Last night I had the distinct pleasure of joining Chillin’ with Larry Magan, as part of his NightOwlTV program. For 30 minutes, we talked about the Baselworld 2017 exhibit and…
Did Rolex Really Need to Put Gemstones on the Yacht-Master 40?
As Bell & Ross lifts the embargo on its newest release, I’m reminded of the brand’s history and purpose — one long linked to aviation and the sky. The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle Watch – with aventurine dial, starry night overview and alluringly iconic Bell & Ross case shape — is…
Did MB&F Go Too Far With Flow, The $182,000 Horological Machine No. 9? (price)
Today, MB&F unveils the Horological Machine No. 9, nicknamed Flow. Built in two limited edition titanium versions, the horological machine, like all of MB&F’s space age, three-dimensional works of art…
Did MB&F go Classic? Discussing the Legacy Machine No. 2
When one thinks of the micro-engineering horological brand known as MB&F – images of spaceships and other bold and distinctive 3-dimensional shapes come to mind. Not classic round. Although the…
Diamonds with a Social Conscience: Diamonds Do Good by the Diamond Empowerment Fund
Not everything we write about here at ATimelyPerspective is watches. Sometimes we take a lo at jewelry, travel, art, whiskey and spirits, and a few other categories that vie for…
Diamonds International Creates ‘Shining Diamond of Africa’ Film About Namibia (video)
Diamonds International, the Caribbean’s premier duty-free jewelry retailer, recently released a documentary film (approximately 26 minutes in length) that focuses on Namibia, its history and its beauty. The intention is…
Detroit-Based Shinola Unveils Whimsical And Witty Detrola
Earlier this year, I had the great opportunity to go hands on with an all-new watch being launched by Detroit-based Shinola. Called Detrola, the new is highly affordable and decidedly…
Despite Lack of Crowd Support, Patrick Reed, Hublot Brand Ambassador, Wins The Masters
For golf rs, this past week’s whirlwind at The Masters in Augusta, Georgia, left some people disappointed. As players headed into the finals, Rickie Fowler (a Rolex brand ambassador) was…
Derek Jeter Wears Rolex For Hall Of Fame Induction, Had Movado Collaboration
This past weekend, the legendary Derek Jeter was formally inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. One of the few baseball players to stay with a single team for…
DeGrisogono Unveils High-Tech, Haute Horology Instrumento No. Uno Tourbillon
By Gordon Henderson Founded in 1993 by Fawaz Gruosi, de Grisogono launched as a premier high-end jewelry manufacturer. Gruosi is known for his passion and intensity surrounding the products he…
Defining the Pilot Watch: Zenith Type 20 Grand Feu
By Gordon Henderson In the world of horology and watch sizes, there is big and then there is the pilot watch. Typically pilot watches are built with a large face…
Decorating and Finishing Components for Luxury Watch Movements at Audemars Piguet
Not all watch brands are alike. Some luxury brands employ artisans that spend countless hours toiling on finishing tiny pieces of the movement that most will never see. In fact,…
DeBethune Wins GPHG Chronometry Prize for DB25 Starry Varius Chronometre Tourbillon
At the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony that to place this evening at the Théâtre du Léman, in Geneva, De Bethune received the prestigious Chronometry Watch Prize…