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…
BaselWorld 2016: Meet the Carl F. Bucherer Rinspeed Concept Etos Watch
Watch Collectors Speak Out
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…
Harry Winston’s Visionary Zalium Project Z9 is Not New, but is in Stores Now- Hurry (hands-on pics)
Let’s be clear — because if you are reading other sites, you may have been seeing the news of this watch as a “New” introduction. In fact, the amazing Harry Winston…
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…
You Have WHAT in Your Watch? Meet Some Unusual Elements in Time
Your watch has what in it? Not a phrase you hear too often when wearing a timepiece, unless your watch offers an incredible surprise. Yesterday we unveiled the new Armin…
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:…
Brace Yourselves: Introducing the New Fully Transparent Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire
For almost a full year, Jean-Claude Biver, head honcho at Hublot, has been talking about the next great material. He has been hinting at that totally “Transparent” watch — dangling…
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.…
4 Reasons Why You Need to Buy the new Panerai PAM786 Luminor 8 Days Boxed Set — Before the Paneristi Get Them All
This may sound strange to say, since there are so many young pups in the watch writing business today, but I was there when Panerai launched. No, I don’t mean…
Meet the Diamond Magister Dong Son Tourbillon from Peter Speake-Marin
The dong son drum serves as the source of inspiration for Peter Speake-Marin’s latest release: the Diamond Magister Dong Son Tourbillon. The drum’s origins trace to the Red River ta…
SIHH 2016: Meet the New Vacheron Constantin Fabuleaux Ornaments Collection
Métiers d’Arts have just escalated in elegance and sophistication thanks to Vacheron Constantin and the all-new Fabuleaux Ornements collection of timepieces unveiled at this year’s SIHH. The series celebrates the…
How Complicated Watchmaking Transcends Time Thanks to Breakthrough Thinking
Watch pundits of today often lament that all we create in watches now are throwback references to the past. In fact, today’s watchmaking complications – freely defined as anything additional…