The news was abundant this year; the product superlative; the watch world grand. Anniversaries abounded this year and some celebrated in style. Audemars Piguet celebrated the 40th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak with a tribute collection of new Royal Oak pieces and an around-the-world touring exhibition that took center stage in spring in New …
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The Omega Speedmaster chronograph was created in 1957 and has always been regarded as a high-precision sturdy, reliable watch. In 1969, it made history as the first watch to be worn on the moon. This week, it was the watch I relied on during hurricane Sandy, the subsequent power outage for six days and the …
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As we stated here on Friday, golf was at its all-time high last week at the 2012 Ryder Cup. While we noted that many a player on Team Europe – which defeated Team America — were Audemars Piguet ambassadors, we don’t want to be remiss. Another huge player in the world of golf during this …
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 …
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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 …
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By Sam Walsh The famed Secret Agent teams with Omega yet again. This fall will witness the release of the highly anticipated James Bond film, ‘Skyfall.’ In this feature, Daniel Craig once again assumes the role of agent 007, and with him brings two new guests – actress Bérénice Marlohe the hottest new Bond girl, …
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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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We dont often cover TV commercials here at atimelyperspective, but this one is well worth a viewing. It is the first OMEGA LONDON 2012 TV commercial, featuring the world-famous Rolling Stones soundtrack “Start me Up,” along with some amazing athletes and their determination. The television commercial, produced in 15-, 30- and 60-second versions, features Chinese …
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Tj With this new series, Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its centuries of expertise in women’s watches full circle. This brand has long been creating significant watches for women– forging ahead in innovation, design and technology at every turn. The sensual round case of the Rendez-Vous watch takes its inspiration from the Art Deco era, and captures a …
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