This past weekend, Nyqvist, ridden by record-setting jockey Mario Gutierrez, won the 142nd Kentucky Derby — racing to the finish in the home stretch and winning over Exaggerator by 1-1/4 lengths. There to capture the precise moment was Longines — the official timekeeper and a key sponsor of the famed Kentucky Derby, along with the…
Omega and Emirates Team New Zealand Sail to the Win in New York Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series
It was an exhilarating weekend in New York as the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races to place on the Hudson River — marking the first time the races have returned to New York waters in nearly 100 years. Stealing the win: Emirates Team New Zealand with 52 points. The team is sponsored by Omega,…
Earth Day: Meet Affordable Q&Q Solar Powered Watches that Save Lives
Today is Earth Day, and while there are a lot of watch brands inspired to help save the Earth, we thought it was a good opportunity to present incredibly affordable watches that are solar powered instead of battery powered and that have a couple of charitable sides. Inspired by exotic endangered species, Q&Q debuts the Smile Solar…
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…
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…
A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe and Others Offer First-Time Look at New Watches During Madison Avenue Watch Week
Starting this Wednesday, April 13 and running until April 20, watch rs visiting New York City can expect to see things they’ve never seen before in the U.S. market. In fact, many top brands and retailers are offering first los at their newest watches (just unveiled in Switzerland earlier this year) during the 6th annual…