Hautlence Offers a Window to the World of Watches

Hautlence has earned quite a loyal following for a seven year old company, especially considering the fact that it only produces approximately 100 watches per year. This year, 56 of those watches will be the inspired HL2.1, in white gold, and the HL2.2 in pink gold. The HL2 series is unique in part because of […]

By Seth Semilof

Haute Time Presents: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean at the SLS Hotel

Omega celebrated the Seamaster Planet Ocean collectsion at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, Florida, and Haute Time was there to capture the action. We talked to Larsa Pippen, Chris and Adrienne Bosh and more VIP guests at this well-attended event. Watch the full video for an exclusive insider’s look at Omega’s luxe party. Like […]

Richard Mille’s Blackout and Black Rose Turn to the Dark Side

Richard Mille is going rogue with two dark additions to the visionary RM 030 line, known for its automatic movement with declutchable rotor. The Blackout and the Black Rose represent the most tenebrous pieces produced by the watch-making virtuoso to date. The RM 030 Blackout plays itself out over a black canvas; a case of […]

Haute Time Presents: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean at the SLS Hotel

Omega celebrates the Seamaster Planet Ocean collectsion at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, Florida.

Christian Bale Wears Jaeger-LeCoultre as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises

Jaeger-LeCoultre has kept time for billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne for the last 17 years of Batman movies, and continues to do so in the franchise’s latest release, The Dark Knight Rises. Art Deco in appearance, the Reverso Grande Date is in line with the otherworldly juxtapositioning of styles that populate the mythic Gotham City, appearing organic […]

Parmigiani Fleurier Presents Solid Silver Table Clock

Michel Parmigiani has accumulated 192 years of experience in horology since going into business in 1975. His company, Parmigiani Mesure et Arts du Temps, got its start restoring antique clocks that were considered beyond repair, like the 1820 Breguet Sympathique. In 1996 the company evolved into Parmigiani Fleurier, taking its turn at producing high quality […]

Richard Mille Announces Partnership with Champions Manchester City

On the heels of winning the Premier League Championship for the first time in 44 years, Manchester City FC is teaming up with Richard Mille to form a partnership meant to stand the test of time. The Swiss timepiece maker is now the official timekeeper for Manchester City. CEO of Richard Mille Europe-Middle East-Africa Peter Harrison praised […]

Keep Your Treasure Safe with Buben & Zörweg

Buben & Zörweg’s Treasury ; a modular safe, watch winder, humidor and jewelery case in one ; is rich with possibilities for any connoisseur of haute living. “There is no greater pleasure for discerning watch aficionados than to display their passion for exceptional creations against the background of a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The Treasury provides […]

Officine Panerai Catches the Essence of Bal Harbour, Palm Beach

Every year Officine Panerai offers an exclusive boutique collectsion, and this year they are poised to flatter the South Florida communities of Bal Harbour and Palm Beach ; in addition to La Jolla, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Starting this fall, Officine Panerai is coming out with a line of special edition Luminor Marina wristwatches […]

OMEGA Launches Seamaster Planet Ocean Collection at SLS South Beach

Last night, while Collins Avenue was flooded with international visitors in town for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, the SLS South Beach hosted one of the most well-attended soirees of the night. Luxury Swiss watch brand OMEGA held a cocktail party at the new hotel in celebration of its Planet Ocean timepiece collectsion. Omega’s Seamaster Planet […]

OMEGA Launches Seamaster Planet Ocean Collection at SLS South Beach

Last night, while Collins Avenue was flooded with international visitors in town for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, the SLS South Beach hosted one of the most well-attended soirees of the night. Luxury Swiss watch brand OMEGA held a cocktail party at the new hotel in celebration of its Planet Ocean timepiece collectsion. Omega’s Seamaster Planet […]

Pristine Beaches Inspire Hublot’s Costa Smeralda for Him and Her

Sir Elton John sang the praises of Hublot Monday night at the luxury watchmaker’s lavish fête to celebrate their Costa Smeralda line, named after an affluent section of the Italian island of Sardinia’s northern coast. Ladies will be dazzled by the 319 diamonds ; 1.49 ct worth ;  that glisten on the protective grill of […]

Romain Jerome’s “Space Invaders” is a Time Machine Set to the 80’s

Nostalgia for the 1980’s has reached a fever pitch as the Reagan generation matures into their 30’s. Watchmaker Romain Jerome seeks to capitalize on this trend, and craft some extraordinary ; and extraterrestrial ; watches in the process. Paris’ famous Colette boutique will be offering a limited edition run of the design that is sure […]

Audemars Piguet Dominates Manhattan’s 34th Street Heliport

Audemars Piguet wants to be the first and last thing you see when you come to Manhattan via the 34th St. heliport. Their partnership with Roaring Thunder Media aims to do just that, with their exclusive “domination program” designed to leave Audemars Piguet fresh in the minds of New York’s private fliers. An image of Audemars Piguet’s extra-thin […]

Swatch Group is Optimistic Thanks to Product Diversity

Swatch’s ambitious goal of earning $8.1 billion in 2012 is on track, according to CEO Nick Hayek. Last year’s sales broke records at $7.5 billion for the Swiss watchmaker. This year’s economic slowdown in China has been a cause of considerable anxiety for producers of high-end watches and other luxury goods, but Hayek says Swatch […]

Corum Skeletal Desk Clock a Rarity the World Over

“Talk Like a Pirate Day” is coming up on September 19, and if you’re biding your time counting the hours and minutes, there’s a clock for that. The skull and crossbones clad Jolly Roger desk clock by Corum was produced in 2000 as one of the company’s limited edition runs known as “World Premiers.” In […]

Breguet: Watchmaker, Aviator, Innovator’ Now at Bal Harbour Shops

Swiss watchmaker Breguet is an old salt when it comes to navigating the Atlantic, so it was no surprise to anyone last month when members of New York’s elite found themselves climbings aboard the USS Intrepid to toast the company’s rich history. The celebration has since moved to South Florida, at the Breguet boutique in […]