The Latest News About Watches

  Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance  combines the… The post Introducing The Armin Strom Next-Generation Mirrored Force Resonance Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

While watchmaking is often closely associated with intricate decoration, there is another school of thought that values designs of a much more pared down variety. We explore these historic origins of this kind of watch design to understand why it is is unfair to club these disparate attempts under the banner of “minimalist” watchmaking...More

Standing inside the world famous Louvre in Paris, it’s nearly impossible to take in the depth,  breadth and scope of the art within these walls. From the Greek and Roman sculptures to Leonardo da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa and other famed paintings as well as the Egyptian, Asian and Islamic art, we are immediately reminded of… The post Vacheron Constantin And The Louvre Bring History To Life On the Wrist With Tribute To Great Civilizations Collection appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

On May 16th 2022, Nimsdai Purja became the first mountaineer to ascend the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga without supplemental oxygen in the record-breaking timeframe of just 8 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes. He also set a second record of doing the Everest to Lhotse traverse without oxygen in 26 hours. He undertook… The post Montblanc’s Zero Oxygen Watch Sets More World Records On Wrist Of Nimsdai Purja appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  For a little break from watches today, we take a look at austere jewelry, the Cannes Film Festival and the award-winning Anne Hathaway. Today, Bulgari announces that  Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway has joined the brand’s line up as its new global ambassador.  Additionally, at the 75th annual Cannes film festival, Hathaway  wore… The post Anne Hathaway Joins Bulgari As Global Ambassador appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

We spoke to Singaporean photographer and collector Hosanna Swee on her creative process, the visual language of horology, and her collecting philosophy…More

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  It was nine years ago that innovative Swiss independent watch brand MB&F teamed with the well-respected Reuge music box maker to unveil the MusicMachine 1 space-inspired music box. Now, the two brands release the newest co-creation: the MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. The three-dimensional music box not only defies tradition in looks and design, but also… The post A Closer Look At The MB&F X Reuge MusicMacine 1 Reloaded Spacecraft Music Box appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  Bulgari has long been making headlines for its exceptional, world-record-setting timepieces. Now, watch and car lovers can expect to race to the finish line with the all-new Bulgari X Ducati partnership. The first watch resulting from this collaboration between iconic Italian brands is the Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition watch and it is… The post Meet The Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati: Relationships Might Not Get Any Better appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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The horology homies are back to discuss the Geneva watch auctions, including all of the Royal Oaks for sale, plus Rolex, Patek, and more. Before getting down to business though, Eric Wind treats us to storytime. Finally, we nerd out on vintage Patek and the luscious beauty of its warm “dore” dials.

Watch collectors and enthusiasts are in for a huge treat next week as a traveling exhibition begins its journey in London. More than 150 timepieces collected by one man  — over the course of four decades — will be unveiled to the world during the OAK Collection International Exhibit taking place at The Design Museum in… The post One Watch Collector, 160 Rare Rolex, Patek, Journe Watches: OAK Collection Opens Next Week appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  It’s an exciting day for Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, a new immersive-experience boutique just opened on the prestigious Rodeo Drive in America. Located directly across from the iconic Bijan boutique, the new store is built on a new design concept with a more interactive and engaging presentation.  This marks the fourth USA brand-specific boutique… The post First Look: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens Rodeo Drive Boutique, Unveils Green Polaris Automatic Date Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  Coming up soon: a very special, albeit short, opportunity to view some of the most breathtaking timepieces ever made. Patek Philippe has been busy redesigning the interior of a special gallery on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris to accommodate the public exhibit of its Rare Handcrafts – watches and clocks that feature meticulous… The post Patek Philippe To Open Doors To Rare Handcrafts Exhibit In Paris appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

An unusual watch which has roots in the 17th century, we take a closer look at the origins of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel, as well as variations on the theme...More

This past weekend with the Miami Grand Prix in full swing, IWC Schaffhausen keenly timed the unveiling of its Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One(TM) Team watch to play off the hype of the races. It didn’t need to. This watch would steal the victory lights no matter when it was introduced. Of course, the timing was perfect… The post A Closer Look At The New IWC Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

It was a heated race at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix yesterday, when Max Verstappen of Red Bull came in number 1, ahead of championship leader Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. Verstappen’s victory was the result of fast and precise driving. He passed Leclerc on the ninth lap and maintained that advantage throughout the rest of… The post TAG Heuer, Rolex, IWC, And Other Watch Brands Roar To The Win At Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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The topic: Hidden Figures: Overlooked Elements of Watchmaking, by Jeffrey Kingston, Editor-in-Chief of Le Quai de l’Horloge (Sun Valley, Idaho). The May 2022 lecture will take place in person at the General Society Library. The lecture will also be livestreamed. Doors open at 6PM ET, lecture and Zoom livestream to begin at 7PM ET. HSNY members receive priority access to HSNY lectures and events. Visit our website for more information about HSNY memberships. Free tickets are required to attend or stream; please RSVP using the appropriate button below.  RSVP (IN PERSON) RSVP (VIRTUAL) Copyright © 2022 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

  It is always wonderful when independent watch brands collaborate to achieve the finest outcomes. The newest Armin Strom Pure Resonance Salmon Special Edition watch is a perfect example. The vintage-inspired salmon dial is handcrafted by master artisan  Kari Voutilainen. The new watch follows the Sky Blue dial and the green dial versions previously made… The post Armin Strom Unveils Pure Resonance Salmon Watch With Dial By Voutilainen appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

By Gordon Henderson Newly released by Arnold & Sons are two ultrathin tourbillons, one in  18-karat 5N rose gold and the other in 950 platinum. As sophisticated as the complication and as special as the rare metals used for the pieces, the artistic finishings take the watches to the next level of the intersection of… The post Introducing The Arnold & Son Ultra-Thin Tourbillon (UTT) With Cosmic Dials appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.