IWC Schaffhausen’s latest addition to the Portugieser is a technical and material feat. The new Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph (Ref. IW394009), limited to just 100 pieces and priced at $145,000, combines three high complications—a flying minute tourbillon, a retrograde date display, and a flyback chronograph. Additionally, the watch boasts a newly executed 43.5 mm…
By Gordon Henderson Breguet is a juggernaut when it comes to innovations in the advancement of horology. Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775, it is one of the oldest watch…
By Alex Lam If you were to hit the trails in Peru – which I did — what watch would you take with you? Perhaps this is a somewhat inane…
By Gordon Henderson Originally launched in 2009, the Chopard L.U.C Lunar Big Date watch housed the L.U.C 96.20-L, with a moon phase accuracy of 122 years! Coming from a mechanical…
This past Friday, in anticipation of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (July 20, 1969) and subsequent first steps on the moon (July 21, 1969) , we…
I may be giving away too much information here, but, why not? I remember watching the televised landing of the Apollo 11 lunar module in 1969, and the next day’s…
By Gordon Henderson Girard-Perregaux is a brand with the wind at its sails. The brand’s Constant Force Escapement was unveiled a year ago and to home top honors in the…
By Dan O’Rourke There’s nothing like sitting in a living room filled with people silently watching an all important world cup game. It’s something that is hard to forget. The…
By Gordon Henderson New York is awesome. Its history and diversity allow it to stand out amongst metropolises all over the world. The city boasts a population of 8 million…
Throughout the past month, with the World Cup in full swing, we have brought you one of the most comprehensive los at watch brands involved in international football. Just check…
Back in January, before the SIHH, I was sitting at a dinner in Paris, wherein some watch collectors, watch journalists and execs were discussing which watch brands were really strong.…
Earlier this year, we announced that this was going to be a big year for ATimelyPerspective. In January, we launched our redesign to a two-column, larger-photo, -hands-on format. In March,…
If you are not a watch retailer, you can skip reading today’s post (take a lo at yesterday’s though). This one is for all the retail jewelers who sell timepieces.…