Live from Switzerland, the show returns to discuss Johns new mistress named Eleven James (she makes house calls) and what is brewing over at TAG Heuer with their new manufacture and what is up with their new Calibre 1969 movement And why the year 1969? We tell you. We talk selling watches. We also discuss Panerai, and where weve been all your livesListen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 148 here. Download the mp3. [...]

Last year, Hublot announced its partnership with Chelsea Football Club from the English Premier League. Along with that announcement, they also unveiled the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC watch, which was the first watch made in collaboration with Chelsea and also the official watch of the club. Now, a year later, Hublot and Chelsea have teamed up again for another watch, and here it is, the Hublot Big Bang Chelsea FC.Football (or soccer, if youre American) is one of the worlds mos [...]

It feels like quite a long time since we first saw the Omega?Seamaster Bullhead at BaselWorld this past spring. Now officially announced, this quirky new chronograph was inspired by the 1969 Seamaster Driver (aka the Bullhead) and sports only a few changes when compared to that original, and very rare, Omega chronograph. The Omega Seamaster Bullhead boasts an asymmetrical case that is somewhat wedge-shaped in profile. With the case measuring 43mm across, the chronograph controls are mounted at [...]

Patek Philippe introduced its first in-house integrated chronograph Caliber CH 29-535 PS in a ladies watch, the Ref. 7071, in 2009. The movement appeared in a mens watch the following year, again in 2012 as the base for a split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar, and in 2015 as a split-seconds without the perpetual calendar. But the movement will forever be remembered as the ladies chronograph. That first model is now discontinued in favor of a completely redesigned ladies chronograph [...]

For traveling within countries that have half-hour, versus full-hour time zones, Blancpain has released their first half hour time zone watch. It also functions nicely when you are traveling within standard hour increment time zone countries. The watch is 40mm wide in 18k red gold and clearly part of their Villeret collection. See my full article on the Blancpain Villeret Hour-Hour Time Zone watch at Haute Living here. Blancpain watches on eBay here.See Blancpain watches on Amazon here. [phpbay [...]

While it has nothing to do with the actual theme of the watch, when I first laid eyes on this new limited edition Porsche Design P6612 Dashboard Le Mans 1970 timepiece, I thought of something a bit kinky. You know, those lace-up on the sides leather pants, corsets, and other lingerie/bondage outfits? You know, because of that cross-stitching in red thread on the black leather strap. Then I toned it back a bit, and thought to myself this isnt a watch that people are going to wear with those types [...]

Lets not use the term recycling, but that is pretty much what IWC is doing right here. But this happens a lot, and if there was a watch to release, this would be the one. The IWC Pilots Watch? Chronograph Automatic Top Gun Edition was a really nice, and really desirable watch. Forget the movie tie in for a moment, and look at its handsome instrumental good looks, nice color contrast, and complex functions with the double chronograph. Apparently it did not matter to IWC that Top Gun actually game [...]

To kick off the new year, Parmigiani Fleurier announced two new timepieces utilizing their unique Galaxy method of texturizing dials. The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Galaxy Gold Bracelet and the Tonda Metropolitaine Selene are the newest unofficial (maybe official at some point) his and hers dress watch offerings from the brand. Interestingly enough, pricing is significantly lower than the previously released Tonda 1950 Galaxy Set.To create these striking and statement-making dials, Parmigian [...]

At least once a year omega introduces a product which is a high-end, albeit extremely understated luxury watch product.? Ive edited this article a bit from how it was originally published because I used the term F-You watch without properly explaining the term to all members of the audience. This term is used often by certain watch collectors and it isnt an insult to anyone that made or wears the watch (not at all). It is a playful way of explaining the psychology at play when someone chooses a [...]

In the days before Baselworld 2014,?Omega began a teaser campaign via social media to get fans guessing what their new dive watch was going to be. One of the last images Omega released of what would be the new Seamaster 300 was of the case with a darkened dial. Less than an hour after it was published online Omega fans quickly used Photoshop to determine what the dial of this new historically-themed, yet ultra modern dive watch collection would be.The new Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial fits [...]

