Jack Forster

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De Bethune Creates 12-Piece Limited Edition As Tribute to Steve Jobs

De Bethune has created a 12-piece limited edition “spaceship-inspired” iPhone shield in polished and bead-blasted titanium as a tribute to the late Steve Jobs. The Dream Watch IV dial is a hand-polished blued titanium with gold and diamond stars and features a raised, arrow-shaped “spine” that draws the eye to the silvered house and minute disks. The beautiful Dream Watch IV comes after De Bethune’s impressive launch of the DBM, a crocodile cell phone case fitted with a traditional two-hand timepiece. De Bethune refers to this masterpiece as “a pocketwatch for the 21st century.” De Bethune says the new Dream Watch READ MORE

Hublot Becomes Official Timing Partner of Ferrari

Two luxury icons have joined forces, as Hublot becomes the official timing partner for Ferrari. A press release announced that luxury watchmaker Hublot is partnering up with Ferrari and will become the official timing partner of the exclusive carmaker. Announced at Mugello outside Florence, Italy, the press release states that this is not a time tie-in for the creation of a product, for licensing or sponsorship. Rather, this is a comprehensive agreement that will cover all activities of both Ferrari and Hublot moving forward. With this new collaboration, Hublot officially becomes the “Official Watch of Ferrari,” “Official Timekeeper of Ferrari,” READ MORE

The New Petite Heure Minute by Jaquet Droz

Prestigious watch brand Jaquet Droz is debuting a new timepiece, with three different looks, in celebration of its long standing history in the world of luxury goods. The Petite Heure Minute is sleekly and simply designed with a 2653 self-winding mechanical movement. Choose the watch in either azure blue stone, white ivory enamel or mother-of-pearl. Each of these looks, although different, are equally beautiful and elegant. Delicate watches are in this season and this one is sure to become a timeless classic. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE

Franck Muller Releases Polychromatic Crystalized iPhone Cases

Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style. To commemorate the milestone, Franck Muller plans to release a series of iPhone 4 cases—called the ‘Sparkling Model’ Jacket Collection—onto the Japanese market. The anniversary series will include six designs—showcasing elaborately cut patterns, filled with colorful Swarovski crystals. Getting your hands on this bling will not be the easiest; The Sparkling Model Jackets are available exclusively on the Japanese market. If you are traveling east and want to pick one up, it will cost you 168,000 JPY per case, or $2,153 USD. Source: Trendhunter Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook READ MORE

The Swatch Art Peace Hotel to Open in Shanghai

Swatch Group announced the opening of The Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai—a lavish restoration of the former South Building of the Peace Hotel–built in the 20th century. Situated in the heart of Shanghai’s luxury mile, the six-story red brick building has been beautifully restored while remaining mindful of the hotel’s significance as a historical and cultural monument. Swatch Group executives were present for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, along with leading authorities from the local City of Shanghai government. The Swatch Art Peace Hotel’s new name is representative of the already strong connection between Swatch and art; the Swiss READ MORE

OFFICINE PANERAI HOSTS TIME + SPACE: A LOOK BACK AT THE CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE

On November 2, Italian high-end watchmaker Officine Panerai hosted “Time + Space: A Look Back at the ‘Clockwork Universe’” at the Explorers Club in New York City. The event celebrated the 400thAnniversary of Galileo Galilei’s discovery of the four moons of Jupiter with a panel discussion featuring the world’s leading astronomers: Dr. Owen Gingerich, Dr. Anthony Aveni and Dr. Derrick Pitts. The panel discussed how Galileo’s scientific contributions continue to impact modern day watchmaking, with Frank Stalder, Director of Research and Development for Officine Panerai, on hand to bring the discussion to life with the presentation of three exemplary Panerai timepieces READ MORE