This past weekend, the 103rd Indy 500 was the hot topic. Several watch brands sponsor races, or have race car drivers on their roster of brand ambassadors. Such is the case with Richard Mille, who came out on top when French driver Simon Pagenaud — also a Richard Mille brand ambassador — won the Indianapolis 500.…
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…
Hands On With The Tutima Saxon One Chronograph In Bold Racing Red
Just in time for Memorial Day, we bring you a lo at a beautiful watch that will put you in the “Red” mood of red/white and blue. German brand Tutima is among our favorite brands here at ATimelyPerspective for a host of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that the brand always seems…
Go Behind The Scenes: Martin-Baker Ejection Seats And Bremont
It’s a powerful team: British watch brand Bremont and British aviation company, Martin-Baker, responsible for supplying the majority of the western world’s Air forces with fighter ejection seats. The two companies teamed up 10 years ago at the request of Andrew Martin, Vice President of Business development for Martin-Baker and the great-grandson of the founder…
Behind The Scenes Of The Swatch Group ‘Time To Move’ Summit Unveiling Newest Luxury Brand Watches
Last week in Switzerland, the Swatch Group hosted its first-ever “Time to Move” event that heralded the brand’s departure from Baselworld (time to move) and its dedication to its own worldwide summit for the press. The event brought together the finest watch editors, journalists and s from around the world for three days of total…
Hamilton Ventura Stars in Men In Black International
If you’re a movie r, then you have most likely witnessed Hamilton Watch Company’s starring role on the wrists of many a celebrity on the big screen. The brand has been intimately involved in movies for decades, and its biggest break came in the 1950’s and ‘60’s with roles in Frogmenand Elvis Presley’s Blue Hawaii (Presley wore the…
Orbita Unveils New Watch Winders Perfect For Keeping Your Watch Safely Wound
If you own an automatic watch, that is complex and you hate having to reset it when the power runs out, it’s time to invest in a watch winder, and Orbita — based in North Carolina — has the answer. This company has been making its own watch winders in America since its founding …
Hands On With The Revolutionary Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater Perpetual
Just last month, I had the opportunity to go hands on with the newest Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater Perpetual calendar watch that the brand unveiled to the world today. Not only did I get to see and touch the watch, but also I was the first person (outside of the watchmakers) to put…
Christophe Claret Introduces $238,000 Angelico Tourbillon Watch
This year marks the 10th anniversary of independent eponymous brand, Christophe Claret (and the 30th anniversary of the Manufacture). A master at repeaters and chiming watches, and of very particular complications, Claret knew he wanted to create something special for this occasion. The Angelico Tourbillon watch with long detent escapement and cable-fusee transmission system is…
Hands On With The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph Record-Setting Watch
Setting another world record this year, Bulgari unveiled the world’s thinnest automatic chronograph during the recent Baselworld 2019 exhibit. Recent I had a chance to go hands-on with this watch, and I must say it is impressively thin. Bulgari Sets New World Record with Octo Finissimo Chronograph at Baselworld 2019 BULGARI The new Octo Finissimo…
Six Sensational Watches For Mother’s Day That Won’t Break The Bank
Mother’s Day is all important… and nothing says “Thanks Mom” or wife for all the things you do like giving the gift of time. That watch doesn’t have to break the bank, either. But it does tell mom that you have taken the time to go out and seek something just right for her —…