By Victoria Townsend Last Saturday April 23rd Paris hosted its first Grand Prix race ever with 18 electric-powered cars competing in the 2016 FIA Formula E championship. The Paris Formula E Grand Prix, that followed its course around the Hôtel des Invalides right in the heart of the French capital in the 7th district was cheered on by 18,000 spectators eager to welcome this environmentally friendly race in a city that is becoming more and more “green”. Tickets had sold out almost overnight when they went on sale in mid-February. “Partner in time” of the e.dams-Renault team, Richard Mille was there to congratulate drivers Sébastien Buemi from Switzerland and Nicolas Prost of France who showed off their talent and proved their mettle in a tough, competitive race, finishing 3rd and 4th respectively just behind Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi and Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne who took the first two places on the podium.

By Victoria Townsend Jacob & Co. made a big splash for the official opening of its first store in Dubai.

By Roberta Naas To celebrate the opening of their newest flagship boutique on New York City's world-famous 5th Avenue and a number of other brand milestones, Hublot hosted a series of events throughout Manhattan.

By Victoria Townsend Shop Manager Christophe Debon had more than a Globemaster up his sleeve when he welcomed us to the Omega Boutique on the rue de Sèvres in Paris last week. With historic pieces on loan from the Omega museum in Bienne, Monsieur Debon had more than fifty years of pie-pan dials, fluted bezels and precision instruments “to make the link between the brand’s history, the Constellation, and the Globemaster Master Chronometer” he told us. “Not everyone goes to Bienne, and in addition to bringing the pieces to customers here, they actually get to try them on, something they would not be able to do in the Museum” he added.

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By Jordan Smith After announcing their historic partnership last year, luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot and Chelsea Football Club teamed up to launch their first collaborative timepiece, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea.

Swiss luxury watchbrand Hublot and The Watch Gallery launched two new limited edition timepieces last Thursday night at The Ace Hotel amid a crowd of lively guests overlooking the beautiful London skyline.

By Pooja Agarwal In celebration of F.P. Journe's recent partnership with The Hour Glass, watchmaker François-Paul Journe mingled with Singapore’s burgeoning watch community during a private event held at the The Hour Glass’s luxury emporium, Malmaison in Singapore.

In March, Piaget invited collectors and watch enthusiasts alike on a journey of discovery through a specially curated exhibit of extraordinary pieces from both the past and present.

Haute Living honored cover star and EDM music sensation Kygo with a private dinner party at David Grutman’s new haute spot, Komodo. Avión Reserva 44 and Hublot helped put on the affair, presenting Kygo with a special Aero Bang Carbon 44 Hublot timepiece and a custom Avión Reserva 44 Bottle personalized with Kygo’s face.

By Victoria Townsend Omega hosted a very private event last Thursday night in Paris to celebrate the Globemaster Omega Co-axial Master Chronometer from the Constellation collection. Over 100 guests including French cinema and TV personalities, VIP clients and members of the press gathered at the historically ranked landmark ‘Maxim’s Restaurant”, founded in 1893 and reputed for its French gastronomy, Art Nouveau style, and fares to match.

By Pooja Agarwal Early this month, Hublot held a grand opening ceremony for the brand’s newest boutique in China. The new space is located inside the high-end SKP mall in Beijing, where only the finest designer brands are found. Once again, the Swiss watchmaker collaborated with the Bruce Lee Foundation for the “Be Water, My Friend - Legend of Bruce Lee Memorial Exhibition", which was held from March 1st to 6th in SKP. The philosophy-themed exhibition showcased cherished articles of clothing and mementos owned by the late Bruce Lee himself, as well as a number of limited edition Hublot timepieces.

On Tuesday night, Haute Time and luxury watch brand Roger Dubuis hosted an exclusive private dinner celebrating the magazine’s cover star, Donny Deutsch.

Haute Living and Parmigiani hosted a swanky Sunday brunch at Micahel Capponi’s newest hotspot, THE DECK at Island Gardens.

Christophe Claret and Haute Time celebrated the luxury brand’s timepiece collections at the Fasano Hotel & Residences with haute dinner party.

NBA All-Star and Haute Time Co-founder Carmelo Anthony was honored during a haute dinner party in Toronto.