The newest brand ambassador for Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix is Henrik Fisker, founder of Fisker Automotive and designer of some of the world’s iconic sports cars for brands such as BMW and Aston Martin. A believer in automobiles being able to be environmentally friendly, Fisker created the electric vehicle extended range (Ever) luxury car, …
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Even though we showed this video back on May 31 (one of the first to air it on watch sites), it warrants another look — just in time for the start of the GAMES! This is one inspirational commercial. It is the first LONDON 2012 TV commercial, featuring the world-famous Rolling Stones soundtrack “Start me Up” along with …
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Today, the Olympic Torch arrives in London, at the new London Olympic Stadium and Park — built expressly for the Summer Olympic Games that officially begin today. With the focus squarely on the athletes and their intense precision – every fraction of a second will count in determining the winners, or even early starters, of …
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Yep – from concept to cutting-edge reality – TAG Heuer says it is definitely going to be producing the newest Mikrotourbillon S watch for series (albeit most likely a very limited series) production. The watch, equipped with two tourbillon escapements, was first shown to the world a few months ago as a concept piece. The …
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We here at Atimelyperspective struggled with whether or not to put up this news product post, given the terrible shooting that took place in the Aurora, CO, theater during the midnight showing of Dark Knight Rises — afterall it seems a bit off-color to talk about stars and watches with so many killed and injured. However, …
For jazz music lovers and for aficionados of the famed Vulcain Manufacture, this is an exciting introduction. In honor of, and working with, this great pianist, Vulcain now releases two limited-edition 50s Presidents’ Watch models dedicated to the Herbie Hancock. The Herbie Hancock watches are created in two versions — both with a sunburst dial …
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Worldtempus © Worldtempus / Elizabeth Doerr Elizabeth Doerr Still the flagship of the British Royal Navy, the HMS Victory was completed in 1765. A warship, she did not see action until 1778, but it wasn’t until 1803 that her most famous captain took charge of her: Viscount Horatio Nelson. Having died on board during the …
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We’ve written about Hautlence many times before here. Now we bring you this classically elegant rounded HLC06, created in a limited edition of just 88 numbered pieces. It features an opaline chocolate dial in an 18-k rose gold case measuring 41 mm in diameter. To create the watch, the brand has rebuilt its house movement …
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In Rome this past weekend, Bulgari unveiled its newest classic timepiece, the Octo — a slimmed down, elegant new rendition of its Octowatch (previously housing complicated calibers). This exciting new design is destined to become a pillar collection for the brand. More news coming soon, including a wrap up of the wonderful event. Stay Tuned.
It was a long time ago – 28 years to be exact – and I was 26 years old. I had a Master’s Degree in journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School. I had already had two short jobs in the world of journalism and writing that hadn’t thrilled me. Then, a warm-hearted, strong woman by …
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