There are no words to say what a picture can do by a glance, and as we set about to review the Cartier Trait d’Eclat high jeweled watch – we are even convinced of this. This year, Cartier again entrances us with top demonstrations of its amazing haute joaillerie craftsmanship. One of the finest…
Up Close with the Bovet Virtuoso VIII 10-Day Flying Tourbillon Big Date
This year marks a big one for Bovet 1822. Celebrating its roots, that date back 195 years, Bovet 1822 unveils the Virtuoso VIII — a Big Date 10-Day Flying Tourbillon that deftly blends fine watchmaking heritage with a contemporary spirit and holding three patents. While this company was started in 1822 by the Bovet brothers,…
A Close-Up Look at the Panerai PAM700 LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech — Possibly the Most High-Tech Panerai Yet
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…
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…
A Look at Three Terrific Rooster Watches for the Chinese New Year (Chopard, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin)
Following in our theme of celebrating the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Rooster — we bring you a lo at three terrific Year of the Rooster watches. These beauties come from Piaget, Chopard and Vacheron Constantin — all of which have been creating Chinese Zodiac watches for years. Vacheron Constantin Métiers…