SIHH Day 3: Royal Oaks and Roses, Update From Carol Besler
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the world’s top three most iconic watches (the other two being the Rolex Sub and the Omega Speedy), known for its octagonal bezel, tapisserie dial and complex steel bracelet. This year the brand celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak by introducing several commemorative versions […]
By Seth Semilof
Record Breaking Altiplano Skeleton 1200S To Boost Piaget Sales
When the Swiss watchmaker introduced the Altiplano Skeleton 1200S, it came with a $53,000 price tag and record breaking title of the world’s thinnest automatic skeleton movement watch. The Altiplano Skeleton timepiece possesses a 2.40mm Caliber 1200S movement and an entire case of just 5.34mm thickness, housed within a 38mm 18-carat white gold case. Skeleton movement […]
DEVON The Tread 2 To Debut At BaselWord
In 2010, The DEVON Tread 1 was nominated for the GRAND PRIX D’HORLOGERIE DE GENEÌVE for Best Design and Concept, this was the first time an American watch business had ever been included in the competition among the field of very elite and respected brands. Now DEVON is building upon the triumph of the Tread 1 […]
IWC Schaffhausen Launches the “TOP GUN” Watch Collection At SIHH
IWC Schaffhausen invited 1,000 guests and journalists from around World to celebrate the launch of the new Pilot’s Watch collection at SIHH in Geneva. In the company of celebrities like Cate Blanchett, Jean Reno, Ewan McGregor, Ronan Keating, sporting legends Boris Becker, Luís Figo and Zinédine Zidane as well as top model Adriana Lima, guests […]
SIHH Update: Day 2 From Carol Beslor
At a Montblanc dinner last night I was seated across from super model Eva Herzigova, the brand’s new ambassador. She was modelling the brand’s diamond jewelry, and I asked her if I could take her picture. She posed for a few minutes and I took pictures, but then asked, suddenly, who I was taking […]
5 Questions With Brand Director Of Zenith Alain Huy
1. Tell us some of the most exciting developments at Zenith today? Since June 2009, ZENITH under the leadership of Jean-Frederic Dufour, President and CEO, has enjoyed a complete revamping of its creations. The international commercial success that we enjoyed since is definitely encouraging all our the future developments. During the Basel fair 2012, we will […]
SIHH Update: Day 1 From Carol Besler
This is the 22nd time I have travelled to Geneva to cover the SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), the invitation-only Richemont affair showcasing the new introductions of 18 elite Swiss watch brands. It is the first SIHH, however, about which I have written a blog. Instead of capping the night with a glass […]
For The Ladies: The Chanel J 12
Chanel has always been synonymous with extravagance and luxury and the J12 is no exception. Released in 1999, the J12 was also Chanel’s first unisex watch, combining feminine touches and details with a fresh and masculine theme. The Chanel collection is largely known for the white ceramic Chanel J12 and the black ceramic Chanel […]
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, […]
Exclusive Interview With CEO Of Oracle Racing Russell Coutts
Check out Haute Time's exclusive interview with CEO of Oracle Racing and four time America Cup winner, Russell Coutts. The racing legend opens up about the Tag Heuer Aqua Racer watch he is wearing and why its ideal for his sailing lifestyle.
Audemars Piguet 2012 Ad Campaign
Just in time for the opening of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) this week, Audemars Piguet has relesed images from their 2012 advertising campaign. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak timepiece, the Manufacture has created a new brand campaign with stunning visuals and the powerful tagline: “To break […]
Franck Muller & Roberto Cavalli Co-Branding
The Roberto Cavalli Group has combined with the Franck Muller Group to sign a co-branding contract for Roberto Cavalli watches starting in January 2012. One of the most influential international Italian brands, The Roberto Cavalli Group, and the Swiss company leader in extravagant, high-end watches, The Franck Muller Group have announced that they have signed a contract for […]
Breguet Brings Historic Pocket Watches to Beverly Hills
The Breguet Boutique on Rodeo Drive is welcoming back four historic pocket watches from the 18th and 19th centuries previsouly showcased in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. All four watches were sold in the 1800s, with three of them being designed in the late 1700s. They are all from the Breguet Museum […]
Visionary Watchmaker Dominique Loiseau Joins Girard-Perregaux’s Manufacturing Team
Iconic luxury Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux has added legendary watchmaker, Dominique Loiseau, to its prestigious manufacturing team. Dominique Loiseau has worked at the summit of complex horology for more than 30 years and is the creator of remarkable timepieces such as the six Montres de Sables, the Rose de Temps clock, the Renaissance or Capriccio pocket […]
Video: Assembly of Audemars Piguet
Check out this interesting video featuring the the watchmakers of Audemars Piguet.
Baselworld Preview
Baselworld—the World Watch and Jewelry Show—opens its doors in just eight short weeks. On March 8, Basel, Switzerland will host around 1800 companies from the watch, jewelry and precious stone industries as they showcase their newest developments and innovations. Mira will debut its first ladies collection. The Fée Céleste sparkles with 166 diamonds and tells […]
THE RIGHT STUFF: THE BREMONT ALT1-WT
There are any number of pilot's watches being made around the world. Far fewer are those that are actually made by pilots, for pilots. In this latter, very small category, is the English company known as Bremont, which was started in 2007 by two English brothers named, conveniently enough, Nick and Giles English.