Giving Time: Watches That Support Good Causes
Whether auctions like Only Watch benefitting research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or celebrities selling personal watches and donating proceeds to various charities, auctioning high-end timepieces for worthy causes is a common occurrence in the watch industry. Along with these high profile events, some brands also have charity-supporting timepieces as part of their catalog. From wildlife conservation to social change to health care, here are a few fantastic watches that support good causes.
By Adrienne Faurote
The New Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, Forever The Fastest From The Automaker
The all-new Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut has been unveiled as the fastest car ever from the automaker. The company has also declared that it will never undertake a faster series-production road car to overtake the new, fantastic model.
Roger Dubuis And Finding Synergy Between Classic Craftsmanship And Dazzling Design
Roger Dubuis has always been a unique brand ever since it was founded in 1995 by the master-watchmaker with the same name. From the beginning, the design was just as important as the refined movements that powered these refined watches. In only four short years the brand became a true manufacture, producing in-house movements of excellent quality that were even awarded the prestigious Geneva Seal.
See The New Pershing 7X Luxury Yacht
The yacht is 21.4 meters (approximately 70 feet) long. The beam is 5.32 meters (approximately 17 feet). The navigation marvel comes from the partnership between the Fulvio De Simoni design studio, the Ferretti Group's Product Strategy Committee led by engineer Piero Ferrari, and the Group's Engineering Department.
Watch of the Week: Panerai Submersible Chrono Guillaume Nery Edition
Within the collectsion of Panerai does the Submersible hold a special place. They are often even bolder than their siblings, which is especially the case with the Submersible Chrono Guillaume Nery Edition. With a diameter of 47mm, it is large, even for a Panerai. The case is crafted from titanium to keep the weight down and has a black DLC coating. DLC stands for 'Diamond-Like Carbon,' which is a robust coating that Panerai applied with a matte finish.
Geneva Watch & Car Shows Canceled Due To Coronavirus—Haute Time Launches U.S. Luxury Roadshows
In light of the Geneva watch & car shows being canceled due to the Coronavirus spreading in Europe, Haute Time announces launches of U.S. luxury roadshows.
Future Classic: Vacheron Constantin Hommage Aux Grands Explorateurs “Marco Polo”
Some watches are too young to be considered a classic, yet despite this firmly on their way of achieving this status as the years will pass. A good example of this is the Vacheron Constantin Hommage Aux Grands Explorateurs "Marco Polo." Paying tribute to the greatest explorers of all time did Vacheron Constantin map out Marco Polo's travels over the silk road. They do so in cloisonné enamel and dedicate the vast majority of the dial to it.
Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XI: Get Ready For Owning A Bit Of Biver
Jean-Claude Biver gave us very recently an insight into his private collectsion of watches. A unique experience, as the man who resurrected Blancpain and turned Hublot into a watchmaking powerhouse, is known for his exquisite taste. Now serving as non-executive President of the LVMH Group Watch Division, he is as retired as he will ever be and able to dedicating part of his time to sharing his passion for watchmaking as a whole. In collaboration with auctioneer Phillips, he is now selling four pieces from his private collectsion, allowing you to own a bit of Biver.
Power Up With Hublot
The power reserve of a mechanical watch is not often a topic of discussion, that while in everyday life it can be an essential aspect of how you enjoy your timepiece. Hublot is one of the brands that has always acknowledged this and incorporates this way of thinking throughout its collectsion.
4 Watches That Make A Big Impression
While the tides of the current trends are flowing more into the direction of smaller sized watches, does this not mean that larger watches have become unavailable. Since the trend towards more substantial timepieces started, they have proven that they are here to stay. The following four watches show that size matters, especially when you want to make a big impression.
MB&F Expands The Collection Of The Succesful LM FlyingT With Two New Limited Editions
Doing justice to its name, the Legacy Machine (LM) FlyingT was off to a flying start, winning the award of 'Ladies Complication Watch' at the prestigious GPHG last year. An incredible accomplishment, especially when you take into consideration that this is the very first time that MB&F tried its hand on a ladies' watch. No wonder that the brand is continuing its path in this direction by launching two new models within the LM FlyingT collectsion.
Grand Seiko Dinner Honors Chef Morimoto Haute Living Cover
Haute Living, Grand Seiko, MAYORS, and Watches of Switzerland joined together at Le Sirenuse Restaurant inside The Surf Club at The Four Seasons to celebrate Chef Masaharu Morimoto and his magnificent cover feature in the latest issue of the magazine’s Miami edition.
Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show 2020, Check Out These Watch And Car Collabs
The Geneva International Motor Show is gearing up for its 90th edition, slated to take place in early March. As one of Europe’s premier motor shows, GIMS is where some of the leading automakers unveil their most important cars for the year. While various car manufacturers are bowing out of this year’s edition due to COVID-19 concerns, many are forging ahead as planned. As we wait for the show to kick-off, let’s have a look at a few watch and car collabs and the models they’ve produced.
Meet A Rare Giant: Rolex Ref. 4113 ‘Split-Seconds’
Some vintage watches hold the power to elevate your heartbeat whenever you see it. Such a watch is the Rolex Ref.4113' Split-Seconds.' Made in extremely limited numbers, with the one featured in this article leaving the Rolex manufacture in 1942, in the midst of World War II, it is a watch unlike any other. Many things contribute to its unique character, starting with the diameter of its stainless steel case, which is 44mm. For a watch made in the mid-1940s, this is not large but huge.
World Renowned Chef Daniel Boulud On Cooking With Time
Chef Daniel Boulud shares his personal timepiece collectsion with Haute Time, as well as why time is imperative for a chef.
Full Swing: Golf Watches Designed In Collaboration with Golfers
If you look at the top-ranked golfers, you’ll see that almost all of them are ambassadors of luxury watch brands, dutifully wearing select timepieces during trophy ceremonies and press appearances. And if you’re a regular follower of professional golf tournaments, you will have no doubt noticed the heavy presence of watch sponsorships at the events. However, some timepiece brands are taking the partnership with the sport beyond just product placement into product development. Here are three golf watches designed in collaboration with golfers developed to be worn during gameplay.
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Debut 59-Foot Speedboat And Matching SUV At Miami Boat Show
High-performance vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-AMG partnered up with Cigarette Racing to create an all-new 59-foot Tirranna AMG Edition alongside a one-of-a-kind Mercedes-AMG G 63 Cigarette Edition. Jointly developed by Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing, the 59' Tirranna AMG Edition represents the 12th special edition boat resulting from this strategic collaboration, which debuted at the Miami International Boat Show.
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