One of the prettiest Baselworld 2014 novelties I’ve come across so far…..and not to mention innovative, creative and complicated – is the first ladies timepiece created by Christophe Claret, The Margot. The Margot “predicts” the answer to the question “Does he love me?” by removing petals from view on the dial and displaying an answer.  Words appear at […]

Today was the opening day of Baselworld 2014, the world’s largest watch fair. Here is a glimpse of some of the new introductions I saw today. Chanel J12 Blue Light, in high-tech white ceramic bracelet and case. It is like last year’s all-white version, except that this year Chanel has applied blue numerals and tips […]

The manufacture unveiled two new SpidoSpeed models and one new Oktopus model with a moonphase indicator...

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is an exciting timepiece presented at Baselworld 2014, and the newest version of The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Three new selections have been added to the existing collection, in 18k yellow gold, white gold and an option in Everose gold. The Oyster case is 42mm and will […]

Today was press day at Baselworld, with the fair opening at mid-day to give us a preview of a few brands’ introductions. Among them were new models from Patek Philippe, Chopard, Christophe Claret and Louis Vuitton (which is showing off-site). The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph, Ref. 5960 was originally introduced in 2006 in a […]

This unique piece features over 110 carats of rare colored diamonds...

Your first look at the timepieces Hublot's Ricardo Guadalupe and Jean-Claude Biver unveiled today...

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day pick is the BR 03-94 Carbon Orange by Bell & Ross. This very special Baselworld 2014 debut will be released as part of a limited collection of only 500 pieces. Equipped with an ETA 2894 mechanical automatic movement, the BR 03-94 boasts extreme legibility and style incorporating a matte black […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu with Sapphire Case, a preview of the new pieces debuting at Baselworld 2014 from Zenith. A spin-off of the 60mm Zenith Type 20, this Grand Feu version in white gold is combined with a sapphire case sculpted from a block of […]

This week we feature two watches, both vintage, in one new – or rather, old – color. Girard-Perregaux, one of the elite Swiss heritage brands, appeals to its archives for inspiration from authentic models introduced in key eras. Girard-Perregaux’s two flagship models, 1966 and the vintage 1945 are being reissued in the traditional blue color […]

This week Haute Time looks at a very special timepiece making its debut at BaselWorld 2014, The Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 40mm. The Premier Collection was Harry Winston’s first timepiece collection, born in 1989 and representing the style, luxury and creativity of the House of Harry Winston. The Premier Chronograph 40mm features an 18k rose gold […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Perpetual Manufacture by Ulysse Nardin. This impressive timepiece launching at Baselworld 2014, features a UN-32 Manufacture movement with a very impressive and advance perpetual calendar. With this movement, the date can be adjusted either forward or backward, a wonderful feature in the advancement of […]

Today’s Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony will Premier at Baselworld this year, and we have a sneak peek. This impressive Anniversary timepiece celebrates the 50th year of The Scheufele family ownership of Chopard and is named after its founder, Louis-Ulysse Chopard. The L.U.C. 1963 Anniversary Chronometer features a 44mm, 18k rose gold case. The tastefully designed […]

This jewelry watch was inspired by one's of Hermès' famous silk carré scarves...

The beauty of the mechanical movement is front and center in the PanoMaticInverse. Components of the automatic Caliber 91-02 reversed, with the aim of highlighting the manufacture’s signature fine adjustment system – a duplex swan-neck mechanism – by making it visible on the dial side. Beneath it beats the pulsating heart of the watch, the […]

Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin is presenting his first chronograph at Baselworld this month, the Spirit Seafire. The dial is distinguished not only by the chronograph counters but by a seconds counter at 9 o’clock in the form of the Speake-Marin “topping tool” logo. (A topping tool is a hand operated rotating wheel that cuts out the […]