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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.

When Patek Philippe introduced its 2022 collection of timepieces at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva last month, fans of the firm’s World Time model, an icon of 20th century design, had reason to celebrate. The Geneva-based firm introduced not one, not two, but three new world timers, all of which seemed to suggest that after taking a two-year hiatus from traveling, watch lovers are ready to hit the road. Among connoisseurs, however, no modern World Time watch could […] The post A Brief History of the World (Time): Patek Philippe’s Beloved ‘Heure Universelle’ Watch appeared first on Collectability.

  Known for its aviation and dive-inspired watches, German brand Tutima Glashütte offers one of the best quality/value propositions on the market. Now, the brand does it again with its newest  M2 Seven Seas S series of watches with boldly colored gradient (or de’grade’) dials with distinctive highlights. Crafted in stainless steel (hence, the “S”),… The post Review:  Tutima Unveils M2 Seven Seas S Collection With Gradient Dials appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

One of the most complete watchmakers in the world, we dive deep into the Finnish watchmaker's story and some of his most significant creations to date...More

German watch brand A. Lange & Sohne is one of the most sought-after brands by serious watch collectors today. Not only are its timepieces exclusive and created in limited numbers, but also, they offer some of the most subtle German-influenced clean designs on the market. This year, when everyone was wondering if there was anything… The post A Closer Look At The A. Lange & Sohne Minute Repeater And Titanium Odysseus appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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Watch lovers who only dreamed of owning a Gerald Genta piece, may still have a chance at the remaining two Sotheby’s “Gerald Genta: Icon of Time” auctions in May and June, But you have missed the chance to buy his original design painting of the Patek Philippe Nautilus he created 50 years ago.  That went… The post Nautilus Painting By Gerald Genta Fetches $727,000 At Sotheby’s But There’s Still A Chance To Own A Genta Original appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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} } Join us in-person on May 5! 👥 Hidden Figures: Overlooked Elements of Watchmaking   Jeffrey Kingston, Editor-in-Chief of Le Quai de l’Horloge (Sun Valley, Idaho) Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm General Society Library, 20 W 44th St, NYC HSNY's May 2022 lecture will take place in person at the General Society Library and will also be livestreamed. Doors open at 6PM ET, lecture and Zoom livestream to begin at 7PM ET. Many elements of a fine watch are often overlooked by connoisseurs or not given their full due. Free-sprung balances, silicon hairsprings, copper beryllium wheels, multiple mainspring barrels and secure calendar mechanisms all could be considered the "Hidden Figures" of watchmaking. At the May 5, 2022, lecture of the Horological Society of New York, Jeffrey Kingston will discuss these elements and show the importance and value that they bring to horology. Doors open at 6:00pm, lecture begins promptly at 7:00pm. Free tickets are required to attend. RSVP (IN-PERSON) RSVP (VIRTUAL) HSNY Awards $100,000 In Financial Aid at Its Annual Gala (Pics) After a two-year pause in its 156-year tradition, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) held its annual Gala on Saturday, April 9, 2022, where it awarded $100,000 to watchmaking students and schools, and raised an additional $18,000 toward its mission of advancing the art and science of horology. HSNY celebrated the 2022 Gala & Awards Ceremony in style at the landmark Harvard Club of New York City, where 200 members and friends reunited to toast to one of the world’s oldest continuously operating horological associations. Highlights from the evening included a presentation by HSNY President John Teifert of the Howard Fass Award, given this year to longtime HSNY member and horological bibliophile Fortunat Mueller-Maerki. Bestowed for the third time since its creation in 2016, the Howard Fass award is HSNY’s highest honor, given to individuals judged to have shown extraordinary dedication to the ideals which the Society pursues. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL GALA RECAP ... VIEW THE IMAGE GALLERY Congratulations to HSNY's 2022 Financial Aid Recipients! Congratulations to Jared Tramontano, left, on winning HSNY's first-ever Lifetime Membership Card!  The Lifetime Membership Card, engraved and ready to ship! 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.  Andrew Cazalet, United Kingdom Bryce Walther, CA Cenk Ozdemir, FL Daryn Schnipper, NY David Kay, VA Dawn Schmidt, FL Elisa Catenazzi, NJ Enrique J. Curras, NY Henri Salamati, CA Jared Tramontano, NY *LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENT 2022* Jean-François Noël, Canada Jeff Feddersen, NJ Jeff Heiner, NY Jose Acevedo, NJ Kasi Houston, TX Kevin O'Leary, FL Marcos Gutierrez, TX Paul R. Anthony, PA Richard Kurtzer, NY Robert DiStefano, FL Robert Basiliere, TX Sean Lavery, NY Simone Aimone, Italy Tony Kim, CA Tyler Hill, Canada William Malone, PA William W. Ehrgood, OH BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP The world premiere of Keeper of Time is almost here! There's only a few tickets left for the Thursday, April 28 event, taking place at the SVA Theatre in New York City. Click here to get your tickets (use promo code HSNY5 for $5 off)! Can't make it in person? Join us virtually by visiting this link! On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 102 — April 26 Horology 101 — May 10 Horology 101 to 103 — May 14 WEEKEND CLASS  Horology 101 — May 17 Horology 102 — May 24 Horology 101 to 103 — May 28 WEEKEND CLASS Horology 104 — May 31 TRAVELING EDUCATION  Horology 101-103 in CHICAGO [April 30 — May 1] 1 SEAT LEFT Horology 101-103 in ORANGE COUNTY [June 10 — June 11] Charity Auction to be held June 2022 (dates TBD) Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here!  THE ALLIANCE OF BRITISH WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS An Open Dial with Crispin Jones at Mr Jones Watches, hosted by Rikki Daman (Scottish Watches) — May 19, 2022 The Alliance's fifth member-exclusive features a behind-the-scenes tour at Mr Jones’s workshops in London. Discover how some of their unique watches are designed and made by their talented team. A live Q&A session will follow, hosted by Rikki @scottishwatches. The event is free and open to all members of the Alliance and HSNY. Register and learn more here! WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM Mr. Potter’s Magic Show — April 23, 2022 Mr. Potter’s 19th Century Magic Show comes to the museum on Saturday, April 23rd, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Veteran magician, Robert Olson, brings Richard Potter’s 1800s magic to audiences, using original and recreated props (cards, coins, ribbons and boxes) as well as costumes and the language that was used during that period – all used to carry the audience back in time. Learn more and purchase tickets here! Grain Thief Concert — April 30, 2022 Through a generous donation from Gaudette Insurance of Whitinsville, award-winning Americana string band Grain Thief kicks off the Willard House & Clock Museum Music Series on Saturday, April 30th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Weather permitting, the performance will be held in the Willard barn. Weather not permitting, the concert will be held in the museum’s main gallery. Learn more here. Plein Air Painting — May 7, 2022 Willard House is opening its 2022 plein air series! The museum will open its grounds to plein air (outdoor) painters and landscape artists of all ages and abilities on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please join this informal gathering of artists who love to paint the New England landscape. Bring your own supplies. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more here. Mass Audubon Bat Walk — May 20, 2022 On Friday night, May 20th at 6:30 PM, visitors of all ages can join experts from Mass Audubon to walk the property using bat detectors and in real-time, listen to and identify the bats flying overhead. Cost is $6 per family group and proceeds will go towards continuing family programs. Attendees are encouraged to bring their iPhones or iPads as they can have the chance to download a free bat detector app and go home with a bat recording from the evening. Don’t forget to pack mosquito repellent! Learn more here. Learn more about our partners, the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers and the Willard House & Clock Museum. 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