Today is Groundhog Day — when the furry creature emerges from his burrow to determine whether or not spring is in the air. If the groundhog can’t see his shadow…
A Close-Up Look at the Panerai PAM700 LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech — Possibly the Most High-Tech Panerai Yet
We here at ATimelyPerspective have long respected and been friends with Panerai Central — experts on all-things Panerai. Therefore, with the introduction of the brand’s newest LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech watch, it only made…
SIHH 2017: Vacheron Constantin Unveils Most Complicated Wristwatch: $1M Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication
The century-old battle of the complications continues, as Vacheron Constantin unveils its most complicated wristwatch to date: Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. The watch, which was five years…
Five Fantastic Meteorite Dial Watches on the Wrist
Last month on Haute Time we introduced seven great watches with meteorite dials. Here we bring you a lo at that article and at another five fantastic meteorite dial watches …. …
Luminescent Watches: How Watches Like Rolex, Tudor Get Their Glow
Today in history, in 1898, to be precise, husband-and-wife scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discovered radium. It was a discovery that would change lives forever, as the substance made its way into all…
Louis Moinet Named by Guinness World Records ™ for ‘First Chronograph’
In a super exciting move, and following six months of thorough investigation of the brand and its claim as the inventor of the chronograph, Louis Moinet has been named…
Retail Jewelers: Get a Blog, Get the Millennials (Survey Results)
Recently, we discussed how the changing landscape in the watch industry may actually pave a new course for watch brands. You can read about that here. Interestingly enough, that article…
Introducing the IWC USA-Exclusive: Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound “D.H. Craig US” Watch
Yes, the new watch from IWC is a mouthful. The Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound “D.H. Craig US” Watch – unveiled today — is also an eyeful and a storyful. Well,…
30 Reasons to Attend WatchTime New York this Saturday at Gotham Hall
Ok folks, if you are really a watch r then you need to be in New York this Saturday for the WatchTime New York exhibition held at Gotham Hall in…
How to Transform Your Watch into a Sporty Look in a Snap with a NATO Strap
Want to take your watch from nice to “wow” when it comes to sporty appeal? Try on a NATO strap and you may never go back. Essentially, a NATO strap is…
Inside the Manufacture: A Close-UP Look at Bulgari Watchmaking
Earlier this year, we had the unique opportunity to go where few have ever gone before: inside the Bulgari Manufacture. I wrote about that experience in IW Magazine, and now, we…
4 Things to Look for when Buying a Dive Watch
Planning your last hurrah of the summer? Maybe a Labor-Day-Weekend Dive trip? If so, you may want to think about having the right watch to accompany you on your dive into the…
5 Things You Need to Know about Water Watches for Sailing, Diving and Swimming
Summer isn’t over yet! There is still plenty of time for diving, swimming, yacht racing and . As such, we bring you five things you may want to know about…
Four (well, really five) Swiss Watch Museums to Visit this Summer
Watch rs who travel to Switzerland need to know that in addition to great chocolate and exquisite timepieces, the country offers one of the richest histories in watchmaking — and…
Inside Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Rare Handcrafts Atelier (Dial Painting, Gem Setting, Technology)
It isn’t every day one gets to visit one of the top-tier Manufactures — but I have been lucky enough to visit Jaeger-LeCoultre twice in one year. The brand, tucked away…