As one of the world’s most famous polo players and current captain of the England team, Luke Tomlinson is known for his reputation of success and elegance. Now, he will also be representing the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand as their new ambassador. Jaeger-LeCoultre is known for its iconic Reverso watch, which was born in 1931 in the […]

A few days ago, I found out how tricky it is to hand-stitch an Hermès watch strap. Today I discovered the difference between my inexpensive (cheap) ceramic watch and the inimitable Chanel J12, after visiting the brand’s watch manufacture in La Chaud-de-Fonds. The links on the white ceramic bracelet of my watch are all exactly […]

As the Official Timekeeper of the London 2012 Olympic Games, OMEGA will host an exclusive residence for members and guests to see and be seen. Nestled in the heart of Soho, OMEGA House is a storied Georgian townhouse that usually houses homeless philanthropy support group St. Barnabas Charity and its staff. As well as a luxe […]

Charlize Theron has been the face of Dior fragrances and clothing for quite some time and now the screen siren appears in the luxury brand’s campaign for its new timepieces. In the stunning ads, the actress shows off the new white and black models in the Dior VIII collection of ceramic timepieces. Like Haute Time? […]

Hublot’s the Skull Bang was made for the Rock ‘N’ Roll rebel or anyone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously—the perfect fusion of a rebel spirit with a deft and daring sense of elegance. The piece is made entirely of black ceramic and features an attractive stylized skull on the dial. With just 100 pieces […]

Linde Werdelin introduces Spidospeed Gold, the newest member of the 3-dimensional, multi-layered SpidoSpeed line. The chronograph is crafted of an 18 karat rose gold case, and the case is comprised of 32 parts. “It is an extremely challenging procedure to drill the case out of a block of gold while maintaining its strength and integrity, […]

The biggest names in the entertainment industry walked the well-attended Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala red carpet in style, showing off haute couture and fine timepieces. Amongst the well-dressed attendees were New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and performers Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, who accessorized […]

Today, while touring the leather workshop at La Montre Hermès watch manufacture near Neuchatel, Switzerland, I learned why it takes two hours to make one leather strap the Hermès way. After checking out the leather vault and witnessing the choosing, cutting and shaving of the leather (a one-hour process), I was led to a work […]

Last week I had the luxury of spending two days with Carlos A. Rosillo, CEO of Bell & Ross, and his team to do a company profile on the haute brand. On Friday, I had the luxury of spending most of the day in the Place Vendôme area, which is one of the most spectacular […]

  Ulysse Nardin launched El Toro, the direct descendant of the first Perpetual Calendar released in 1996, which allows forward and backward adjustment of all calendar functions over one single crown. The invention of the Perpetual Calendar was an extraordinary milestone set in the history of watchmaking.  El Toro is equipped with the iconic manufacturer […]

After 5 Weeks, and 32 Top Watches, Audemars Piguet has been named the Official Winner of the First Annual Timepiece Madness! The iconic AUDEMARS PIGUET EXTRA THIN ROYAL OAK LIMITED EDITION beat out the  THE GREUBEL FORSEY GMT to claim the inaugural honor.   Congratulations To Audemars Piguet! Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on […]