Metiers Monday: Piaget Altiplano Miniature Embroidery

Just when you thought you’d seen every material that could possibly be used to create a metiers dial – from straw marquetry to mosaics – Piaget surprises us by introducing a new one. At SIHH, it showed two new models with dials featuring the haute couture technique of silk embroidery using two methods: laminate couching […]

By Carol Besler

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Arnold & Son DSTB

This latest addition to the Arnold & Son Instrument Collection is a tribute to the brand’s 250th anniversary. Housed in a 43.5mm 18K rose gold case, the DSTB features an off-centered white lacquer subdial with hours and minutes at 4 o’clock, as well as a seconds chronograph with visible mechanism at 11 o’clock on the […]

Haute Auto of the Week: 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

Rolls-Royce first introduced the Ghost Series five years ago to great success. The latest incarnation, which had its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, raises the bar even further. The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II combines sporty acceleration with a luxurious, comfortable ride. The “II” refers to several subtle changes in the 2015 model, including […]

Haute Time Ladies Watch of the Day: Chanel J12 Flying Tourbillon High Jewelry

The Chanel J12 Flying Tourbillon combines high watchmaking with high jewelry. The 38mm, 18k white gold case is set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, using various setting techniques including invisible setting. The movement was developed exclusively for Chanel by Renaud et Papi. It is a manual wound caliber with a 40-hour power reserve, with […]

Haute Living Watch of the Week: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Ref. 235

The new A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Ref. 235 honors the birth date of the company founder, Ferdinand A. Lange, whose philosophy of design was “Medèn ágan – nothing in excess,” a call for moderation and modesty, posted at the entrance to the ancient Temple of Delphi. This motto characterized the style of the brand’s […]

IWC “Le Petit Prince” Unique Piece Funds School in Cambodia

This week two new school buildings funded by the sale of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” were inaugurated...

Pelé Helps Hublot Unveil the Official Watch of the 2014 World Cup

The King of Football joined Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe for the unveiling of the Big Bang Unico FIFA WC Official Watch...

Richard Mille at the SIHH 2014

Among the new models introduced by Richard Mille at the SIHH in Geneva were three athlete-focused sports watches, two of which showcase the brand’s proprietary NTPT carbon case material. NTPT, or North Thin Ply Technology, is a type of carbon used for making racing sails, Formula 1 race cars and aeronautical components. The case is constructed […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph

The striking blue dial of this sporty, dual-complication Royal Oak Offshore is openworked, with freestyle-shaped windows at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, on the dial.

Zenith Watches Taps Russell Westbrook as Brand Ambassador

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has said he is honored to become part of the brand...

Richard Mille Gifts Quebec City With Porte-Bonheur Clock

This unique timepiece will symbolize the link between the Canton of Jura and Canada's French-speaking province...

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Night & Day

This is the first model of the Reverso – Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most iconic timepiece – to be equipped with an automatic movement. The Caliber 967/B has a 42-hour power reserve, and drives a 24-hour second time zone subdial that replaces the numeral 6 on the dial. The day/night indication is unique and ultra-subtle. It differentiates daytime […]

Hermès Unveils Arceau Temari for Basel 2014

This jewelry watch was inspired by one's of Hermès' famous silk carré scarves...

Carmelo Anthony Watch of the Day: Cartier Tortue

Like many luxury watches this year, the Cartier Tortue has been slimmed down. The new extra-flat version has been reduced in thickness, and the domed case has been replaced by a flatter, more elongated version. The Tortue, originally launched in 1912, has a case design inspired by the outline of a tortoise. It is one […]

A. Lange & Söhne Wins Three Watch Awards

The manufacture won two Golden Balance awards in Germany, and took home a prize at Italy's Orologio dell'Anno...

Carmelo Anthony Haute Time Watch of the Day: Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Pulsograph

Montblanc has created an entire watch collection as a tribute to one of the world’s most iconic writing instruments, the Montblanc Meisterstück. The movement, manual-wound caliber MB M13.21 is a monopusher chronograph, which can be seen through the back of the 18k rose gold case. It was inspired by the prestigious Caliber 13.20 of its […]

Haute Time Ladies Watch of the Week: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metropolitaine

The Tonda Metropolitaine, introduced at the SIHH in January, is an extensive new collection from Parmigiani Fleurier with both men’s and ladies’ models. For the ladies, this model represents the brand’s first round automatic watch for ladies. It contains the in-house automatic Caliber PF310 movement, with two series-coupled barrels for a 50-hour power reserve. The […]