Sponsored post presented on for advertiserPerhaps no other complication is as versatile, popular, or useful as the chronograph. The right chronograph can be a staple of any enthusiasts collection, offering a blend of functionality and sporty style that can adapt to nearly any setting. Raymond Weil is here to help enthusiasts find that perfect chronograph with a special giveaway, where one lucky winner will emerge with the refined and stylish Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph.Measuring in at a [...]

In my years reviewing Cartier timepieces, Ive mostly chosen round watches. In fact, most people who buy watches choose ones with round cases. I say this because reviewing the Cartier Santos 100 watch was a bit left-field for me. Nevertheless, it is a decision I am happy that I made because this is a timepiece with a huge amount of wrist-appeal once you actually put it on.Some of the most iconic watches around have non-round cases, but these timepieces are admittedly rare. How many truly iconic s [...]

I still feel cautious?when calling one of the most prominent and successful luxury brands a plucky underdog, but Ill do it anyway because that is what Bulgari largely remains in the field of watchmaking; and that is also why I enjoyed going hands-on with their latest and greatest thinnest statement-watch if there ever was one, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Skeleton.You see, Bulgari has put tremendous?effort, plus Lord only knows (and company accountants) how much money into becoming a fu [...]

Porsche Design Timepiece No. 1 WatchThe picture above is an early drawing of what will be the Porsche Design Timepiece No. 1, the first watch actually officially made by Porsche Design as we understand it. Porsche Design has been involved in watchmaking since 1972, and has worked with a range of different watch companies to produce its watch designs. These have included brands such as Orfina, IWC, and Eterna over the years, but a new era of in-house production will come to Porsche Design soon.Ea [...]

Hamilton watches just released a watch in collaboration with Schott NYC, the iconic American company known for its leather jackets. The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Schott NYC limited edition is a take on the Khaki Pilot Day-Date auto with changes to the dial and, not surprisingly, the leather strap, as well as some special packaging. Yes, its a limited edition but with 1,892 pieces being produced, most anyone who is a fan can get their hands on it for a pretty modest $200 premium over the standard vers [...]

I wrote about the new series of Perrelet Semi-Skeletonized Split-Seconds Chronograph watches on Haute Living. The interesting like obvious is skeletonized and is a rattrapante (split seconds chronograph). In doing so, Perrelet has given the line a very unique style and high value for the originality. Prices are between about $13,000 $25,000. Read the full article on Haute Living here. [...]

I continue to lament the loss of watch industry design and figure-head Gerald Genta who died this year. People tend to remember him most for his classic contributions to the industry which include 1970s designs for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, IWC Ingenieur, and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Granted these were all amazing and endearing designs though they were however obvious siblings of one another. My colleague at Fratello Watches discusses those here a bit. Person [...]

Sponsored post presented on by advertiserFor nearly a century and a half, Longines has been crafting precision timepieces out of its workshop high in the Jura mountains designed to serve the needs of adventurers of all stripes. While the brand with the winged hourglass may be most strongly associated with aviations early pioneers, Longines has carved its own place in history across countless ventures where precision timing is critical to success. From motorsports to horse racing to alpine skiin [...]

Since its inception, the vintage-tinged Montblanc 1858 collection has been closely associated with the pursuit of mountain exploration, especially through the distinctive Geosphere series. For its latest release the brand has partnered with legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the first man to climb Mount Everest solo as well as the first man to climb all 14 peaks above 26,200 feet, to create a special variant of the Geosphere honoring his lifetime of achievements in exploration. The Montblan [...]

I enjoy doing watch reviews only after some time has passed since a watch was released. Once the hype has faded and the success, or lack thereof, is common knowledge, I can think most clearly about a watch. So, just as I reviewed the Hermes Slim dHermes three years after its initial debut, I chose to spend a few weeks with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic watch two years after its release. This specific version is one I was infatuated with when it was released, even though its a limited edit [...]