Lionel Ladoire, founder of LADOIRE Genéve, christened his newest creation, a unique RGT piece, “Origin of the Sun.” For “Origin of the Sun,” Ladoire drew inspiration from the design of the Japanese Impérial flag, paying homage to the Japanese people who have shown courage and positive strength throughout the centuries. ‘Origin of the Sun’ in […]

The new Rolex boutique in New York City is no pop-up store. Designed by the company’s Geneva-based architects, every inch of the 1,500-sq.-ft. boutique is designed to reflect the essence of the upscale brand – Italian leather, imported marble and bronze, custom display cases, panelled walls. The boutique, Rolex’s first in the city, was opened […]

Welcome to Haute Time Timepiece Madness! Our Haute Time curators have carefully selected the hautest timepieces shown at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Basel World 2012. In our haute spin on March Madness, 32 of the most luxurious and technologically advanced timepieces from the finest watchmakers will compete against one […]

Swiss watchmaker Graff unveiled the 16-millimeter Baby Galaxy, inspired by the iconic Galaxy watch, represents the fusion of design and craftmanship of the brand. The delicate women’s watch reflects the design of the Graff Galaxy jewelery collection, featuring an intricate and highly fluid bracelet set with 90 scintillating Graff diamonds. Each diamond was individually selected […]

Our Haute Time curators have carefully selected the hautest timepieces shown at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Basel World 2012. In our haute spin on March Madness, 32 of the most luxurious and technologically advanced timepieces from the finest watchmakers will compete against one another–with two timepieces going head to […]

In rags-to-riches stories, a question often posed is, “What’s the first thing you bought?” For actress Cameron Diaz, it was a TAG Heuer timepiece that she bought with her first acting paycheck. Little did she know she would eventually become an ambassador for the luxury watch company. “I decided to become the ambassador for Tag […]

Our Haute Time curators have carefully selected the hautest timepieces shown at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Basel World 2012. In our haute spin on March Madness, 32 of the most luxurious and technologically advanced timepieces from the finest watchmakers will compete against one another–with two timepieces going head to […]

Last Saturday marked the closing of the third annual Les Voiles de Saint Barth. The competition featured over 65 yachts and more than 800 crews who competed on technically challenging courses. In the Maxi-Yachts group, 2010 victor Rambler 90 beat the Nilaya, designed by Reichel Pugh, and the Swan Selene. In the Multihulls category, the […]

Bremont has designed a limited edition Victory watch made from pieces of the HMS Victory Ship. Only 250 watches will be made and sold through San Diego’s Prime Time Fine Jewelry and Watches. Bremont, founded in 2002 and officially launched in 2007, offers high-end timepieces inspired by aviation. The brand counts notables such as Tom […]

Swatch Group recently announced that it has purchased watch case manufacturer Simon Et Membrez for an undisclosed amount. Swatch will acquire 100 percent of the shares and a related 60 percent holding in Termiboites. Simon Et Membrez produces watch cases at top prices out of gold, platinum, titanium, palladium and steels. The company has a […]

Our Haute Time curators have carefully selected the hautest timepieces shown at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Basel World 2012. In our haute spin on March Madness, 32 of the most luxurious and technologically advanced timepieces from the finest watchmakers will compete against one another–with two timepieces going head to […]

    Panerai plans to release two new timepieces for Summer 2012–the ceramic PAM 441 and the sleek PAM 323. PAM 323 Radiomir 10 Days GMT – 47MM The PAM 323 is a new take on the timeless classic and a perfect choice for a more polished look. It features graceful proportions and a unique […]

With China’s booming economy, it’s no wonder it’s the world’s largest market for luxury goods, and that includes luxury timepieces, according to the China top Wristwatch Report. The luxury watch market is seeing a “blow-out like demand” from wealthy shoppers in China. Customers buy up the expensive watches, not to tell time (which is what […]

  Haute Time: Tell us some of the most exciting developments at Urwerk today? Martin Frei: I am proud about the response that we get on our most recent model UR-110, and I am thrilled about the fact that we are going to introduce a new watch to you in the autumn 2012, one that takes […]

Our Haute Time curators have carefully selected the hautest timepieces shown at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Basel World 2012. In our haute spin on March Madness, 32 of the most luxurious and technologically advanced timepieces from the finest watchmakers will compete against one another–with two timepieces going head to […]

  A vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo once belonging to French Actor Alain Delon sold for a record price of €68,750. The sale price is even more spectacular when taken into consideration that Delon’s Royal Oak Jumbo doesn’t have the dial with the AP logo at 6 o’clock, which the new Jumbo does have. The auctioneers […]