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} } Don't miss our Charity Auction, July 6-13! ⏳ HSNY Announces 'Timepieces for HSNY: 2022 Charity Auction' Presented by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, July 6-13 The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces Timepieces for HSNY: 2022 Charity Auction, presented online by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo from July 6-13, 2022. Now in its second year as an online auction, HSNY members and friends will have the opportunity to bid from anywhere in the world for a great cause. All sale proceeds will benefit HSNY in its ongoing mission to advance the art and science of horology, which includes offering financial aid to watchmaking institutions and scholarships to full-time watchmaking students. Bidders can expect top picks from Swiss, German, Japanese and American brands, including limited edition, sold-out timepieces, a coveted Tiffany stamped watch, vintage gems, a prototype model and much more. Best of all, a ‘No Reserve’ policy will apply to all timepieces, encouraging auction-goers to bid enthusiastically. Lot items from Timepieces for HSNY: 2022 Charity Auction include: Lot 1 — Unimatic x Massena LAB, U1-MLBN “Family and Friends”, DLC-plated stainless steel, circa 2020. Brand New. Donated by Massena LAB. Lot 2 — NOMOS Glashütte, Ludwig Neomatik 39, stainless steel, circa 2020. Brand New. Donated by NOMOS Glashütte. Lot 3 — Equation of Time x Atom Moore ‘Fat Arrow’ Prototype, stainless steel, circa 2022. Brand New, with limited edition metal print. Atom Moore and Roland Murphy/EOT Watches. Lot 4 — GRAND SEIKO, Reference SBGW277 U.S. Exclusive, stainless steel, circa 2021. Brand New. Donated by Grand Seiko. Lot 5 — ULYSSE NARDIN, Open-face chronograph pocket watch with certificate and presentation box, gunmetal blue steel, circa 1912. Donated by Ulysse Nardin. Lot 6 — JAEGER-LECOULTRE, Reverso, stainless steel, circa 2022. Brand New. Donated by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Lot 7 — PATEK PHILIPPE, Reference 715, open-face pocket watch retailed by Tiffany & Co., 18K yellow gold, circa 1967. Donated by Collectability. Lot 8 — TAG HEUER, HODINKEE TAG Heuer Carrera ‘Dato’ Limited Edition, stainless steel, circa 2020. Brand New. Donated by HODINKEE. Lot 9 — ZENITH, Collective x Zenith Chronomaster El Primero C.01, stainless steel, circa 2019. Pre Owned. Donated by Collective Horology. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ... LEARN MORE & BID SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT (JULY 6-13) Meeting Recap: The Genesis of the Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon   Sébastian Vivas, Heritage & Museum Director at Audemars Piguet (Le Brassus, Switzerland) June 6, 2022 For the June 2022 lecture at the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Sébastian Vivas, Heritage & Museum Director at Audemars Piguet, lectured on the legacy of the iconic Royal Oak. After two generations of the founders’ families running the Audemars Piguet brand, Georges Golay transformed AP from a small workshop of 28 people into a modern company of 80 people. However, it was Golay’s call to the independent designer, Gérald Genta, that the genesis of the Royal Oak was created. Golay requested a sketch of a sports watch by the next day. Genta’s sketch showed the flow of circular, rounded rectangle, and octagonal elements; along with the positioning of the eight screws on the bezel. Vivas shared that the subsequent drawings of the Royal Oak consistently show non-alignment of the screws, and that the screws are attached to the bezel from the back (not the front).   Certain structures of the Royal Oak highlight its distinctive elements: CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL MEETING RECAP ... HSNY Welcomes H. Moser & Cie. as a Sponsor The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces Swiss luxury watchmaker H. Moser & Cie. has joined as a sponsor. The brand, which today employs more than 60 people and develops its own in-house calibers, will support HSNY in its mission to advance the art and science of horology. With H. Moser & Cie.’s sponsorship, the Society is able to expand its educational curriculum, establish new financial aid opportunities for watchmaking students, and more.  “I grew up in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in a family of watchmakers that dates back several generations,” said Edouard Meylan, CEO and Owner at H. Moser & Cie. “Traditional watchmaking is part of our heritage. At H. Moser & Cie., we are clearly committed to the preservation of tradition and of its values. In everything we do, we try to bring something new, something different, but always with respect to tradition. By combining new materials, new technologies and know-how with heritage, we are committed to advancing the art and science of watchmaking, just like HSNY. HSNY welcomes H. Moser & Cie. and thanks them for their incredible support! Welcoming New HSNY Members  HSNY would like to welcome the following new members. It is only with our members' support that we are able to continue flourishing as America's oldest watchmaking guild and advancing the art and science of horology every day.  