Not too long ago, at WatchTime New York 2017, we had the opportunity to discuss several important technological developments and new watches with the executives of the brands. One of those brands was Armin Strom, which introduced its incredible Mirrored Force Resonance watch late in the year 2016 that made its way to market this…
Graffiti Artist Alec Monopoly, TAG Heuer Unveil Limited Edition Connected Modular 45 Watch During Art Basel Miami
I have always d art. I grew up in a family where my mother was an artist and my sister was an artist. My mom had an art gallery at one point in her life and my sister was a talented VP at a top NY ad agency. Even my oldest sister — an astrophysicist by…
Only Watch 2017 Sets Record for Charity Auction: $10+ Million
One of the most anticipated watch and charity events every other year is the Only Watch auction, which to place yesterday in Geneva. There, 49 unique watches went up for auction by Christie’s, with benefits going to muscular dystrophy. This year, the auction totaled 10.776 million Swiss Francs. There were a host of stand-outs in…
Winning Watches of the GPHG 2017
For readers who follow ATimelyPerspective, you know that we have been covering all the categories and nominated watches that were being judged in the 2017 GPHG Awards. Last night we attended the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve Awards Ceremony in Geneva, and today we bring you a lo at the winning watches from the 72…
Meet the Manufacture Royale ADN Collection: Good Looks, Great Function
Manufacture Royale is a brand we have written about several times here, as we the masterful technology this brand brings to the forefront. This year, the brand unveils an interesting new collection that is making its way to stores now: the ADN (DNA). The watch houses the brand’s ninth calibre—the MR09 with flying tourbillon,…
Kering Group Appoints Patrick Pruniaux CEO of Ulysse Nardin As Patrik Hoffmann Exits
While we were busy covering some great events this past weekend, the Albert Bensoussan, CEO of Kering Group Luxury — Watches and Jewelelry Division (owners of watch and jewelry brands: Ulysse Nardin, Pomellato, Gucci, Boucheron and Girard-Perrregaux) made another management change announcement: Patrick Pruniaux is the new head of Ulysse Nardin. He replaces long-standing CEO of the…