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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The Big Bang Ferrari Watch by Hublot and Ferrari Makes Public Debut

Hublot and Ferrari have joined forces to create a collectible wristwatch. This month in Suzuka City, Mie Perfecture in Japan, the Big Bang Ferrari wristwatch was formally introduced at the Ferrari Racing Days Suzuka 2012 at the Suzuka International Racing Course. The dual-luxury brand was showcased at a small, exclusive media gathering earlier in March in Switzerland at Baselworld 2012. Jean-Claude Biver, the ever-effervescent Chairman of Hublot, flew to Japan for the debut. Ferrari Racing Dazy Suzuka 2012 is one of Ferrari’s largest sponsored events. Appealing to both owners and enthusiasts of the Italian supercar manufacturer, it was a three-day, READ MORE

As Swatch Cuts Deliveries, Tag Heuer To Use Japanese Seiko Parts

When Swiss rival Swatch cut supply lines, Tag Heuer made the announcement that the brand would be sourcing parts from Japanese manufacturer Seiko. The change, the Watchmaker states, would not harm the prized “Swiss made” tag. Swatch, which has been the main supplier for the Swiss watch industry for decades, has sent watch companies searching for in-house production of materials. Some companies have opted to form alliances with other makers of dials, movements, and cases for their prestigious watches. The move was made by Swatch in order to allow it to concentrate on its own brands, encouraging rivals to build READ MORE

Haute Time Presents: Franc Vila At Basel World 2012

Check out Haute Time’s exclusive video with Franc Vila of Franc Vila timepieces at Basel World 2012. READ MORE

Haute Time Gets An Inside Look At Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Exhibit At Park Avenue Armory

Today was a very exciting day as Haute Time got an inside look at the Park Avenue Armory’s Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak 40th Anniversary exhibit As a huge fan of Audemars Piguet for the past four years, it was a pleasure to see President of Audemars Piguet Francois-Henry Bennahmias so excited for the opening. The exhibit starting in New York is a true statement of just how quickly the brand has grown in the United States, as Francois explains, it would have been last stop 10 years ago. The exhibit is truly a remarkable event as it follows the evolution READ MORE

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Jewellery Watch Collection

Paying homage to the world’s most prolific era of watchmaking, the legendary 1966 collection produced by Girard-Perregaux marries luxury and sophistication to creativity, technical expertise, and performance. Founded in 1791, the Girard-Perregaux brand has always excelled at crafting beautiful watches that are made to last. This is reflected in the 1966 collection. Today, the watches are cut from white or pink gold in 38mm casings, remaining faithful to the original roots of the prestigious Swiss company. 807 diamonds are set into the watch in the brilliant cut, exposing meticulous car and master-level skill in gem-setting and metal work. The bezel READ MORE

The Harmonious Oscillator: A Watchmaking Revolution

Defying accepted watchmaking theories, the Harmonious Oscillator, distributed in the United States by Westime, uses twin, interlinked balances driven by a single component – the escapement. Standard theories have always proclaimed that this system wasn’t feasible due to the stress on the interlinked balances.Water designer and specialist Mike Rissanen, working for the Rudis Sylva brand, has masterminded this new, patented invention. The Harmonious Oscillator functions through the use of two toothed balances that are interlinked with each other. This combination ensures amplitude between the two balances, allowing for the symmetry and energy of the balance springs to eliminate the effects of READ MORE