Haute Horlogerie

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: HYT Conical Tourbillon Titanium Blue

WatchTime New York 2023 is only a few short days away, with the incredible collectors’ event to once again take place at iconic Gotham Hall in the heart of Manhattan from October 20th to 22nd. Among the over thirty-five leading watchmakers joining the event this year is avant-garde watchmaker HYT, who this year will be...

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Oct 17, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On Debut: Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement

A few months back we saw the new Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement, albeit a one-off version designed for this year’s Only Watch charity auction. Now GP has released the “standard” production (if you can call it that) version of their new and highly sophisticated constant-force escapement watch with dual-wheel escapement. Girard-Perregaux debuted the prototype for...

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Oct 11, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Bovet Récital 27

Bovet, a distinguished name in the world of horlogerie for over two hundred years, is set to showcase its exceptional Récital 27 timepiece at WatchTime New York 2023. Representing one of the brand’s latest works in its “writing desk” style Récital collection, the watch is a triple time zone design inspired by the brand’s founder,...

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Oct 4, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph

WatchTime New York 2023 is only a few short weeks away, with the three-day horological fair poised to be one of the biggest collectors’ events of the year. Taking place from October 20th to 22nd at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, over thirty brands are set to showcase some of the most important watches in the market...

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Sep 28, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision

In the world of haute horlogerie, MB&F stands out equal as an innovator and provocateur. With its two creative collections centered on its Legacy and Horological Machines, the brand has consistently captured the attention of enthusiasts and the market at large with its industry-leading mechanical thinking. Much is true of the brand’s latest, the HM9...

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Sep 26, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Greubel Forsey Double Balancier Convexe in Carbon

WatchTime New York 2023 returns to Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 20th to 22nd, offering watch enthusiasts a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of horological excellence. This three-day event promises captivating brand presentations, insightful industry panel discussions, and hands-on experiences with some of the world’s most exceptional timepieces. Among the esteemed watchmakers...

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Sep 18, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On With the New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Blacklight Monobalancier (And Some Thoughts on the Brand)

Roger Dubuis is loud and in your face. This is the first thing one must accept at face value to understand the appeal of Richemont’s most nonconformist brand. The second thing is to realize that design language and watchmaking are two separate things that exist independently of each other. You may not love the design,...

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Feb 9, 2023 by Bilal Khan

2022 Year in Review: 8 Elevated Pieces of Haute Horlogerie

Day two of our year in review, and today we’re looking at some of the most memorable watches to fall under the “haute horlogerie” category from the past three-sixty-five. A loose category primarily composed of the most luxurious, elegant, and / or avant-garde timepieces, 2022 saw an impressive expansion of offerings in the space. In this...

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Dec 22, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Patek Philippe Debuts Destro Ref. 5373P Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

It’s not close to Christmas yet but we’re definitely getting some early gifts with some of these new Patek Philippe releases. The new Nautilus is deservedly going to get a lot of attention but if you’re like me, a destro Split-Seconds Perpetual Calendar is where the real action is (and I’m not even a leftie!)....

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Oct 20, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Voutilainen Ji-Ku

Only one day away, WatchTime New York 2022— one of the US’ largest watch collecting events— is soon to make its grand return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. Taking place from tomorrow Friday, October 21 until this Sunday, October 23, the event will bring together over thirty incredible watchmakers with thousands of enthusiasts for a...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

Hautlence Introduces a New Era with the Linear Series 1

Hautlence is undergoing an era of change with a new structure based in Schaffhausen and operational support from its sister company, H. Moser & Cie. New leadership in the young brand has also introduced a fresh brand concept and product strategy, one being spearheaded by the release of the new Linear Series 1. Following on...

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Sep 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Colorful Sophistication: Breguet Releases a New Variant of Tradition Quantième Rétrograde

The esteemed Swiss manufacture Breguet this month now presents a twist on their Tradition Quantième Rétrogade, offering a picture-perfect example from the brand. Marked by its resolutely modern style, the look is created by the bold contrast between the blue off-center subdial for the time indication and the likewise blue retrograde date display with the...

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May 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Celebrating 25 Years, Chopard Unveils the L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the L.U.C collection, Chopard is presenting a top-notch minute repeater. Limited to five pieces, the grand complication is exceptional in many respects and marks a number of firsts in the world of high-end watches. First of all, the haute-horlogerie timepiece makes its appearance in a case made entirely...

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Apr 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Premiere in Titanium: A. Lange & Söhne Unveils New Limited Variant of the Odysseus at Watches & Wonders 2022

With the Odysseus, A. Lange & Söhne presented its vision of a sporty and elegant luxury watch designed for everyday use three years ago. The sixth watch family of the Glashütte-based German manufacture made its first appearance in a stainless-steel case pressure-tested to twelve bars and featured two large apertures for the weekday and date...

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Apr 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler