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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Bremont Designs $18,000 Watch With HMS Victory Ship Materials

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Bremont Designs $18,000 Watch With HMS Victory Ship Materials

Bremont has designed a limited edition Victory watch made from pieces of the HMS Victory Ship. Only 250 watches will be made and sold through San Diego’s Prime Time Fine Jewelry and Watches. Bremont, founded in 2002 and officially launched in 2007, offers high-end timepieces inspired by aviation. The brand counts notables such as Tom Cruise as loyal customers. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @hautetime. READ MORE

Swatch Group Acquires Simon Et Membrez

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Swatch Group Acquires Simon Et Membrez

Swatch Group recently announced that it has purchased watch case manufacturer Simon Et Membrez for an undisclosed amount. Swatch will acquire 100 percent of the shares and a related 60 percent holding in Termiboites. Simon Et Membrez produces watch cases at top prices out of gold, platinum, titanium, palladium and steels. The company has a history of business relationships with Swatch Group through watch brands such as Blancpain and Breguet. Simon Et Membrez will continue to trade under its own name and CEO Philippe Membrez will still be responsible for business operations. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or READ MORE

Haute Time Presents Jérôme de Witt, CEO Of DeWitt Timepieces At Basel World

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Haute Time Presents Jérôme de Witt, CEO Of DeWitt Timepieces At Basel World

While at Basel World, Haute Time had the chance to sit down with Jérôme de Witt, CEO of DeWitt Timepieces. Recently, DeWitt debuted a wild concept timepiece for a children’s charity. The outside design is inspired by a mother’s arms and the face swizzles to be reversible, exposing the Chronograph’s components and telling time on both sides. The price of this special watch is a staggering $400,000 Swiss Francs. Mr. de Witt also showed us a mechanical tourbillon that they released last year. Visually it is a skeleton watch in 3D which has never existed before. It a very deep and READ MORE

Panerai To Release Two New Timepieces For Summer 2012

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Panerai To Release Two New Timepieces For Summer 2012

    Panerai plans to release two new timepieces for Summer 2012–the ceramic PAM 441 and the sleek PAM 323. PAM 323 Radiomir 10 Days GMT – 47MM The PAM 323 is a new take on the timeless classic and a perfect choice for a more polished look. It features graceful proportions and a unique combination of a steel case and rust-colored strap lend a sense of elegance to this exceptional piece. PAM 441 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica – 44MM One of the most identifiable aspects of the Panerai brand is the classic Luminor case. The PAM READ MORE

China Now World’s Largest Market For Luxury Timepieces

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China Now World’s Largest Market For Luxury Timepieces

With China’s booming economy, it’s no wonder it’s the world’s largest market for luxury goods, and that includes luxury timepieces, according to the China top Wristwatch Report. The luxury watch market is seeing a “blow-out like demand” from wealthy shoppers in China. Customers buy up the expensive watches, not to tell time (which is what we have our iPhones for), but to make a fashion statement or give as business gifts, according to a report published by the Shanghai-based Fortune Character luxury magazine. The first reason stated to buy a luxury watch was to match an outfit. Telling time was READ MORE

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