Earlier this year, in January during the SIHH in Geneva, Bovet 1822 unveiled some pretty spectacular watches. It is difficult to say this but, that’s nothing new. This independently owned brand is known for creating some of the most beautiful masterpieces in art and craftsmanship on today’s market. Even for a veteran watch journalist with…
We all know what it’s like to search the internet loing for what we want. In watches, it can be particularly difficult as there are a host of options out there. Recently, I went behind the scenes with the family operated Swiss Watch Expo in Atlanta– an enlightening experience. If you are in the market…
Experiencing the Indy 500 with TAG Heuer, Patrick Dempsey and Marco and Mario Andretti
It’s as American as it gets. It’s not baseball or apple pie, but it is the heartland of America: the Indy 500. It’s a funny thing but this weekend, ATimelyPerspective had been invited on a number of trips, including the Monaco Grand Prix (also with TAG Hewer). The Indy 500 was the one I knew…
Mastering Silicium: Going Into the Workshops with Patek Philippe (It Wasn’t Easy)
Just the other day, I had the unique experience of spending an entire day at a workshop with Patek Philippe in New York. There, we experienced a very thorough presentation of the brand’s pioneering research in silicium, and the material’s evolution as a balance wheel and as a hair spring. It is astonishing to see that…
Introducing the World’s First Mechanical Watch Built for MotorSports: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher
It has been five years in the making. The concept was the brainchild of legendary racecar driver Michael Schumacher. Now, Audemars Piguet introduces a world’s first in mechanical timepieces: the Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher. First unveiled to the world at a press event held today at Corinna Schumacher’s CS Ranch in Givrins, Switzerland, the…
Affordable Watches: The Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Watch will have You Seeing Red
Victorinox Swiss Army is a brand that’s globally known to create dependable, durable and essential products to accompany life’s everyday challenges. Specifically known for the creation of the iconic Swiss Army knife, Victorinox prides itself in creating versatile products that can last for ages. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, and to honor its…
Hamilton Jewelers’ Watch Fair Offers Trips of Lifetime
If you are a watch r and live nearby Princeton, NJ, you want to visit Hamilton Jewelers next week. On Friday, May 29, and Saturday May 30, this family owned business with than 100 years of history is bringing the best of the best in watches to its Nassau Street, Princeton, store for its annual “Time…
Watch Collectors, This is For You: The Maitres du Temps Chapter Three Midnight Blue
By Gordon Henderson Aside from the perfect piece of carry on luggage, the dual time zone watch is the perfect travel companion for the business professional. Let’s be honest, loing unfettered while traveling across three times zones, keeping track of meetings across the globe and knowing the kids’ bedtime back home is challenging on the…
Weekend Sojourn – Experience Florida’s Captivating Captiva Island and South Seas Resort
Not all beaches are created equal. America’s southeastern state of Florida offers up some of the finest beaches in the country. What’s , this enthralling state, rich with the Everglades, theme parks, nature’s keys and Cape Canaveral, offers visitors the charm of two coasts: the wonderful blue Atlantic Ocean side; the peaceful turquoise Gulf of…
Behold: This Knight in Shining Armor Slays More than Dragons: Introducing the Urwerk UR-105 TA Knight
By Gordon Henderson For those familiar with the brand, Urwerk represents an aesthetic that sits on the edge of modern wristwatch design while also pushing the technological advances of horology. They are unapologetically a brand that marches to the beat of its own drummer when it comes to design elements, while at the same time…
Raymond Weil’s Maestro Frank Sinatra Limited Edition Pays Homage To One Of The Greats
Music is often a driving source of inspiration. How many times do we hear a song and be whirled away to a different moment or a different memory? Music has a way of capturing time itself. That may well be why Raymond Weil has teamed up with Frank Sinatra Enterprise to create a timepiece reminiscent of the musical…