Private Time With Mohammed Seddiqi
“I can’t imagine my life without watches” the Chief Commercial Officer of Seddiqi Holding told us in Dubai. Haute Time finds out more.
A Visit To The Grönefeld Watch Manufacture
This past October, I had a chance to visit the Grönefeld watch manufacture in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Near the German border, this town of 32,000 which attained city rights in 1249 is home to the “Horological Brothers,” Tim and Bart Grönefeld.
Moritz Grossmann Introduces the Atum Skeleton
Moritz Grossmann recruited Swiss independent watchmaker Christophe Schaffo to give its Atum wristwatch an ornate facelift, starkly contrasted with the simplified, entry-level Atum introduced in 2016. Ordinarily a somewhat serious looking timepiece, the Atum Skelett has been completely open worked, with nary a dial over the movement. The calibre 100.5 inside has been skeletonised and then […]
Editorial: Our Favorite Things About The Watch Industry In 2016 (And Our Hopes For 2017)
Despite all the doom and gloom we told you about last year, the watch industry is still here, still full of life, and still gearing up for the season when we get to see most of the new creations that will be hitting wrists this year. But 2016 is barely in the rearview mirror, so we thought it could be fun to think back about our favorite news and trends from last year, and, of course, let you know what we’re hoping to see in 2017. Here are some thoughts from our editorial team on the last and next 12 months in watches.
Watches and Formula 1 – Episode 4 – TAG Heuer & Red Bull Racing, This Season’s BIG Surprise!
Let’s be honest, this past season of Formula 1 was not the most exciting between the usual suspects up front, just like the last three seasons have basically seen one team dominate the whole year. The battle within that team however was particularly exciting, right down to the final meters of the final lap of the final race. Amidst all that internal drama however a few teams and driver’s still managed to steal the absolute show! The talk of the town and the team and driver on everyone’s mind: Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen! This young Dutchman surprised everyone by pulling off a seemingly impossible achievement; becoming the youngest-ever Grand Prix winner. Along with his teammate, he was the only driver outside of Mercedes this season to clinch a victory, doing things on the track that no one has ever seen before! All of that is here to remind us about the partnership that goes along: TAG Heuer and Red Bull Racing – and the long history of Heuer into F1 timekeeping.
Business News: Fossil Group Is Doubling The Number Of Wearable Tech Products It Makes To Over 300 Different Watches And Trackers In 2017
Fossil Group is one of the world’s largest sellers of watches, and today it has announced that in 2017 it will more than double its offerings of smartwatches and fitness trackers to include 300 products across a wide range of brands. Some of these will be under brands already tied to technology, like Misfit, while others will be brand new in the smartwatch space, such as Armani Exchange. According to a press release from Fossil Group, this expansion will make it the biggest producer of hybrid (read: analog) smartwatches on Earth.
Press Release – IWC 2017 Da Vinci Collection: Creating Pure Beauty
As a prelude to SIHH 2017, IWC Schaffhausen has released new additions to its Da Vinci Collection. The Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 were designed and built to suit the needs of women and these new additions also features a classic round case. The classic round profile can be traced back to 1985 when IWC first…
Press Release – IWC 2017 Da Vinci Collection: Creating Pure Beauty
As a prelude to SIHH 2017, IWC Schaffhausen has released new additions to its Da Vinci Collection. The Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 were designed and built to suit the needs of women and these new additions also features a classic round case. The classic round profile can be traced back to 1985 when IWC first…
Announcement – Xavier Markl Joins Monochrome as Director of Business Development
End of last year we already announced that Tom Mulraney and Matthew Catellier strengthened our team, today we can report that Xavier Markl joins our team as Director of Business Development. You might be familiar with his name, as he wrote our Technical Perspective guides, with concise introductions to all things technical in wristwatches. Xavier isn’t new to the watch industry, as he has an already impressive career working for some of the most esteemed brands.
Four Jewelry Designs that Embrace the Pantone Color of the Year, Greenery
By Roberta Naas Yesterday, we brought you an in-depth look at the Pantone color of the year — Greenery — and watch brands that are embracing the color. Today, we bring you a look at four key jewelry designs that also offer verdant beauty.