Gina Fusco

Gina Fusco is the Associate Publisher of Haute Time and the Director of Timepieces and Jewelry for Haute Living. She is a daily contributor to the Haute Time site.

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“Overseas” Adventure – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

Since the first time we caught a glimpse of the Overseas Collection by Vacheron Constantin, we knew that haute watch making could be paired with a sporty and stylish look. The Overseas Collection exemplifies travel and discovery as well as Vacheron Constantins’ passion for technical watch making and ultimate style. One of Vacheron Constantin’s newest additions to the Overseas Collection is the Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar. This model is 18k Pink Gold with a 42mm case housing an 1136 QP, automatic movement with approximately a 40 hour power reserve. The beautiful metal dial stands out perfectly against the pink gold READ MORE

Certainly “Chronofiable”® The Richard Mille RM035 Rafael Nadal

In the early 80’s the Chronofiable® test was developed to confirm and certify that a watch movement could withstand extreme conditions without compromising its accuracy and performance. The RM035 by Richard Mille was tested and certified to withstand shocks without losing accuracy or damaging the movement, and awarded the “Chronofiable®” certification. Another way to test the accuracy and performance of a timepiece….place it on the wrist of a tennis super star Rafael Nadal during one of his matches and watch this timepiece perform. The RM035 features a 48mm tonneau case constructed of a super light-weight metal called magnesium-aluminum alloy and READ MORE

“A Constant Force” The Tourbillon Souverain by F.P. Journe

During a recent visit to the F.P. Journes’ Boutique in New York City, I had the opportunity to see a unique piece that is only available through F.P. Journes’ Madison Avenue Boutique. In 1999, Mr. Francois-Paul Journe launched F.P. Journe – Invenit et Fecit brand which translates to “Invented and Made” by Francois-Paul Journe. With the launch of the Souveraine Collection, the Tourbillon Souverain was born. This amazing Tourbillon uses a remontoir d’egalite, a constant force device which assures the timepieces’ accuracy and keeps the most precise time. This very complicated feature also incorporates a dead seconds hand or “seconde READ MORE

Lightning Fast: – Franck Muller The “Thunderbolt Tourbillon”

At the Franck Muller 2012 Salon World Première of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery (WPHH) in Monaco, invited guests, members of the press and partners witnessed the world premier of the Thunderbolt Tourbillon. After three years of research and development, by master watchmaker Pierre-Michele Golay and the members of the Franck Muller team, The Master of Complications does it again with The Thunderbolt Tourbillon. The Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon has been referred to as the “fastest tourbillon in the world” due to the 5-second rotation of the tourbillon cage – which is completely captivating to watch. Using the power from four READ MORE

Holding the Key : Hublot’s Masterpiece Key of Time

At some point in our lives we have all wished we could slow time down and savor a very special moment. Some of us have even thought how wonderful it would be hurry time along, maybe fast forward through a particular day or skip through a not so special moment. Hublot has given us the power control how quickly or slowly our time passes – on the timepiece that is. After years of research, Hublot gives the wearer of The Masterpiece Key of Time the illusion of controlling time. During a recent visit to the Hublot Boutique in New York READ MORE

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Harry Winston’s Opus 12 (With Video)

The Opus 12 by Harry Winston is Carmelo Anthony’s pick for Haute Time Watch of the Day. This remarkable timepiece warrants the recognition as do the Opus’s before. Each known for its originality and exceptional watchmaking. Harry Winstons’ Opus 12 features a mechanical manual winding movement developed with watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet. 607 individual parts have gone into building this timepiece, along with 80 jewels, 2 barrels and 24 hands – comprising an amazing mechanical concept. The case of the Opus 12 is 46mm and is created in white gold. The futuristic dial shows hours and 1/12th of an hour displays, READ MORE