Some of Chopard’s most interesting and collectsible watches are the special editions it creates to commemorate Italy’s scenic Mille Miglia race, which the brand has sponsored since 1988. In 2002, the brand also became sponsor of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. The watches introduced for this year’s race are more classic than the ultra-sporty […]

Audemars Piguet continues to break barriers through its award-winning sports ambassadors, and now the Swiss brand is celebrating its championship of Haute Timepiece Madness and the success of brand ambassador LeBron James as MVP. James, an Audemars Piguet brand ambassador for one year now, was named Most Valuable Player for the 2011-2012 season last weekend. […]

Nearly 7 million Swiss francs brought together two special Breguet watches and their most fitting owner, the Breguet Museum. Breguet president Mark A. Hayek acquired these two classical timepieces at Christie’s auction in Geneva, Switzerland on May 14. These vestiges, relics of fine watchmaking history, set the record for being the most expensive ever purchased in Breguet’s history, and […]

In 1996, Ulysse Nardin introduced a patented Dual Time system, which is a revolutionary system that exists in the Executive Lady. This Dual Time System allows for the hour hand of the timepiece to instantly adjust to a different time zone. This Dual Time System is a convenient and useful feature as it can be […]

Haute Time sat down with Richard Mille at a recent dinner at The St. Regis New York to fête the exciting addition of the brand’s newest association, award-winning actress Natalie Portman. Mille dove into a humble conversation on the way he sees his brand and those that are closely associated with it. “I would say […]

Longines celebrates its 180th anniversary this year with a great new series of mechanical watches called the Saint-Imier collectsion. The name is a tribute to the village in the Swiss Jura in the heart of the country’s watchmaking district where the brand was founded. I visited the town last week and stopped by the Longines […]

Wrists up! Richard Mille will be releasing an all-new RM 016 Black Night, and there will only be 10 pieces made. RM 016 follows the infamous RM 010 Black Night, which swung with the Richard Mille Polo Team’s winning hits. A red rubber strap sealed with a black DLC-treated buckle illustrates Richard Mille’s flair for […]

Buben & Zorweg has unveiled the Grand Aficionado, a union of passion for the exquisite with innovative technology. The Grand Aficionado is a successful symbiosis of form and function; it embodies the trademark security stature and fine craftsmanship synonymous with Buben & Zorweg. It comes in two versions, Vinum and Tempus. VINUM VERSION  · Climate cabinet […]

As one of the world’s most famous polo players and current captain of the England team, Luke Tomlinson is known for his reputation of success and elegance. Now, he will also be representing the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand as their new ambassador. Jaeger-LeCoultre is known for its iconic Reverso watch, which was born in 1931 in the […]

A few days ago, I found out how tricky it is to hand-stitch an Hermès watch strap. Today I discovered the difference between my inexpensive (cheap) ceramic watch and the inimitable Chanel J12, after visiting the brand’s watch manufacture in La Chaud-de-Fonds. The links on the white ceramic bracelet of my watch are all exactly […]

As the Official Timekeeper of the London 2012 Olympic Games, OMEGA will host an exclusive residence for members and guests to see and be seen. Nestled in the heart of Soho, OMEGA House is a storied Georgian townhouse that usually houses homeless philanthropy support group St. Barnabas Charity and its staff. As well as a luxe […]

Charlize Theron has been the face of Dior fragrances and clothing for quite some time and now the screen siren appears in the luxury brand’s campaign for its new timepieces. In the stunning ads, the actress shows off the new white and black models in the Dior VIII collectsion of ceramic timepieces. Like Haute Time? […]

Hublot’s the Skull Bang was made for the Rock ‘N’ Roll rebel or anyone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously—the perfect fusion of a rebel spirit with a deft and daring sense of elegance. The piece is made entirely of black ceramic and features an attractive stylized skull on the dial. With just 100 pieces […]