand out. While some diamond set ladies watches take on the mantra, the more, the merrier, others are more restrained in their approach. Here are for of those watches that are truly fit for a dame

The Best Watches Of SIAR 2019

Every year the Salón Internacional de Alta Relogeria, better known as SIAR, gets bigger and better. Most of the brands attending have already taken on the tradition to take something special with them to this fair in Mexico. Most launch a special edition of an existing watch, but some take even a whole new watch with them. Take a look at some of the best watches introduced at this years edition of the SIAR;

Barreling Forward With Tonneau-Shaped Watches

The standard shape for pocket watches was round; therefore, when the progression to wristwatches started taking hold, it was only natural for wristwatches to follow the familiar silhouette. However, Louis Cartier was not a man to follow norms and made a name for himself and his family’s business by championing non-round watch designs, also known as “shaped watches.” Hot on the heels of the square watch made for Alberto Santos Dumont in 1904, Cartier debuted the Tonneau watch in 1906. Named after the French word for “barrel,” tonneau-shaped watches have long since been adopted by other brands.

Hublot Enters New Horizons In Watchmaking With Green SAXEM MP-11

Hublot is going emerald green with its sapphire, green SAXEM Big Bang MP-11. The legendary watchmaker's brand new design ventures into new horizons in the history of timekeeping, using green SAXEM a high-tech material that has never been used for a watch case. SAXEM stands for "Sapphire Aluminium oXide and rare Earth Mineral."

Four Watches That Are ‘Carbon Cool’

Next to being ultra-light and very strong is carbon visually a very cool material. It can be processed in a variety of different ways, each with an appearance of its own. In watchmaking, the advantages that this material offers where recognized at a very early stage by quite a few watchmakers. It is utilized primarily in sports watches, as this type of watches makes the most out of the benefits that carbon offers over steel and even titanium. Next to that do they also utilize carbon as an important visual element of the design. That this can result in very tempting watches is proven by the following four watches;