credit: Laziz Hamani © Cartier 2011 In the past six years, Cartier has made an all-out effort to further underscore its haute horlogerie expertise—regularly unveiling new masterpieces of complexity and distinction. This year is no exception. Here at SIHH, the brand has an impressive array of luxury and technology. Such is the case with this…
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Once owed by Elvis Presley, this solid gold and diamond-accented Ebel watch is up for sale for a mere $498,000 by M.S. Rau. The watch, which Presley later gifted to his friend and backup singer J.D. Sumner (complete with inscription on the back) will be on display in New York at the upcoming New York…
Watch Stops: SIHH 2012 – Montblanc’s Wonderful New Vintage Tachydate Villeret
At SIHH this year, Montblanc unveils a host of truly exciting new timepieces (and writing instruments!). Top among them is the Vintage Tachydate, Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858. The 43.5mm timepiece houses a special hand-wound movement with chronograph function, small second and date indication. The monopusher chronograph watch with column wheel and horizontal coupling will be…
Watch Stops 2012: GTE – Cabestan Unveils the Trapezium Watch
At the Geneva Time Exhibition – which opened today – a crowd formed around the Cabestan booth to get a closer look at the Trapezium. Cabestanis used to doing things differently. This brand is the creator of the Winch Tourbillon Vertical Movement and its designer, engineer and master watchmaker Eric Coudray is renowned for his…
Watch Stops 2012: Pre-SIHH – It’s Show time!
Today, we start our journey to Switzerland — Geneva, actually — where this week we will cover the Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE), which opens its doors for the third year in a row and showcases approximately 70 exhibitors. Concurrently, we will bring you the news from the 21st annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie…
Watch Stops 2012: Pre-SIHH – Baume & Mercier’s New Hampton Watches
Baume & Mercier is known for its classic timeless elegance. This brand has been making watches with flair to track important moments in time since its inception in the 1800s. Now the brand brings out exciting new timepieces in this collection for both men and women. Hampton is inspired by its namesake – the Hamptons…
Video – HYT Liquid Technology – a New Technological Era
Just about a month ago, we here at Atimelyperpsective were first to bring you information about the new HYT HI watch movement– the first ever to combine liquid engineering with mechanical devices. You can read about the creators and the brand beginning again here. Now, we bring you a great video and a look at…
Time Capsules: Product – New Fortis Flieger a World First
Fortis Swiss Watches have a long history of technical innovation and exploration in the world’s frontiers. Now –in the Fortis Limited Edition F-43 — the brand brings forward the first mechanical GMT, alarm and Chronometer with two separate power reserves. The dual time alarm is fully COSC-certified and displays a wealth of information in a…
Watch Stops 2012: Pre-SIHH – Cartier Unleashes new Panther Watch
Cartier has long been synonymous with stunning panther motifs. Now, the brand unleashes its new Promenade d’une Panthere watch – and deftly does what only Cartier can do — create the panther in an ever more dramatic design. The haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie timepiece is like a dream to behold. Housing the caliber 9603…
Watch Stops 2012: Pre-SIHH – Piaget Unveils Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin – and it’s a Beauty
Piaget – famed for its pioneering and leadership position in the work of ultra-thin calibers – has done it again. In just about 10 days at the SIHH in Geneva, the brand will be unveiling to the world the skeletonized Altiplano Ultra Thin, which was several years in the development stages, and requires months to…
Weekend Sojourn: Warm Winter Getaways – St Maarten on my Mind
Pinel IslandWinter is upon us and those who hate the cold are probably thinking of an island destination. St. Maarten is the perfect spot. This portal to the Caribbean is an interesting mix of cultures and beauty. Approximately half of the island is French owned, while the other half is Dutch, a division that dates…
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