We here at ATimelyPerspective have long respected and been friends with Panerai Central — experts on all-things Panerai. Therefore, with the introduction of the brand’s newest LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech watch, it only made sense to go to the experts for a close-up lo at what really sets this watch apart. It wasn’t too long ago that Panerai introduced its first Carbotech…
Storage Wars: USB Keys at SIHH 2017
Those who have been following ATimelyPerspective know that we enjoy taking a break from the seriousness of timepieces once in a while and focusing on things that are — well — a little fun. Each year after the shows, we present the most creative or best USB sticks. On these grand devices, the watch brands…
Olympic Gold Medal Winner Wayde Van Niekerk, a Richard Mille Ambassador, Talks About Time
I had the good fortune recently to meet with South African Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk, a Richard Mille brand ambassador, and world record-setting medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He to the title in the 400 meter races. He did wearing a Richard Mille watch. We spent some time together in Chantilly France to…
Hands On with the New Montblanc Bronze 1858 Chronometer Tachymeter Watch at SIHH 2017
If you are a r of unusual watch materials, you may want to take a closer lo at the newest vintage-inspired 1858 bronze watches from Montblanc. While not a high-tech material, bronze is rarely used in watchmaking, but when it is – it is highly coveted. The material ages differently in each and every…
Greubel Forsey Unveils $1.4 Million Grand Sonnerie at SIHH 2017
Another over-the-top $! Million + watch has been released at SIHH 2017: Greubel Forsey’s approximately $1.4 million Grand Sonnerie. The incredible chiming timepiece – the brand’s first Grande Sonnerie — was 11 years in the research and development stages and has two patents pending. What’s Inside the Case The…
SIHH 2017: Vacheron Constantin Unveils Most Complicated Wristwatch: $1M Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication
The century-old battle of the complications continues, as Vacheron Constantin unveils its most complicated wristwatch to date: Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. The watch, which was five years in the making, boasts 23 functions and complexities, and offers civil, solar and sidereal time indications – each via its own separate gear train. Based…