By Samantha Walsh Just last week, in London, five people with potential to change the future of the world were chosen as winners of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. After sorting through 3,500 applicants from over 150 countries, an independent jury of experts deemed the following 5 people, and their life-changing plans, as worthy of…
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For us here in America, the thought of a rat is mostly affiliated with big cities, garbage dumps and all things ugly. We conjour sayings like “you dirty rat” or movies like Ben with rats trained to kill. However, in other cultures, the rat is a revered animal. In China, for instance, the rat is…
Weekend Sojourn: Fighting Sun Damage and Age; Women- this is for you
With summer in full swing everyone is out in hopes of getting that perfect summer tan. It’s wonderful to have that little hint of bronze; it brings some color to your face, and overall makes you look healthier. The issue, though, is that, although you may love your summer tan, the sun’s UV rays damage…
Time for Drama — Don’t’ take it all so Seriously
Just for the fun of it– we’re breaking away from all serious watch talk for a few days during this intense east-coast heat wave.
Time Capsules: Product — STEAMPUNK CHRONO FROM RJ-ROMAIN JEROME
Housed in a 50mm-diameter case, the Steampunk Chrono is devoid of any dial so wearers and admirers can witness the mechanical self-winding movement, composed of more than 300 parts and secured by 4 screw-down pistons symbolizing the brand’s “X” motif. The Steampunk Chrono features a bezel in oxidized and stabilized steel stemming from the extraordinary fusion…
Around the World: Girard-Perregaux supports World Oceans Day
By Samantha Walsh In NYC last week, Susan and David Rockefeller partnered with luxury Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux in a grand celebration for World Oceans Day. This event, attended by everyone from actors, to models, to watch-lovers, and environmental conservationists brought together seemingly dissimilar groups all with one common goal, to celebrate the world’s valuable…
News: They’re Here! The High-Tech Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous watches
We here at atimelyperspective.com were the first to break the news of the new Rendez-Vous collection of luxurious round women’s watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with the famed Diane Kruger as the face behind the series. You can read that introduction here. Now, we can finally be first to release the haute horlogerie and joaillerie timepieces to…
Around the World: Buying and Selling Watches at Auction
This past week was a huge one for the big auction houses in New York City. Several sold incredible watches – many owned by famous folk such as Elvis Presley and Henry Graves – for pretty interesting prices. So many of our loyal readers have asked for some insight into what sells at auction and…
Weekend Sojourn: Great Father’s Day Gifts
It’s not too late!! While this weekend is Father’s Day weekend, there are some great options out there that you can still get that stylish man in your life – husband, father, son, grandfather. That man in your life love fine timepieces, jewelry and writing instruments? TF Est. 1968 offers these cool ‘Tourbillon’ pens, the…
Watch Stops: Las Vegas JCK, Couture 2012
As May gave way to June, retailers and watch brands in America flocked to Sin City for the U.S.A.’s most important jewelry and watch fairs: Couture and JCK Las Vegas. View full story on WORLDTEMPUS – 15 June 2012 Several important themes took center stage: the emergence of smaller women’s watches in the 26-30 mm size;…
Off the Cuff: Michael Kors Watches Bring Great Looks for Great Prices
By Samantha Walsh Michael Kors is probably one of today’s biggest names in fashion watches. With their beautiful appearance and high-end looks for reasonable prices, I knew it was going to be a difficult decision as to which watch was right for me. I was buying this watch, not just borrowing it to test drive.…