Recently, thanks to our friends at IWC, we got the opportunity to sit down and talk with one of their friends of the brand — actress and political and charitable…
A Moment in Time with Actress Susan Sarandon, IWC Friend of the Brand
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. has introduced a world’s first: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. Limited to just 18 pieces and priced at $700,000, the watch brings an additional axis of rotation to an already complex family of timepieces. Recently during Watches & Wonders Geneva, I got to…
Ok Guys, Think Mother’s Day: Pearls Reign Supreme
By Nancy Pier Sindt But wait, guys. Mother’s Day is around the corner –yes only three weeks away — so you may want to read on. China has rapidly become…
Would You Wear a Blue/Green Rolex? Introducing the Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Blue Z (video)
This watch is a winner. Now some may say that the blue and green combination is a bit odd, but we think it is a perfect color to take this…
Is the Creed “Rigorous Simplicity” for a Watch Brand Realistic Today? Ochs Und Junior Says Yes
This is one rare breed of watch. Ochs und Junior is a brand created by two smart minds and focused squarely on simplifying the complexity of watchmaking. With a philosophy…
How Did Jaeger-LeCoultre Reinvent its Past? A Tribute to the Geophysic
By Alex Lam The watch world is no stranger to trends, and one trend that has perhaps become most prevalent in recent years is the tribute watch. The tribute watch…
Introducing the Limited Edition IWC Pilot Spitfire Chronograph “Tribeca Film Festival 2014
With the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival upon us, IWC announces its impressive role for the second year in a row as the Official Festival-Time Partner. The brand has even created…
Marc A. Hayek Takes a Moment in Time to Discuss Breguet’s High-Tech yet Traditional Watchmaking at BaselWorld 2014 (Video)
At BaselWorld 2014 Breguet introduced, among other mos, the final rendition of the Classique Tourbillon extra-plat automatique (5377). Our close colleagues at International Watch talked with Marc A. Hayek, President…
Outdoor Gear for Weekend Sojourns: Folding and Fixed-Blade Knife Review
By Ryan Walsh Once in a while it’s nice to see a designer style knife, beautifully decorated to catch your eyes. Though most outdoorsmen won’t gravitate to them as a…
Explore the Vallee de Joux with photographer Dan Holdsworth and Audemars Piguet (Video)
Audemars Piguet – well known for its long history and the fact that it is the oldest luxury watch firm still privately owned by the founding family – takes a…
Independent, Family Run Companies Offer Mega Advantages: Introducing our Collector’s Corner
When we first created ATimelyPerspective just about three years ago, we knew we wanted to put our 30-plus years of experience in the watch industry to good use (For about…
Experience the Heart of Watchmaking: The Audemars Piguet Foundation Reforests the World
By Samantha Walsh The heart and soul of watchmaking is not just about building beautiful, technically advanced machines that will last for centuries. It is also about giving back to…
The Power of the Press: Meet the Rolex Pepsi (original pics, prices)
It happened before the BaselWorld Fair even opened to the public. Just a couple of days before, a few members of the watch press got the first lo at the…