As rs of all things horology, we here at ATimelyPerspective welcome independent brands into the market place. One interesting such brand is Frank Dubarry, who presented his new Dubarry Crazy Wheel collection earlier this year at Baselworld. The new from this young brand offers a unique interpretation of the hours and minutes’ display, as…
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Join Our Underwater Adventure With Oris and the Coral Restoration Foundation
I don’t scuba dive. Truth be told, I’m a little terrified of open water. I the beaches, going into the ocean from the shore — but just don’t put me out in the deep blue sea all alone and don’t expect me to don the diving apparatus and breathe through masks and…
A Close-UP Look at the Azimuth 3D Wonders: Mr. Roboto R2, Crazy Rider
As all of our regular readers know, I have been in the watch industry for three-and-a-half decades and so I have seen many a brand come and go. One brand that began its journey back in 2003 has grown by leaps and bounds: Azimuth. Known for its cutting-edge designs and relatively reasonable prices given the…
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Cartier Tank Watch Sets World Record, Sells For $379,500 At Christie’s Auction
In yesterday’s Christie’s Rare Watches and American Icons auction, which totaled sales of than $10M, the Jacque Kennedy Onassis Cartier Tank watch set a world record for the most expensive Cartier Tank ever sold at auction. It went for $379,500. The winning bidder donated a portion of the proceeds to the National Endowment for…
Watch Review: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Italia Independent Watches Designed with Lapo Elkann
In an ongoing collaboration with Italia Independent and the brand’s founder Lapo Elkann, Hublot unveiled its newest series of timepieces earlier this year. Now they are beginning to hit stores and we take a close-up lo and bring you an honest review of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Italia Independent collection. The newest watch collection continues to underscore…
Exclusive Interview: Peter Speake-Marin Talks About Leaving His Brand And His New Naked Watchmaker Ventures
Just a few days ago, Speake-Marin SA — the eponymous brand started by well-known and much-d English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin — issued a statement noting that after 16 years, Peter Speake-Marin will be leaving his brand to pursue other interests. In fact, he is pursuing a new path, and today, in an exclusive interview, he discussed his plans…