Watches: The Cool Tool

Is there still a place for mechanical watches in this digital world? I believe so, in the shape of the "Cool Tool"!

By Martin Green

Annual Calendars: That Beautiful “Little” Complication

A "little" complication that is not only a lot of fun to have, but also one that is very useful: the annual complication is it all, and more!

Throwback Thursday: Audemars Piguet/Cartier Minute Repeater

A very subtle and discreet watch, it actually houses an impressive complication, especially for the 1920's. The lever on the side of this Cartier already shows us a hint of this.

Dior VIII Montaigne Tissage Precieux: Haute Couture Wrist Candy

Translating Haute Couture in watches is not an easy task, as a watch is a very rigid object, so different from the fine fabrics most couturiers use. Of course, the strap can be used as a gateway to connect both worlds, but you can also approach the watch itself from a different angle, as Dior did with the VIII Montaigne Tissage Precieux.

Haute Time’s Favorite Top Four Patek Philippes

When it comes to Patek Philippe, there is a lot to love. They represent the nec plus ultra of the Haute Horlogerie and combine this with an extensive collection that has everything from exquisite complications to robust and iconic sports watches. Choosing four of our favorites is not easy, hardly decisive, but at least fun to try!

Steel: The Real Deal

When it comes to watches there is no way around it: the vast majority of them are made from steel. While other materials such as ceramic, and even bronze, gain some market share, it is still steel that rules supreme, even among high-end watches. These are some of our favorite steel watches!

Haute Complication: Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari Aperta

When Ferrari created the LaFerrari, they pushed the boundaries of what people come to expect from the brand even further away. The same does Hublot with their MP-collection, so when the two are combined in a single watch, you can expect something extraordinary.

Richard Mille Pay Tribute To Rafael Nadal With Two Exclusive Limited Editions

Richard Mille is expanding its collection with yet another two very special limited editions. After the exclusive RM 67-02, the brand now introduces two new versions of the RM 035 to celebrate the historic victory of brand ambassador Rafael Nadal, who earlier this year won Roland Garros for the tenth time, making him the first ever to accomplish such a feat.

Zenith Heritage Cronometro TIPO CP-2: A historical Homage

With the Heritage Cronometro TIPO CP-2 Zenith created a homage to one of the most desirable pilot chronographs ever created.

Canelo Alvaraz: Mexico’s Golden Boy Talks Boxing, Watches, And His Future

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.

Exploring Three Watches To Show Off Your Dark Side!

We all have a dark side. For some it’s present in the extreme, unapologetically upfront and true. Whilst for others, it’s more subtle, maybe even sublime, and yet rarely sees the light of day. Whatever your shade, you’ll be sure to find a bold timepiece to suit.

Hublot’s Summer Hit: The Big Bang Blue

Hublot has introduced the Big Bang Blue to celebrate the opening of two new Hublot boutiques in Cannes and Saint-Tropez this summer.

Rolex Ref.3330 Chronograph: The Oversized Vintage Delight

Despite their often small size vintage chronographs are among the most desirable watches. That is also what makes this Rolex ref.3330 chronograph so special, as it has a diameter of 37mm.

Bulgari Serpenti Secret: A Private Pleasure

Animals have always been a great inspiration for watchmakers. Surprisingly, a lot of designs based on an animal become iconic watches. This is most certainly the case of the Serpenti, once the favorite watch of Elizabeth Taylor.

Dials That Break With The Color Stereotype

Blue, black and silver are by far the most common dial colors when it comes to watches. In the past gold has also been a favorite, but changing times, and the death of two-tone watches has pushed those into becoming more of a rarity as well.

The Devil Is In The Details

While many of these watches can tell time with a reasonable amount of accuracy, making them even more accurate, will require an exponentially greater investment in knowledge and machines, yet the devil is in the details as we venture further into what makes a watch Haute Horlogerie!

Haute Complication: Blancpain Tourbillon Carrousel

While watches with two (or more) regulating organs are not a rarity anymore, the Blancpain Tourbillon Carrousel is different, as it combined two different approaches to the regulating organ in one single watch.