Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver Named Man of the Year by WBC (VIDEO)

Jean-Claude Biver, the chairman of luxury watchmaker Hublot, was recently honored for his charity work with the World Boxing Council. Biver was given the “Man of the Year” award for his humanitarian work, as voted for unanimously by the WBC Board of Governors. The event was held in Cancun, Mexico, with the help of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Panther with Granulation

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Rotonde de Cartier with Granulation. This amazing timepiece from the Cartier d’Art line is a preview that is officially launching at SIHH 2013. The Rotonde de Cartier Panther with Granulation case is 42mm, 18k yellow gold and set with 306 diamonds and […]

Montblanc Celebrate Obama’s Inauguration With Washington Pop-Up Shop

If you’re headed to Washington, D.C., for President Obama’s second Inauguration, be sure to stop by Montblanc’s gorgeous Inaugural boutique pop-up shop at the St. Regis hotel. From January 18th to 22nd, the German manufacture will display its Signature for Freedom collection of limited edition writing instruments in the Thornwillow Library of the hotel. The shop will feature Lewis […]

Hugh Jackman Wears $22,300 Harry Winston Midnight Timepiece at the 2013 Golden Globes

Luxury watchmaker Harry Winston made a big splash at the 2013 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 13. One of the biggest stars of the night, actor Hugh Jackman, dazzled in Harry Winston creations, and Haute Time has all the details on his red-carpet look. Hugh Jackman, who took home the Golden Globe for Best Actor […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Harry Winston Midnight GMT Tourbillon

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Harry Winston Midnight GMT Tourbillon by Harry Winston. The Harry Winston Midnight GMT Tourbillon features an automatic winding, mechanical movement with a 110 hour power reserve. The platinum case is 44mm with sapphire crystal and caseback. With hours and minutes off centered […]

Longines Kick Off the “World’s Richest Race” at Dubai World Cup

Last week, luxury watchmakers Longines hosted the kickoff to the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup Carnival. The racing season culminates in the prestigious Dubai World Cup 2013, which will take place on March 30th at the Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE. The prize for last year’s race was […]

Rolex Announce New Partnership With ATP World Tour

Luxury watchmakers Rolex have just announced a new partnership as an Official Gold Partner of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour. On January 1, 2013, the Swiss manufacture was named the Official Timekeeper of the ATP World Tour as part of what will reportedly be a long-term partnership. The deal also includes an extension of Rolex’s sponsorship […]

Inside Blancpain’s New York Boutique — And a Look at Five Exceptional Watches

Haute Time had the opportunity to visit the Blancpain boutique in New York at 781 Madison Avenue, where Brand Manager Adam Bossi showed us some of the brands most unique watches. This piece is part of the Villeret collection and is Blancpain’s dress line. The dial is made from fired white enamel and features the […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: de Grisogono Meccanico DG

The Meccanico DG by de Grisogono is today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony. This innovative timepiece merges mechanical haute watch making with a digital time display…the outcome, a digital time display powered by a mechanical movement. The Meccanico DG is featured here in titanium and rubber and houses a hand-wound […]

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A Look at World-Famous Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s Favorite Audemars Piguet Timepiece

Cricket batsman Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most famous ambassadors for luxury watchmakers Audemars Piguet. A hugely popular figure in the world of cricket, the Indian-born player also happens to be a record breaking champion. Racking up countless wins since he joined the Indian national team at just 15, Tendulkar earned the nickname “Master Blaster” […]

Swatch to Pay $1 Billion for Harry Winston

Swatch, the Swiss company that owns Omega, Blancpain, Breguet, and a total of 19 brands, will be the new owner of Harry Winston. The company will pay $1 billion for the watch and jewelry business, based in New York, with 25 retail spaces around the world. The sale also includes a factory in Geneva and […]

Swatch Group Increased Sales by $1 Billion Last Year

Luxury conglomerate Swatch Group have released financial figures from 2012 showing that earnings are up a billion dollars over the previous year. The Swiss company, which is the world’s largest holder of watch manufactures, earned $8.79 billion (CHF 8,143 million), an increase of 14% over 2011. Although the company owns various holdings, the Watches & Jewelry segment […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Piaget Altiplano Skeleton

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is the Altiplano Skeleton Gem-set Watch by Piaget This amazing rendition of the Piaget Altiplano is 18k white gold with a 40mm case set in about 1.9 cts. of 216 brilliant-cut diamonds. The Altiplano features a Manufacture Piaget 838D ultra-thin hand-wound, gem-set mechanical movement, […]

Louis Moinet Unveils Ultra-Limited Geograph: Australian Edition

Luxury watchmakers Louis Moinet have unveiled a stunning new timepiece to mark the 225th anniversary of Australia Day. An annual celebration held on January 26th, Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of colonizing British ships at Sydney Cove in 1788. In celebration, Louis Moinet have unveiled the Geograph: Australian Edition, a new timepiece which […]

Buben & Zorweg Expand Presence in Asian Market With Singapore Grand Opening

Luxury watch and timepiece-safe makers Buben & Zorweg are already seeing growth in the New Year with the opening of their new boutique in Singapore. The German company have steadily increased their presence in the Asian market over the years, and the new boutique in Singapore’s Ion Orchard shopping mall marks further growth. Located in […]