It isn’t every day one gets to truly enjoy the beauty of time and space, but wearing this Corum Golden Bridge rose gold timepiece I got to do just that. A marvelous piece of art and technology, the $54,700 watch is created in a limited edition of 600 pieces. While not a true watchmaking complication in the strictest sense of the word, it is a superb complexity thanks to the linear construction of the floating baguette movement. The vertical bridge holds each of the hundreds of tiny barrels, wheels, 
plates and pinions in a row, while the sapphire case back, dial and even case sides allow for an unobstructed view. It’s mesmerizing to look at while on the wrist, and off – and is a real eye catcher with the in-line caliber that seems to be floating in space. The crown is strategically placed on top of the watch case so as not to obstruct any view. It’s a keeper.
Time Capsules: Product—Longines Unveils 180th Anniversary Chronographs
By Samantha Walsh
To celebrate its 180th anniversary, Longines has released two new high-function watch models: the Longines Telemeter Chronograph and Longines Tachymeter Chronograph – each offering performance and elegance.
The Longines Telemeter Chronograph has a white lacquered dial with a red telemeter scale on the dial that was inspired by a 1933 timepiece. Telemeter scales were initially introduced around 1852 to measure the distance travelled by sound. The 41mm steel watch houses the caliber L688 self-winding chronograph movement, whose workmanship is visible via a sapphire caseback. Similarly, the Longines Tachymeter Chronograph with white lacquered dial also house the L688 column-wheel chronograph movement, but offers a tachymeter scale in blue and red on the dial, which was inspired by a Longines watch 
developed in 1934.
These watches are timelessly elegant yet modern and sporty. Each retails for $3,250 – a great price for the Swiss-made beauties that look great on the wrist and offer technical prowess.
Off the Cuff: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
The iconic Royal Oak collection of timepieces from Audemars Piguet celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with much fanfare – including an entire new series of Royal Oak watches. The Royal Oak – designed virtually overnight by Gerald Genta for Audemars Piguet in 1972 – was the world’s first bold luxury sporty watch built in stainless steel. The watch, with its crisp design and big price point (for a steel watch) – was an immediate success. Today, the Royal Oak 
continues to steal hearts. This stunning chronograph houses the self-winding caliber 2385 and offers chronograph counters, hours, minutes and small seconds, as well as date indication. The silvered dial features the brand’s Grande Tapisserie pattern for an elegant appeal against the 18-karat rose gold case and hand-stitched large square-scale brown crocodile strap. The sapphire crystal is anti-reflective treatment and the watch features a screw-locked crown so it is water resistant to 50 meters. A true eye catcher, this beauty retails for about $45,500.
Trend Report: Purple Reign: A Look at Lavender Watches
By Roberta Naas
The color purple has a flinty little mollusk to thank for its expensive reputation. In the past, extracting dye from this sea creature was such a costly and time-consuming process, only royal purses could stretch to such extravagance. Technology has democratized the shade of sovereigns, but our view of the hue is that it’s still high-end. Design houses such as Marc Jacobs, Dior, and Victoria Beckham have been playing with purple for a couple of seasons, and now it’s the most sought-after shade of summer. When partnered with quality watchmaking, the result is a sophisticated statement that exudes power, with a playful undercurrent.
The Ritmo Mundo Persepolis Dual Time Swiss Quartz Model 204/3 Multi Gem watch ($11,000) has a 44mm round stainless steel orbital case. Set with diamonds and multicolored gemstones. The dial turns over to offer an alternate display. Omega’s Constellation Quartz 35mm watch ($4,400) sparkles with features such as diamond markers on the purple dial, and date indication at 6:00.The Octea Chrono ($900) from Swarovski features a 40mm stainless steel case with a clear crystal bezel. The violet sunray dial features chronograph sub dials and LumiNova indexes, and the purple rubber strap has six amethyst DTL crystals. (This article appeared recently in LA Confidential Magazine)
Time Capsules: News – New USMC Marines Watch Line — Wrist Armor — Makes Debut
By Samantha Walsh
Aptly named “Marines Wrist Armor” there is a new breed of timepieces on the market. The US Marine Corps watch brand is the only officially licensed watch brand from the U.S. Defense Department, and it offers a wide range of products utilizing the most durable materials possible. These rugged new watches are worn by active duty Marines stationed around the world, and now they are available for US and international retail sales.
