Among the many impressive introductions in Basel this year were some brilliant timepieces launched by Louis Vuitton. Die hard watchonistas will say, ‘What? A fashion brand?’ to which I say, no, a couture brand. Louis Vuitton is a luxury fashion and leather goods company, but it is also watchmaker – having acquired high watchmaking workshop […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Megawind by MB&F. This amazing timepiece shared with Haute Time at BaselWorld 2013 combines a powerful machine and creative design to deliver “time and power” all wrapped into one. The 18k red gold and titanium case measures 47mm x 50mm x 17mm and houses a three-dimensional […]

This year Zenith celebrated its 90th year anniversary at BaselWorld in style. Felix Baumgartner, who enthralled the world last year with his stratospheric jump, joined company CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour at the Von Bartha Garage art gallery in Basel. Guests got the chance to look back at the sporting and scientific feat accomplished by Baumgartner, the […]

An itinerant wooden vessel bedecked in greenery. That’s how Hermès have described their pavilion at BaselWorld 2013, which the luxury French fashion house created in collaboration with Toyo Ito. The Japanese architect, who is famous for his conceptual designs, is one of the most influential contemporary architects in the world. Hermès has described their BaselWorld stand as a shared, […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day pick comes right from BaselWorld – it is the new Gondolo 8 Days by Patek Philippe. This mechanical, manually wound movement features an 8-day power reserve and day and date function, housed in a 37.4 mm x 46.0 mm gold case. The day appears in the aperture and […]

Last week Girard-Perregaux kicked off their return to BaselWorld with an event honoring Susan and David Rockefeller for their philanthropic commitment to saving the environment. The evening featured a special screening of the Rockefellers’ new documentary, Mission of Mermaids. The film is a call to action which explores the issues of ocean acidification, overfishing and […]

This weekend Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe welcomed Carlos Fuente Jr, the Chairman of the famous Arturo Fuente cigar house. Fuente came to visit the Hublot booth in Switzerland from the Dominican Republic, where the duo celebrated a unique moment in cigar culture. The partnership between Hublot and Arturo Fuente dates back to last year, when […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the New Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. This new timepiece just introduced for Baselworld 2013 celebrates the original model that was launched in 1963 – marking a 50 year Anniversary this year. This new timepiece features an Oyster 40 mm platinum case with a chestnut brown […]

Haute Time got the chance to have a good look at the exclusive new King Power “Black Mamba” piece which Hublot created for #24, LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Limited to only 250 pieces, this watch is made in black ceramic, with a silver-coloured snake around the counter at 9 o’clock and a “24” emblem at 6 […]

Today I visited the Corum booth at BaselWorld. I’m very excited to see their first boutique open in our home market, Aventura Mall in Miami, and impressed with the pieces and their presentation. It was also interesting timing, since the news just broke that Corum has been acquired by China Haidian Holdings Limited, marking the […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is from The King Power Collection by Hublot and its The Kobe Bryant Black Mamba. Armed with a 48 mm micro-blasted, black ceramic case and bezel, this Black Mamba strikes with a HUB 4248 self-winding central chronograph movement. The sapphire dial of the Black Mamba is decorated with a signature […]

My next stop in Basel, Switzerland, was Bulgari. During the demonstration, I asked to see the best pieces, which were hidden away in a private room. Bulgari had some amazing timepieces. Here’s your look at what I saw: The first piece I saw was not new, but is one of my favorites; the Bulgari Daniel […]

My first stop during Day 1 of BaselWorld 2013 was at Harry Winston. All I can say is – wow. When I arrived at the booth, I asked the Harry Winston team to show me the best of the best, and they did not disappoint. Here’s your look at what I saw: The first watch […]

In advance of tomorrow’s kickoff to BaselWorld 2013, Dior Timepieces today unveiled its new 900m2 stand. Divided up into 2 levels, the new stand doubles the brand’s exhibition space in comparison with previous years. Each year, Dior Timepieces augments its visibility in the luxury watchmaking world by participating in the International Basel Watch Fair (Baselworld). […]

Luxury watchmaker Hublot wasted no time in kicking things off in Basel this week. The Swiss town, which is set to host BaselWorld 2013 starting this Thursday, was the backdrop for several new Hublot unveilings. Company chairman Jean-Claude Biver, CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, Monster CEO Noel Lee and producer Swizz Beatz joined forces to present one of the highlights of […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the Premiere Flying Tourbillon Sapphire watch by Chanel. This beautiful timepiece is a peak at what’s to come from Chanel at BaselWorld 2013. The Premeire Flying Tourbillon Sapphire watch features a Camelia flying tourbillon calibre movement, created by Renaud & Papi. This attractive timepiece will be available with either 39 pink or […]