Christie’s Is Set To Auction F1 Legend Michael Schumacher’s Timepiece Collection

This May, Christie’s is set to honor the legacy of Michael Schumacher, one of the most accomplished Formula 1 drivers in the history of the sport, by offering selected timepieces from his private collection at the Rare Watches Live Auction. This event, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva on May […]

By Adrienne Faurote

These Are The Incredibly Rare Timepieces At The Only Watch Auction 2023

From Audemars Piguet to Louis Vuitton, these are some of the rare and incredibly special timepieces at the 2023 Only Watch Auction.

Four Watches For Mother’s Day

This year will be not a Mother's Day as usual. In many countries, people can't take their mother out for lunch or even visit her due to the restrictions concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet that doesn't mean that Mother's Day 2020 is canceled. There are still many ways in which we can surprise our mothers, and perhaps now is the time to treat her on a very special watch, to underscore not only how you feel about her, but also the importance of time, especially time shared together. One of the following four watches might be the perfect option:

New Year, New Decade, New Watches to Covet

In less than a week, we will be welcoming not only a new year but the start of a new decade. As we say goodbye to the 2010s and usher in 2020, there are already a handful of freshly announced watches on our wish list. Here are four new watches to covet in the coming new year.

The Record Shattering 2019 Edition Of Only Watch

Records are there to be broken, but who would have thought that this would happen last weekend at Christies' in Geneva, Switzerland in such a spectacular way? There the biennial auction to support the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Only Watch, took place. It consisted out of 50 one-of-a-kind watches donated by the respective brands. The auction raised a very impressive CHF 38,593,000,- of which CHF 31,000,000,- was contributed by the sale of a single watch; the only stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010.

From The Archives: Four Amazing Pictures

A picture can sometimes say more than a thousand words. At Haute Time, we have the privilege of having the world's most exclusive, rare, desirable, and expensive watches in front of the lenses of our camera's. Over the years this has resulted in an archive filled with the most amazing photos; time for a little flashback!

Journe Launches Centigraphe And Automatique Réserve In Gold And Platinum

Last year F.P. Journe launched its Centigraphe and Automatique Réserve in titanium, a material that most certainly suits two of the most sportive watches of the brand. However, precious metals have always played a very important part in the universe of Journe, as gold is even his material of choice to craft movements from. It is, therefore, more than fitting that he now introduces both models in platinum as well as in 18k 6N gold.

Watches & Wonders Miami Returns To Design District Following SIHH 2019

Watches & Wonders Miami will return to the illustrious Design District for its second annual event in partnership with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie.

Watch of the Week: F.P. Journe Octa Divine

What is exceptional for many other brands is standard for F.P. Journe. There are very few watch brands that they can be compared to, as they walk to their own beat. In Journe's case, that means to strive for the best, each and every day, and that results in exceptional watches, like this Octa Divine.

The Surprising, Record-Breaking Results Of The ONLY WATCH Auction 2017

This Saturday evening, Christie's in Geneva was the stage for ONLY WATCH 2017, a charity auction in which the proceeds are being used to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Watch brands donate unique watches to the auction, giving collectors and connoisseurs the opportunity to own a truly unique watch. While all watches did well, some did a bit better than others!

Exploring The Contemporary Elegance Of The F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain

Say the name Journe, and many watch enthusiasts will get instantly excited, as the Master-watchmaker from Geneva has built an impressive reputation based on equally impressive watches. It is however not always the complications that do the talking, as this Chronometre Souverain shows.

Up Close And Personal With Details That Make A Difference

What makes a luxury watch so luxurious? The answer to that can be found in the details. Creating a watch is not that difficult, but making it refined more so. That is why Audemars Piguet advertising slogan, "To Break The Rules, You Must First Master Them",

The Sovereign & F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain

Our latest feature of watches & whisky looks at The Sovereign, a grain whisky, and luxury watch brand F.P. Journe. Here's our thoughts.

Hands On The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Titane

Mr. Journe shows he also has a penchant for fast wheels with the Linesport Collection, and the Centigraphe Sport Titane is the Formula One of watches.

Christie’s Watch Specialist Frederic Watrelot Previews Christie’s Watch Sale in Dubai

Christie's Watch Specialist Frederic Watrelot previews Christie's Dubai auction, and explains why Rolex, F.P Journe and Harry Winston are main attractions..

F.P.Journe unveils new gold cases for the Chronomètre Souverain, the Octa Réserve and the Octa Lune (Exclusive Pictures)

F.P.Journe unveiled three new gold dials, and Haute Time received an exclusive first look at the new Chronomètre Souverain, the Octa Réserve and the Octa Lune...

Inside the F.P. Journe Boutique in New York — A Look at Five Exceptional Watches

  Haute Time had the opportunity to tour the F.P. Journe boutique in New York at 721 Madison Avenue. Boutique Manager Michelle Yeterian also showed us some exceptional watches that are available there. The newest piece in the store is the Chronometre Optimum, one of the brand’s most accurate pieces, that is also available in […]