Just a few days ago, Speake-Marin SA — the eponymous brand started by well-known and much-loved English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin — issued a statement noting that after 16 years, Peter Speake-Marin will be leaving his brand to pursue other interests. In fact, he is pursuing a new path, and today, in an exclusive interview, he discussed his plans…
IWC Schaffhausen is perhaps best known to the world for its pilot watches. Since the 1930’s, it has introduced a host of Flieger and Mark watches that have earned the brand a great distinction. Now, IWC unveils the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” watch that pays homage to the 1994 iconic black Flieger…
Review of the Emmanuel Bouchet EB02 Automatic Limited Edition Watch
I admit, I am a great fan of watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet who seems to think on a different level. About a year and a half ago, when he unveiled his first creation, the Emmanuel Bouchet Complication 1, we covered it in depth here. Now, we got a good look at the newest rendition, the Emmanuel Bouchet…
20 Top Watches for Father’s Day
Looking for the perfect gift for Dad this year? All week long we have featured some amazing watches that would suit any father or husband in true style. However, since we know that Father’s Day is Sunday and you may want a few more ideas, we bring you 20 top picks for Father’s Day gifts. Watches…
Watch Review: Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback and PowerReserve Watches 2017
Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Chronographs Family owned Swiss watch brand Carl F. Bucherer has made great inroads in the world of watches and technology. The brand offers everything from its highly coveted Patravi ScubaTec dive watch, to the classically sophisticated Manero — all made in house in the brand’s workshops. Today we take…
An In-Depth Look at the $195,000 Louis Moinet Space Mystery Watch, It Goes Where No Man Has Gone Before
Always on the cutting edge of design and technology, independent watch brand, Louis Moinet, takes the concept of life and time – and its origins—to new heights with the unveiling of the alluring Louis Moinet Space Mystery watch. Earlier this year, at its exhibition space in Baselworld, Louis Moinet had a metal and wood time-travel…
Meet the Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Water Watch in Steel
Offering a somewhatmore affordable version of its highly technical Mirrored Force Resonance watch (heretofore offered in rose gold), Armin Strom unveils the Mirrored Force Resonance Water watch — crafted in stainless steel. This model is also in keeping with the brand’s well-known “elements” concept, wherein it offers each watch in a material reflective of the…
A Close-Up Look at the New Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Quantieme Lunaire, Duometre Chronograph, Duometre Spherotourbillon
With Father’s day coming this Sunday, ATimelyPerspective dedicates the week to exceptional watches for Dad. Today, we are taking a close-up look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection of watches that are all about high-tech complexity. Not a new collection, the Duometre line has been around for some years. This year, however, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils several new…
Bremont AIRCO Mach 1 and Mach 2 Aviation Watches Make Their Way to Stores
Aviation watches have been around as long as airplanes have, and certain brands are well known for their aviation-inspired and instrument watches. British brand Bremont, whose owners Nick and Giles English, are both pilots, is one of those brands. Earlier this year, Bremont unveiled its newest timepieces for 2017 and among them was a celebration…
Kate Winslet Designed a Watch Now Up For Charity Auction: Longines Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet
From now until June 30, customers can bid on line to purchase one of three identical Longines Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet watches — with all proceeds going to The Golden Hat Foundation, a charity co-founded by the award-winning actress. Winslet, a Longines Ambassador of Elegance, is, of course, the stunning and talented British actress…
Watch Review: Jekyll & Hyde Watches That Let You Unleash the Beast
I doubt there is anyone who doesn’t know the story by famed author Robert Louis Stevenson: The strange case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. It features scientist Dr. Jekyll, who, in his laboratory, develops a potion that he hopes will separate this good side from his sinister side. Unfortunately, the experiment goes wrong and…