Seth Semilof

Seth Semilof, Publisher of Haute Living magazine, has been a devoted watch enthusiast since he can remember. It was out of this passion that, last year, Semilof and business partner Kamal Hotchandani launched luxury timepiece website Haute Time. The two curate the site, hand-selecting all content that goes live. Semilof highlights his favorite—and the most sought-after—watch brands through weekly five-question interviews with the CEOs and Presidents of these top-tier companies. Finally, he curates the site on a daily basis, including three or more updates on newsworthy topics every day.

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Yohan Blake in a Tourbillon of Trouble

As reported in this column, up and coming Jamaican track star Yohan Blake dutifully wore his special edition Richard Mille Tourbillon during his attempt to dethrone Usain Bolt as the fastest man in the world. Now he faces the prospect of a post-Olympic fine as a result. As the newest ambassador for the brand, Blake showed the world how lightweight and versatile the Jamaican-themed Tourbillon is, placing second in the 100 meter dash with the tricolored watch hitched to his wrist. The yellow velcro strap stood out as brilliantly as his silver medal, but Blake may now be wishing Mille READ MORE

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Jules Audemars Skeleton Chronograph Tourbillon

Today’s watch of the day, is from our good friends at Audemars Piguet. This piece is called Jules Audemars Skeleton Chronograph Tourbillon. Retails over $350,000 and is a special piece. Love the blue crocodile strap, as this watch is clean, but showcases sophistication and power. Plus, has power reserve to 72 hours. Photos courtesy Audemars Piguet website. READ MORE

Dior’s Pièce Unique Collection is Glamour Multiplied by Ten

Christian Dior is proud to announce the debut of their new line of Pièce Unique watches for women, each one a unique iteration of Dior’s signature color palette. Ten themes make up the Pièce Unique collection, with a 36 mm case of white gold featuring a transparent back coming standard on all models. A mother of pearl dial is also common to the ten designs, as is the Zénith elite caliber movement. The motifs start to differ with the stones selected to ornament the the watch. Interested buyers have the choice of baguette cut sapphire, spinel, ruby or amethyst to READ MORE

Brad Pitt Bestows Patek Philippe to Betrothed Angelina Jolie

Bypassing a two-year waiting list, actor Brad Pitt managed to procure a Patek Philippe Minute Repeater in a hurry so he could present it to fiancée Angelina Jolie in time for their wedding. Soon the “world’s most beautiful woman” will be able to listen to the time in addition to reading it, all with the push of a button. The history of the minute repeater begins before the days of electricity, when telling time in the middle of the night involved getting out of bed and finding a light source. Horologists sought to ameliorate this inconvenience by crafting a watch READ MORE

Haute Time Watch of the Day: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon

Today’s watch of the day, is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon. Roger Dubuis has taken on a pioneering role by developing a watch with a double Tourbillon. Limited to only 88 Pieces, the watch retails for over $250,000. A complete show stopper, as if one (1) tourbillon is not enough, then this is your watch. Love the leather strap, on the 18K gold, as this can be worn with a suit, or in jeans for a fun night. Photos courtesy Roger Dubuis website. READ MORE