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…
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Ever since its first introduction to the world more nearly 40 years ago in 1984, the IWC Portofino watch has been a statement of refinement and elegance. Now, IWC Schaffhausen enhances the collection by adding a new 39mm version to complement the larger 42mm existing size. Even better, there are three great dial choices. One…
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…
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…
A Moment in Time: Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade
NBA player Dwyane Wade is all about being on time. This Olympic Gold Medalist and seven-time NBA All-Star has been an NBA Finals MVP, and holds a host of other titles and achievements. He loves basketball, and is a self-proclaimed watch lover. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Wade would join forces with luxury…
A Moment in Time: IWC’s Kurt Klaus, Master Watchmaker, Inventor
For the Holidays, from our friends at IWC, a special interview with Master Watchmaker Kurt Klaus – inventor of IWC’s famous perpetual calendar with century slide. Kurt Klaus spend more than 50 years with IWC, and his designs include the perpetual calendar with moonphase and easy-to-use crown settings, as well as the Da Vinci Perpetual…
Around the world: Rado Watch Launches True Thinline and Opens First Boutique in the Americas – in St. Maarten
This past weekend, we had the wonderful experience of traveling with Rado to St. Maarten, where the brand opened its very first America’s Boutique – adjacent to Joe’s Jewelry along Front Street, the main shopping street, in Phillipsburg. Additionally, the brand officially launched the incredibly alluring True Thinline ceramic watch. Since 1986, when Rado launched…
Around the World: Christophe Claret Unveils New 21 Blackjack in Association with Casino de Monte-Carlo
We’ve covered Christophe Claret many times before, with his innovative timepieces, and earlier this year, we brought you the 21 Blackjack watch (read about it here and see a video here) – a superb piece that offers 21, roulette and dice! Now, Christophe Claret has partnered with the world-famous Casino de Monte-Carlo. The collaboration will be…
Around the World: Exclusive Info on the FP Journe LineSport Series — Aluminum Movements!
Recently in Geneva, I had the opportunity to visit the amazing FP Journe workshops and to view the watchmaker’s newest creations. A complete deviation from his usual ultra-classic and elegant pieces, the new watches are sport watches. Yes, sport watches, and they utilize high-tech, innovative materials and ground-breaking technology. The first in the new lineSport series,…
Around the world: Louis Vuitton Watches and the America’s Cup World Series
Atimelyperspective spent this past weekend with Louis Vuitton in San Diego – for the final races in the America’s Cup World Series. Here the brand unveiled a revolutionary new yachting watch that times the five minutes (instead of the heretofore indicated 15 minutes) before the start of the races. The watch signifies the brand’s position…
A Moment in Time: Top Chef Eric Ripert
Recently, in New York City, the renowned high-end Parisian seafood restaurant Le Bernardin, where famed chef Eric Ripert curates an exquisite menu, reopened with much fanfare. Ripert has worked as a chef since he was 17 years old, when he began at a famous restaurant in Paris (La Tour d’Argent). At the age of 24,…
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