A. Powell, MA Albert Poon, Australia Alex Ferris, NJ Andrew Golder, TX Brendan E. Hartford, IL Brendan Ko, NY Camren Rodolpho, FL Christian Mardones, NY Dan Merry Bibalou, France Edward J. Loper, CT Frederick Nagle, NJ Harry Nielsen, Canada Heather Hilgers, NY Jacob Kelin, NY Jayson Rodriguez, GA Jeremy Oster, CO John McNew, CA Jordan Ferro, Gibraltar Jorge Ortiz III, NY Joseph Mecca, NY Juneau Kang, NJ Kaspar Alexander, NY Kevin Ng, NY Kyle Yu, Canada Lam Ng, CA Lazar Bojic, NY Mark King, NY Michael Bauman, NY Michael Johnson, NY Michael Richards, NJ Narender Lakshman, CA Nicholas Thiessen, AZ Orlando Valenzuela, FL Paolo Morales, PA Parvez Fakhruddin, NJ Philip Corwin, VA Philipp Krick, Switzerland Rafael Dada, Germany Roberto Wong, NY Shawn C. Lese, NY Thomas Camplin, NY Thomas DiCandido, CT Tianlei Wu, NY Tianyi Xia, CA Victor Bonadonna, NY William Hara, CA William Wu, CA BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 101 — July 12 SOLD OUT Horology 101 — July 19 Horology 101 to 103 — July 23 WEEKEND CLASS Horology 103 — July 28 Horology 101 to 103 — July 30 WEEKEND CLASS CHARITY AUCTION July 6 — 13 (Online) Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here!  WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM Plein Air with Goats — July 16, 2022 Join the Willard House & Clock Museum on Saturday, July 16th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, for a free plein air gathering on WHCM grounds featuring out special guests, Go Go Goat Mowers. Painters, landscape artists and photographers of all capabilities are welcomed. Learn more and purchase tickets here. New Black Eagle Jazz Band — August 7, 2022 For over forty years, from Symphony Hall to Singapore, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band has delighted audiences worldwide with its infectious, soulful and uplifting style of traditional New Orleans jazz. Paying homage to the greatest musicians of the early jazz era- Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington -the band has also developed its own eclectic sound, incorporating spirituals, 1920’s and 30’s popular music and even some songs recorded by Elvis and Bob Dylan! Learn more and purchase tickets here. GENERAL SOCIETY OF MECHANICS & TRADESMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK The History of the Meatpacking District and Its Pioneers — July 12, 2022 New York’s Meatpacking District is now known for its trendy boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and the Highline, but for over a hundred years it was the center of the meatpacking industry within the greater Metropolitan area. Jacquie Ottman, a fifth-generation member of the Ottman family whose storied meat-purveying firm supplied New York’s finest restaurants beginning in 1850 will present the General Society with a richly illustrated part-history, part-memoir of the Meatpacking District when it was still a vibrant working market. The talk is based on her new book, “Ottman & Company: Meatpacking District Pioneers”. The lecture will be followed by a book signing. Register in person or online today! Travelers: Journeys on the Railroads from the Early Surveys to Modern Vacations — July 19, 2022 In this lecture, Nick Fry, Barriger Railroad Library Curator from the Barriger Collection at the St. Louis Mercantile Library, will provide a fascinating review of the journeys along the railroads from the surveys of the Army Engineers and civilians like Asa Gray to modern vacation trips by rail. This lecture is offered in conjunction with the exhibition Travelers, Tracks and Tycoons: The Railroad in American Legend and Life, curated by the St.Louis Mercantile Library at the Grolier Club. During the nineteenth century, railroads profoundly transformed the United States geographically, economically, socially, culturally and in diverse other ways, directly and indirectly. This talk will explore these transformations and their ground-breaking impact on travel and society across North America. Learn more here. Learn more about our partners, the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers and the Willard House & Clock Museum. HSNY Summer Survey 2022 — Coming Soon! The annual HSNY summer survey will be live this July! Once available, please take a few moments to answer some questions in order to help us with future planning. Your feedback and contact information are confidential to HSNY.  We wish you a safe and happy summer! Summer Break - See You In September! HSNY is on summer break for the months of July and August. In the meantime, HSNY's YouTube channel offers hours of footage from our lecture archives. Stay up to date on social media too! DONATE TO HSNY HSNY thanks our sponsors for their generous support Copyright © 2022 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 

