This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Earlier this week, Watchonista announced the launch of a new watch media aggregator service (site and apps) called “Watchicity.” Here at ATimelyPerspective, which has been on the well-known Watchville aggregate site for years, we are thrilled. ATimelyPerspective.com will now also appear on Watchicity — giving readers access to watch content. As a special…
Last week, I was supposed to be in Sicily for the unveiling a very unusual timepiece: the Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary Watch. When the movie, The Godfather, made its debut in 1972, it was met with critical acclaim. The famous film, which holds high ranks in “best movies ever” listings, had a largely B-grade…
In big news in the watch world this morning, Watches & Wonders Geneva – the largest and most important global watch exhibition since the demise of Baselworld – announced that brands will be joining the show in March (March 27-April 2) 2023 and that there is a shift in the relationship between the…
As many new-generation watchmakers are entering the watch world, we are witnessing some strong evolutions of modern-day iconic watches. Such is the case with the much-coveted A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk. First unveiled to the world 13 years ago in 2009, the German-made luxury timepiece was the brand’s first to boast a mechanical jumping…
In an effort to strengthen its commitment to sustainability, transparency and traceability in the supply chain, Swiss watch brand Breitling unveils the newest Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins watch that packs a good dose of “Better” into it. By teaming with the Swiss Better Gold Association for properly sourced artisanal gold, and by using…
Currently one of the watches up for nomination in the chronograph category for the GPHG Awards in Geneva in just a couple of weeks, the Louis Moinet Time To Race watch is the epitome of customization for those who mechanics and racing. Each Time To Race watch is a one-of-a-kind creation, with collectors able…
Earlier this year, esteemed watch brand Patek Philippe announced that it was going to be phasing out its bed Ref. 5711 Nautilus watch. Then it made a special edition version with a rare olive-green dial version. Then it unveiled, in cooperation with Tiffany, a version with a Tiffany Blue dial. Fan followers wondered if…
Exactly 91 years after the 1931 launch of the now iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch, the Swiss brand from the Vallee de Joux, unveils a new series of perfectly sized Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar with triple calendar function and releases a new campaign and film, entitled A New Turn, starring actress Anya Taylor-Joy and actor Nicholas…
It’s been a busy fall for top watch brands that have been signing on brand ambassadors that they think strike a chord when it comes to similar values and passions. Some of these celebs may also give the brand an opportunity to reach new audiences – a vital focus as today’s watch collectors are younger…
By Nancy Olson Ease is the name of the game with Montblanc’s new Star Legacy Full Calendar, whose design employs two correctors rather than the previous four, making it user-friendly when setting and adjusting. So, too, the watch presents hours, minutes, and seconds, along with the day, date, month, and moon phase in…
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