On its recently revamped website, in the “tomorrow” section, Swiss independent watch brand Louis Moinet writes: “A meteorite unique in the world has just landed in the Ateliers Louis Moinet, more than 150 years after its discovery. This extraterrestrial material will be the heroine of a one-of-a-kind creation telling a truly extraordinary story.” The thing is, if…
Recently, I had the incredible honor of flying with the Breitling Jet Team. While i wrote a little about that on HauteTime, i now bring you all the inside details, as well as the upside down details of formation and aerobatic aviation flying. The day started like every other in my life. I awoke, and…
I remember being new to this watch and jewelry industry. It was in the early-mid 1980’s and I was working for National Jeweler Magazine – then one of the top publications in the industry, owned by Milt Gralla and his brother. One of my first assignments was to fly to Kansas City, Mo., and visit…
Those who know the steam Dr. Derek Shepherd from television’s Grey’s Anatomy may be interested to know that he is also an avid car racer — with his own team — Dempsey Racing. He is also a TAG Heuer brand ambassador — and he is pretty quick to insist that time plays an important role…
By Nancy Olson — I must admit that when I think of ladies wristwatches, Bell & Ross does not immediately come to mind, in part because of the company’s long lineage of professional watches geared mostly to men. But I find my thoughts changing after spending an enjoyable week with the new BRS Diamond Eagle,…
With Wimbledon in full swing and the finals being played this upcoming weekend, we wanted to take a quick look at the game Rolex plays when it comes to tennis. This leading Swiss watch brand has had a long (nearly four decades) role in Wimbledon history and is the Official Timekeeper at The Championships, Wimbledon. In…
With Wimbledon in full swing, just past the half-way mark, it’s time to take a look at what’s going on in London. Today take a look at tennis star Serena Williams — also a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet. She continues her grass-court pursuit to defend the crown she won last year. If she can keep…
Back in May, professional high-altitude American climber, and Alpina Watches Ambassador, Melissa Arnot became the first American woman– and the seventh woman ever — to summit Mt Everest and survive the descent without the use of supplemental oxygen. Climbing the 29,035 foot peak’s northeast ridge from Tibet, the expedition marked the sixth Everest summit for Arnot.…
Independence Day is around the corner. In fact, this year the 4th of July falls on a Monday, giving us all a nice long weekend to relax and enjoy time off, time out and time on the wrist. So, for the fun of it, we bring you a look at 12 top red, white and…
Watch lovers who travel to Switzerland need to know that in addition to great chocolate and exquisite timepieces, the country offers one of the richest histories in watchmaking — and boasts some enviable museums. Planning a trip over this summer? Don’t miss out on these four great museums — but keep in mind, there are…
Expect it to be a real collector’s item. The all-new blue dial Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph watch has so much going for it that it is difficult to paring it all down to the top three reasons it will be a success, but we will try. 1 This watch just might be the…
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