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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Demand For Luxury Timepieces May Be Slowing in China

Analysts and watchmakers say the Swiss watch industry is unlikely to continue benefiting from the extraordinary growth they have been accustomed to over the last couple of years. Export of Swiss watches jumped a record 19.2% in 2011, following a 22% increase in 2010 after recovering from a post credit-crunch downfall. Flourishing Asian, particularly Chinese, demand for luxury powered items was behind the increase in reaction to the newly created millionaires and billionaires in the world’s seconds largest economy. However, Chinese economic growth is slipping, while income for the overindulged rich is on the rise. While there is hardly any READ MORE

The Revolution Masterpiece Has Arrived From BUBEN&ZORWEG

A true masterpiece in the field of watch winding, the Revolution from the House of BUBEN&ZORWEG demonstrates an absolute passion for innovation. Maximal transparency, combined with security, aluminum chassis and state-of-the-art LED lighting technology show the design is a most convincing representation of a radical concept. Director, Christian Zorweg, is particularly pleased with the announcement of the first delivery noting that it not only will it meet their customer’s expectations, but exceed them. The Revolution will, of course, be on display at the exhibition in Basle from 8-15 March 2012. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page or follow us READ MORE

iPocketWatch – Old-school Charm collides with Technology

Using your iPod nano as a pocket watch is nothing new. Steve Jobs started the trend with the jovial comment during the announcement of the new iPod nano and now the idea has taken off. A new concept from Australian designer Edwin Conan took the concept in a whole new direction by allowing you to wear the nano as a pocket watch. The iPocketWatch project is trying to obtain funding at Pozible, an Australian Kick-Start type site, and has yet to reach their goal of $6385 US. With such a new and fascinating concept, there are not doubts that they READ MORE

Aventura Mall Welcomes Luxury Swiss Watch Manufacturer Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin, a leader in timepiece invention and innovation, has announced the opening of a second mono-brand boutique in the United States at the Aventura Mall. The 775 square-foot boutique will house a collection of over 100 of their finest timepieces and will include three models from the Limited Edition Boutique Exclusive line. The exclusive line includes the Blue Toro, the Freak Diavolo Platinum, and the Blue Executive Dual Time, all presented in a sophisticated and nautical inspired theme. The Aventura boutique is an addition to the U.S. headquarters and flagship boutique, which are both located in Boca Raton. Ulysse READ MORE

Oliver Ebstein and Wife Eva Maria Take Over Chronoswiss

Chronoswiss, based in Munich, has been bought by Swiss entrepreneur Oliver Ebstein and his wife Eva Maria. New to the watch industry, they have said that Chronoswiss will be owned by them privately, opposed to being ran through their investment company Meru AG. Wanting to continue in the tradition of using high-quality mechanical components, they are looking forward to working with all the employees to continue the success of Chronoswiss. Former managing director of Chronoswiss, Peter Josef Burgmayer, will remain on board, as well as Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, while Sigrum Schilling-Heinen will not be continuing with the company. The watch industry READ MORE

Vacheron Constantin To Host ThinkSwiss: Genève Meets New York

Vacheron Constantin has partnered with the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York to host ThinkSwiss: Genève Meets New York, a week-long festival will take place from March 6-12, 2012. Timed with the 300th birthday of Geneva-born philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau events will address topics that lie at the core of Swiss and American identity. The partnership pays tribute to the Vacheron Constantin’s historic roots in Geneva and to its founder Jean-Marc Vacheron, whose life intersected with Rousseau’s during the Enlightenment. The inaugural cocktail event will take place in New York March 6 hosted by Hugues de Pins, president of Vacheron Constantin, and READ MORE