Yes, we love highly complicated watches, but sometimes you want something pure and elegant, something understated yet with a powerful design, something like the Saxonia Automatik by A.lange & Söhne.

How do you redefine a collection, keep it relevant, and yet safeguard its identity? Jaquet Droz may well have the answer with the new Grande Seconde additions in black and white ceramic.

Like any financial advice, also this one should come with a disclaimer, as there are no certainties as it remains very hard to predict which watches will actually increase in value. There is however common sense, which can give you a general direction on what to look for, and what to buy.

In 1941 the world was in the midst of WWII, yet this was also the time that Patek Philippe introduced a landmark watch, the ref.1518. This was not only Patek Philippe's very first watch that united both a perpetual calendar with a chronograph, but also the very first time that such a watch was made in series.

The Monterey Car Week is the highlight of the year on the calendar of any car enthusiast. It consists out of several events that have one thing in common: showing the rarest, most exquisite, and because of this, the most valuable cars on the planet. The prominent sponsor of all these prestigious events is Rolex.

Italian design shares a lot of characteristics with the cuisine from this country: fresh but few ingredients make for a tantalizing experience, and the same goes for the new Hublot Big Bang One Click Italia Independent, the first women's watch Hublot developed in collaboration with Italian style icon Lapo Elkann.

Few goalkeepers bring energy to the field like Tim Howard. Not only is he the captain of the Colorado Rapids but he also plays for the United States national team. Recently TAG-Heuer announced him as the latest top-athlete to join their group of elite ambassadors, and we at Haute Time were able to ask him a few questions about time, watches and his career!

One of the first people to prominently wear a Richard Mille was Jean Todt. It was the beginning of a deep friendship between the charismatic watchmaker and the racing car legend. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jean Todt's illustrious career, Richard Mille created a collection of limited editions, and among them this beautiful RM 11-03 Jean Todt.

If there is any doubt what a difference a dial can make, then the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite will settle this question for good! While the "regular" version of this watch is a true classic, the meteorite dial turns it into an instant eye-catcher, especially when you opt for the 18K pink gold case.

Of all complications, the minute repeater remains one of the most coveted. It is so complicated to make that it will always remain a rarity. While tourbillons have enjoyed increasing popularity, also because it is available at a much lower price point, the minute repeater remains a precious expression of the art of Haute Horlogerie.

You could argue that the chronograph makes for the ultimate masculine men’s watch. Its affiliations with aviation, car racing and diving are what give it a defiant sporty edge, elements of which are conveyed through the aesthetic. And that’s exactly what makes them all the more appealing to the modern day woman.

If you want to get a true understanding of what Haute Horlogerie is all about, and what makes these watches so special, you should visit a watch manufacture, preferably from one of your favorite brands.

Vintage watches have an appeal of their own, but maintenance can provide its own challenges, and requires a clear approach to get where you want.

A look back at the Universal Genève Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph, one of the most coveted military watches ever produced.

Exquisite, refined and feminine: Girard-Perregaux's Cat's Eye Celestial is just that! It gives the laws of design and expectation of what an Haute Horlogerie woman's watch should look like a twist of its own.

It is hard to believe, but by being already half way through August, we are about to enjoy the last bit of summer! In terms of watches, it was an exciting time, with many new introductions that seem to be the perfect companion for the summer season. These are our six 2017 favorites!