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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Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Rendez-Vous at Shanghai Film Festival

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Rendez-Vous at Shanghai Film Festival

As part of their haute partnership with the 2012 Shanghai International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted an exclusive fete to present the new Rendez-Vous collection. There to cohost was actress and friend of the brand Zhao Wei. Amongst the thousand guests were notables including Jean-Jacques Annaud, Aaron Eckhart, Chen Chong, Jia Zhangke and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. Jaeger-LeCoultre channels the always-posh Diane Kruger with the lovely Rendez-Vous collection. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE

Hublot Celebrates Chinese Anniversary with a Bang

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Hublot Celebrates Chinese Anniversary with a Bang

Hublot is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Mainland China in the only style they know—go big or go home. Presenting the Big Bang Ferrari, the first product from Hublot’s partnership with the Italian automaker. Hublot employed Magic Gold, the brand’s 18ct gold scratchproof material, and carbon fiber to make up this stunning piece. The iconic Ferrari logo makes a demure appearance on the face of the red-tinted timepiece, of which only 50 units were produced. Elongated buttons mimic car pedals, while “Ferrari” is spelled out across the side of the case. Check out Haute Time’s exclusive video footage of Hublot Basel READ MORE

Döttling Expands Line of Colosimo Safes with Benz-Inspired Double Wing Edition

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Döttling Expands Line of Colosimo Safes with Benz-Inspired Double Wing Edition

History repeats itself as Döttling channels the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with this new addition to the Colosimo line of safes. Inspired by and based on the iconic auto’s Gullwing doors, the Double Wing comes almost 60 years after the initial debut of the 300 SL. An integrated Wempe Zeitmeister clock is front and center, mimicking the placement on the 300 SL. The details are precise: toggle switches and covers in red calf leather mirror the inside of the car. Unlock the safe with a three-digit code and watch the doors smoothly swing open, à la Gullwing. Haute mechanics and legendary style READ MORE

Russian President Vladimir Putin Boasts $700,000 Watch Collection

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Boasts $700,000 Watch Collection

Russian President Vladimir Putin has curated an impressive collection of luxury timepieces totaling $704,835, including pieces by some of the most renowned watchmakers of the world, like Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Sohne. Putin’s haute assortment includes a $470,000 A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph with crocodile skin strap; a white gold Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar worth $61,000; and an $11,000 Blancpain Leman Aqua Lung Grande Date. But the President’s lavish compilation of wrist candy has left many wondering, how did he afford this on his $112,000 salary? Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE

Audemars Piguet Makes Paris Stop for Royal Oak Celebration

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Audemars Piguet took to Paris earlier this month on its world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak. The Swiss luxury brand set up an exquisite display at the Palais de Tokyo museum. The kickoff evening saw an impressive turnout, including notable guests Julie Gayet, Cécile Cassel, Chantal Thomass and Thomas Dutronc. The show had only been seen in New York and Milan thus far, and the exhibition is currently in Beijing. Check out Haute Time’s experience at the New York exhibition here. Source: WWD; Photo: Audemars Piguet Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on READ MORE

Haute Time Presents Hublot Basel Novelties

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Haute Time Presents Hublot Basel Novelties

Haute Time gets exclusive video footage of the first presentation of Hublot Basel Novelties in Florida at Bal Harbour Shops. Store director Oren Agai walks us through the stunning pieces, including the Boa Bang, the Classic Fusion Extra Thin Skeleton and the Big Bang Ferrari. Hublot Basel Novelties at Bal Harbour Shops from WARHON on Vimeo. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE

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