In November, 2007, I was one of a very elite group of international journalists fortunate enough to travel with IWC to California for the experience of a lifetime. There, we visited the TOP GUN flight school, met with pilots, took some courses, and then had the awesome experience of arrested landing on (and later catapulting …
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Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH — Richard Mille Unveils New In-House CRMA1 Caliber
Just in time for SIHH in Geneva, Richard Mille announces his all new CRMA1 caliber – available in titanium, red or white gold case. The new movement is a skeletonized automatic with hours, minutes and adjustable rotor geometry. The base plate and bridges are made of titanium with Titalyt treatment to offer stronger rigidity. Bridges …
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A Timely Event: Breguet Celebrates 200th Anniversary of First Wristwatch in Geneva
In January, 2012, in Geneva, Breguet opens an exhibition entitled “1810-1812, Breguet makes the first wristwatch, fit for a Queen.” The exhibition pays homage to the Queen of Naples and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the first wristwatch on record –made over a two-year period culminating in 1812. The watch was ordered in 1810 by …
Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH – A. Lange & Sohne Unveils New Datograph Benchmark
I remember well the day that A. Lange & Sohne’s top executives unveiled to the world – and showed me in person — the brand’s Datograph – the quintessential chronograph. It was in 1999, not long after the brand had made the decision to re-enter the market after the reunification of Germany. It was a …
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Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH 2012 – Ralph Lauren Watches – Thin is in
Ralph Lauren’s new Slim Classique Collection – which makes its global debut in January 2012 at the SIHH show in Geneva, is a work of Art Deco beauty and luxury watchmaking prowess. Geometrically elegant and ergonomically correct, the elegant new interpretations in the collection feature excellent gem setting. The two new models are the Ralph …
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A Timely Event: Friday Night in LA, Classics with Andrea Bocelli and Girard-Perregaux
This Friday night, if you are looking for a great time in LA, attend a gala event at the Beverly Hilton featuring the world’s highest selling solo artist in classical music, Andrea Bocelli, as he launches the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. The Benefit Gala on December 9 features a special performance by Bocelli, as well as …
Time Capsules: Breaking News – HYT Watches with Liquid Time?!
This one is way cool — and certainly different. Here, A ATimelyperspective brings a first look at the newest HYT watch – slated to be unveiled in BaselWorld in March. The timepiece is the first ever featuring mechanical and liquid time indications. From HYT — the Hydro Mechanical Horologists – the watch movement is a …
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Time Capsules: Commentary – Fun Facts – The Wristwatch from the 1920’s to 1940
Recently, we brought readers a little insight into the birth of the wristwatch – for those who enjoy a little history and some fun facts. Continuing that saga, which covered the turn of and the first two decades of the 20th century (see that coverage here), we now bring you perspective on how the wristwatch …
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Time Capsules: News – Winners of the 11th Annual Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve Announced
Just a few days ago, the 11th Annual Grand Prix d’horlogerie was held in Geneva –this is the watchmaking awards event of the year — a wonderful event chocked with emotion, entertainment and serious tribute. Winners were in a host of categories – and you get to see here a vast array of timepieces. …
Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH – Baume & Mercier Watches — The new Capeland
Baume & Mercier brings us a sneak peek today at one of the newest watches slated to be unveiled in January at SIHH in Geneva. The Capeland, a watch that epitomizes the brand’s seaside living philosophy of relaxed lifestyle, offers authenticity and strength of character. Inspired by an historic single push-piece chronograph, circa, 1948, the …
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