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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Sotheby’s Exclusive: Timepieces from Henry Graves, Jr.’s Private Collections

Sotheby’s Exclusive: Timepieces from Henry Graves, Jr.’s Private Collections

Renowned auction house Sotheby’s has announced the offering of vintage timepieces from the finest collections to date, that of Henry Graves, Jr. and his grandson Reginald ‘Pete’ H. Fullerton, Jr. This patron family has been legendary in the watch community, and the auction lot subsequently has aficionados reeling. A collector’s dream, this exclusive offering will feature 13 of Mr. Graves’ vintage timepieces—which were never on the market—as well as 42 other timepieces. Highlights include some of the finest and most rare pieces by Patek Philippe. The lot includes the 18K yellow gold Tonneau Minute Repeating timepiece with 1895 movement, complete with READ MORE

Backes & Strauss Presents the Diamond Jubilee Collection

Backes & Strauss Presents the Diamond Jubilee Collection

Inspired by and dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Backes & Strauss introduces the Diamond Jubilee Collection. This special celebration comes to life on the dial of the timepiece. The Lord Chamberlain’s Office in Buckingham Palace granted Backes & Strauss London permission to use Her Majesty’s Royal Cypher “EIIR,” which, complete with Crown, appears on the dial. The base features outlines of English roses, appropriately lacquered in Royal purple. Diamond-set numerals bring the dial to brilliant life, as does the optional one or two-row ideal cut diamond setting. Each aspect of the timepiece stays true to the festive occasion; the READ MORE

Robert Pattinson Wears Chanel J12 Chromatic in ‘Cosmopolis’

Robert Pattinson Wears Chanel J12 Chromatic in ‘Cosmopolis’

“Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson turns to another mystifying character with a lead role in dark thriller “Cosmopolis.” Throughout the film the actor dons a shiny Chanel J12 Chromatic on his wrist. The Chanel timepiece is a landmark in horology, built with highly scratch-resistant titanium ceramic. The blending of these materials is followed by polishing with diamond powder, resulting in an extraordinary shade of luminous silver. The dial has a vertical satin finish in the center, circular guilloché at the edges and rhodium-plated numerals and hands. It could endure up to 200 meters of water with hardness close to sapphire. “Cosmopolis,” based READ MORE

Dolce & Gabbana Venture into Watchmaking for Men

Dolce & Gabbana Venture into Watchmaking for Men

How many ways can you look at a watch? Hardcore enthusiasts would be critical on the technicalities, like the extra features, movement and the like. Others would look at it as a fashion accessory, a part of a themed ensemble. Some just need to be in touch with the time. Then there are the people who would look beyond the dial and feel the tradition it evokes. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of the infamous brand Dolce & Gabbana fall under this last type. “To us a watch is an item to love, collect, pass down. I love when people READ MORE

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ Goes for HK$375,000 at Auction

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ Goes for HK$375,000 at Auction

Bonhams’ May 26 auction in Hong Kong saw a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ model go for HK$375,000. The timepiece, a true collector’s item, dates back to 1964 and is complete with square markers on the subsidiary dials. The ‘Paul Newman’ moniker began in 1969 when the namesake actor wore the Daytona in his film Winning, and it became a staple on his wrist thereafter. For this reason the Daytona, still manufactured by Rolex and well regarded amongst timepiece lovers, is most sought after in its vintage form. Bonhams’ London watch auction, to be held on June 13, will feature READ MORE

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