Haute Time’s Wishlist for Baselworld 2017

Baselworld is around the corner. While this year's Baselworld is smaller than previous years, rest assured, it will still be packed with a lot of amazing new watches. What they are exactly, is something that we need to find out but like any watch enthusiast, we have of course a wish list!

By Martin Green

Throwback Thursday: Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Alaska II’ Project Watch

The Omega Speedmaster is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. A milestone for a watch that will forever be known as the Moonwatch. Although this Alaska Project II never went to the moon, it is one of the most desirable Speedmasters out there. And this example is only one of three

Chronographs: The Most Beloved Complication?

If there is one type of complications that is most popular, it has to be the chronograph. Nearly all brands have one (or more) in their collection, and there are only few watch connoisseurs and collectors that don't have one as well.

The High-End Watches that Kept Time at the 2017 Academy Awards

A slew of watch brands landed a much needed sartorial dare to the 89th Oscars. Here are some of the most remarkable timepieces to adorn celebrities on Sunday.

Contrasting Metal: Three Powerful Two-Tone Watches

Steel and gold used in a single watch: some people love it, others cannot stand it. Some think it is the perfect combination of a casual look dressed up with gold, while others only see a watch in limbo. But no matter

Interview: Rory McIlroy Talks Time and Golf at the 98th PGA Championship with Omega

By Roberta Naas As the 98th PGA Championship is in full swing, Rory McIlroy, Omega brand ambassador, shares his thoughts with us about time and golf and the Baltusrol course.

5 Watch Brands that Celebrate World Oceans Day with Solid Commitment to Conservation

By Roberta Naas It was eight years ago that the United Nations officially recognized June 8 as World Oceans Day. Today, we celebrate globally our Earth’s seas and our working together to keep them clean and healthy. Not only are organizations around the world fighting for this cause, but so, too, are a host of watch brands. Among them: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Blancpain, Omega, IWC and a few others who offer everything from creating timepieces with proceeds going to organizations, to sponsorships of projects and expeditions, and more.

Westime Unveils New Boutique in Beverly Hills

Westime is on the move. The family-owned luxury watch and jewelry boutique has moved from its former location at the intersection of Via Rodeo and Rodeo Drive up the street to the tony Two Rodeo shopping district in Beverly Hills.

Hands-On With The Omega Speedmaster Mark II “Rio 2016”

Can OMEGA reach the top of the podium with the new OMEGA Speedmaster Mark II "Rio 2016." It's put in the right performance, writes Arthur Touchot...

George Clooney Picks Omega For His Wedding Day

What timepiece would you wear on the big day? George Clooney chose the new OMEGA De Ville Trésor this weekend, when he tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin...

Los Angeles Dispatch: Greg Simonian Selects The Best Black Watches From Westime

The following five watches, all available at Westime, are great options when the drama, boldness, and heft of a black watch is in order...

Omega Celebrates 45th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and the Omega Speedmaster

Omega Celebrated the 45th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and the Omega Speedmaster in London with special timepieces brought in from Switzerland...

Close Up: Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial

Based on the original 1957 Seamaster Diver 300M, the new Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial combines history with the most cutting-edge technology...

Trend-spotting: Is Rose Gold Fading? (Part 2)

Rose gold watches, which began when watchmakers started mixing pure gold with copper, have dominated releases in the past decade. But all signs are pointing to the end of the rose gold trend, with the return of the classical yellow gold, and the introduction of the more restrained white gold alloy, one of the big […]

Omega Cuts the Ribbon at Sochi Olympic Winter Games Pavilion

Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek helped the manufacture open its Olympics pavilion, a crowd favorite at every Games...

Omega Set to Unveil Speedmaster Mark II and Constellation “Pluma” at BaselWorld

The manufacture will reintroduce the 1969 Speedmaster Mark II, as well as introducing the diamond-set "Pluma"...

Joe Biden Spotted Wearing Omega Seamaster

Haute Time tracked down Vice President Joe Biden's favorite Omega timepiece...