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A German Insight: Glashütte Original Senator Moon Phase Skeletonized Edition
For centuries the small town of Glashütte has been the epicenter of German watchmaking. While there are indeed plenty of similarities between their approach to watchmaking and that of the Swiss, there are also enough things different. This allowed a certain number of manufactures to find their niche and rise to new levels of greatness when the Berlin Wall came down, and East Germany was joined with West once more. Among them was Glashütte Original, who presents with a Senator Moon Phase Skeletonized Edition a German take on how a skeleton watch should look.
Full Moon, And The Watches That Have A Unique Way Of Showing It
A full moon has captivated humankind since the beginning of time. It is an event that is surrounded by myth and folklore. Even in the watch world, is the moon phase one of the oldest, and highly regarded complications, which is best enjoyed on a night like today, when it is a full moon.
Haute Complication: Graff MasterGraff GyroGraff Endangered Species
In the world of complicated watches, the GyroGraff collection by Graff has created its niche. While this is in part to its complicated movement, it is also because they often feature intricate dials and the most stunning gemstone settings. This is also the case with the latest creations within this collection, dedicated to endangered species.
The Sweet Surprises Of SIHH 2019
Not all years are equal, and that also goes for the SIHH. The 2019 edition proved to be an excellent one, with a lot of top-notch watches, very few disappointments and even a few sweet surprises. These extend beyond the new Bonbon-collection from Richard Mille, who set the pace with his unparalleled creativity, as also the following watches made a big impression as they were presented to us!
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!
Throwback Thursday: Rolex ‘Padellone’ Ref.8171
While for non-Italian speakers the nickname 'Padellone' sounds beautiful, it is used to describe a large frying pan, and that is not something you expect in relation to one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made; Reference 8171.
Haute Complication: Graff GyroGraff Drive
Graff puts its passion for cars into a higher gear and uses it as inspiration for a very special of the GyroGraff. Named appropriately GyroGraff Drive the watches in this collection feature a micro painting on the dial, that will satisfy your need for speed.
Throwback Thursday: Omega Cosmic
There is something about a triple calendar with a moon phase. Especially with vintage watches, such a dial configuration gives a watch something extra. In the past, a few watches of this type have reached celebrity status, and one of them is the Omega Cosmic.
Pre-Baselworld 2018: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel
Grand Feu enamel remains a unique material. While challenging to make, this doesn't stop certain watch brands to create dials from it. Reason for this is that rich, glossy look, that tells connoisseurs that they are holding something special. Last year Jaquet Droz introduced at Baselworld the Grande Seconde Moon in a red gold case and with an ivory Grand Feu enamel dial, and this year they are extending the collection with the Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel.
Pre-Baselworld 2018: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT
Brands exhibiting at Baselworld are gearing up for the fair and releasing previews of what is to come. Among them Blancpain, who already showed us images of the new Villeret Quantième Complet GMT.
Haute Complication: IWC Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “150 Years”
With so much attention going to the breathtaking IWC “Tribute to Pallweber,” some other watches of the Jubilee collection did not get the attention that they would normally warrant. Such was for sure the case of the most complicated, and technically imposing watch of IWC’s anniversary collection, the Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition "150 Years".
A. Lange & Sohne Dazzles And Innovates At SIHH 2018
Being A. Lange & Söhne comes with expectations, and at this years SIHH, the brand had once again no trouble meeting, and even exceeding, them! The beauty is that for this they used the full extent of their collection, paying homage to the perseverance, and excellent taste, of the man who resurrected A. Lange & Söhne to its current glory, Walter Lange, as well as introduce a unique complication!
Four Ladies Watches To Kick Off 2018 In Style!
The start of a new year is a perfect, and traditional, time to reconsider where we want to stand in life. Many New Years resolutions are made, and why not also apply one to your wrist. Give the new year a fresh start, and start 2018 in style with one of these four watches!
Large Watches With Room For Big Complications
Smaller and thinner watches seem to be the trend again lately, but sometimes you just need a larger watch. Not only because you enjoy wearing something substantial on your wrist, but also because this provides the room to fit it with the most extraordinary complications!
Starstruck By The Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer
It sounds like a cute wordplay: starstruck by the moonstruck, and while it of course is, it also has a lot of truth in it. The Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer is one of those watches to leave any watch enthusiast in awe, especially when they are into astronomical complications.
Watch of the Week: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite
If there is any doubt what a difference a dial can make, then the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite will settle this question for good! While the "regular" version of this watch is a true classic, the meteorite dial turns it into an instant eye-catcher, especially when you opt for the 18K pink gold case.
Exploring The Exquisite Character Of The Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Celestial
Exquisite, refined and feminine: Girard-Perregaux's Cat's Eye Celestial is just that! It gives the laws of design and expectation of what an Haute Horlogerie woman's watch should look like a twist of its own.
