Much of the value and pedigree of a watch manufacture is derived from how long the manufacture has been in existence. There has, however, over the last couple of decades, been a bucking of that trend as newer manufactures have entered the market place with fresh takes and technological accomplishments that rival those of any…
Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance combines the…
Behind The Scenes At The Second Annual Movado Group Summit In Davos
Recently, at the second annual Movado Group Summit in Davos, Switzerland, a host of news, products, ventures and other exciting forays were not only unveiled, but also discussed in detail in a way that was lively, energetic and productive. While this was the second world Movado Group Summit to be held, it was the first…
Storage Wars: The Best USB Keys Of Baselworld 2019, And The Fate Of Storage Units
Well, it has been a tradition here at ATimelyPerspective that after every show, we take a break from all the product news, all the show reviews and all of the interviews to do something fun and different: showcase the way watch brands offer their vital information to journalists. Year after year, we write about the…
I’m Back With The Truth: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Baselworld 2019
Last Wednesday I finally returned from my 10-day Swiss junket that included a three-day stop in Davos with Movado (that’s an upcoming story in itself) followed by six days in Baselworld. Here, I bring you an insider’s view of what Baselworld really went through this year — the good, the bad and the ugly. And, believe…
Baume Watches Partners With French Ski Brand ZAG For Limited Edition Sustainably Made Watch
Recently, Baume Watches — the watch brand launched by the Richemont Group last spring that is founded on the principles of sustainability –partnered with French ski brand Zag to create a limited-edition watch that retails for approximately $1,350. It is the second limited-edition watch by the brand; the first was a series launched with skater…
Armin Strom Dual Time Resonance Watch Wins Red Dot Award
The prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2019 for excellence in product design has been bestowed on Armin Strom watch brand — for the third time. The brand’s Dual Time Resonance watch wind the international design award in the “Watches” category. We wrote extensively about this watch when it was unveiled late last year, and then again…
WatchTime Los Angeles Event Launches In May, Don’t Miss It
For the last four years, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world have flocked to WatchTime New York event in Manhattan. Now Los Angeles watch lovers have cause to rejoice, because this year, WatchTime Events are going bi-coastal with the launch of the first-ever WatchTime Los Angeles show. The Los Angeles edition of WatchTime Los…
Baselworld 2019 Hands On: TAG Heuer Autavia Watch
At Baselworld last week, TAG Heuer had a number of important introductions. One of them was among my favorites: the re-issue of one of its finest watches: Autavia Chronograph Chronometer. I wrote about the watch for the Baselworld Daily Newspaper, but here we take a closer look at it and add some hands-on photos. It was…
Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe Unveils New White Gold Chronograph Ref. 5172G
One of the first watches released by Patek Philippe at the show this year is the new white-gold-cased version of the Chronograph Ref. 5172G. This new version features a striking blue dial. It is an evolution of the first chronograph with a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Patek Philippe, Ref. 5170, that appeared in 2010.…
Baselworld 2019: Hublot And Tattoo Artist Maxime Buchi Unveil Big Bang Sang Bleu II
With Baselworld officially starting tomorrow, Hublot reveals the Big Bang Sang Bleu II created in collaboration with famed tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi, founder of Sang Bleu. This marks the second venture between the two, but this version not only offers Buchi’s design on the dial , but also features the creative concept in angular glory…