Fashion Fantasy: The All-New Chanel J12

Twenty years ago the J12 was introduced by Chanel, and it proved to be a trailblazing concept, uniting a sense for timeless fashion with that of ceramic. The power of this creation is that it provides you with an upscale, modern and sportive look, without overdoing it in any of these departments. A J12 is always instantly recognizable, while its owners also enjoy the benefits of its ceramic case and bracelet, as it is very light, scratch resistant and heats up to body temperature fast.

By Martin Green

Best Ladies’ Watches from Baselworld 2019

Despite the scaled-down size of this year’s Baselworld, some watch brands unveiled a solid assortment of luxury women’s watches geared towards the growing female watch enthusiast crowd. From brand new models to updates to familiar favorites, here are our top picks for the best ladies’ watches from Baselworld 2019.

Baselworld 2019; The Sometimes Subtle Art Of Watchmaking

Sometimes progress is not that obvious. Especially in the world of watches details can make all the difference. Subtle changes have been part of the industry since its conception, and often fuel a constant evolution of excellence. Small varieties in finishing, color, or materials ensure an ever-expanding universe with even more, and better, options for watch enthusiasts to choose from. These watches are also an intricate part of Baselworld and often offer much more then meets the eye!

Jump For Glory: Four Jump Hour Watches That Set The Pace

The jump hour is a complication loved by many, yet only a few brands have one in their collection. One of the reasons for this is that it is difficult to make. The jump hour is a volatile complication in which power is build up in a spring during the hour to be released upon the hour. Not only does this require superb power management within the movement, but there is also to challenge to achieve perfect alignment of the hour disc after the jump has taken place.

Five Watches For Mother

Mother's Day is almost there again, which means that florists are getting busy, restaurants are trying to keep up with reservations, yet many children are still contemplating what to give their mother. At Haute Time we are of course very biased and think that a watch would make the perfect gift, like one of these five for example!

Exploring The World Of White Watches

Some colors are far more popular in the world of watches then others. Black is always a favorite, not only for straps and dials but also for watch cases, blue is very popular this year, but what about white? We are not talking here only about the color of the dial, which remains popular, but also the cases. Then white all of a sudden becomes a rarity, although some examples do exist!

An Overview Of The Womens Watches At The GPHG

Ladies watches have always played an important role in the Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Geneve, or GPHG, and the upcoming edition is no exception.

Haute Time’s Five Favorite Ladies Watches From Baselworld

The ladies watches at Baselworld ranged from functional, elegant every day watches to elaborate Haute Joaillerie creations and everything in between. Selecting a top five among them is quite a challenge, but one we always like to tackle.

Five Watches For Father’s Day

Father's day is coming up and what better way to surprise that rock in your life than with a watch? Functional, practical and very personal: it is in many ways the perfect gift. But which watch to get him? That depends on the type of dad you have!

Ladies Watches: Should They Be Trend Setting Or Trend Following?

Creating ladies watches that sell is a challenge for most watch brands, which raises the question: should they be trend setting or trend following?

Chanel Introduces Calibre 2 With The ‘Première Camélia Skeleton’

Just one year after the launch of Monsieur de Chanel equipped with Chanel’s first in-house movement Calibre 1, Chanel introduces its second in-house movement with the launch of the ‘Première Camélia Skeleton’.

Monsieur de Chanel: A Watch Connoisseurs Choice?

It might raise a few eyebrows: using the words "Chanel" and "Watch Connoisseurs" in the same sentence. Yet the Monsieur de Chanel seems to have everything worthy of a watch connoisseur's attention.

Fabulous Jewellery For The Festive Season

Boucheron, Cartier, Chanel, Graff, and Harry Winston bring us holiday cheer with these fabulous creations.

Six Sensational Bird Watches (slideshow)

By Roberta Naas There are a host of wonderful trends in luxury watchmaking today, with some focusing on the technical side and others focusing on the aesthetic side. Additionally, there are some that bring these two realms together in artful majesty -- offering artistic, technically advanced masterpieces on the wrist. Often those masterpieces emulate nature -- flora,

5 Top Jewels on the Fly (slideshow)

By Roberta Naas "Birds of a Feather Flock Together," or so the saying goes. The truth of the matter is these loveable birds opted to go their own way – sporting bejeweled necklaces and other jewelry items worthy of royalty. With the warm weather here and a host of summer soiree's in full swing, it may be a great time to opt for the ultimate jewels to wear with that dreamy LBD.

Introducing The Chanel Première Flying Tourbillon Openwork Watch, A Match Made In Heaven

Introducing The Chanel Première Flying Tourbillon Openwork Watch, A Match Made In Heaven...

Hidden Beauty: Modern-Day Secret Watches

These haute couture creations are an homage to the 19th century tradition of “secret” watches...