The old adage “Everything old is new again” couldn’t be to the point than with the latest release from Louis Moinet, the Astrolabe Tourbillon. Invented by the Greek scientist Hipparchus, the word astrolabe comes from the Greek astrolabos, which means “an instrument to measure the height of the stars.” The tool can be used to…
Meet the Watch that Displaced the Daytona (Almost) at this Year’s Baselworld: The Rolex Air-King
This year at Baselworld, when it came to Rolex, all eyes were on the newly revamped Daytona. Well, not all eyes. While we liked the new Daytona, we d the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King. The 40mm watch is an impressive re-introduction of a classic that not only pays tribute to its aviation roots, but also embraces the…
Andrew Martin of Martin-Baker Shares Thoughts on the Ejection Seat that has Saved 7,500 People
Fan-favorite British watch manufacturer Bremont recently wowed boutique visitors with the latest installment of its Bremont Adventure club. The Adventure Club features speakers and friends of the brand who actually do the things their watches are designed to do — putting Bremont’s tag , “tested beyond endurance,” to the true test. ATimelyPerspective was once again on hand for…
Are Smart Watches Getting Smarter? Why the deGrisogono Samsung Gear S2 is Draped in Diamonds
It is no secret that Smart watches seem to be tripping over themselves as they burst onto the market. Perhaps the only Smart Watch not doing that is the all new haute joaillerie de Grisogono Samsung Gear S2. The Baselworld 2016 introduction, which left many people shaking their heads at the audacity, may be the smartest on the…
Three Top Pilot Watches from Baselworld 2016 that Soar to New Levels (Breitling, Bell & Ross, Bremont)
Aviation watches are instruments of both time and navigation. Representative of adventure and characterized by precision, these watches tie the necessary tools of the profession to a unique and stylish statement. This year, some of the top watchmakers combined functionality and ease of use in the design of their newest pilot watches. Bell & Ross’s…
An Up-Close Look at the Vacheron Constantin Maitre Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon Wristwatch and Caliber 1990
Recently on our Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, we introduced the world to the new Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon watch, housing the all new Caliber 1990. Inspired by the Vacheron Constantin Ref .57260 — the world’s most complicated watch that was eight years in the making and carried a retail price of about…