This past week was a huge one for the big auction houses in New York City. Several sold incredible watches – many owned by famous folk such as Elvis Presley and Henry Graves – for pretty interesting prices. So many of our loyal readers have asked for some insight into what sells at auction and…
Around the World: Omega Set to Time the London Olympics
Standing on the field of the Olympic Stadium. photo credit: R.Naas A couple of weeks ago we got an amazing behind-the-scenes tour of the new London Olympic Stadium and Park where, in just 35 days a host of amazing events in the London Summer Olympic Games will begin. This was a rare and exclusive opportunity…
A Moment in Time: Octavio Garcia Brings Audemars Piguet Full Circle
Born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, Octavio Garcia is one of Switzerland’s foremost watch designers today. In fact, the 43-year-old designer holds the position of Chief Artistic Officer at Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s finest privately owned Swiss luxury watch brands, and has spearheaded the design of the brand’s 40th anniversary…
A Moment in Time: Diving with an Everyday Guy
Jason Heaton is passionate about diving and has even achieved Rescue Diver Certification. Heaton, who lives in Minneapolis, grew up around Lake Michigan, where there are pristine ship wrecks thanks to the cold water. He has spent years diving in top spots around the world – in water ranging from Lake Michigan to the Honduras,…
Around the world: Louis Vuitton Watches and the America’s Cup World Series
Atimelyperspective spent this past weekend with Louis Vuitton in San Diego – for the final races in the America’s Cup World Series. Here the brand unveiled a revolutionary new yachting watch that times the five minutes (instead of the heretofore indicated 15 minutes) before the start of the races. The watch signifies the brand’s position…
A Moment in Time: Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino
Incredibly genuine and affable, Nick Stellino has a style all his own. Whether in a meeting, on the stage, or in the kitchen, Stellino commands attention. Presented with the Most Humanitarian Chef Award by the American Red Cross, Stellino has a vivacious and successful television cooking show on national public television, Nick Stellino Cooking with…