Romancing The Stone: Diamonds & Ladies Watches

Apparently, they make for the perfect combination, as especially in the high-end part of the watch world it is hard to find a ladies watch that is not adorned with diamonds. This clear connection makes it especially in the Western part of the world very difficult for brands to sell watches set with diamonds to men, even when placed on a more masculine watch. For women diamonds are almost a must yet the way the brands incorporate them into their designs greatly differs.

By Martin Green

Haute Complication: Girard Perregaux Neo-Tourbillon Skeleton with Three Bridges

For a watch connoisseur, few things hold as much pleasure as a well-executed watch. A watch in which all details have been taken into consideration, not only as a single part but also as a part of the whole. Where every detail has been carefully crafted and finished, and put together with patience and care. When all this happens it results in a watch like the Girard Perregaux Neo-Tourbillon Skeleton with Three Bridges.

Watch of the Week: Omega Speedmaster ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ Apollo 8

Omega has a knack for making extraordinary, limited editions of the Speedmaster. With its rich history, there is a lot of inspiration available and with the Speedmaster "Dark Side Of The Moon' Apollo 8, the brand takes this to the next level! It was in 1968, that the crew of the Apollo 8 became the first humans to ever see the dark side of the moon, hence the theme of this watch!

Hot Hues: GMT Watches With Red and Blue Bezels

With a striking color combo, practical functionality, and catchy “Pepsi” nickname, GMT watches with a red and blue bezel are (yet again) having a moment in the luxury watch space.

Four Watches For Which Understated Is No Overstatement

Understated watches are a realm of their own. They often require a connoisseurs eye to recognize them as something special, but special they are indeed. They please their owners with refined movement, subtle details and the knowledge that they have something exceptional around the wrist. They are the 'sleeper cars' of the watch industry, and these are four of the most desirable.

‘Art J. Williams, Jr.’ Rolls-Royce Wraith Sells For Almost $1 Million At Charity Auction In Chicago

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Gold Coast charity gala sells almost $1 million custom Wraith at auction for three local Chicago charities.

Take Your Apple iPhone Xs Or Xs Max Game To A New Level With Hadoro

Take your iPhone game to the next level with Hadoro: the leader in the smartphone customization industry using the most high-end materials.

Haute Complication: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar

In the German town of Glashütte, they do things slightly different when it comes to watchmaking then their Swiss cousins. This is more a matter of style than quality because some of the best watches in the world come from this part of Germany and among them the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar.

(Trying To) Keep Up With Kevin Hart: The Comedic Superstar Has A Lot On His Plate But He’s Still Hungry For More

Haute Time's exclusive interview with cultural icon and comedic rockstar, Kevin Hart, who discusses his career, his family, his watches and his future.

Red Alert For The Best Sounding Alarm Watches!

Watches that make a sound, other than the ticking of their movement, are among the most desired in the watch world. There is simply something about a watch that indicates either the time or that a certain preset time is reached, with an acoustic signal, coming to life exclusively by means of mechanical parts. Among them, alarm watches are usually the most affordable, because generally speaking, they are the least complex. Yes, generally speaking, because not all alarm watches are created equal. Some take it to the next level, by the complexity of their movement, and the claritys of their sound and these three excel in both!

INFINITI Unveils Speedy Prototype 10 At Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Taking roots from its quintessential DNA, but embracing the technologies of the future, INFINITI has unveiled the electrified and speedy Prototype 10.

Nod to Nostalgia: 1970’s Luxury Sports Watches That Live On Today

While the 1950s was the decade of the dive watch and the 1960s the epoch of the chronograph, the 1970s ushered in a brand new style of wrist wear—the luxury sports watch.

Parmigiani Pershing Chronograph, The Super-yacht For Your Wrist

Some watches are just too cool for school! This most certainly includes the Parmigiani Pershing Chronograph, which was the result of the partnership between the two brands that started in 2009.

Pink, Rose Or Red Gold? The Attraction Of Warm Colored Precious Metals

Especially since we are moving into autumn, the appeal of warm colored gold seems to be at a height. These hues have an even warmer tint and glow to it than traditional 18 karat yellow gold. Its popularity has been on the rise for quite a few years now, and many brands utilize its rich appearance to create exceptional watches. But what are these types of gold exactly?

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe 5270P

In some cuisines, the highest quality of salmon enjoys a cult-status. In watchmaking, this isn't any different as one of the very few watches that could hold its ground against the announcement at this years Baselworld of the Nautilus Perpetual Calendar, was another Patek Philippe; the 5270P with a platinum case and....salmon dial!

The New MB&F HM9: Pushing The Envelope To The Next Level (Again)

With MB&F you sometimes wonder how they can move on to the next watch based on their past creations. As both their designs as well as their movements are cutting edge, it is hard to see the next logical step, at least when you name is not Maximilian Büsser and you founded the brand. The challenge is to not only offer a new watch with an incredible wow-factor but also to inject it with sufficient MB&F-DNA and have it as a natural extension of the current collectsion. With the introduction of the new MB&F HM9, we can say once again; mission accomplished!

The Refined Elegance Of Breguet

Breguet doesn't simply make ladies watches; they invented them! While there still is some debate who made the very first wristwatch for men, the consensus for ladies watches is that it was Abraham-Louis Breguet who made the very first. He did so for Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples and the younger sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. She was a lifelong admirer of Breguet and ordered her wristwatch in 1810, and it was delivered in 1812.