Father’s Day takes on a different meaning for everyone. No two father/child relationships are alike. But there are probably a few universal traits that make up this appreciative day for dads. As a child I grew up with the idea that my dad was this super human who could do everything that I couldn’t. Who…
Montblanc’s Heritage Chronométrie Ultra Slim Is Fundamentally Elegant
When it comes to Swiss hand-crafted timepieces, the balance between preserving the authenticity and tradition of a quality watch and developing innovative techniques within watchmaking is often as fascinating as the mechanical balance in the watch itself. Montblanc has been writing horological history for over 100 years and sees no reason to quit now.…
SEIKO’ s Astron GPS Solar Chronograph Is A Logical Choice With Luxurious Taste
Affordable Watch Wednesdays have become a continuous theme here at ATimelyPerspective to highlight the logical side of luxurious timepieces. We’ve recently had the opportunity to wear SEIKO’s Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 8x series, mo SSE017. In short, it was a very satisfying experience. There’s a range in quality and an overall feel of an “affordable”…
Armin Strom Finishes Gumball Rally, Auctions Watch for $20,000, Shares Highlights as Rally Comes to a Close in Vegas
Earlier this year we brought you the story of Gumball’s fascinating 3,000 mile supercar journey across continents and around the world. We also introduced Armin Strom’s Gumball 3000 collection that pays tribute to this global road rally, which you can read about here. This past weekend, the Gumball 3000 came to an end as hundreds of…
Bremont, Jaguar Partnership Celebrates E-Type: Introducing Bremont MKI, MKII Jaguar Watches
It’s no secret that watches and cars are the salt and pepper of luxury lifestyle. Earlier this year at BaselWorld, two British mechanical manufacturers teamed up and introduced two new watch collaborations. Bremont cemented its partnership with Jaguar by creating the MKI and MKII (this on the heels of producing six Bremont Lightweight chronometers in honor — one each —…
Citizen Unveils Ultra-fast, Super-accurate Satellite Timekeeping
Many of my conversations with friends and new acquaintances often times include a bit about watches, naturally. Usually the topic arises by mention of who is wearing what on their wrist. In all honesty, though, most people I associate with are those who live on a modest budget. And surprisingly (or not) I see a great…