Arthur Touchot is the Editor of Haute Time London. He also covers the watchmaking industry for the International New York Times, the Financial Times, and The Daily Telegraph. Arthur's favorite timepieces include vintage racing watches, mid-century dress watches, and modern independent brands. Pretty much all watches in fact! If he isn¹t talking about watches, Arthur's probably eating in one of his favorite London restaurants, or venting about one of his sports teams. Arthur was born in Paris, France, and currently lives in Notting Hill, London. He holds a Masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Graduate School of Journalism.
Top 10 Baselworld: Ten Wonders From The Temple of Timekeeping
The debate between vintage and avant-garde is a favorite among watch lovers, but it’s no longer their debate. Brands are now chiming in on the subject, and the watches on display at Baselworld 2014 made strong statements for either side. Some reminded everyone of their rich heritage by adapting an iconic case, introducing modern materials to a tested movement, or by exploiting their expertise of a particular complication. For others, the only way was forward, with daring, futuristic, and some might say, provocative designs that would complement any collection nicely. The debate between vintage and avant-garde is far from settled, and the ten watches in the following selection might not stand the test of time themselves, but they are the ones that impressed us the most this year. READ MORE
