The Interesting History of a Patek Philippe Heures Universelles Pocket Watch

There are not many watches where you can count the number of models existing on one hand. This Patek Philippe Heures Universelles pocket watch is one of those watches. It is, in fact, only the fourth of the Heures Universelles pocket watches known with a cloisonné enamel dial showing North America with a palm tree next to it.

By Martin Green

Haute Time’s Favorite Baselworld Watches: Part I

One way of sparking passionate debates in Haute Time's editorial department is to ask about putting together a list of the ten favorite watches from Baselworld. Some make a convincing case for the latest triple-axis tourbillon, while another thinks that a top ten is not complete without that gorgeous time-only. As personal and arbitrary as these lists are, they do give a good indication on where the watch world is currently standing, and which new watches made the biggest impressions.

Kicking Off Geneva’s Auction Weekend With Rare Rolex And Other Vintage Delights

Geneva's May auctions are always an exciting happening. Christie's offers a wide array of different vintage watches, from Patek Philippe perpetual calendar's owned by an Emperor to a rare, white gold, Rolex Submariner 1680 prototype.

With Football and Watches, Malik Jackson Plays Big

Malik Jackson has an affinity for the finer things that mature with age and success. The 27-year old NFL player has accomplished more than many footballers. In 2016, Jackson claimed Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos, where he played defense for four seasons. A month after the win, he inked a $90-million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. As time has revealed Jackson’s talent for the sport, he has nurtured a polished mien, buoyed by a growing watch collection.

The Glorious Watches of Phillips upcoming Geneva Auction

Watch auctions are always excited, but those of Phillips seem to be in a category of their own. This is in part thanks to amazing watches such as the Patek Philippe red. 2499, but while watches are these capture the headlines, the auction has much more to offer!

With Football and Watches, Malik Jackson Plays Big

Malik Jackson has an affinity for the fine that matured with age and success. We talked with the 27-year-old NFL player who has accomplished more than many football stars at his age.

The Blue Dials of Baselworld

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!

#ThrowbackThursday: Patek Philippe reference 3974

One of my all-time personal favorites from Patek Philippe is reference 3974. When this watch was launched in 1989, it was the most complicated wrist watch in the world.

Introducing Ref. 4947 Annual Calendar For Ladies From Patek Philippe

Sometimes what seems like a simple dial change makes a big difference in our perception of a watch. This new Annual Calendar for ladies from Patek Philippe is a pure example.

HauteTime.com launches Haute Time Lady!

HauteTime.com announces the launch of HauteTime Lady, a new Micro-Site on HauteTime.com devoted to ladies' watches and jewellery.

Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph

Ask people about their favorite Nautilus, and you can expect a variety of answers. Some prefer the original time-only model in steel; others want a moon phase or a precious metal. We fell in love, at its introduction in 2014, with the Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph.

Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 2499

In the world of vintage watches, Patek Philippe's chronographs with perpetual calendars occupy a category of their own. They are benchmarks in the industry, and that goes especially for the Reference 2499, which we examine here.

A Haute Shopping Guide to Buying an Extraordinary Timepiece in Manhattan

Outside Switzerland, there’s probably no better place to buy a luxury watch than in Manhattan. Here’s our guide to shopping for an extraordinary timepiece.

All I Want For Christmas…

A (non-exhaustive) Christmas wish list with exceptional timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Rolex.

Meet The Most Expensive Wrist Watch Ever Auctioned: Patek Philippe ref.1518

Thirteen very intense minutes, that was how long last weekend two bidders on the phone dueled to get their hands on the Patek Philippe ref.1518. When auctio

The New World of Chiming Watches

By Roberta Naas For lovers of watches, there is probably nothing as alluring as a chiming watch. These melodious wonders actually chime the time out loud―without the need to look at the watch hands.

5 Watches For The Boardroom

When entering the boardroom you want to make a subtle statement, with a refined timepiece that shows class, quality, and heritage, yet