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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China Takes Over the Luxury Watch Market

China has overtaken the US and has grow to be the market with the highest demand for luxury watches, according to a new report by Digital Luxury Group, the leading digital market researcher in the industry. The information is based on millions of intentions expressed by independent and anonymous consumers searching for luxury watch brands through the world’s leading search engines. The goal of the analysis was to provide a view on the preferences and topics of interest of luxury watch clientele throughout the world. Nearly 17% of the global searches were performed through web-enabled mobile devices. The shares of READ MORE

5 Questions With Nelson Lucero Of Ulysse Nardin

1. Tell us some of the most exciting developments at UN today? Certainly the introduction of Caliber 118 marks the beginning of a new era for the company. 2. What watch do you wear daily? Maxi Marine Diver. 3. If money was not a concern, which Ulysse Nardin would you recommend to a customer? Freak Diavolo 4. For movement, what watch do you produce that you are most proud of? Without question, the Freak Diavolo. 5. Blackberry/Iphone/Android? Blackberry user for years… Sticking to the basics. READ MORE

Richard Mille RM56 Watch Is An All-Sapphire Masterpiece

Richard Mille’s watches have always been on the list of the elite and lavishness timepieces, but making a complete sapphire crystal edition is something to undeniably look out for. After creating some unforgettable editions like the RM051 Phoenix limited collection and the Winter Olympics 2010 watch, the designer brand has certainly taken the meaning of exposure to new levels with this all-sapphire RM56 timepiece. Just like most of his other dazzling pieces, this one too will be a restricted edition of 5 units, each with a price tag of a mere $1.65 million. From the all secrecy that surrounds this READ MORE

2012 Vacheron Constantin Watches Already Sold Out

The oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous business, Vacheron Constantin said it has sold all of its projected production for the year. After more than 250 years in business, The Geneva-based company sold out its planned 2012 output of 19,000 timepieces in the first two days of the annual SIHH watch fair in Geneva. The maker of the Patrimony range of intricate watches and Metiers d’Art collection of timepieces adorned with enamel, gems and engraving is increasing its existing watch-manufacturing operations to meet rising command. Vacheron Constantin also plans to open about eight boutiques this year, adding to its current READ MORE

SIHH Day 3: Royal Oaks and Roses, Update From Carol Besler

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the world’s top three most iconic watches (the other two being the Rolex Sub and the Omega Speedy), known for its octagonal bezel, tapisserie dial and complex steel bracelet. This year the brand celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak by introducing several commemorative versions – collectors’ items of the future. Among the introductions is the Extra-thin Royal Oak, the Extra-thin RO Tourbillon, the RO Open-worked, the RO Chronograph, a self-winding RO, a special ladies RO and, most spectacular of all, the amazing Open-worked RO Tourbillon. The only problem with READ MORE

Record Breaking Altiplano Skeleton 1200S To Boost Piaget Sales

When the Swiss watchmaker introduced the Altiplano Skeleton 1200S, it came with a $53,000 price tag and record breaking title of the world’s thinnest automatic skeleton movement watch. The Altiplano Skeleton timepiece possesses a 2.40mm Caliber 1200S movement and an entire case of just 5.34mm thickness, housed within a 38mm 18-carat white gold case. Skeleton movement simply involves a case that has openings to reveal the inner workings of the watch. While Mainland Chinese customers continue to drive sales in Asia, Piaget’s growth in the area may slow down because of a high basis of comparison. Leopold-Metzger, CEO of Richemont, commented READ MORE