Independent watch brand, Richard Mille, had a lot of news and great product at this year’s SIHH — including another great new lo of women. Working with high-tech materials yet again, Mille unveils two new watches made of North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT®) carbon — this time set with diamonds. A master at high-tech materials, Mille shows his…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Lady Gaga Teams with Tiffany & Co. for Today’s Super Bowl LI with HardWear Commercial
Ok Super Bowl fans- get ready, in addition to some hopefully top-notch football plays, this year’s Super Bowl LI ushers in a first for Tiffany & Co.: The brand will air its first-ever Super Bowl commercial– starring Lady Gaga. Since Lady Gaga is performing at half-time as well (for free, we might add), the Tiffany…
Cartier Trait d’Eclat High Jeweled Watch: Review of Art and Elegance Unleashed
There are no words to say what a picture can do by a glance, and as we set about to review the Cartier Trait d’Eclat high jeweled watch – we are even convinced of this. This year, Cartier again entrances us with top demonstrations of its amazing haute joaillerie craftsmanship. One of the finest…
Why the Groundhog Cares About Time, Weather and Groundhog Day
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 — typically because the sun is blocked by clouds — spring will come soon. But, if it is sunny and the furry little critter sees…
Up Close with the Bovet Virtuoso VIII 10-Day Flying Tourbillon Big Date
This year marks a big one for Bovet 1822. Celebrating its roots, that date back 195 years, Bovet 1822 unveils the Virtuoso VIII — a Big Date 10-Day Flying Tourbillon that deftly blends fine watchmaking heritage with a contemporary spirit and holding three patents. While this company was started in 1822 by the Bovet brothers,…
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 sense to go to the experts for a close-up lo at what really sets this watch apart. It wasn’t too long ago that Panerai introduced its first Carbotech…
Affordable Watches: British Brand, Christopher Ward, Releases All-New Malvern Watches
Christopher Ward is a relative newcomer on the watch scene, having launched the brand in 2004. The company is focused on creating accessible Swiss-made watch pieces with a high degree of quality craftsmanship. The British-based watch brand specializes in quartz and mechanical pieces, with the watches being designed in the UK and assembled in Biel, Switzerland. This year, in honor…
Storage Wars: USB Keys at SIHH 2017
Those who have been following ATimelyPerspective know that we enjoy taking a break from the seriousness of timepieces once in a while and focusing on things that are — well — a little fun. Each year after the shows, we present the most creative or best USB sticks. On these grand devices, the watch brands…
Olympic Gold Medal Winner Wayde Van Niekerk, a Richard Mille Ambassador, Talks About Time
I had the good fortune recently to meet with South African Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk, a Richard Mille brand ambassador, and world record-setting medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He to the title in the 400 meter races. He did wearing a Richard Mille watch. We spent some time together in Chantilly France to…
Hands On with the New Montblanc Bronze 1858 Chronometer Tachymeter Watch at SIHH 2017
If you are a r of unusual watch materials, you may want to take a closer lo at the newest vintage-inspired 1858 bronze watches from Montblanc. While not a high-tech material, bronze is rarely used in watchmaking, but when it is – it is highly coveted. The material ages differently in each and every…