Recently on our Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, we introduced the world to the new Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon watch, housing the all new Caliber 1990. Inspired by…
Baselworld 2016: Corum Unveils All New Bubble Skeleton High Jewelry Watches
Die-Hard Corum Bubble rs rejoice — especially Bubble rs who also enjoy high-jeweled beauty. This year at BaselWorld, Corum indulges our senses — bringing the much-coveted vintage timepiece to fruition in…
3 Terrific Skull Watches for Men and Women from Baselworld 2016 (Hublot, Romain Jerome, Fiona Kruger)
In the past few years we have witnessed a renaissance of interest in displaying artistic and stylized skulls on jewelry and even on timepieces. In fact, some watch brands have…
Baselworld 2016: Three Affordable World Time Watches With Dramatic Details
In today’s world of business and travel, keeping track of time around the world poses a monumental task. However, this task has been recognized and made ever easier by some…
BaselWorld 2016: Meet the Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel and Tourbillon Skeleton Earth Watch
Today’s finest watchmakers have perfected the art of creating skeleton watches – a watch wherein all of the gears, wheels, bridges and other parts are carved away so that only…
3 Terrific Green Watches from BaselWorld 2016 in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, we are in Basel and yes, we do want to bring you some of the newest timepieces. But, since it is also St. Patrick’s Day—we thought we would…
BaselWorld 2016: Meet the Carl F. Bucherer Rinspeed Concept Etos Watch
As we continue to bring you news in the fast lane, here is the newest from Carl F. Bucherer, a brand that dares to venture into uncharted automobile territory. The brand has…
Basel Bound: Off to BaselWorld 2016 — Get Ready for Exciting Times
It’s that time of year again — when the entire watch industry witnesses a mass exodus to Basel, Switzerland, for the world’s largest watch and jewelry exhibition: BaselWorld. This year,…
Always Dream of Designing Your Own Watch? Here’s Your Chance with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Atelier Reverso Program
Recently, in an article I wrote for Elite Traveler magazine, I discussed the fact that in the world of watchmaking, “a visionary and pioneering spirit has become the ubiquitous hallmark…
Richard Mille and Airbus? Is the Million-Dollar ACJ RM 50-02 ACJ Tourbillon Split Second Chronograph a Smart Move?
A new year means new limited editions pieces from one of the industry’s most recognized independant watch makers, Richard Mille. Unveiled at SIHH 2016 – and not yet in…
Up Close with the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon 2016
We here at A Timely Perspective A. Lange & Sohne. I mean, them. While the German brand was walled off from the world for a portion of its existence, it…
Three Top Timepieces from Bovet 1822 that will Steal Your Heart (including the Bovet Recital 18 Shooting Star)
This January, BOVET1822 once again wowed us with the brand’s technical and aesthetic prowess. Three incredible new watches were unveiled to the world, and we are at a loss as to…
Meet a Watch You May Rather Drink than Wear: Armin Strom Manual Cognac
It isn’t every day that watch brands put truly unusual things inside their watches. In fact, we have written about such oddities before, but now we have a truly rare find:…
Behind the Scenes with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie (prices/pics)
By Gordon Henderson and Roberta Naas Two incredible things happened at the SIHH 201 as it relates to Audemars Piguet. One of them, we will write about soon enough, but…
8 Amazing “Year of the Monkey” Watches Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Slide show)
If you lo back though the past month, we have brought you a close up lo at several of the amazing new watches unveiled to celebrate today’s Chinese New Year.…