DeLaneau Opens at Harrods London

Luxury watch company DeLaneau is taking a seat at Harrods department store in London, and by a seat we mean an entire corner. The marriage between the beloved watch company and one of the world’s premier shopping venues seemed inevitable but we’re certainly glad it’s coming in time for the holidays! If you didn’t know […]

By Adrienne Faurote

Ulysse Nardin Unveils Million Dollar Royal Tourbillon Watch

Ulysse Nardin unveiled a $1.1 million Royal Tourbillon watch at the recently concluded 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous. Placed in a platinum body with 568 baguette cut diamonds and 234 baguette cut royal blue sapphires, the timepieces is a masterful homage to haute horology. In addition to mastering horology, Ulysse Nardin has stepped up their […]

Officine Panerai Celebrates the Opening of their Bal Harbour Shops Boutique

Giovanni Panerai founded Officine Panerai in Florence in 1860, and the brand has since become a symbol of both stature and elegance. This December, Officine Panerai will open their fourth boutique in the United States in one of Miami’s most luxurious shopping centers, Bal Harbour Shops. Other boutiques within the U.S. are located in New […]

‘Jewellery Time’ Exhibition Adds a Little Bling to Singapore

The sixth bienniel “Jewellery Time” exhibition by Cortina Watch, held in Singapore, was an extravagent and elegant affair featuring the finest haute horlogerie brands in the world and graced by fabulous VIPs. The event took place in a grandeur diamond-shaped pavillion inside the Paragon boutique in Singapore.  Socialites, friends of the brand, and other esteemed […]

Time for Formula One

Yes, we’ve also noticed that Hublot has been blowing up our blog lately, but we give credit where credit is due and the Swiss watchmaker has done it once again.  To commemorate the end of the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship, Hublot—the Official Watchmaker for Formula One—unveiled the F1 King Power Abu Dhabi watch. […]

The Watch-lover’s Cufflinks

TF Est. 1968, a French-Swiss watchmaker launched a pair of tourbillon cufflinks—aimed at the watch-lover and luxury aficianado alike.  These cufflinks truly epitomize luxury; cased in 18K white, rose, and yellow gold and set in rubies they are meant to make the ultimate Christmas gift. Beauty meets function in these tiny little timepieces.  The design […]

New Piaget Limelight Dancing Light Model

Piaget has debuted its new Limelight Dancing Light model which highlights its creator’s talent and heritage in its feminine and concept watches. The creative heritage was showcased in the Limelight Magic Hour and Limelight Twice watches in 2007 and 2009 and have become the iconic feminine watches of the brand. The 2010 Limelight Dancing Light […]

Hublot Premiers New Boutique and Dwyane Wade Watch

Hublot ambassador and NBA Champion Dwyane Wade made his debut as a watch designer, as the luxury Swiss brand celebrated the opening of its new Bal Harbour boutique on Nov. 10. Dwyane Wade, accompanied by girlfriend Gabrielle Union, welcomed friends and Hublot aficianados to Miami’s exclusive Club 50 at the Viceroy Hotel.  The soiree served […]

Miami Bal Harbour Welcomes Breguets Fourth Boutique In The United States

Luxury watch brand Breguet will open its fourth boutique in the United States within the prestigious Bal Harbour complex. After New York (Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills), the new 750 square feet boutique in Miami will open on November 19th, 2011. The Miami location will unveil an exclusive selection of the […]

Harry Winston Opens Timepiece Boutique at Elements Mall, Hong Kong

The Harry Winston timepiece boutique opened at Elements Mall, Hong Kong on November 9. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony with actress Charlie Young as the guest of honor. Harry Winston and Unique Timepieces by Halewinner Watches Group marked the official launch of the boutique with guests such as Victor Hew, Karson Chol, Skype Chan, Crustal […]

Haute Time: Unique Fountain Pen Created by Ulysse Nardin and Visconti

Watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has teamed up with writing instrument specialist Visconti to create a classic communication tool that reflects the finest traditions of passion and craftsmanship with their specially created fountain pen. Ulysse Nardin has been creating exclusive timepieces for more than 165 years. The manufacturer from Le Locle has recently teamed up with writing […]

Audemars Piguet’s 40th Anniversary Royal Oak Limited Edition Timepiece

To celebrate the milestone 40th anniversary of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak timepiece, the iconic luxury watch brand is releasing the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak Limited Edition 40th Anniversary in January. As the first luxury sports watch ever, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak has become a legend. To celebrate the iconic timepiece’ 40th anniversary, the luxury watch brand is releasing the Openworked […]

Patek Philippe and Rolex at Antiquorum’s “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” Auction

Antiquorum’s “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction will take place on November 13 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva. The highlights will include a recently discovered Patek Philippe quarter. The auction will also feature a special type five-minute repeating 24-hours in one revolution pocket watch and a Patek Philippe ref 1518 in yellow gold. […]

Haute Event: Dejaun Jewelers 2011 Annual Watch Fair

Dejaun Jewelers will be hosting it’s 2011 Annual Watch Fair this week at two Southern California locations. On Wednesday November 9th, the location at Westfield Fashion Square Sherman Oaks will host the event from 5:00-9:00pm and on Thursday Nov. 10th the Thousand Oaks location will play host  from 5-9pm. The exclusive event will be offering rare limited edition timepieces […]

De Bethune Creates 12-Piece Limited Edition As Tribute to Steve Jobs

De Bethune has created a 12-piece limited edition “spaceship-inspired” iPhone shield in polished and bead-blasted titanium as a tribute to the late Steve Jobs. The Dream Watch IV dial is a hand-polished blued titanium with gold and diamond stars and features a raised, arrow-shaped “spine” that draws the eye to the silvered house and minute […]

Hublot Becomes Official Timing Partner of Ferrari

Two luxury icons have joined forces, as Hublot becomes the official timing partner for Ferrari. A press release announced that luxury watchmaker Hublot is partnering up with Ferrari and will become the official timing partner of the exclusive carmaker. Announced at Mugello outside Florence, Italy, the press release states that this is not a time […]

The New Petite Heure Minute by Jaquet Droz

Prestigious watch brand Jaquet Droz is debuting a new timepiece, with three different looks, in celebration of its long standing history in the world of luxury goods. The Petite Heure Minute is sleekly and simply designed with a 2653 self-winding mechanical movement. Choose the watch in either azure blue stone, white ivory enamel or mother-of-pearl. […]