Amongst the classically designed chronographs best there is a watch designed in Schaffhausen on the Ren. Almost unchanged from day one, it’s now being offered in an in-house version. The best one yet? Lately at CH24.PL (admittedly in Polish, so you might have missed it) we often debate about the definition of a “classic watch”, […] Artykuł <span>Review</span> IWC Portugieser Chronograph [live photos, availability, price] pochodzi z serwisu CH24.PL.

He’s consulted for British brands such as Asprey, Nyetimber and Laurent-Perrier, bringing clarity and creative flair to all, so we thought it worthwhile sitting down with Guy Salter to talk all things luxury...More

Looking for a special timepiece that you just haven’t found yet? Next week might be your lucky week, From July 6-13, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) working with Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, present Timepieces for HSNY: 2022 Charity Auction. This year marks the second year the  online auction takes place… The post Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre And Other Watches Up For Auction For HSNY Charity Event appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

In America, July 4th marks the nation’s independence and we typically celebrate with picnics, parades and more — always bedecked in red, white and blue. However, since Breitling just released its newest SuperOcean watches, we will celebrate today with a few shades of blue, orange, green and more. The colorful new timepieces from the brand… The post From The Skies To The Depths Of The Oceans: Meet Breitling’s New SuperOcean Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Over the course of a  couple of days in New York City, Swiss independent watch brand Oris made an impact. The brand, a champion of grassroots level initiatives around the world and a supporter of sustainable projects, unveiled its New York Harbor Limited Edition watch in support of the non-profit Billion Oyster Project, whose goal… The post Oris Helps Clean Up New York Harbor, Backs Billion Oyster Project With Limited Edition Aquis appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

The last piece of the 100-piece limited-edition IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar “Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team” is up for auction now – with proceeds going for a charitable cause.  The series, launched to honor Toto Wolff, CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team and his exceptional leadership, is entirely… The post Happening Now: IWC, Bonhams  Auction Toto Wolff X Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Big Pilot’s Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Even in the already niche world of independent watchmaking, De Bethune occupies a very particular, small corner. The brand, guided from birth 20 years ago by master watchmaker Denis Flageollet, is a reflection of his meticulousness and dedication to his craft...More

Those familiar with Swiss brand Bell & Ross know the company is all about instruments that go the distance with you, whether it is in the sky or not. The newest  BR 03-92 Radio Compass watch, inspired by a radio navigation tool from yesteryear, is a great take on function, form and aesthetics. Created in… The post Hands On With The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Radio Compass appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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Famed actress and Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett joins Louis Vuitton’s roster as a brand ambassador for its newest high jewelry collection called Spirit.  The iconic actress is captured by photographer Sølve Sundsbø in an expressive series of portraits styled in angular, monochromatic looks. You will begin to see the print campaign just before the… The post Actress Cate Blanchett Joins Louis Vuitton Ambassador List appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Just recently, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled two new timepieces to its coveted Master Control series in celebration of the 30th anniversary of this line. Each of the new watches, the and the Master Control Calendar, is offered with an interchangeable Novonappa calf leather strap and a steel bracelet for ultimate versatility. When it was introduced to the… The post A Closer Look At Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar And Chronograph appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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By Gordon Henderson   Accutron, one of the watch communities most loved electronic powered watch brands, has announced a new limited edition time piece and partnership with La Palina, . The Accutron La Palina Limited Edition Spaceview 2020 powered by electrostatic energy. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Accutron was first unveiled in 1960 as… The post Accutron Unveils Newest Watch In Partnership With La Palina Cigars appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

The English chef and restauranteur, Jason Atherton has earned multiple Michelin stars across his many restaurants which span the globe from New York to Dubai and London. We sat down with him to talk about coping with stress, competition, and the British culinary scene through the years...More

  By Nancy Olson   Since its introduction in 2019, Chopard’s Alpine Eagle has maintained its stake as an commendable watch collection, currently comprising more than two-dozen models inspired by Chopard’s much-earlier St. Moritz collection. Like the St. Moritz, the Alpine Eagle’s timeless look lends itself well to numerous iterations without compromising its solid design… The post A Closer Look At Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

One of the most exciting young watchmakers working today, we discover there is a lot more to Raúl Pagès than his unique form of horology…More

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