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Less Is More With The Chronoswiss Flying Grand Regulator Skeleton

Can you make a design even more imposing when you take something away? At Chronoswiss, they prove that this can indeed be the case as with the Flying Grand Regulator Skeleton, they take one of their most iconic designs to the next level by taking away most of the dial and leave only the bare essentials of the movement. This results in a watch that has an incredible sense of depth when you look at it from the dial side. Originally the dial already had several levels, and Chronoswiss retained most of this structure, not only to add the extra sense of depth but also to ensure that this version of the Grand Regulator remains just as easy to read as the ones with a solid dial.

By Martin Green

A Look At Gurkha Cigars’ Newest Releases

Gurkha Cigars is heading to Las Vegas once again for the annual International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers’ convention with new cigars in tow. T

Hublot Enters New Horizons In Watchmaking With Green SAXEM MP-11

Hublot is going emerald green with its sapphire, green SAXEM Big Bang MP-11. The legendary watchmaker's brand new design ventures into new horizons in the history of timekeeping, using green SAXEM a high-tech material that has never been used for a watch case. SAXEM stands for "Sapphire Aluminium oXide and rare Earth Mineral."

The Hourstriker Phantom By Ulysse Nardin And Devialet

Luxury watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin and revolutionary sound system brand Devialet have come together to create the Hourstriker Phantom. Each of the brands brought in their patented technologies and experts to materialize a timekeeper of the highest quality. The Hourstriker Phantom is a limited edition watch that promises to fly off very exclusive shelves.

Four Watches That Are ‘Carbon Cool’

Next to being ultra-light and very strong is carbon visually a very cool material. It can be processed in a variety of different ways, each with an appearance of its own. In watchmaking, the advantages that this material offers where recognized at a very early stage by quite a few watchmakers. It is utilized primarily in sports watches, as this type of watches makes the most out of the benefits that carbon offers over steel and even titanium. Next to that do they also utilize carbon as an important visual element of the design. That this can result in very tempting watches is proven by the following four watches;

The SIAR in Mexico Will Open with a Bang by The Unnamed Society

The Unnamed Society, founded in 2019, is an exclusive group of celebrities, inventors, designers, artisans and close friends. It is getting ready to open this year’s Salón Internacional Alta Relojería México (SIAR) in Mexico with precision.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf; A Hole In One Even When You Don’t Play Golf

Can a watch have an appeal beyond those who play the sport that it was so specifically designed for? In the case of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf, this can be answered with a clear yes. This is quite unusual as the complication that this watch is fitted with is very specific and of little use when not on the green. However, the impact that this complication has on the overall design is what makes this watch so tempting to a much larger group of watch connoisseurs, and proves its worth also off the golf course.

Digital Displays: Jump Hour Watches

Rather than a traditional hour center hand that sweeps around the dial pointing to 12 indexes, jump hour watches use a digital display (not to be confused with modern digital watches) to indicate the current hour. This particular mechanical watch complication dates back to 1883 when Josef Pallweber patented his invention using rotating discs for hours and minutes and displayed the time numerically via a pair of windows. Over a century later, Pallweber’s innovation is still alive and well as illustrated by these three brilliant examples of jump hour watches.

Ferrari V12 Spider Returns 50 Years Later With Debut Of 812 GTS

Exactly 50 years on from the debut of the last spider in the Ferrari range to sport a front-mounted V12, the 812 GTS hails a triumphant return for a model type that has played a pivotal role in the marque’s history since its foundation.

The ‘Waxing’ Appeal Of Vintage Moon Phase Watches

A display that tells the current phase of the moon is among one of the earliest complications that were added to a watch. In today's world, not many people have a particular need to know the exact phase of the moon, but in the past, it played a far more significant role in everyday life. While the importance of this complication has changed over the years, its appeal hasn't. Even on modern watches, a moon phase indicator is among one of the most popular complications, yet a vintage watch with this feature has an appeal of its own.

Take A Look Inside Honda’s New $5 Million Private Jet

When you hear Honda, the last thing you would do is look up, but now with the latest HondaJetElite six-seater aircraft, all you will be doing is looking to the sky to catch a glimpse of the $5.25 million VLJ.

The New Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille; A Rare Delight

What looks like a tennis-bracelet with a twist is one of the most exquisite watches in the world. While it's diamond setting is impressive, it is what is hidden that makes this creation so exceptional. Underneath the diamond-set leaf, there is a small dial telling the time most discreetly. In most cases, such a tiny watch is powered by a quartz movement, but not this Jaeger-LeCoultre. In fact, it houses a mechanical movement that was developed 90 years ago.

Haute Complication: Graff MasterGraff China

One thing that Graff excels in is uniting the best of various crafts into a single watch. The MasterGraff China is a perfect example of this, as it is not only technically a tantalizing watch, but also impresses with its diamond setting and intricate dial.

Kevin Love On His Passion For Watches & Growing Collection

Haute Time sits down with cover star and NBA player Kevin Love, who shares his passion for watches, personal collection and philanthropic mission.

Ulysse Nardin And One More Wave Announce Partnership And Introduce Limited Edition Piece

Ulysse Nardin announces its partnership with highly-respected non-profit, One More Wave with limited edition Diver Deep Dive piece.

Grand Seiko Launches ‘Grand Godzilla’ To Mark The 65th Birthday Of The King Of Monsters

Sixty-five years ago, history was written when Godzilla made its very first appearance on the big screen. As king of all monsters, it made an impression on audiences around the world that continues even today. For many has Godzilla become an intricate part of Japanese heritage, so all the more reason for Grand Seiko to create a special limited edition for its birthday.

Grand Seiko Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Spring Drive And 65th Anniversary Of Godzilla

Grand Seiko celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Drive + the 65th Anniversary of the iconic Godzilla timepiece with a special limited-edition timepiece launch.