That noise you just heard was the thud of my jaw hitting the floor after seeing the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Tourbillon Universal Time. For SIHH 2017 Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing a horological first: a flying tourbillon inside of a universal timer. The latest from the manufacturer is a true horological work of art and you need to…
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), announced that it has established two new scholarships for minority watchmaking students. America’s first watchmaking guild announces the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students, as well as the Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students. Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught mathematician, astronomer and horologist who lived from 1731 to…
Greubel Forsey Unveils $1.4 Million Grand Sonnerie at SIHH 2017
Another over-the-top $! Million + watch has been released at SIHH 2017: Greubel Forsey’s approximately $1.4 million Grand Sonnerie. The incredible chiming timepiece – the brand’s first Grande Sonnerie — was 11 years in the research and development stages and has two patents pending. What’s Inside the Case The…
SIHH 2017: Vacheron Constantin Unveils Most Complicated Wristwatch: $1M Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication
The century-old battle of the complications continues, as Vacheron Constantin unveils its most complicated wristwatch to date: Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. The watch, which was five years in the making, boasts 23 functions and complexities, and offers civil, solar and sidereal time indications – each via its own separate gear train. Based…
We’re Off to See the Wizards, the Wonderful Wizards of SIHH 2017 — and a Peek Inside
Ok, so today we officially close the office, put the team on high alert to focus on social media and head off to Geneva for the 2017 SIHH — the 27th edition of the by-invitation-only exhibition, and a show we have attended since it first opened. This year marks a number of firsts for this luxury…
A Look at Three Terrific Rooster Watches for the Chinese New Year (Chopard, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin)
Following in our theme of celebrating the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Rooster — we bring you a look at three more terrific Year of the Rooster watches. These beauties come from Piaget, Chopard and Vacheron Constantin — all of which have been creating Chinese Zodiac watches for years. Vacheron Constantin Métiers…
Meet the Chinese New Year, Year of the Rooster, Ulysse Nardin Classico Watch
Oh January is such a busy month with so much going on. Because the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017 is around the corner and we will be unveiling new products for the coming weeks, we decided to use this week to show off more “Year of the Rooster” watches before it is…
A Close-Up Look at What Makes the New Christophe Claret Maestro (SIHH 2017) Different (prices)
Just a couple of days ago, I had the opportunity to unveil the new Christophe Claret Maestro watch via my Watch of the Week column on Departures. Now, we bring our readers an even closer look at this timepiece that will be officially shown to the world a tSalon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)…
Fast Focus: Omega Launches ‘Speedy Tuesday’ Limited Edition Watches Online
Omega lovers, this one just might be for you. For the first time, Omega Watches is launching an on-lline sale of a new watch that will only be sold on line. The Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” Limited Edition can be seen on the Omega instagram channel and on a dedicated page at Omegawatches.com. Just 2,012 models will…
Fast Focus: HYT Skull Pocket Watch to be Unveiled at SIHH 2017 (price)
Earlier today on Haute Time, we broke the news of the all-new HYT Skull Pocket watch, which will be officially unveiled at next weeks SIHH 2017 exhibition. You can read all about the watch and the challenges in making it here. But now we bring you a quick look at the luminous, liquid time-telling Skull Pocket…
Five Fantastic Meteorite Dial Watches on the Wrist
Last month on Haute Time we introduced seven great watches with meteorite dials. Here we bring you a look at that article and at another five fantastic meteorite dial watches …. Easily one of the most exciting ways to bring the stars and sky to the wrist is via a watch with a meteorite dial.…