Today marks the passing of one of the giants of watchmaking, as Roger Dubuis passed away. The founding father of the manufacture that bears his name made a profound impact on the world of Haute Horlogerie with his watches that combined an expressive styling, with highly complicated movements, giving a new dimension to high-end timepieces.

Bronze cases have largely been used for divers’ watches since the material is virtually rust proof but it does have other uses

Graham served as the Official Timekeeper and Presenting Sponsor of the Swiss Gurnigel Bergrennen hill race, held September 9 – 10

This 10-year-old Miyagikyo whisky is one of the younger expressions available by the distillery, yet it still has tonnes of suave notes and depth, making it a perfect match for the Rolex Datejust 41.

Few goalkeepers bring energy to the field like Tim Howard. Not only is he the captain of the Colorado Rapids but he also plays for the United States national team. Recently TAG-Heuer announced him as the latest top-athlete to join their group of elite ambassadors, and we at Haute Time were able to ask him a few questions about time, watches and his career!

Is there still a place for mechanical watches in this digital world? I believe so, in the shape of the "Cool Tool"!

They deserve to be a complication in their own right: ultra-slim watches. Although many of these movements only power two or three hands, making them is pretty much like putting together a watch movement while walking the high wire. It is a constant balancing act, in which it is important to maintain the integrity of the movement while you make it as slim as possible.

It is almost time for Patek Philippe's Grand Exhibition in New York City to open its doors, but what can you expect when visiting it?

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.

It seems that time makes us more appreciative of designs from the past. Maybe it is because we have seen them on multiple occasions, so we got more used to them, or maybe because they invoke a sentimental sense of yesteryear. A lot of watches that are introduced each year are based on, or inspired by, vintage models from the brand, and that is not a bad thing.

A lesser known whisky meets a legendary vintage diver: Craigellachie's 23-year-old Single Malt with Rolex iconic Submariner.

This year the Mille Miglia hit a milestone celebrating its 90th anniversary. With a route that leads to 1.000 miles of Italy's most beautiful, and challenging, roads the event has become a legend. Since 1988 Chopard is the official timekeeper and has created a collection of watches under this name that has become a staple in the world of watchmaking.

Last week was dedicated in many countries to remember WWII. Causing immense destruction, unimaginable loss of life and great suffering, a line from "War" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood" comes to mind: "War, what is it good for?".

A legendary whisky paired up with a watch from a legendary watchmaker: Macallan 18 meets Laurent Ferrier's Galet Micro Rotor.

Hublot and Black Jaguar – White Tiger (BJWT) are now commencing a concerted mission – the preservation of iconic, mostly big-cat, wildlife.

These watches and whiskys pair together expertly.