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Haute Time: Perrelet’s Turbine XS, For the Lovely Ladies Out There

Posted by: Jason Williams on March 15th, 2011

I would typically shudder at the mere thought of posting a watch with all this “ice”, but Perrelet has earned a genuine pass. I say this without the slightest air of gratuity, but if I was going to give a timepiece to a lady, this would be it. Enough with the ever-typical Rolex or TAG Heuer (not that I don’t appreciate those brands)… It’s just that they’re too common and when thinking of a timepiece for my lady (the last one), this Perrelet Turbine would have been ideal. I’ve seen the Turbine in real-time and it is an awesome timepiece. To imagine this Turbine, even though I hate diamonds, with its spinning motion, would be incredible. [...read more]

Vacheron Constantin 2011 Novelties: Patrimony Traditionelle World Time

Posted by: Haute Living on February 1st, 2011

Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, unveils a unique, limited edition collection of novelty timepieces each year. This year, the brand, known for its technical mastery and utmost sophistication, is revealing their highly anticipated World Time, a patent-pending caliber including all 37 time zones of the world. [...read more]

Luxury Swiss Watchmaker TechnoMarine Announces New CEO

Posted by: Haute Living on January 10th, 2011

The Geneva based luxury watch brand TechnoMarine has been known throughout the world for their fun, user-friendly designs and consistently innovative features.It is a watch that is great for a night out in the town or for diving 660 feet under water. [...read more]

Ulysse Nardin Mono Boutique Opens in Moscow with Anna Chapman as a Special Guest

Posted by: Maria Sapozhnikova on November 15th, 2010

First mono brand boutique Ulysse Nardin opened in Moscow. The opening ceremony was officiated by the president of Ulysse Nardin, Rolf W. Schnyder and special invitee Russian spy Anna Chapman (who was invited to cut the ribbon). The new boutique presents a full range of masterpieces of legendary Swiss manufacture — Complicated Timepiece, Exceptional Timepiece, Marine, Ulysse, Macho, Ladies Timepiece, Dual Time and Classico collections. [...read more]

Montres Corum Miss Golden Bridge Watch Named Women’s Watch of The Year

Posted by: Haute Living on October 20th, 2010

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, Montres Passion Magazine named the Miss Golden Bridge watch with the women’s watch of the year 2010 and overall third prize of the jury. Before a panel of 500 people, Antonio Calce, CEO of Corum, received the double award for the Miss Golden Bridge timepiece. [...read more]

Skagen Denmark: Haute Watches for Fall

Posted by: Lauren Kent on September 8th, 2010

Your wrist...what has it been doing lately, really? A lift here, a knob turn there--plus all the Facebooking you're doing instead of working, which is harder to do wristless than you may imagine. So all right, your wrist is kind of important, and deserves a just reward for time served being your handy little bundle of joints. My suggestion: adorn it, with Skagen Denmark's new fall line of luxury timepieces for men and women. [...read more]

Haute Timepieces: Greubel Forsey Announces Limited Edition Tourbillon

Posted by: Haute Living on July 14th, 2010

Timepiece aficionados Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey of Greubel Forsey have announced that the masterful tourbillon that sprung them into a respectable brand will soon be discontinued. In honor of the news, the pair will be releasing a final limited edition of the Double Tourbillon 30 Degrees. The exclusive edition of the timepiece, named The Double Tourbillon 30° Edition Historique, will include only 11 pieces in 5N red gold, and 11 pieces in platinum. [...read more]

In a League of Its Own: Thomas Prescher Triple Axis Tourbillon Regulator Watch

Posted by: Ariel Adams on July 5th, 2010

Few watch lovers will ever have the pleasure of owning a Thomas Prescher timepiece. Prescher makes a very limited amount of watches each year, and they are often extremely expensive. The level of horological understanding necessary to appreciate his craft is also intimidating. [...read more]

Time to Be Victorious for Rafael Nadal

Posted by: Haute Living on June 8th, 2010

“I’m back,” is what Rafael Nadal told ESPN after winning the 2010 French Open. The Spaniard wiped tears of joy from his eyes with his red towel in an emotional display, and he is indeed back. Nadal is no stranger to the top, and hasn’t always resided in the glorious position of No. 1 in the world of tennis. [...read more]