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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Carl F. Bucherer Presents Your New Travel Companion, Patravi TravelTec FourX

Flying around the world just got a little easier thanks to the Patravi TravelTec FourX, the latest addition to Carl F. Bucherer’s Patravi collection. This skeletonized composite of 18K rose gold and high-tech ceramic is innovative not only because of the ease with which one can view three different time zones, but also the novel integration of the movement with the case. Three time zones are displayed on the face of the watch, along with date, hour, minutes and mini seconds. Time zone changes are facilitated by a multi-purpose monopusher, which can toggle travel in either an east-to-west or west-to-east READ MORE

1,000 Faux Audemars Piguets Confiscated, Valued Over $28.7 Million

Mexican drug cartels are now in the business of counterfeit luxury watches. That’s what US Customs officials are saying after confiscating over 1,000 imitation Audemars Piguet watches at the Laredo, Texas border crossing. The knock-offs were interspersed with 3,080 genuine Audemars Piguet pieces, which were intended to mask the presence of the fakes. Border agents were able to determine the watches were not genuine by looking at subtle characteristics that might slip an untrained eye, like the number of screws or the angles of the body. Such expertise was vital in this case, because while the design of these watches READ MORE

Girard-Perregaux’s Latest Tourbillon is a Trio of Style

Girard-Perregaux’s most recent Tourbillon wristwatch is at once a tempest of luxurious accents and an anchor of good taste. The dial is adorned with three gold bridges intended to offer a grounded sense to the wearer of this otherwise whirlwind design. Thirty-one jewels adorn the face of the watch, accenting the craftsmanship of Girard-Perregaux’s artisans. Its case is crafted in rose gold, with a diameter of 41mm. An alligator skin strap with a folding 5N18 gold clasp keeps the Tourbillon securely on the wearer’s wrist, in addition to complementing the curved case. Measuring hours, minutes and mini-seconds, the piece is READ MORE

Richard Mille Talks Planes, Watches and Automobiles

It’s plain to see Richard Mille’s passion for performance in the men that inspire his timepieces, including tennis champ Rafael Nadal and Ferrari F1 racer Felipe Massa. So it’s not surprise that his garage—filled with autos ranging from Ferraris to Porsches and beyond—is parallel to his watch collection. The further similarities are apparent: both his cars and his watches are innovative, light and exceed expectations of the most discerning wrists and drivers. “I love cars, aircraft, and watches,” said Mille. “There are so many similarities.” With that, Mille appropriately announces that his next piece is a vision from above. The RM READ MORE

Omega Releases New Seamaster Planet Ocean Collection

Omega has announced the exciting release of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean series, a bold new collection of dive watches in the Seamaster range. The series pays homage to Omega’s dive watch heritage. Its designs are enhanced with up-to-date technology and modern styling, updating the classic dive watch into a statement piece for all. Omega is also presenting a new Planet Ocean collection featuring a fresh in-house caliber of the revolutionary Co-Axial escapement, ensuring this generation is as exclusive and timeless as the Omega name is. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE