Omega Lot 206A few days ago, we talked here about the upcoming March 10 NYC Antiquorum auction and all the great headliner watches coming up for bid. But thanks to some feedback we got, we recognize that some of our readers are newcomers to the world of collecting and buying at auction and so are …
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Time Capsules: News – Harry Winston on the Red Carpet
Atimelyperspective regularly get requests from readers who want to know what the celebrities are wearing. Well, at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, Harry Winston watches walked the red carpet on the wrists of two important stars. Oscar winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Fighter, Christian Bale, wore Harry Winston’s Ocean Dual …
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Time Capsules: News — Vintage watches: Antiquorum Offers up Patek, GP Opera
Patek Philippe Ref. 2419Yes, if you are the consummate watch collector, the upcoming March 10th Antiquorum New York auction is for you. A couple of really amazing timepieces are coming up for grabs – but beware- these babies are pricey and are certain to fetch global interest. In fact, I know a certain Kuwait collector …
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Watch Stops 2011: Arnold & Son, Bovet Exhibit in Qatar
Bovet DragonAt the 8th annual Doha Jewelry and Watch Exhibition in Qatar this past week, men’s complicated watches – especially tourbillons – stole the limelight. These were followed by limited edition pieces and high-tech, high-mech complexities from some of the independents such as Hautlence, Ladoire and Richard Mille. Naturally, being the Middle East market, watches …
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Watch Stops: Doha – Ladoire Shows off Mr. Grey and Mr. Ice Black Widows
On February 7, we brought you the Black Widow Mr. Green watch from Ladoire, explaining the exciting new automatic caliber of this watch with its 39 jewels, shaped mainplate and W-shaped GMT bridge structure. Well, at the Doha Jewelry and Watch Exhibition, we got to try on all the new versions of the Black Widow, …
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Time Capsules: News – Plan a Watch Trip to NY in MAY for TimeCrafters
Last week we told you about the Wall Street Journal sponsoring Watch Week in April. Well if you couldn’t schedule that visit, plan a trip in May, when the New York Times hosts its own event. May 13-15 is New York’s TimeCrafters Exhibition at The Times Center. At TimeCrafters, more than 18 luxury watchmakers will …
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Watch Stops 2011: SIHH – Piaget Sings Pretty with its Happy Bird
In typical Piaget style, whimsy and haute Joaillerie marry with perfection in the newest Limelight series – a Garden Party, complete with outdoor nature elements. The newest Limelight Dancing Light watch is a magnificent delight — set with 165 diamonds in what is lovingly referred to as the Happy Bird motif. The black dial of …
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Time Capsules: News – Madison Ave the Place for Collectors to Be in April
Madison Avenue is home to a number of the world’s premier timepiece flagship boutiques — all located between 57th and 86th Streets. This year, approximately 20 of those brands band together during the week of April 11th for Madison Avenue Watch Week – a celebration of haute horology for collectors and connoisseurs. Thoughout the week-long …
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Time Capsules: News – Win a Bell & Ross Watch
Bell & Ross has a very creative – if you are creative – contest going on right now – that you can enter to win this great Vintage BR 123 Heritage watch. If it were me, I wouldn’t miss this opportunity! YOU know who you are – Bell & Ross lovers out there – and …
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Time Capsules: News – Win a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in a Treasure Hunt
Everyone always asks me the same questions: If you could have just one watch, what would it be? I can never answer the question. Of course I want many. But one of the watches I have always wanted is a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. It is the supreme iconic timepiece with its reversible case, its legendary history …
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