Hublot, the official watchmaker for Formula 1, unveiled the F1 King Power Interlagos just in time for the final round of this years FIA Formula One World Championship in Brazil. The timepiece–which sports the same cobalt blue found in the Brazilian flag– is a tribute to “the land of samba and the famous Sao Paulo circuit” . It is available in a limited edition of 250 numbered pieces and its design and composition is inspired by Formula One racing. It features a ceramic bezel, a circular grained finish, and a strap made rubber and Nomex; the material used in Formula READ MORE
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TAG HEUER CARRERA MIKROGRAPH 1/100TH SECOND CHRONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT DEJAUN JEWELERS
Paying tribute to its 150-year timekeeping heritage TAG Heuer unveiled the Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph, the world’s first, fully integrated, COSC-certified mechanical chronograph with a column wheel system that displays 1/100th of a second by a sweeping central hand. This patented timepiece was entirely developed and manufactured at the brand’s La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland-based factory. The design and name of the Carrera Mikrograph comes from the world’s first sports stopwatch that displayed 1/50th and 1/100th of a second, patented by Heuer in 1916. Prior to this invention, timing instruments could measure only to the nearest 1/5th of a second. Heuer’s READ MORE
Haute Event: 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous With Ulysse Nardin
The 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous raised more than $1 million for Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County. The formal gala, which was held at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach and hosted by Donald and Melania Trump, was the highlight of the four-day fundraiser. Luxury Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin accelerated the fundraising efforts by contributing more than $200,000. Ulysse Nardin, the leader in timepiece invention and innovation, honored 16 members of the Fleet Admirals Club with one-of-a-kind timepieces. Appropriately named The Admiral, the exclusive timepieces went to well deserving individuals; each of the members have pledged an annual donation of READ MORE
London Jewelers To Host Holiday Rolex Event
London Jewelers Americana Manhasset will be hosting a very special Rolex event December 3rd-December4th at their boutiqye in the Hamptons. The newest designs from the Rolex Collections will be showcased in addtion to festive holiday delectables for guests to enjoy. On Saturday December 4th, the event will take plce from 11am-5pm. On Sunday Decemeber 4th, the event will take place from Noon-5pm. Like Haute Living New York? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @HauteLivingNY. Want Haute Living New York delivered to your inbox once a week? Sign up for our newsletter. READ MORE
Audemars Piguet Partners With American Patrons of Tate Charity And Launches The Millenary 4101
Philippe Merk, CEO of Audemars Piguet just announced a new partnership with the American Patrons of Tate (APT), the independent charity that supports the Tate Galleries in the United Kingdom. To make the announcement official, a cocktail reception on Thursday, December 1st at the Raleigh Hotel during Art Basel Miami Beach with special guest Chris Dercon, the new Director of Tate Modern. Drawing parallels between haute horlogerie and fine art, this partnership establishes Audemars Piguet’s position in the art world and offers both parties widespread opportunities to reach broader audiences including the international network of donors and VIPs of the American Patrons of Tate. Audemars READ MORE
BUBEN&ZÖRWEG For Aston Martin Introduces The Object of Time One-77
BUBEN&ZÖRWEG’s latest futuristic creation, OBJECT OF TIME One-77 is a collaboration with Aston Martin and is an unparalleled and exclusive masterpiece incorporating a wide array of intricately-combined functions including a safe, a collection of TIME MOVER® watch winders, humidors, drawers dedicated to storing jewellery and watches, four world clocks, an in-built sound system with iPod docking station and a flying minute tourbillion timepiece of the highest quality. The OBJECT OF TIME One-77 edition follows the Austrian cabinetmaker’s uncompromising attitude to design and function, incorporating the muscular curves associated with the powerful car. The finished object, with its beautifully lacquered READ MORE