Arthur Touchot

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.

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Close Up: Peter Speake-Marin’s Magister Tourbillon

Peter Speake-Marin's Magister Tourbillon - Front

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Urwerk Releases UR-105M “Iron Knight” And “Dark Knight”

On Wednesday, Urwerk announced the release of the UR-105M, an avant-garde timepiece inspired by medieval times. The watch comes in two variations: the “Iron Knight” with a brushed steel armor bezel, and the “Dark Knight” with a black AITiN-treated steel armor bezel. According to Urwerk’s co-founders, Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, the design is inspired by the aesthetic and functional purposes of medieval suits of armor. “The visible screws on the bezel not only bring a distinctive aesthetic to the watch, but also tack the steel armor onto its titanium body,” said Martin Frei, adding that the resulting shield “protects the READ MORE

Close Up: IWC’s New Aquatimer Chronograph

IWC's new Aquatimer Chronograph cuts a fine figure for everyday wear

It’s quite difficult to pull off the wetsuit, but IWC made it a little easier in 2014, thanks to the latest Aquatimer Chronograph collection. The new chronographs are also the brand’s most versatile, and look great once the business suit is back on. Here’s your close up look: While the yellow seconds hand is a perfect hint to model’s more colorful past, the more reserved pattern and shape means IWC’s new Aquatimer Chronograph cuts a fine figure for everyday wear. The case diameter is unchanged, still measuring 44 millimeters, but the watch looks elegant nonetheless with its slimmer external rotating bezel, READ MORE

Max Chilton Talks Watches With Haute Time in London

Mr. Chilton says the coolest aspect of Armin Strom's watches is that

F1 is back, and drivers are wearing new watches in the paddock this year! This week, Haute Time’s Arthur Touchot talks to British racing driver Max Chilton, of the Marussia F1 team, about his passion for watches and his partnership with Armin Strom. Haute Time: Where does your passion for watches come from? Max Chilton: I’ve always had a passion for them, before I even got into racing. I’ve always appreciated what goes into them. The manufacturing side fascinates me. I can’t believe the intricacy they get into now to make watches. They’re amazing, and that’s why it’s good to have READ MORE

Going Green: Top Five Green Watches

Green was the dominant color on the catwalks this year, and naturally it showed up at watch fairs too. Several high-end brands used subtle variations of green in their designs to highlight special functions and make their dials pop. READ MORE