Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Arte Portuguesa collection adds multimedia artist Julião Sarmento to its tradition of art horology. Sarmento has personalized two limited editions of the legendary Reverso, calling it his “personal view of time.” His take on the Reverso is a representation of the female body, the same icon that has empowered his other works. The Portuguese […]

It’s time for a lucky streak of sevens. In celebration of Omega’s seventh special participation in a 007 movie, they are launching the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M “Skyfall” Limited Edition watch, with only 5,007 pieces. Daniel Craig, who has portrayed James Bond in the last two films, will wear an Omega Seamaster in the upcoming […]

The NY Post reports that a Manhattan lawyer is alleging that his lost Rolex watch, bought in 2009, was sold to Canadian rapper Drake. Lawyer James McMillan went to Rafaello & Co. on West 47th Street with his rose gold Rolex Presidential with a diamond bezel for cleaning, but a week later he was told […]

With a score of 8.3 out of 10, Breguet was rated first of 27 luxury watch brands for the upper-class US shoppers, said the 2012 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey conducted by the Luxury Institute. The New York-based institute said Breguet achieved the top rank for its product design, customer service and brand reputation—the […]

Statistics released by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reveal just how significant a role the Chinese market is playing in the Swiss timepiece business. In 2011, consumers in China and Hong Kong spent over $5.90 billion on Swiss timepieces, cultivating 29.7 percent of total Swiss watch exports. The majority of these consumers are […]

In 1982, the Yves Piaget Rose was crowned the winner of the Geneva International Competition of New Roses. Thirty years later, Piaget celebrates the anniversary of this iconic symbol with the Rose Collection. The exquisite collection of timepieces, earrings, necklaces, rings, cuffs, bracelets and brooches all feature a rose motif. Amongst the stunning pieces is the Limelight […]

Haute Time spent the last weekend at the JCK/Luxury and Couture shows in Las Vegas. On Saturday night, we hosted an exclusive dinner at Lavo for 40 Ulysse Nardin retailers around the United States. During dinner, we were told about an upcoming special event where Ulysse Nardin would announce the partnership with five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson […]

The considerable fortune spent on luxury watches implies an immaculate care so this piece of horology never endures even the slightest bump or scratch. But then we see tennis champion Rafael Nadal swinging a racket with a Richard Mille 027 secured on his right arm. How does he dare do it? You thought right; the […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre makes another exceptional mark in the Queen’s royal milestones. This year, it joins the royal celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee by being the pageant’s Official Timekeeper, which inspires an exclusive edition of the celebrated Atmos clock—the Atmos Du Millenaire Diamond Jubilee Limited Edition. But first, a few notes on the Atmos technology. […]

Renowned auction house Sotheby’s has announced the offering of vintage timepieces from the finest collections to date, that of Henry Graves, Jr. and his grandson Reginald ‘Pete’ H. Fullerton, Jr. This patron family has been legendary in the watch community, and the auction lot subsequently has aficionados reeling. A collector’s dream, this exclusive offering will […]

Inspired by and dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Backes & Strauss introduces the Diamond Jubilee Collection. This special celebration comes to life on the dial of the timepiece. The Lord Chamberlain’s Office in Buckingham Palace granted Backes & Strauss London permission to use Her Majesty’s Royal Cypher “EIIR,” which, complete with Crown, appears on […]

“Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson turns to another mystifying character with a lead role in dark thriller “Cosmopolis.” Throughout the film the actor dons a shiny Chanel J12 Chromatic on his wrist. The Chanel timepiece is a landmark in horology, built with highly scratch-resistant titanium ceramic. The blending of these materials is followed by polishing with diamond […]