Harry Winston Unveils Histoire de Tourbillon 4

In advance of Baselworld 2013, luxury watchmaker Harry Winston has unveiled a limited-edition new Histoire de Tourbillon 4. This new timepiece, of which only 20 will be produced, is a celebration of the simple, efficient economy that inspired the creation of the first tourbillon watches. The oscillator swings back and forth, while the watch counts the […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Graham Chronofighter 1695

Today, Carmelo Anthony selected The Chronofighter 1695 as Haute Time’s Watch of the Day. This beautiful timepiece is available in either steel or 18K pink gold, as shown. The case measures 42mm and features a left hand fast-action start/stop trigger and reset pusher. The Chronofighter 1695 is powered by a Calibre G1745, automatic chronograph movement with […]

Cvstos Pairs Classical Style with Space-Age Materials

During my years as watch editor of a men’s fashion magazine, I came to really appreciate the superwatch aesthetic – timepieces that are almost theatrically technical looking, with openworked, multi-layered dials, cases composed of avant-garde materials and innovative movements. Cvstos produces such a watch, and three new pieces in the Jet-Liner collection using an openworked […]

Pierce Brosnan Spotted Wearing Officine Panerai in After The Sunset

Actor Pierce Brosnan was spotted wearing an Officine Panerai timepiece during filming of the movie After The Sunset.

Linde Werdelin Unveil Oktopus II Moon With First In-House Complication

Luxury watchmakers Linde Werdelin are celebrating a milestone with the release of their new Oktopus II Moon, the first timepiece to utilize a complication entirely conceived, developed and produced in-house by the Swiss manufacture. And it is an impressive complication, displaying the existing phase of the moon on its dial, just as one sees it in the […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Table Ronde

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Excalibur Table Ronde by Roger Dubuis. This amazing timepiece is inspired by the Knights of the Round Table, who lived by the their motto “courage and generosity”. The automatic, limited edition Excalibur features a 45mm case shown in pink gold. The Excalibur Table […]

RJ-Romain Jerome Blast Off With Spacecraft Pilot’s Watch

Luxury watchmakers RJ-Romain Jerome have unveiled their first ever pilot’s watch, a timepiece aptly named the Spacecraft. Created by RJ-Romain Jerome CEO Manuel Emch, watch designer Eric Giroud and independent watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, the limited-edition Spacecraft model comprises a unique complication housed in a pure, restrained design. When Emch, Giroud and Wiederrecht began development of this […]

Vacheron Constantin Celebrate New Boutique on Historic Rue de la Paix in Paris

Luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have officially opened a boutique in one of the world’s most stylish cities – Paris. The Rue de la Paix boutique, which is the brand’s 35th, will house all of the Geneva, Switzerland-based manufacture’s collections, as well as a vintage collection named “Vacheron Constantin les Collectioneurs”. This intimate new space (the boutique covers 85m2) is the height of elegance, […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Richard Mille RM 58-01 World Time Jean Todt Limited Edition

Richard Mille’s RM 58-01 World Time Jean Todt is Carmelo Anthony’s pick for todays’ Haute Time Watch of the Day. This limited timepiece is one of the newest releases from The 2013 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie by Richard Mille. The RM 58-01 measures 50mm and its case is made up of almost 200 […]

Haute Time VIDEO with Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué at SIHH

Haute Time had the opportunity to sit down with Jean-Marc Pontroué, Global CEO of Roger Dubuis at SIHH. The Roger Dubuis booth was extraordinary with live eagles on site—certainly a spectacle that gained everyone’s attention. Actor Gerard Butler was also there, as well as the brand’s new amazing timepieces. “It was time to get back […]

Call to Action: Westime’s Greg Simonian talks to Haute Time

If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit , incentivize yourself with a watch made to complement an active lifestyle. Sure, these five timepieces look great at a restaurant, courtside, and even at work. But they’re built to perform from runway to race course, so why not put them through their paces? All are available at Westime boutiques in Beverly Hills, La Jolla and West Hollywood.

Chaumet Masters the Metiers

LVMH boutique brand Chaumet has introduced a six-piece metiers collection including a “poetic” movement that outshines similarly crafted collections from bigger brands. The watches in the six-piece “Atrape-Moi … Si Tu M’Aimes” (Catch me of you can) collection in the Montres Precieuses line employ to perfection all the crafts of Switzerland’s artisanal workshops, including enameling, […]

European Exclusive: A Rare Look at Hublot’s Oceanographic 4000 Jeans Model

Today we’re taking a peek at a model rarely seen outside Europe – a trendy take on luxury watchmaker Hublot’s iconic Oceanographic 4000 watch. Developed by Carlo Cerlati and Tina Zegg, two leading figures in the Swiss watchmaking industry, the Oceanographic 4000 Jeans has (as its name indicates) a chic denim look. At the moment, the Oceanographic 4000 […]

Which Watch Brand Should be Featured in the new Rolls-Royce Wraith?

As Rolls-Royce launches the new Wraith, we have to ask, “What would be the perfect watch brand to make their clocks?” We have to review the brands, plus choose a brand that doesn’t have an existing partner with an auto company. Haute Time chooses five brands we think would make a great fit. 1.  Breguet […]

Queen Elizabeth II Spotted Wearing Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Timepiece

It’s a Royal edition of What Celebrities Are Wearing: we spotted Patek Philippe’s iconic Golden Ellipse watch on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England’s wrist in this 1985 Karsh photo portrait.

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Harry Winston Ocean Triple Retrograde Chronograph

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Ocean Triple Retrograde Chronograph by Harry Winston. The 44mm case of the Ocean Triple Retrograde Chronograph is made of Zalium, a Harry Winston trademarked material, that is an aluminum and zirconium alloy with extreme durability and very light in weight. The alloy […]

De Grisogono Give a Sneak Peek at New Sugar Collection in Advance of Baselworld 2013

Luxury watchmakers de Grisogono have unveiled a new collection to satisfy the sweet tooth of women everywhere. The Swiss company gave a sneak peek at its new Sugar watch collection in advance of Baselworld 2013, which begins in April. The candy-inspired collection, which will be presented at the trade fair which runs from April 25 to […]