The Latest News About Watches

The boycott is on in Russia and top watch brands including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex have joined the league of  other brands and big watch groups that are  taking a stance when it comes to doing business in Russia.  Some are closing their stores altogether, while others  are saying they will remain open to… The post Patek Philippe, Rolex Join Russia Boycott, Redbar Auction To Help Starts Soon appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

The Caped Crusader is being given a run for his money as the super-hero emerges in the form of Batman for the wrist. Of course, lovers of the famed hero and his Bat accessories will need to have just about a quarter of a million dollars to buy one of the 72 Batman-inspired timepieces. Working… The post Introducing The Jacob & Co. $240,000 Gotham City Batman Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

This weekend coming up, as the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) holds its annual Raise the Reef gala (which was postponed for two years due to the pandemic), it also hosts a silent auction and a dinner and a live auction — all to benefit the work the organization does to save the world’s coral reefs.… The post Last Chance To Get Oris Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition 02 Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Starting this off with a hashtag: #WatchFamforUkraine Solidarity Auction. Do something to help. As we in America watch the events unfolding in Ukraine from afar, many are doing what they can to help. That includes the global watch collecting group, RedBar, which is working on a big charity watch auction to raise funds to benefit World… The post Buy Cool Watches, Donate Watches And Feed Ukraine Refugees At The Same Time appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

By Nancy Olson The distinguished collaboration between Andersen Genève and Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie (BCHH) has resulted in a truly marvelous timepiece reflecting the unique competency — both artistically and mechanically — of each brand. The new platinum-cased BCHH Celestial Voyager has a fascinating story to tell — especially with its incredible Sunset over Cappadocia… The post Andersen Geneve and BCHH Team Up For Celestial Voyager ‘Sunset Over Cappedocia’ Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

In his five-year tenure as CEO of Vacheron Constantin, Louis Ferla has propelled the brand forward in a host of ways that are gaining the company more visibility – and loyal followers — than ever. This higher profile, especially in the US market,  is the result of actions that include new, updated boutiques in America,… The post Vacheron Constantin CEO Louis Ferla Talks About American Growth appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

By Nancy Olson I am a fan of gender-neutral watches, and NOMOS Glashütte timepieces are particular favorites of mine. With minimalist case and dial designs and a healthy dose of Bauhaus, most of the German brand’s timepieces look equally smashing on either a male or a female wrist. The just-introduced Tangente neomatik platinum gray is… The post NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Neomatik Now In Platinum Gray appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

In a bold move that once again witnesses watch brands stepping outside of their watchmaking comfort zones, German brand Tutima joins forces with Los Angeles-based men’s shoe and accessories designer George Esquivel. Together, the two companies are launching the Compass line of men’s accessories, including travel duffle bag, watch roll and boots, as well as… The post Tutima Watches And Esquivel Shoes Unveil Six-Piece Travel, Watch Set appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

By Nancy Olson As U.S. fans eagerly await the theatrical debut of The Batman, another prize has been waiting in the wings that will appeal to watch lovers—right alongside those enthralled with Bruce Wayne’s well-known alter ego’s latest adventures. Switzerland-based Kross Studio is debuting The Batman Tourbillon watch created in its ongoing partnership with Warner… The post Introducing The Kross Studio Batman Tourbillon Watch In Honor Of The Batman Movie And Superhero appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix has been named the Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour where tams of three players compete in 10-minute battles without breaks. The basketball competition is all about concentration and deciding whether to pass, shoot or dunk. Extreme skill, precision and timing are keys to success in this game.… The post Maurice Lacroix Named Official Timekeeper Of FIBA 3×3 World Tour appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

As people lead more active lifestyles, shock resistance has to come into play with top watches. As such, certain watch brands are creating timepieces that are ever more resilient and can withstand the shock of being dropped or otherwise being subjected to outside forces. In order for a watch to be shock resistant, the movement, and… The post What Shock Resistance Really Means In Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  It isn’t the first time a watch brand teams with a motorcycle company, but in the recent announcement pairing Breitling with Triumph, not only are new watches being made, but a new motorcycle, too. This pairing of Swiss watch brand Breitling and Triumph will have lovers of watches and bikes gunning their engines. The… The post A Closer Look At The Breitling And Triumph Watch And Motorcycle Collaboration appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Ineichen Auctioneers’ first auction for the 2022 calendar year happens on March 12., 2022. Ineichen, which put up several hundred top watches for sale in the late 2021 auction, now promises 50 lots for the  La Vie en Rose auction. All watches with rose gold cases and all created by esteemed watchmakers from the big brands to the indies. Top lots… The post Ineichen La Vie En Rose Auction To Showcase F.P. Journe, Roth And More appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Newcomers to the watch industry, especially collectors just starting out, often get confused about mechanical movements and are unsure when it comes to the difference between a mechanical automatic movement and a mechanical hand-winding movement. Here we explain the difference between mechanical self-winding and hand-winding movements in simple terms. A mechanical watch is made of … The post What Is The Difference Between Mechanical Manual-Wind and Automatic Wind Movements? appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Updated 2/15/21 With President’s  Day here — it seems like a good time to take a look at which presidents wore which watches over the years. Current President, Joe Biden has been spotted wearing an Omega and also Seiko, as well as a few others – he seems to like watches. In fact, Chrono24 recently… The post Presidents’ Watches From Biden To LBJ And JFK appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Even if you don’t like diamonds (and who doesn’t like a diamond or two?), you can’t help but marvel at this masterpiece by Piaget. Thousands of hours of research and development to create the ultra-thin caliber and days upon days of meticulous workmanship to set the more than 1,700 diamonds — all to demonstrate its… The post A Closer Look At The Piaget Polo Skeleton Diamond Pave Watch; Men This Is For You, Too appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Recently, watch lovers and collectors may have seen the various articles appearing online that say that collecting Rolex watches over the past 10 years was better than collecting gold. Those articles stem largely from the report created by Bob’s Watches – online retailer of Rolex watches for more than a decade and experts on all… The post Why We Are Seeing Articles Saying Rolex Is A Better Investment Than Gold; Thank You Bob’s Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

  It was just a few days go that TAG Heuer unveiled its newest Connected watch,  the  Caliber E4. The newest piece comes in two versions, including a sporty 45mm model and a slimmer 42mm watch — which may well be why the brand brought on tennis great Naomi Osaka and gold medalist sprinter and… The post TAG Heuer’s New Connected Caliber E4 Watches Pack A Technology Punch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

This year, the Swatch Group went all out for Valentine’s Day — creating some of the most sumptuous (and expensive) watches that honor romance and love. Here, we take a look at a few of those watches that will definitely break the bank, as well as one highly affordable one. Here, we check out —… The post 5 Swatch Group Valentine’s Day Watches That Might Be A Little Over The Top, And One That Is Not appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

I’ve been in a helicopter quite a few times in my life. I know this is not something everyone can say, but I have been fortunate enough to enjoy this wildly exciting mode of transportation. Often, it is about  getting from point A to point B quickly. Sometimes it is about sightseeing in hard-to-get-to locations.… The post Ulysse Nardin Partners With Blade As Official Timekeeper appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.