Designed and engineered in the USA, and brought to us by veteran watch exec Fredi Brodmann and Moret Group, NYC, this watch brand is up to the highest military standards, allowing it to perform even under the most extreme conditions. Featuring the latest generation 
of Swiss made Quartz movements, these watches are not only shock resistant, but also offer precise time measurement with extra functions including chronographs, telemeter bezels and more.
A variety of very definitive looks are offered, in different colors, strap options and dials. Straps range from bracelets, to silicone rubber with a unique USMC design, or water resistant leather or heavy woven nylon. All watches in the collection are water resistant to at least 200 meters, with the dive watches going to 300 meters. They also offer Swiss Made SuperLuminova or Tritium gas 
tubes on the hand and dials for maximum visibility even at night. In addition, they feature K1 anti-reflective, shatter-resistant mineral crystals.
Cases are rugged stainless steel and steel IP plated for the black versions. These highly durable watches also sport a great Marines logo on the dial and feature a USMC crown protection system. They retail from $195 to $395.
Time Capsules: Product – Fashion Watches from Gucci Made of Bamboo
By Samantha Walsh
Fashion watches from top designer brands such as Gucci are all the rage now, especially as more and more runways see accessories big for frall. Gucci now brings to light a new Gucci Bamboo Timepiece. This trendy quartz watch features a round case with three dial variations: black, brown, or silver, on a stainless steel and bamboo bangle. Yes – bamboo. What a great material and a great look. The Bamboo is inlaid around the bezel, as well as used in the bracelet. Each timepiece is unique, as it is created individually from each piece of bamboo and hand shaped, before becoming part of the Gucci timepiece. While bamboo is sensitive to water exposure, this is not a watch to be worn swimming – but it is definitely a day to night timepiece! The watch retails for $995.
ATimelyEvent: TimeCrafters 2012 Draws Top Swiss Watchmakers to NYC
Zenith Christophe ColumbWhat do Swiss watchmakers Sebastien Buliard, Dominique Loiseau and Emmanuel Bouchet all have in common? They will each be making personal appearances at this year’s second annual TimeCrafters Exhibition at the historic Park Avenue Armory September 14 and 15. In addition to the 20-plus brands exhibiting their exquisite watches, there are a host of special events and demonstrations taking place– including these top watchmakers flying in from Switzerland. So, who are they?
Zenith brings in Sébastien Buliard, from the brand’s Movement Development department. Buliard plays a crucial role in the movement 
Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridgesdevelopment department, where more than 600 movement’ variations have been created and where more than 300 patents have been earned. Buliard is responsible for the creation of the newest Christophe Columb Equation of Time—a complex and alluring special timepiece.
World-famous watchmaker, Dominique Loiseau with Girard-Perregaux will be present to talk with consumers about his work and to demonstrate the fine art of haute horology. Dominique Loiseau has worked at the summit of complex horology for more than 30 years and is the creator of a host of remarkable timepieces, including the Loiseau 1f4, with eight patents on its movement.
Harry Winston brings master watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet, who partnered with Harry Winston to create the newest Harry Winston Opus 12 – a watch that defies all conventional rules of watchmaking. We covered this watch here.
Audemars Piguet is also bringing a top watchmakers to demonstrate the Equation of Time andwork on an AP escapement. And the TimeCrafters exhibit will feature three stations with master artisans continually demonstrating the arts of enameling, engraving and gem setting. If you are a watch lover- you want to be there – and let ATimelyPerspective know you are coming—would love to meet with you! Register at TimeCrafters now for free – or you pay $20 bucks at the door.
TimeCapsules: Affordable Watches — Glam Rock Introduces the New Miami Beach Art Deco Collection
Not only are these newest GlamRock timepieces affordable watches, but also they are adorable — perfect for a gift or a self-purchase. 
