Haute Time Sits Down With Sowind Group CEO, Michele Sofisti At Basel World For An Exclusive Interview

At Basel World, I got the opportunity to sit with Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind Group. As Haute Time readers know, PPR recently purchased a controlling stake of Sowind Group and Michele is now in charge of running the brands Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, and Gucci Timepieces. Haute Time wanted to take the opportunity to sit down […]

By Seth Semilof

Hublot Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera watch was recently presented by Hublot at Baselworld 2012. Offered in a small square-like Titanium case, to keep all the focus the mechanism, the Antikythera watch has combined a link between Hublot and their futuristic designs and manufacturing techniques, representing an era that predates current technology. The Antikythera’s secrecy lies within the traditional […]

Hublot’s Diamond Encrusted Watch to be the Star at Baselworld

The Baselworld exhibition expects to see over 100,000 visitors that will include industry experts, aficionados from 100 different countries, and journalist from around the world. Over 1,800 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will present renowned brands such as Dior, Rolex, and Tag Heuer that have exclusive deals with Baselworld and use the exhibition to […]

“King Of Russia” Timepiece By Hublot King

Hublot recently debuted its limited edition King Power timepiece “The King Of Russia.” The watch comes in a 18-carat gold 48 mm casing with a white dial showing with the famous Kremlin’s towers star an St. Basel’s Cathedral design with an openworked chronograph (Hublot caliber HUB4214) movement. Limited to just 25 pieces, the watch will […]

Hublot Signs Deal With Dubai Soccer Club

Al Wasl FC, the Dubai soccer managed by Diego Maradona just signed a  two-year sponsorship deal with Swiss watchmaker Hublot. With his agreement, suggested by Al Wasl chairman Marwan Bin Byat Hublot become the official timekeeper of the club. Maradona, a Hublot brand ambassador since 2009 has also agreed to wear the logo of Dubai-based Saif Belhasa Group […]

Hublot Reveals Extra-Thin Skeleton Watch

Hublot will pull covers off its first extra-thin skeleton watch, a Classic Fusion with a refined design which preserves the true mark of being a Hublot chronograph, this year at BaselWorld. An inspirational change from the Big Bang trend, this 45 mm diameter watch features a 2.90 mm solid movement which has been designed in-house. […]

Hublot To Present amfAR New York Gala

Luxury Swiss Watchmaker Hublot will proudly present the amfAR New York Gala on Feb. 8. The gala will honor influential crusaders in the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. The black-tie benefit will be hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker. The event will feature performances by Janelle Monae and Theophilus London, a gala dinner, silent auction and honoree […]

Dwyane Wade’s Haute Birthday Gift from Hublot

While we’ve been covering Dwyane Wade’s extravagant 30th birthday festivities through the weekend, we thought it was particularly important to mention the haute timepiece he received as a birthday gift from renowned watchmaker, Hublot. Wade is a brand ambassador for Hublot and recently unveiled his own Hublot watch design in Miami at the brand’s Bal Harbour boutiqe, […]

Hublot CEO Steps Down

  The CEO of Swiss luxury brand Hublot, Jean Claude Biver has announced he is stepping down from the position. Taking his place will be Ricardo Guadalupe, former Hublot managing director. Despite the chance, Biver isn’t entirely out of the picture. He will serve as Hublot’s board chairman, and continue to provide input into the company’s business […]

The Hublot King Power Unico GMT

  Hitting the market early 2012, the King Power Unico GMT from Hublot is a sporty modern timepiece which features rotating satellites to display 24 timezones at once. The design features displays of cities which go from bezel to dial, all in different font sizes. Four GMT discs attached together and all linked to move […]

The Hublot Ferrari Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon

Limited to just 20 pieces, the Hublot Ferrari Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon has debuted in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari in China. The features of this sporty special edition piece make this watch a distinctive top speed collaboration between the Italian auto brand and luxury Swiss watchmaker. The timepiece boasts PVD Titanium buckles, exposed internals, red sapphire-tint crystal and the […]