Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic

This watch is not only a chronograph but a dual timer. The second time zone is read by means of a filigree-style second hour hand on the central dial. This is supplement by a day/night indicator appearing through a window just below the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature on the dial. The chronograph hour and minute counters are […]

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Piaget Dazzles at 2014 Independent Spirit Awards

The monsoon rains abated for the epic awards ceremony held on Santa Monica beach on a overcast Saturday in March. Piaget, the French brand of spectacular jewels and masterful watches co-sponsored  the event for the 7th consecutive year. Their elegant lounge was decorated with bouquets of magenta roses, and a chandelier ceiling. On display were […]

Hublot Breaks Ground at New Manufacture in Nyon

Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and CEO Ricardo Guadalupe were both on hand at the ceremony in Switzerland...

Antiquorum Set to Auction Never Before Seen Timepieces

Among the rare watches and clocks set to be auctioned off are pieces from Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Rolex and more...

Carmelo Anthony’s Watch of the Day: Peter Speake-Marin Spirit Seafire

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 […]

Haute Living Watch of the Week: A. Lange & Söhne Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time

The pink gold version of this watch was introduced recently, after being launched in a limited edition platinum series. It is the brand’s first chiming wristwatch and uniquely shows the hammers and gong on the dial side, on each side of the subsidiary seconds dial. Every 15 minutes, the mechanism triggers the striking of one […]

Richard Mille Teams Up With F1 Lotus Driver Romain Grosjean

The Lotus F1 Team driver is the manufacture's newest superstar test driver, and of course he gets his own timepiece...

Cartier Brings Paris to Qatar at Doha Jewelry & Watches Exhibition

This week Cartier returned to the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition with an impressive showcase of over 150 creations. The manufacture’s exhibition was displayed in a new space which recreates Maison Cartier’s legendary Parisian address at 13 rue de la Paix and Place Vendome, shedding light on the vital link between the historical heart of […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2014

Jaeger-LeCoultre is known for its innovative complications and its ultra-thin watches, and the manufacture’s introductions at the SIHH 2014 were even more impressive than usual. This year’s masterpiece is both innovative and ultra-thin. The Hybris Mechanica 11 Minute Repeater is the eleventh creation in the haute horology Hybris Mechanica collection and, at 7.9mm thick, represents […]

TAG Heuer Looks to Expand in Growing Indian Market

TAG Heuer is expanding its presence in the country with new boutiques and an increased marketing budget...

MB&F Unveils Legacy Machine N°1 Xia Hang

The newest edition of the LM1 features a moving sculpture by Chinese artist Xia Hang...

Van Cleef & Arpels Dazzles at Doha Jewelry & Watches Exhibition

This week Van Cleef & Arpels joined its partner in Qatar, Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewelry, at the 11th Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition in Qatar. The manufacture displayed more than 80 pieces of high jewelry creations and timepieces from Van Cleef & Arpels’ collections. Amongst the creations on display are the Zip™ necklaces, […]

Hublot Unveils King Power Paris Saint-Germain

PSG's Edinson Cavani, Thiago Silva, Yohan Cabaye, Gregory Van Der Wiel and Salvatore Sirigu were on hand for the unveiling of the limited edition new timepiece...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Panerai Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-Handed 8 Days

Panerai’s heritage as a pioneer of left-handed chronographs goes back to the days when the company made watches for the commandos of the Royal Italian Navy in the 1930s and ’40s. The commandos preferred to wear their watches on the right wrist, because they wore their compasses and depth gauges on their left, so the […]

Best Enameled Dials at SIHH 2014

Whether grand feu, champlevé, plique à jour, cloisonné or miniature painting, there is nothing like the unmistakable, porcelain-like sheen of an enameled dial. The product of multiple firings and painstaking hand work, the look of enamel is vintage, clean, luxurious and occasionally glamorous. The beauty of enamel is equally appealing in white on a traditional […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Hublot Big Bang Pop Art

The Big Bang Pop Art is for those days when you want something colorful, fun, vibrant and precious– a standout piece that grabs everyone’s attention. The Big Bang Pop Art is a celebration of the flashy, joyful, upbeat spirit of Pop Art, an artistic movement of the 1970s. The credo of Pop Art was to […]

Haute Auto of the Week: 2015 Ferrari California T

With a new 552 horsepower Turbo V8 engine, retractable hardtop, direct motorsports steering and the capability of accelerating 0 to 100 km in 3.6 seconds, the new 2015 Ferrari California T is all you could ask for in an Italian sports car. Since the 1950s, this particular model has been the Prancing Horse’s finest embodiment […]