Since the beginning of Officine Panerai’s history in 1860, the brand has been associated with technology, innovation and of course the sea. As the watch brand of choice for the Royal Italian Navy, Officine Panerai developed models that would aid the Royal Navy in very specific missions. The manufacturer created timepieces that needed to withstand […]

The Dressage Collection by Hermes was created by Henri d’Origny and first introduced to us in 2003. The collection represented a new level of timekeeping for Hermes and paved the way for much more to come. After the acclaim The Arceau Temps Suspendu received in 2011 by winning the “Best Men’s Watch” at the Grand Prix […]

One of the best known independent watch companies is also one of the smallest: Maximilian Büsser & Friends was founded by Maximilian Büsser in 2005, and though it’s solidly rooted in the Swiss watchmaking traditions of reliability and precision, you won’t find watches like these anywhere else in Switzerland –or, for that matter, in the […]

Since the first time we caught a glimpse of the Overseas Collection by Vacheron Constantin, we knew that haute watch making could be paired with a sporty and stylish look. The Overseas Collection exemplifies travel and discovery as well as Vacheron Constantins’ passion for technical watch making and ultimate style. One of Vacheron Constantin’s newest […]

Regular Haute Time readers know what a minute repeater is: a watch that chimes the hours, quarter hours, and minutes “on demand,” it’s considered by far the most challenging of all the classic complications. Not only is it incredibly complex and delicate, it requires enormous skill to make one that not only functions accurately (for […]

In the early 80’s the Chronofiable® test was developed to confirm and certify that a watch movement could withstand extreme conditions without compromising its accuracy and performance. The RM035 by Richard Mille was tested and certified to withstand shocks without losing accuracy or damaging the movement, and awarded the “Chronofiable®” certification. Another way to test […]

The Mercedes Benz AMG Petronas Formula One team is the newest high testosterone partnership for the company whose motto is “engineered for men.”

During a recent visit to the F.P. Journes’ Boutique in New York City, I had the opportunity to see a unique piece that is only available through F.P. Journes’ Madison Avenue Boutique. In 1999, Mr. Francois-Paul Journe launched F.P. Journe – Invenit et Fecit brand which translates to “Invented and Made” by Francois-Paul Journe. With […]

Haute jeweller and timepiece producer Cartier has recently announced the release of four new limited edition Crash models, a line with a significant history. First introduced in 1967 by Cartier London, many chronograph aficionados are under the impressions that the inspiration for the Cartier Crash came from the world of surreal art, namely Salvador Dali’s […]

At the Franck Muller 2012 Salon World Première of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery (WPHH) in Monaco, invited guests, members of the press and partners witnessed the world premier of the Thunderbolt Tourbillon. After three years of research and development, by master watchmaker Pierre-Michele Golay and the members of the Franck Muller team, The Master of […]

The Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater is Carmelo Anthony’s selection for today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This record breaking piece by Piaget will be introduced at SIHH 2013 and will certainly be know as the world’s thinnest minute repeater movement. The case, shown here in 18k red gold measures 48mm and houses […]

At some point in our lives we have all wished we could slow time down and savor a very special moment. Some of us have even thought how wonderful it would be hurry time along, maybe fast forward through a particular day or skip through a not so special moment. Hublot has given us the […]

The Opus 12 by Harry Winston is Carmelo Anthony’s pick for Haute Time Watch of the Day. This remarkable timepiece warrants the recognition as do the Opus’s before. Each known for its originality and exceptional watchmaking. Harry Winstons’ Opus 12 features a mechanical manual winding movement developed with watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet. 607 individual parts have […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day picked by Carmelo Anthony is the WW1 Heure Sautante by Bell & Ross. Shown in Pink Gold, this stunning timepiece is part of the Bell & Ross Vintage Collection. What is most interesting about this timepiece is that it shows the hour of the day in the form […]

The Zenith Christophe Colomb is Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This impressive timepiece is inspire by the legendary marine chronometer instrument, a clock that was so precise, it was also used for celestial navigation after its creation in the 18th century. The Christophe Colomb shown here in 18k rose gold features a […]

The Zenith Christophe Colomb is Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. This impressive timepiece is inspire by the legendary marine chronometer instrument, a clock that was so precise, it was also used for celestial navigation after its creation in the 18th century. The Christophe Colomb shown here in 18k rose gold features a […]