Maximilian Büsser and Friends Open First Boutique in China

Haute horlogerie brand Maximilian Büsser and Friends (known simply as MB&F) have opened their first boutique in China in the country’s capital city, Beijing. Luxuo have reported the company has opened the boutique in partnership with Europe Watch and Ray Union in the country’s centre of political power. The shop is located in the very […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Harry Winston Debuts Refined Midnight Collection

In the wake of speculation that famed watchmaker and diamond retailer Harry Winston is looking to sell his business, the brand continues on as a benchmark of luxury. The company’s new Midnight Collection is the epitome of elegance, reflecting Harry Winston’s famed attention to minute detail. For men, there are two Midnight Collection timepieces available, both featuring a […]

New Hermès Watch Boutique Opens in Beijing

This year, French luxury house Hermès have opened a new boutique dedicated to haute horlogerie in China’s capital city Beijing. The exclusive timepiece shop, which opened this summer, is in the Fu Xin Meng Parkson Shopping Centre, which is located quite close to the financial heart of the city. This latest boutique, one of 17 […]

Watch Collectors Gearing Up for Rare Timepieces Auction

Luxury watch collectors are gearing up for Heritage Auction’s upcoming auction of rare timepieces. According to JustLuxe, the New York Fine Timepieces auction which will take place on November 18th at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion, which today houses the Ukrainian Institute of America.  More than 300 luxury brands are set to go under the gavel, including […]

Hublot Honor World’s Rarest Cigar With King Power Arturo Fuente

Luxury watchmakers Hublot have announced the creation of the King Power “Arturo Fuente”, a watch made in tribute to the Opus X, a cigar which connoisseurs have dubbed the rarest in the world. The Opus X is no ordinary cigar, so you can be certain the King Power “Arturo Fuente” timepiece is just as extraordinary.  This limited edition timepiece […]

Ulysse Nardin Unveil the Superyacht-Inspired Sonata Streamline

Swiss watchmakers Ulysse Nardin have released the Sonata Streamline, a timepiece inspired by the aerodynamic aesthetic of superyachts. This new timepiece, with a case of titanium, is available with two alternative dials; one featuring ultra-durable ceramic and gold, the other with 18-karat rose gold. The 44mm-diameter case and geometrical detailing on both dials reflects Ulysse Nardin’s commitment to ocean navigation. […]

Haute Time Sits down with Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern in Beverly Hills

Yesterday was a lot of fun, as Haute Time Publisher Seth Semilof got to do a video interview (that will appear next Tuesday on Hautetime) with top man in the watch industry, Patek Philippe’s Thierry Stern.  We are huge fans of his business model, watches, and success in the watch industry. Anytime we can speak […]

Haute Time New Watch Alert: Hublot 305 Sold Exclusively at Miami’s Bal Harbour

Haute Time got a look at the Hublot 305 today, posted below.  The Hublot 305, is being sold exclusively in Miami, at the boutique based in the Bal Harbour mall.  Being from Miami, we love anything promoting our city, and recommend you get this watch, as we see this piece being worn in front row […]

Panerai Unveils the 2012 Boutique Special Edition Series

Officine Panerai have announced the release of a collection of Special Edition watches to celebrate their new boutiques in Bal Harbour, La Jolla, Palm Beach and Las Vegas. Each of these special timepieces will bear a unique engraving to represent the geo-cultural spirit of each of the new boutiques. This limited edition collection, called the […]

New Watch Alert: Jaeger LeCoultre Officially Launches Rendez-Vous Collection for Women

Haute Time had the opportunity to be a guest of Jaeger LeCoultre, for the Venice Film Festival.  The big highlight of the festival in Venice, Italy was for JLC to announce the official launch of the Jaeger LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Collection, for women.  Jerome Lambert, CEO of the company announced the launch last night at the […]

Hublot Unveils the King Power Bayern Munich

Luxury brand Hublot have announced the creation of a new watch called the King Power FC Bayern Munich. The watch was created to celebrate the partnership and team spirit between Hublot and  champions FC Bayern München. This stunning new timepiece is now on display at the legendary FC Bayern München club. This much-anticipated new creation […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: WX-1 Luxury Watch Concept from Dewitt

Haute Time Watch of the Day today is from Dewitt, and called WX-1 Luxury Watch Concept from Dewitt.  The amazing piece was launched in 2008 at Basel World, and then later auctioned at the Only Watch Auction sold for over $400,000 Euros.  We had to feature this watch, even though it is almost five years old, […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon Watch

Today’s Haute Time watch of the day, is the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 1 Watch.  This piece is a powerful watch, with some of the most powerful components.  The watch has a double tourbillon on it’s dial, with the watch indications of Hours, Minutes, Seconds on the back.  The Histoire De Tourbillon 1 is […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris

Haute Time watch of the day, is from Van Cleef & Arpels, called Midnight in Paris.    The watch was released in 2007, but this year it came with a men’s cologne, that is currently my favorite cologne that i got in Moscow last week.  When the watch was created, it was from there Poetic Complications […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Breguet Marine Tourbillon Ref. 5839

Haute Time’s watch of the day, Breguet Marine Tourbillon Ref. 5839.  It is a recreation from the Breguet Marine Tourbillon Ref. 5837 but only with encrusted diamonds in it.  The watch is 43mm wide, built with 18k white gold case, and has around 11.77 carats of stones.  The Breguet caliber 554.4 manually-wounded movements and 50 […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Blancpain Villeret Skeleton 8 Days

Today’s Haute Time watch of the day, is very beautiful skeleton piece, made by Blancpain.  We are huge fans of the skeleton watch, and love the Blancpain Villeret Skeleton 8 Days.   The watch was launched at Basel World 2012, and we are huge fans. The watch is a 38mm, with a white gold case.  […]

Haute Time Watch of the Day: IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Rétrograde

Haute Time’s watch of the day today, is IWC’s The Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Rétrograde .  The watch is a beautiful timepiece with a flying tourbillon and retrograde date display that automatically reverts to its starting position at the end of the month. The seven-day power reserve display tells the wearer how much energy remains in […]