The appeal of high-end watches has always been a combination of different aspects, in which the watch movement plays a very important role. While our eyes are usually focused on the front of the watch, nowadays the glass case back on many models also allow us to take in the mechanical marvels that power it. Many of them are the result of dedication, perseverance, ingenuity, and craftsmanship, which are all needed in their creation process. Some movements have been around in more or less the same configuration for decades, while others have been conceived in more recent times. Time to take a closer look at what we consider some of the hottest watch movements available today!

With its Marine-collection has Ulysse Nardin created a very recognizable and refreshingly different watch with a nautical theme. It has been around now long enough to justify as a classic of its own, and the model forms one of the pillars of the brand. While the time-only is a very tempting watch, the chronograph offers just that added bit of dynamic that many watch connoisseurs appreciate so much.

It's easy to notice the beauty and elegance of watches with enamel dials

You probably have already seen the many amazing yachts that we feature in Haute Yachts. But whether you are on one of those superyachts or enjoy the water from a smaller vessel, the requirements for the watch you wear are quite similar: sturdy, waterproof and good looking!

Titanium is sought after for its low density and high strength. In addition, it is resistant to corrosion in sea water and chlorine. However, it requires different techniques than working with gold or stainless steel

The greatness of many Haute Horlogerie creations is often evident. Being objects of art, they are extrovert by nature. But some follow a different path. That of understated excellence. Watches that require the knowledge of a true connoisseur to be revealed for what they really are. Here are five watches that have that down to a T!

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

Last year after Baselworld I wrote an article about the many beautiful blue dials that caught my eye. This trend continues to live on, as also at this years SIHH, there where blue dials galore, including some very special one!

As a brand, Ulysse Nardin has a strong connection to the oceans. This is not only evident from the many nautical watches in their collection, but also from their diving collection. With the Diver Deep Dive, they now go even further, offering a watch with a water resistance of 1.000 meters.

The announcement of the pre-SIHH models always feels like Christmas is coming early! These previews most certainly wet the appetite, and are a sign of great things to come! Among the brands that participate at the SIHH, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, and Hermès have already given us a taste what to expect this January.

It was a magnificent evening once again in Geneva, at the 2017 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), also known as the Oscar's of the watch world.

Ulysse Nardin and Jaquet Droz have unveiled women watches that combine an artistic exterior with complicated movements

It sounds like a cute wordplay: starstruck by the moonstruck, and while it of course is, it also has a lot of truth in it. The Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer is one of those watches to leave any watch enthusiast in awe, especially when they are into astronomical complications.

Santos Saul “Canelo” Alvarez greets us in his San Diego home, his personal haven dedicated for training when preparing for a big fight. He is casual in a white robe at 9 a.m., leisurely finishing his breakfast as we arrive. The photo shoot and interview have been scheduled at this time in the early morning, as Saturdays are dedicated to sparring as part of his training—he diligently performs a full 10 rounds as part of his preparation for his anticipated fight with opponent Gennady “GGG” Golovkin.

The best way to stay relevant and be competitive in a challenging market? Lower the price, keep the quality as Ulysse Nardin did so masterfully with their new Marine Torpilleur.

By creating unnecessary grandeur, Ulysse Nardin shows what Haute Horlogerie is all about with the Marine Grand Deck, combining a visual spectacle with a practical personality.