Cartier’s Iconic Watch Influenced by WWI Vehicle

Jackie O, Princess Diana, Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly: Cartier’s tank watch has graced the wrists of some of the most well known beauties of our time. It remains one of the fabled jewelry house’s best selling watches. The original was launched in 1919, and most say it drew inspiration from the square cockpit view its […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Richard Mille Debut Luxury Cufflinks Collection

It’s clear that Richard Mille have a passion for the technical beauty of movement; just take a look at the timepieces the company have been creating for over a decade. However, the company also have a passion for challenge, applying their technical advances to innovative new products outside the watch world. Richard Mille’s ongoing pursuit of […]

Breguet Celebrate Bicentennial of First Ever Wristwatch

Breguet are celebrating an iconic anniversary; a feat remarkable not only for the company, but for the entire world of watchmaking. Two hundred years ago, the company’s founder Abraham-Louis Breguet designed the first ever wristwatch, in a commission for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. This month Breguet returned to the birthplace of that first timepiece, […]

Franck Muller x Eileen Chan Limited Edition Master Square

At this year’s exclusive World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery, luxury watchmakers Franck Muller stunned with a new limited edition version of its classic Master Square design. The company unveiled the timepiece last week at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, and this new watch is a true standout. Designed by Eileen Chan, this new Master Square stays […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrate Second Year as Abu Dhabi Film Fest Partner

Movie theatres and watchmaking workshops are places where dreams spring to life. Both imply accurate, meticulous and almost obsessive attention to detail, as well as great passion. Just as in filmmaking, each second bears the imprint of a moment of eternity.Renowned Swiss fine watchmaking brand Jaeger-LeCoultre announces its official second-year partnership with the Abu Dhabi […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Watch of the Day: IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Squelette

www.dev.hautetime.com’s watch of the day, is brought by www.dev.hautetime.com Curator Carmelo Anthony.  His selection today, is the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Squelette from IWC.  It is a tourbillon watch with a skeleton face, and comes in either platinum, rose gold and white gold, in each of which only 50 examples of this exclusive watch will be […]

Eric Clapton’s Patek Philippe in New York before Auction in Geneva, Expected Sale $4.2 Million

The Patek Philippe 2499/100 in ultra rare platinum from the collection of Eric Clapton was in New York at Christie’s Friday morning before it makes its way to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva where it will go up for auction on Nov. 12. Aurel Bacs, International Head of Christie’s Watch Department presented […]

Omega President Discusses Partnership with James Bond

Omega company President Stephen Urqhart met with Fox Business’ Market Now team to discuss dressing James Bond and the implications for his brand. Daniel Craig is an ambassador for Omega. Urqhart spoke about Daniel Craig’s dual role with Omega as James Bond and as a brand ambassador in his own right. He went over the […]

Omega Commemorates Last Man to Walk on the Moon

40 years after the last man set foot on the moon, Omega releases the Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo XVII” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition to commemorate Captain Eugene Sternan commander of the Apollo XVII. The Speedmaster is engraved with the details of that historic moonwalk, “THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON”, “DECEMBER 14, 1972”, “APOLLO XVII”, “40TH […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Blancpain L-Evolution One-Minute Flying Sapphire Carrousel

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is part of the L-Evolution Collection by Blancpain. This eye catching One-Minute Flying Sapphire Carrousel movement timepiece offered by Blancpain is limited to only 15 pieces. The satin-brushed white gold case measures 43.50mm with a sapphire case back. The amazing dial features lique-a-jour enamel decor on the lower plate, […]

Panerai Announces a Pair of Radiomir Composite Models

In 2010, Panerai introduced a new material to watch design, Panerai Composite. The two new models in the Panerai collection released October 10th, PAM00504 and the PAM00505, are both crafted from this innovative substance that was previously used in aeronautics, automotive and motorcycle components. It is resistant to scratches and high temperatures guaranteeing a high […]

Watchmaker Franck Muller Meets Cristiano Ronaldo

The Swiss master of time pieces, Franck Muller, presented Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese football player, with the first of a limited edition QP Bi-Retro Chrono CR-7. Franck Muller has a history of associating himself with football, previously creating a personalized watch for members of the Spanish World Cup team. Cristiano models the latest coveted […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Backes & Strauss Piccadilly 40 Rose Gold

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is by Backes & Strauss, The Piccadilly. The 18k rose gold model measures 40mm and is set with 48 baguette diamonds totaling 11.02 carats. The black dial has pink gold hand polished numerals and indexes with sword shaped hands accented with superwhite luminova. The crown is decorated with […]

Complimentary Watch Appraisal at Westime Beverly Hills

Antiquorum is touring the world, finding hidden timepiece treasures along the way. Westime is one stop on a global circuit during which the auction house offers complimentary appraisals from a team of experts including Michael Friedman and Nate Borgelt, on a hunt for watches worthy of their upcoming auctions. On Wednesday, October 10th, the team […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Geo.Graham The Moon by Graham

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is the Geo.Graham The Moon by Graham. This amazing timepiece features a G1769 calibre high precision mechanical movement, which is finished to the highest standards in watchmaking. The moon retrograde tourbillon is what allows the moon to return backwards to zero at the end of its cycle every […]

Audemars Piguet CEO Talks Economic Slowdown and Distribution

Francois Henry Bennahmias, CEO Ad Interim of Audemars Piguet told CBS News that the high price of gold is impacting his company, “in a huge way.” With gold reaching prices that rival the traditionally more expensive platinum, this specifically puts companies working with luxury materials in trouble when it comes to the prices that they […]