Aviation watches are instruments of both time and navigation. Representative of adventure and characterized by precision, these watches tie the necessary tools of the profession to a unique and stylish statement. This year, some of the top watchmakers combined functionality and ease of use in the design of their newest pilot watches. Bell & Ross’s…
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…
An Up-Close Look at the Vacheron Constantin Maitre Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon Wristwatch and Caliber 1990
Recently on our Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, we introduced the world to the new Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon watch, housing the all new Caliber 1990. Inspired by the Vacheron Constantin Ref .57260 — the world’s most complicated watch that was eight years in the making and carried a retail price of about…
Audemars Piguet Brand Ambassador Danny Willett Wins The Masters 2016
In Augusta, GA, today — the famed green jacked was donned by Audemars Piguet brand ambassador Danny Willett. The epitome of self control, Willett was picked up by Audemars Piguet as brand ambassador in summer 2015, and is a symbol of fine British golfing — having won his first tournament on the European Tour in 2012. He…
A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe and Others Offer First-Time Look at New Watches During Madison Avenue Watch Week
Starting this Wednesday, April 13 and running until April 20, watch rs visiting New York City can expect to see things they’ve never seen before in the U.S. market. In fact, many top brands and retailers are offering first los at their newest watches (just unveiled in Switzerland earlier this year) during the 6th annual…
One To Want: Arnold & Son’s Affordable and Alluring Nebula Watch
When I originally submitted this article, my opening words were: “Damn Arnold.” While we didn’t go with that lead, the point was, this over-the-top brand has done it again – wowed us with its superb design and craftsmanship, as the brand unveils the new Nebula. A timepiece that was inspired by its namesake, and that…
Presenting the Sound and Story of the Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon as Seen in Baselworld 2016
Just last year, Breguet unveiled its first Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon (Ref. 7087). While the watch was exceptional, the brand opted to return to the drawing board to perfect the sound and performance. This year at Baselworld, Breguet unveiled the new, finalized version — which should begin making its way to retail later this year.…
Top Watch Brands Receive WatchStars Awards at Baselworld 2016 (A. Lange & Sohne, MB&F, Omega, Tudor)
This year at Baselworld 2016, executives were on hand from A. Lange & Sohne, MB&F, Omega and Tudor to receive their Watchstars Awards (2015-2016). Selected by an international panel of experts voting on five categories, these winners received their accolades during an evening event during the show. The expert panel, which consists of over 70 international watch…
Jacob & Co Goes to Extremes with the new Xtreme Tourbillon
It isn’t everyday that a watch brand pulls out all the stops in creating an over-the-top technical timepiece, but Jacob & Co. seems to go the distance with the new Xtreme Twin Turbo Triple Axis Tourbillon Minute Repeater (Yes, it is a mouthful), the new Xtreme Tourbillon from Jacob & Co will have you doing…
Close Up with the New Generation Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra Watches — Prepare to be Wowed
I just don’t know a better way to put this, but if you are a car and watch r than you need to get up close and personal with the newest generation of the Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby(R) Cobra watches. We have written about this stellar timepiece before -and even brought you some superb…
Storage Wars: BaselWorld 2016 – The most Creative USB Keys
We are back from BaselWorld 2016, and while that means there are a lot of in-depth articles coming your way, it also means we are on to the second important edition of Storage Wars 2016. This is a long-standing tradition here at ATimelyPerspective, where we present the coolest and most interesting storage containers distributed at…