About two and a half years ago, Cartier closed its now nearly 100-year-old Fifth Avenue mansion so that the brand could totally revamp the space.While the brand opened another location not too far away from its original so it could continue to remain open, Cartier set about re-creating the space to be in tune with today’s times and desires.…
Hands-on and in-depth reviews of timepieces.
Watch Review: Bremont Boeing 100 Limited Edition Watch on the Wrist
Recently, we borrowed the Bremont Boeing 100 Limited Edition watch to wear and review. The thing about this watch is – to be honest – I am not really sure that I want a watch that celebrates Boeing’s 100th anniversary. I mean, I fly a lot on business and so I appreciate everything Boeing has…
Swatch Surfs the Big Waves with New Swatch by Coco Ho
Competitive surfing was the highlight at Trestles Beach in Southern California, where the Swatch Women’s Pro Trestles was held, September 9 through 12. Swatch has been a sponsor of women’s pro surfing, and competitive surfer Coco Ho, a Swatch brand ambassador since 2010, was on hand to formally introduce the watch she designed, Swatch…
Inside the Manufacture: A Close-UP Look at Bulgari Watchmaking
Earlier this year, we had the unique opportunity to go where few have ever gone before: inside the Bulgari Manufacture. I wrote about that experience in IW Magazine, and now, we bring some of that insight to our faithful readers at ATimelyPerspective. This Italian-born Bulgari (founded in Rome in 1884) has been bringing exceptional watches to the forefront…
Fast Focus: Hermes Brings Artistic Dials to the Forefront with ‘Nature at Full Gallop’ Watches
Every year, Hermès unveils a few unique timepieces that demonstrate the brand’s commitment to top craftsmanship, watchmaking arts and technical prowess and style, of course. This year was no exception. Inspired by wildlife drawings from the French artist, Robert Dallet, the brand unveiled several nature-inspired watches with exquisite hand-painted and engraved dials. Dallet is best known…
Tennis Star Stan Wawrinka (wearing his ‘Pinka’) Audemars Piguet Watch Wins the US Open
Earlier today we brought you the news of how the final set in the US Open Tennis championships would up — with Swiss Stan Wawrinka coming up against Serbian Novak Djovic, the clear favorite to many pundits. However, I had to be impartial. Wawrinka wears an Audemars Piguet watch during play and this year…