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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Ulysse Nardin’s Chai Schnyder Honored with SCI Smart Phone

Ulysse Nardin’s Chai Schnyder Honored with SCI Smart Phone

The close of this year’s Baselworld was particularly special for Ulysse Nardin. Scientific Cellular Innovations (SCI) presented President of the Board of Directors of Ulysse Nardin Chai Schnyder, wife of the late former Ulysse Nardin President and CEO Rolf Schnyder, with a gift representative of both the woman and the brand’s heritage. With that, Schynder became the first owner of the Chairman, the world’s first luxury hybrid smart phone. SCI Co-Founder Bobby Yampolsky and Chief Operating Officer Paul Williams honored Schnyder with the exclusive piece to show their gratitude for her dedication and longtime influence on UN. “Chai Schnyder exemplifies READ MORE

Hublot Presents the HEAT with Congratulatory White Hot Big Bang Timepieces

Hublot Presents the HEAT with Congratulatory White Hot Big Bang Timepieces

Since the Miami HEAT earned the title of 2012 NBA Champions, we’ve given you the scoop on everything from where the players celebrated to what they were drinking, and every detail in between. And now, we’re showing you the White Hot Big Bang timepiece that Rick de la Croix, President of Hublot Latin America, presented both the HEAT players and franchise members with in honor of their victory. Hublot Brand Ambassador Dwyane Wade joined de la Croix during the presentation, sharing kind words for his HEAT family. “When it came down to choosing where I wanted to play for the READ MORE

Roger Federer Talks Rolex Collection

Roger Federer Talks Rolex Collection

Tennis star Roger Federer stepped off the court serve up a review of his impressive Rolex collection. Federer talked about three of his pieces—surely just a small fraction of his collection—and pointed out what makes each special in the interview with Vijay Amritraj He began with the Rolex Day-Date, his preferred evening piece. He calls it his go-to for dressy nighttime events. Federer moved on to a vintage piece, a 1981 Daytona. This special stainless steel timepiece was created the same year Federer was born, and Rolex gave it to him for his 30th birthday last year. Finally, the Datejust. READ MORE

New This Week: Döttling Introduces Liberty Barcelona

New This Week: Döttling Introduces Liberty Barcelona

The latest from German safe manufacturer Döttling came by way of a luxury sitting room staple: the Barcelona chair. Yes, Döttling credits Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the inventor of the Barcelona chair, as its inspiration for the Liberty Barcelona. The foundational similarities between the iconic chair and this innovative safe are apparent: both are made from polished stainless steel and leather. Döttling pushes the luxury limits further, with a calfskin covering for Liberty Barcelona’s body. Twelve precision watch winders and three drawers (one which boasts ten watch cushions) lie behind the incomparable safety of a high-tech electronic lock. To READ MORE

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine Panerai has sponsored this event—the largest international circuit of regattas for classic yachts. Yachts are divided into four categories: Vintage Yachts, Classic Yachts, Metric Classes (which is reserved for former yachts in the Olympics cup) and Spirit of Tradition, modern yachts built along classic lines. READ MORE

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