Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s not true. One of the more under-the-radar releases was a handsome update to the Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic.…
Roger Dubuis doesn’t do bland. You’re either into the brand’s aesthetic or you’re not, and that’s the way the company’s CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué likes it. Earlier today we received a quick announcement from the Geneva-based manufacture reporting the launch of its first North American exclusive. Based on the company’s flagship tourbillon watch, the Excalibur Spider Americas Edition is a 20-piece limited edition only available in one location.
By Roberta Naas Haute Time’s co-founder and famed NBA player Carmelo Anthony was a leading member of Team USA men’s basketball, which took the win in Rio. The men’s basketball team took home its third consecutive Olympic gold medal.
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has published the full list of watches competing for this year’s awards, including the coveted Aiguille d’Or, the most prestigious award in watchmaking. Hoping to win this year’s edition (the 16th), is a typical mixed bag of well-known and not-so-well-known names. Let’s take a look.
American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history, now having won 23 gold medals. In addition, he is an Omega ambassador and has been since 2004, a longstanding partnership. What watches did he wear during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro? You can find out here.
In a video to promote the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that went viral, the serious faced Japanese Prime Minister transformed into Super Mario, the iconic character from Nintendo’s hit video game. With help from another legend of Japanese pop culture, blue robot cat Doraemon, the PM then popped out of a green drainpipe dressed Super Mario in at […]
PanoMatic Luna As you can see, the PanoMatic Luna is one of Glashütte Original’s ladies’ watches. The version we have here, is the latest addition to that collection. A Boutique Edition, that will – as its name suggests – only be available through the official Glashütte Original boutiques. Like any other PanoMatic Luna watch, it […]
Vacheron Constantin’s theme for this year is travel. With the re-launch of their Overseas collection which we have showcased here, the theme continues with this special exhibition which VC brings to Asia. For the first time, 18 watches highlighting VC’s vision of travel will be shown around Asia, debuting in Singapore at…
At Patek Philippe, chronographs are something considered with an almost clerical serious. From the extremely complex split-seconds or perpetual calendar versions – or even both – to the most simple variation, all of them are extremely desirable. One thing to note in the actual collection is a sort of back to basics, with cleaner and more elegant watches, slightly vintage inspired – something we’ve seen with the 5370 or the 5270. Launched in 2010, with a first evolution in 2013, followed by a stronger lifting in 2015, the 5170 undergoes this year its largest cure of youth, becoming the Patek Philippe 5170R Chronograph, with 2 new references in rose gold – and one older reference being discontinued. But don’t expect a revolution. As usual, the devil is in the details.
When assessing a watch, too often we make judgments based on the name on the dial, ignoring other aspects that make it interesting or give it value. And while sometimes the brand name translates into resale value, prestige, or collectibility, focusing solely on the signature can do injustice to a watch’s more substantive value. This is often seen with the so called “micro brands” or “boutique brands,” which polarize watch enthusiasts. Some people ignore the name and admire (or even buy) a watch because they like what the watch offers in terms of design, features, or emotional value, while others reject it outright because it doesn’t say “Rolex” or even “Longines” on the dial. Still, others actively choose to buy from these small companies as an act of defiance or to support the little guy. Whichever camp you fall in, set aside preconceived notions of brand importance for the length of this article while we consider the latest offering from Oak & Oscar, the Sandford.