It is impossible to report all the new introductions at Baselworld while it’s happening. There are hundreds of new introductions from the world’s watch brands during the week-long event, which ends on Thursday. We can only offer you a glimpse while we’re here, by showing some of the highlights this week, including the five that […]

One of the prettiest Baselworld 2014 novelties I’ve come across so far…..and not to mention innovative, creative and complicated – is the first ladies timepiece created by Christophe Claret, The Margot. The Margot “predicts” the answer to the question “Does he love me?” by removing petals from view on the dial and displaying an answer.  Words appear at […]

Empress Joséphine of France was so passionate about roses, she made it her life’s work to cultivate as many different varieties as possible in her garden. On Joséphine’s behalf, her husband Napoleon ordered his warship commanders to search all seized vessels for plants that could be sent to Malmaison, the couple’s country home near Paris. […]

The newest RM 11-02 adds a UTC feature to indicate a second time zone...

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is an exciting timepiece presented at Baselworld 2014, and the newest version of The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Three new selections have been added to the existing collection, in 18k yellow gold, white gold and an option in Everose gold. The Oyster case is 42mm and will […]

Today was press day at Baselworld, with the fair opening at mid-day to give us a preview of a few brands’ introductions. Among them were new models from Patek Philippe, Chopard, Christophe Claret and Louis Vuitton (which is showing off-site). The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph, Ref. 5960 was originally introduced in 2006 in a […]

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day pick is the BR 03-94 Carbon Orange by Bell & Ross. This very special Baselworld 2014 debut will be released as part of a limited collection of only 500 pieces. Equipped with an ETA 2894 mechanical automatic movement, the BR 03-94 boasts extreme legibility and style incorporating a matte black […]

The NBA superstar and Haute Time Co-Founder picks his favorite new watches from his Watch of the Day feature...

Nayla Hayek revealed the luxury conglomerate's plans for Harry Winston at the Swatch Group's annual meeting in Switzerland...

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino by Panerai. Created in polished platinum, the 45mm case features a screw down winding crown, personalized with the OP logo, along with polished platinum push buttons which operate the chronograph, at 2 and 4 o’clock. Powered by the Panerai OP XXV calibre, hand-wound mechanical movement, […]

Excerpts from our interview with the executive from the upcoming issue of Haute Time magazine...

Masked thieves targeted watches during a break-in at Colette's rue Saint-Honoré boutique this weekend...

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu with Sapphire Case, a preview of the new pieces debuting at Baselworld 2014 from Zenith. A spin-off of the 60mm Zenith Type 20, this Grand Feu version in white gold is combined with a sapphire case sculpted from a block of […]

The manufacture has funded projects aimed at helping those in need in the Cerrado...

This week we feature two watches, both vintage, in one new – or rather, old – color. Girard-Perregaux, one of the elite Swiss heritage brands, appeals to its archives for inspiration from authentic models introduced in key eras. Girard-Perregaux’s two flagship models, 1966 and the vintage 1945 are being reissued in the traditional blue color […]

This week Haute Time looks at a very special timepiece making its debut at BaselWorld 2014, The Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 40mm. The Premier Collection was Harry Winston’s first timepiece collection, born in 1989 and representing the style, luxury and creativity of the House of Harry Winston. The Premier Chronograph 40mm features an 18k rose gold […]