Hublot Big Bang King Power F1 Swiss Watch in White Dial

Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date Watch

I've seen where Linde Werdelin has come from and I see where it is going. Quickly adapting to the market the small brand is a unique example of both flexibility and independence in an industry where such concepts are not as common as they might seem. Their major timepiece launch for 2012 is the Oktopus II, and I recently spent some time on a call with the brand's co-founder Jorn Werdelin to discuss the new watch.The Oktopus II is not a singular piece but part of a new family. While conceptually the same, the II it is a very different watch compared to the original Linde Werdelin Oktop

Longio Tourbillon Watches: Chinese Watchmaking Pride

While many companies won't like me saying this, a less than announced fact is that many watch makers these days have some or most of their parts made in China (movements often included). Even many high-end watch makers likely have something in the construction of the watch that is of Chinese origin. One exception are the rare (and expensive) watches with the Seal of Geneva, meaning they are the most Swiss made, "Swiss Made" watches around.Is it a bad thing that watch parts are coming from China? Not necessarily. Like most places, China produces good and bad things. In a culture that c

Jaquet Droz Eclipse Watch

This is a more "simple" Jaquet Droz watch with an annual calendar and a quirky moon phase indicator. Called the "Eclipse," it comes in a 18k gold case and a nice black enamel dial. Nice? Sure. Super Jaquet Droz in character? Not really. Where is the "figure 8" dial we like so much? Once the brand gets new leadership, we will see where the core design sits after the dust settles. Priced at $27,900.Read my article on the Jaquet Droz Eclipse watch here at Haute Living.Best MatchItems Ending FirstNewly-Listed Items FirstPrice + Shipping: Lowest FirstPrice + Shipping: Highe

Last Chance To Enter For The Free Orient Mako Automatic Watch

At the end of the month I will be announcing a winner to the Orient Mako Automatic Diver watch giveaway (sponsored by Island Watch). It takes about a minute of your time to enter, and you'll be glad that you did. Click here to spend a second taking care of it. See more articles about: Dive WatchesWatch BrandsOrientPost navigationPrevious PostIntro Into Enamel: FHH Video On Enameling Techniques For WatchesNext PostLinde Werdelin Improves Their Free Watch Evaluation Process With the “Test Set”