Patek Philippe made waves at Baselworld this year by introducing two of its popular complications in steel versions, a combination that is rare at the company. “Steel watches represent only 20% of our volume, because when you produce a limited number of movements, you have to favor the precious metals,” says international marketing director Jasmina […]

In our new feature Daily Wrist Shot, we’re giving you a glimpse at what Haute Time’s Global Managing Editor Seth Semilof is wearing…

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is a new model just released by Rolex at Baselworld 2014, it is a jewelled version of The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona combines platinum and diamonds to create a stunning timepiece with a jewelled flare. The 40mm Oyster case is created in 950 […]

The most ‘striking’ of Ulysse Nardin’s introductions at this year’s Baselworld was the Imperial Blue, a flying tourbillon with Grand Sonnerie Westminster Carillon, with a safety system that stops the sounding of the passing hours while the time is being corrected. It has twin barrels, covered by barrel bridge made out of striking blue sapphire […]

This Week, Haute Time has selected a Ladies timepiece which uses the most innovative and creative techniques to present a jewelled timepiece adorned with some of the rarest diamonds in the world – The Hallucination. Graff Diamonds unveiled one of the most breathtaking and unique jewelled timepieces we have seen at Baselworld 2014. The Hallucination is a multi-colored […]

Glass is a futuristic concept yacht conceived by celebrated architect Lujac Desautel. Inspired by skyscrapers, the stunning, light-filled vessel is constructed of three vertically-stacked cubic levels atop a floating platform, offering uninhibited 360-degree ocean views from every room. The yacht is entered by way of illuminated “acropolis-like” stairs. The second level boasts a luxurious sunken […]

The midsize private jet has been FAA-certified at mach 0.935, which translates to 617 miles per hour. That remarkable speed is credited to twin Rolls-Royce engines that generate a combined 7,034 lbf of thrust. The Citation X can accommodate up to a dozen passengers in its lavish cabin, which is fully loaded with state-of-the-art technological […]

In our new feature Daily Wrist Shot, we’re giving you a glimpse at what Haute Time’s Global Managing Editor Seth Semilof is wearing…

Chanel’s most important introduction this year is a fashion-focused homage to the brand’s couture roots, with a new version of the Premiére. The watch has an intertwined leather and steel link bracelet that is reminiscent of Chanel’s iconic handbag straps. It was featured on the runway of Chanel’s Fall/Winter Ready-to-wear shows this spring. It has […]

In our new feature Daily Wrist Shot, we're giving you a glimpse at what Haute Time's Global Managing Editor Seth Semilof is wearing...

Bulgari’s watchmaking division continues to impress aficionados with new mechanisms, consolidating its reputation as a manufacture. This year’s dazzler is the introduction of the world’s thinnest tourbillon, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon, which is just 5.00mm thick. It contains a manual wound caliber, with a tourbillon cage measuring just 1.95mm thick. The entire movement is just […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is a Baselworld 2014 Debut from none other than Ulysse Nardin, it is The Imperial Blue Tourbillon. Powered by a Ulysse Nardin Caliber UN-970 movement, with 50 hours power reserve, is a cutting edge timepiece combining the mastery of Ulysse Nardin’s watchmaking history along with some of the most technological advances in watchmaking. […]

This year the fair not only welcomed more guests than ever, it also saw appearances by celebrities like F1 driver Lewis Hamilton...

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Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is a debut from Baselworld 2014. From the Blancapin Villeret collection comes an example of the Blancpain heritage and innovation in complications, The Carrousel Moon Phase. Powered by the new Blancpain 225L movement, this amazing debut by Blancpain brings together a carrousel, moon phase and a date in one impressive timepiece. The movement is housed in […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is a Baselworld 2014 debut by Girard-Perregaux, The Tri-Axial Tourbillon. This high-precision time-piece features a high-speed tourbillon on three separate axes. Equipped with a Girard-Perregaux GPGP09300-0001 manual winding movement, with all of the hand finishings and detail, the Tri-Axial Tourbillon is a true representation of the history behind the Girard-Perregaux brand. The 48 mm case […]