Haute Time’s Ladies Watch of the Week: Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Camelia Origami

This week, Haute Time selected a beautiful timepice creation by Chanel as The Ladies Watch of the Week. Haute Time had the opportunity to see The Mademoiselle Privé Camelia Origami during Baselworld.  The Camelia Origami is a stunning interpretation of Chanel’s favorite flower, the camelia, with a Japanese inspired design. Set with diamonds, purple sapphires and […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Haute Auto of the Week: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 400

Boasting 27hp more horsepower than its predecessor, as well as increased fuel economy, the updated 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 400 is an efficient yet luxurious replacement for the range’s SL 350. The deluxe two-seat convertible roadster features a twin turbo V6 engine with 333hp (compared to the 350’s 306hp). That engine takes the SL 400 from […]

Materials Masterclass: the Best New Carbon Watches

Manufactures were on-trend at Baselworld this year, unveiling pieces in this cutting-edge new material...

Close Up: Richard Mille RM 022 “Aerodyne” Tourbillon Marcus Unique Piece

Haute Time’s new correspondent Alex Rose of London’s Marcus Watches brings us an insider’s look at the boutique's unique version of the RM 022 "Aerodyne" Dual Time Zone...

Rolex “Paul Newman” Sells for $231,750 at Antiquorum’s April Auction

The circa-1970 timepiece went under the gavel at the auction house's Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces sale in New York City...

Close Up: the BR 01 and BR 03 Watches Inspired by Bell & Ross’ B-Rocket Harley-Davidson

The ultimate drivers' watches, these timepieces were inspired by the custom bike that Bell & Ross created with Harley-Davidson...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Breguet Classique 5377

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is part of the Breguet Classique Collection and a debut from Baselworld 2014, The Classique 5377. Powered by a Breguet calibre 581DR, extra-thin, self-winding movement with Tourbillon and a power reserve of 90 hours, each of the pieces created are signed and numbered by Breguet. The case measures 42mm and is water-resistant to […]

The Most Beautiful Watches You Didn’t See at Baselworld: Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage Revolucións

These limited editions dedicated to South American revolutionaries Simón Bolívar, Che Guevara and Emiliano Zapata sold at a private dinner for $1.2 million...

Vertu Launches Personalized Monogram Service for Constellation Phones

Vertu, the world’s leading manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, just raised the bar for handset customization.  Their new Monogram service allows customers to conceive and create a distinctively personal design for their Constellation phone by choosing from a range of colors, accent stripes and initials. Vertu Constellation phones come in Black, Cappuccino, Mocha, Orange and […]

Haute Time Visits Patek Philippe in Moscow

Exclusive photos of the boutique and the exquisite models it houses from Haute Time Russia's correspondent Yury Khnychkin...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Bomberg BOLT-68 Chronograph Limited Edition “Skull”

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is a Basel Debut from Bomberg, The BOLT-68 Chronograph Limited Edition “Skull”. This version of the BOLT-68 launches with a 47.50mm stainless steel case, coated with black PVD. With an automatic Concepto 99001 movement, the BOLT-68 “Skull” features hours, minutes, seconds and Chronograph counters. This impressive piece also features […]

Close Up: the New Generation of Rolex Sky-Dweller Models

The new Sky-Dweller models debuted at Baselworld 2014 include an 18K yellow gold version, a white gold version and an Everose gold version...

Chanel Taps Fashion Photographer Patrick Demarchelier for Watch Campaign

The new campaign L'Instant Chanel highlights the brand's most iconic ladies' model, the J12...

Audemars Piguet Unveils Sneak Peek at Art Basel Hong Kong

The manufacture has revealed that it will be teaming up with designer Mathieu Lehanneur and video artist Kurt Hentschläger...

One-On-One With A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid

Haute Time sat down with the industry leader at the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi during the launch of the brand’s novelties in the Middle East...

Baselworld 2014: Spotlight on Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton exhibited its new watch collection in a beautiful mansion near the city center of Basel this year again. Among the treasures was a new flying tourbillon, the Tambour eVolution Tourbillon Volant, distinguished by a bridge designed in a stylized “V” motif that was invented by Gaston Vuitton in 1901 to adorn his famous […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Jaquet Droz Paillonnè Petite Heure Minute

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is part of a collection just launched at Baselworld by Jaquet Droz, The Paillonnè Petite Heure Minute. As part of a three part series of special pieces launched by Jaquet Droz each featuring an enamelling technique called Paillonnè, which uses layers of clear enamel over pieces of gold or silver to create stunning designs […]