It isn’t everyday that an auction house can come in as the new kid on the block and powerhouse through a single day sale — making world records that stun…
Classic Voltaire: Introducing the Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas Double Flying Tourbillon
By Gordon Henderson It isn’t every day a watch brand can trade its roots back to the Age of Enlightenment. But Manufacture Royale does exactly that — and . In fact,…
It’s a Long Name, but a Full-Bodied Spirit: Introducing the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Chronograph Retrograde Kobe “Vino” Bryant
Luxury Swiss watch brand, Hublot, recently raised a glass (a wine glass, that is,) in Napa Valley to unveil its newest watch — created in cooperation with brand ambassador, basketball…
Watch Review: A Close-Up Look At Tutima’s M2 German-made Watch Line (original photos/prices)
German-made Tutima is a brand we are fond of here at ATimelyPerspective. In fact, we have covered the brand and its watches time and again — in articles that range…
Up Close with the Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra … Celebrate American Racecar History
Now that the timepieces are out on the market, I am fully free to write about one of the most exciting and exhilarating watch trips — a trip with Baume…
Time and Tides: Celebrate Earth Day with Jaeger-LeCoultre and UNESCO New Video of Glacier Bay National Park (video)
Today we celebrate the 45th Earth Day. As such, in New York, Jaeger-LeCoultre and UNESCO also celebrate in a big way, and if you are in New York this week for…
Omega Speedster Professional Watch Owned by Astronaut Alan Bean Sells for $50,000
Earlier today, the seventh annual Space History auction from Bonhams to place — on the very same date that marks the 50th anniversary of America’s first spacewalk. Among the many…
Be Among the First Consumers to See this Year’s Top Watches — Don’t Miss Madison Avenue Watch Week this Week in NY
This week in New York City, you can be among the first consumers ever to see, touch and try on some of the hottest watches of the new year. All…
SmartWatch Week — Day 1: Can Traditional Watch Brands Compete in the Smart Watch World?
As we have said before, BaselWorld is a beast waiting to be tamed. Much like the watch version of an auto show, hundreds upon hundreds of brands introduce the newest mos…
Zenith Celebrates 150 Years and Classic Racing with the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition
By Ryan Walsh The concept of “Pushing the limits” applies to many different things. In some aspects it’s racing a car at full tilt, pushing your skills to the absolute…
Is Your Watch a Counterfeit? And How Would You Know?
Each year, than 11 million maritime containers arrive at our seaports — many filled with counterfeit goods. Last year, the category of jewelry and watches became the leading commodity in…
How Much Can You Fit into 45MM? A lot if you are IWC — Check Out the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition 75th Anniversary Watch
By Gordon Henderson To commemorate the 75th anniversary of IWC’s Portugieser , the brand has unveiled the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition “75th Anniversary.” For the most part, the…
Off The Cuff – Casio’s ProTrek Tough Solar Is Ideal For Any Outdoor Adventure
What’s the most important aspect of a watch? It depends on who you are and what the occasion is. For hikers and outdoors people in general its versatility. As with…
Liquid Time: Introducing the HYT H3 Linear Watch (BaselWorld 2015)
We were among the first to introduce the world to the concept of liquid watches back in 2011 when Vincent Perriard, Founder of HYT (Hydro-Mechanical Timepieces) d with us his…
Jacob & Co Unveils New Astronomia Watches and an $18 Millon Watch (BaselWorld 2015)
This year, Jacob & Co. – masters at haute joaillerie watches — once again surprises and ights with a huge array of timepieces that range from complex tourbillons to stunning…