In appreciation of Miami Beach’s Art Deco architectural heritage, Glam Rock unveils its newest collection MB Art Deco. With a vintage feel, featuring skinny bands, and varying case shapes ranging from round, to square, barrel, and rectangular, all of the watches in this line combine 
refined geometrics with sleek curves characteristic of the art deco look. These are alluring and refreshing in every way. Every timepiece in this collection is extremely versatile, some fun enough to make friends take a second and even third look, while others are perfect for everyday business-wear. The really cool beaded bracelet versions are perfect for day to night, with a twist of art deco fashion during the day, and yet wonderfully elegant in style for night.
This collection offers yellow and rose gold bracelets, mesh and expandable bracelets, silicone straps, croc-embossed leather, or superb beaded- and pearl-embellished strands as bracelets. While some dials may be simple gold or silver, others feature bright neon colors giving the watch a much more playful look. These new smaller watches are both sleek and feminine, fun and luxurious. But be careful – picking your favorite watch is super difficult and you may have to walk away with more than one! The timepieces range in price from $175-$225.
ATimelyEvent: TimeCrafters 2012 at the Park Avenue Armory, NYC
Harry Winston’s Opus 12 ($270,300) is one of just many significant timepieces that will be on display at TimeCrafters 2012. Harry Winston is bringing in watchmaker Emmannuel Bouchet (who partnered with Winston in the making of this watch) for the event. It’s almost here!! The much anticipated chance for New Yorkers – and any others who want to venture to Gotham City in September – to witness first-hand many never-before-seen-by-the-public complex and alluring watches. TimeCrafters 2012.
Nearly two dozen of the most prestigious watch brands are demonstrating their technical prowess at this exhibition at the Park Avenue Armory – bringing not just superb timepieces, but also certain master watchmakers and other artisans to talk with connoisseurs and demonstrate their work.
TimeCrafters 2012 takes place in New York Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15 — and is open to the 
The FH exihibt is an interactive display that walks visitors through time and the craft of watchmaking. public. The exceptional presentation of new and iconic timepieces will include brands such as A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, De Bethune, Dior, Frederique Constant, Glashutte, Girard-Perregaux, Harry Winston, Hublot, Omega, Oris, Parmigiani, Ralph Lauren, Richard Mille, Tag Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. Additionally, various demonstrations and watchmaking classes will be ongoing throughout the event. Special exhibits will also be shown by The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry and Sotheby’s. Finally, for New Yorkers who love Keith Haring and watch lovers avid about Swatch, the brand brings a good portion of the Blum Collection of rare Swatch watches to the event.
If you register now on line here, it is free. If you wait till the day, it’s pay at the door ($20). Now that it’s closer, we will bring you more information regularly about a few of the watches to be seen there, and the watchmakers to be heard. Stay tuned.
Trend Report — Indestructible Steel Timepieces
Durability and water-resistant designs position stainless steel watches as a most versatile element in any man-on-the-go’s wardrobe. Most of these bold watches are offered with stainless steel cases and bracelets for ultimate wearability that will complement the casual elegance of summer.
FROM TOP: From Carl F. Bucherer, this Patravi ChronoDate watch ($6,900) features an enlarged date display at 12:00, as well as chronograph countdown functions. A complex multi-part 44.6mm stainless steel case houses the CFB 1956 automatic movement with 49 jewels. The TAG Heuer 41mm Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph ($4,800) is crafted in steel. It houses the automatic chronograph movement with date indication and offers a tachymeter bezel. This Grand Prix de Monaco Historique watch ($8,540) from Chopard is a COSC-certified chronometer chronograph with a mechanical self-winding movement. Its distinguished 42.4mm case is water-resistant to 50 meters.
Portions of this article by Roberta Naas appeared in Hamptons Magazine. The full version can be found at hamptons-magazine.com.
Portions of this article by Roberta Naas appeared in Hamptons Magazine. The full version can be found at hamptons-magazine.com.