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Straight From The Salon
At the luxury watch industry’s first major Swiss fair of the year, January’s Salon International de Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), attendees braced themselves for a conservative scene shaped by challenging economic conditions around the world. Well, we were all pleasantly surprised to see the Salon’s watch manufacturers dig deep and step up to create truly creative, exciting and covetable new watches. From major players to independent watchmakers, here are nine exciting novelties straight from Geneva.
Four Fantastic Tourbillon Chronographs
Watches which feature a tourbillon combined with a chronograph are not that easy to make. This makes them even more special, as we take a look at four fantastic examples of them.
SIHH 2017: The Watches You Might Have Missed
This year the SIHH was larger than ever. While this means more great watches in one place, at one time, it also means that more watches have to share the spotlight. That is why we cleared the stage to highlight a few watches that you might have missed, but should definitely know about:
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
Audemars Piguet presented a new Royal Oak Chronograph collection at the SIHH 2017.
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Three More $1 Million-Plus Watches Unveiled at SIHH 2017
By Roberta Naas
Yesterday we brought you a look at three million-dollar watches unveiled in Geneva last month. Now we bring you three more -- two mega complications from Vacheron Constantin and two versions of one of the most audacious gemstone watches to date, thanks to Audemars Piguet. These wonders
Audemars Piguet Introduces Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
By Martin Green
Ever since its creation, the Audemars Piguet has kept the Royal Oak steady on the path evolution, yet at SIHH 2017 they surprised everybody with an unexpected revolution by introducing the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in ceramic. Although ceramic is not a new material for the brand, crafting an entire watch and bracelet from it is.
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
Pantone Announces Greenery as the Color of the Year, Watch Brands Comply
By Roberta Naas
It isn’t the easiest color to translate to fashion, let alone watches and jewelry, but for 2017 “Greenery” has been named the color of the year by Pantone – the people famous for naming color trends for decades. The question is, how will watch brands and jewelry companies interpret this lighter green, almost yellow-green, hue to the wrists, necks, ears and fingers?
All I Want For Christmas…
A (non-exhaustive) Christmas wish list with exceptional timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Rolex.
The Best Skeleton Watches for your Closet
There is something mesmerizing by skeleton watches. With nothing to hide, the watchmaker has to be at its best. Not only will every flaw in the finish of
5 Superb Women’s Watches for the Boardroom
By Roberta Naas
Five amazing watches for wear in the boardroom that show off your savior faire.
What Is Dubai Watch Week And Why Should We Go?
The second edition of Dubai Watch Week opened yesterday November 15 and it is fantastic! Organized at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and The Dubai Mall by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, this global annual non-commercial event was created in 2015 to bring the watch industry to the public
Westime’s Greg Simonian on Watch Trend of the Moment: Start/Stop
Watch trends from Haute Time expert Greg Simonian of Westime.
14 Winning Watches at GPHG 2016
By Roberta Naas
Last night in Geneva, 14 timepieces were honored at the annual Grand Prix de Horlogerie Geneva, which pays tribute to one watch in each of a dozen different categories. The final 14 winners were culled down from an initial 160+ watches that were submitted by brands in June. Additionally there was a Special Jury Prize awarded to The George Daniels Educational Trust. Here we bring you a look at the winning watches
The New World of Chiming Watches
By Roberta Naas
For lovers of watches, there is probably nothing as alluring as a chiming watch. These melodious wonders actually chime the time out loud―without the need to look at the watch hands.
GPHG 2016: Haute Time’s Favorites
THE red carpet even for the watch world is coming up again. It is time for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). Haute Time selects its favorites
10 Top Pocket Watches for Today’s Savvy Man
By Roberta Naas
Yes, we did say Pocket Watches. In fact, this year more than ever before, we have witnessed a stunning resurgence of pocket watches for men that makes this category of watches one of the most exciting and elegant on the market.
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