At last week’s F1 Grand Prix™ of Monaco, Hublot dazzled everyone with one of the most expensive jewelry watches on the market – the unique Big Bang Tourbillon that nets out at just about $3 million. Unveiled in Europe, it is aptly called the 2 Million Europe Big Bang, but the unique one-of-a-kind tourbillon is…
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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…
Time Capsules: Commentary – Bozeman Watch Co. Honors Those Who Served
Officially proclaimed in 1868, Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance in America for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a day where the American flag runs high – on flagpoles, in cemeteries, in the homes of those who have served and fallen. Having had a father…
Weekend Sojourn: Peruvian-Designed Jewelry Tales Takes Center Stage
Peruvian SpiritJewelry Tales of South American Silver is a design experience that translates magical themes, legends and materials of ancient civilizations into alluring contemporary jewelry. Embodying romantic looks, the jewelry blends sterling silver with Earth’s most precious gems from South America. Creative director Marco Vidal finds inspiration every day in his native Peru, appreciating its…
Time Capsules: News – Breguet Original Pocket Watches on Display at J. Paul Getty Museum, LA
Four original pocket watches from the late1700s and early 1800s created by Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) have gone on display in the J. Paul Getty Museum in the permanent collection of French Decorative Arts and will remain there through October 2011. It is the first time such a rare and special viewing of these four historic…
Trend Report: Enamel Watches
CartierSantos 100Yesterday, atimelyperspective brought you a video of the up-close workmanship — the art of enameling. Today, we bring a few modern-day examples of this alluring work. This is a centuries old art – one that lives on in watch dials of the finest caliber. Translating nature’s finest birds, flowers and animals in miniature onto tiny…
Video: The Art of Enameling
There are few time-honored arts in watchmaking as alluring and enchanting – or as difficult – as the art of enameling. Herein, the artist works many hours at a time, under a microscope, often with a single-haired brush – painting with colors that must be fired time and again at temperatures that could break the…
Time Capsules: Product – Breitling Soars With Navitimer Super Constellation Limited Edition
Aviation enthusiasts may be happy to know that the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation “Star of Switzerland” – a fine symbol of the conquest of the skis and one of the world’s three remaining flight worthy Super Constellations – is preparing to take to the skies again. In Breitling renewed its financial support for the preservation…
Time Capsules: Product — Cartier Watches and the Grand Traditional Arts
Cartier has long been known for its extraordinary works of high jewelry and haute horology. A pioneer for more than 160 years in the watch and jewelry world, Cartier has always focused on artistry in its designs. In the past five years, this brand has created masterful new calibers in high watchmaking that has brought…
Time Capsules: News – Bell & Ross creates new site
Offering an amazing user-friendly look and feel, the newest Bell & Ross site uses the latest web technologies, and is a benchmark in web ergonomics and aesthetics. Bell & Ross blends modern interactive functionalities on the site’s practical, ultra-legible and luxurious field – which is accessible in full worldwide media (Smartphones, tablet PCs) and in…
Time Capsules: News – Hamilton Watch Partners with Harrison Ford in Conservation Efforts
Hamilton Watch Company and Harrison Ford have teamed up for the third time Conservation International (CI), a non-profit organization that works to create a healthy planet. In support of the cause, Hamilton has created the Hamilton Khaki Conservation Auto Chrono, designed in collaboration with Harrison Ford, vice chair of CI’s Board of Directors. The watch…
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