In a passionate statement that rounded out an hour-long panel discussion among top-level watch industry executives in New York City recently, Maximilian Busser, founder of MB&F Horological Lab, summed up the idea of what makes a watch extraordinary: “It is proof of human genius. The first tower clocks were transformed from stone and metal in…
Experience the FIBT World Cup – Timing by OMEGA Watches
By Dan O’Rourke It’s all about the clock in bobsledding. When watching the sport you’ll quickly realize your eyes constantly shifting back and forth between the sled and its time. You try to keep up with the color-coded segment comparisons and appreciate the sports announcers who vocalize those differences to ease the strain of your…
Pre- SIHH 2014: Unveiling the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon Watch
Packing a punch – a technical, aesthetic and watchmaking prowess punch– is what this newest Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon timepiece is all about. The alluring blue dialed beauty is set to be officially unveiled in the January 2014 SIHH- but we bring you a sneak peek here. The simply dazzling dial is created…
Exclusive Interview: Vincent Calabrese, Creator of the Corum Golden Bridge
A foremost watchmaker of our times, Vincent Calabrese – inventor of the Corum Golden Bridge — is a self-taught watchmaker. Expelled from school in Italy when he was just 12 years old, Calabrese found work in a watchmaker’s shop where he acquired a few skills before working as a street watchmaker for almost five years. …
Bovet’s Pascal Raffy Cuts Ribbon at First USA Boutique in New York
Yesterday at Central Park South in New York City, Bovet 1822 officially opened its first USA boutique – with brand owner Pascal Raffy humbly acknowledging his family, family team and newest alliances for all their hard work in bringing a dream to fruition. In fact, Raffy has owned the Bovet brand for just about 13…
Up Close with Hublot and the Miami Heat
The past few days have been a heated experience. Joining Hublot in Miami, ATimelyPerspective gained insight into the world of the Miami Heat basketball team – for which Hublot is the official timekeeper. Additionally, the Heat’s Dwyane Wade is a brand ambassador for Hublot. During the weekend, we watched the Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats…