By Jonathan Bues, IW Magazine On Wednesday, the editors of International Watch [for whom the founder of Atimelyperspective writes], met with Guy Semon, Vice President of Sciences and Technology at TAG Heuer, who was in New York to show the press his firm’s new Microgirder 2000 chronograph, unveiled in Geneva last month. Semon, a former…
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Made in honor of the contemporary Australian jazz musician James Morrison, and his ongoing contribution to the development of the next generation of jazz musicians, Oris unveils yet another winner in its Jazz collection: the James Morrison Academy of Music Limited Edition watch. The timepiece supports his eponymous music academy in Australia. The 38mm watch…
Trend Report: DRAGONS – It’s the Year
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon and it begins today. Many luxury watch brands have presented several pieces depicting the great mythical creature over the last few weeks. WORLDTEMPUS – Carlos Torres The first dragon appeared in China some forty-seven centuries ago, during the reign of Huang Ti (also…
A Moment in Time: Steven Grotell, Orchestrator, Designer of a New Artistic Watch Brand
We can never know it all. At the recent party for my book launch, Jewels of Time, I had the good fortune of meeting Steven Grotell – watch designer extraordinaire. Steven Grotell, a veteran designer in the watch industry, has shelved his “designing for others” work as he embraces his own concept of time in…
Time Capsules: Blancpain St.-Valentin Watch 2012
Every year, Blancpain unveils a stunning new St.-Valentin watch designed as a work of art and craftsmanship. The newest creation for 2012 is a stunning St.-Valentine created in a limited edition of 14 pieces (for the date of Valentine’s Day). Each watch features a finely sculpted mother-of-pearl dial with heart motifs, and each is set…
Past, Present, Future: Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 40th Anniversary
Past: Forty years ago one luxury watch brand stepped out on limb, so to speak. It was 1972 when Audemars Piguet unveiled its Royal Oak – the first luxury sport watch in the haute horlogerie world — offered in stainless steel. Heretofore a gold and platinum brand—Audemars Piguet recognized a need for a sporty chic…
Weekend Sojourn: “Tourbillon” cufflinks, the sophisticated fashion statement
Symbolizing a certain subtle refinement in modern man’s dress codes, cufflinks emerged at the dawn of the 17th century. They were an indication of social rank and allowed gentlemen of that era to out-rival one another in their originality. To this day, cufflinks celebrate individuality and personal statement. TF Est. 1968 is a Swiss brand…
Under the Hood: Audemars Piguet Offers Superb Craftsmanship
Few people have the privilege of walking the hallowed halls of a fine watchmaking brand. Few get to see the amazing craftsmanship and finishing – the countless hours of minute work and superb innovation – that goes into the making of a top-quality movement. I have been fortunate enough to join many a great brand…
Around the World: In Paris with Hermes and the Arceau Marqueterie de Paille
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Paris – for dinner. Now, I know this isn’t’ the life for everyone, but for me – with the incredibly busy schedule I lead in this world of timing – it is just fine. I left one night, arrived in Paris the next morning, took a stroll…
Off the Cuff: Ernest Borel 155th Anniversary Limited Skeleton collection
This is one watch you will want to wear. I had it on my wrist for a month and really had a hard time taking it off to return it. In fact, I wore it during the important Geneva watch fairs in January and had so many comments and compliments on it. Even though the…
Around the World: Watch Execs Celebrate Jewels of Time Book at Historic 21 Club
Last Thursday, I had the distinct privilege of spending a few hours at the renowned and historic 21 Club with more than a hundred of the top watch brand executives – in celebration of my new book, Jewels of Time, the World of Women’s Watches. The party, sponsored by Niche Media, for whom I write…
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