It’s as American as it gets. It’s not baseball or apple pie, but it is the heartland of America: the Indy 500. It’s a funny thing but this weekend, ATimelyPerspective had been invited on a number of trips, including the Monaco Grand Prix (also with TAG Hewer). The Indy 500 was the one I knew…
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Mastering Silicium: Going Into the Workshops with Patek Philippe (It Wasn’t Easy)
Just the other day, I had the unique experience of spending an entire day at a workshop with Patek Philippe in New York. There, we experienced a very thorough presentation of the brand’s pioneering research in silicium, and the material’s evolution as a balance wheel and as a hair spring. It is astonishing to see that…
Introducing the World’s First Mechanical Watch Built for MotorSports: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher
It has been five years in the making. The concept was the brainchild of legendary racecar driver Michael Schumacher. Now, Audemars Piguet introduces a world’s first in mechanical timepieces: the Royal Oak Laptimer Michael Schumacher. First unveiled to the world at a press event held today at Corinna Schumacher’s CS Ranch in Givrins, Switzerland, the…
Affordable Watches: The Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Watch will have You Seeing Red
Victorinox Swiss Army is a brand that’s globally known to create dependable, durable and essential products to accompany life’s everyday challenges. Specifically known for the creation of the iconic Swiss Army knife, Victorinox prides itself in creating versatile products that can last for ages. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, and to honor its…
Hamilton Jewelers’ Watch Fair Offers Trips of Lifetime
If you are a watch r and live nearby Princeton, NJ, you want to visit Hamilton Jewelers next week. On Friday, May 29, and Saturday May 30, this family owned business with than 100 years of history is bringing the best of the best in watches to its Nassau Street, Princeton, store for its annual “Time…
Behold: This Knight in Shining Armor Slays More than Dragons: Introducing the Urwerk UR-105 TA Knight
By Gordon Henderson For those familiar with the brand, Urwerk represents an aesthetic that sits on the edge of modern wristwatch design while also pushing the technological advances of horology. They are unapologetically a brand that marches to the beat of its own drummer when it comes to design elements, while at the same time…