On October 10, the global watch community comes together to celebrate the artistry, craftsmanship and heritage of watchmaking. Why 10:10? For those of us who have spent decades photographing watches, those…
10:10: Celebrating World Watch Day 2026
I have to admit that I generally gravitate toward larger watches. Even with my relatively slim wrist, I prefer watches in the 38mm to 42mm range, and rarely go below 36mm. So, when I recently had the opportunity to wear the 34mm Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase watch with salmon-colored mother-of-pearl dial, I wasn’t quite…
Seiko Group Transforms Pace Gallery Into A Japanese Retreat
On an outdoor terrace six floors above the streets of Manhattan, Seiko Group did something unexpected for a watch company Tuesday night: it asked everyone to slow down. For the…
Cars, Chronographs And A. Lange & Söhne At Audrain Concours
There are certain pairings that simply make sense, and exceptional watches and extraordinary automobiles have long been among them. A. Lange & Söhne underscored that connection this past weekend as…
I’ve Watched Hublot Defy Convention For 40 Years; Then Came Jeff Koons
Recently in New York, I joined Hublot and American artist Jeff Koons at Studio 525 in Chelsea for the official celebration of their recently announced partnership and the unveiling of…
Hands On With The Not-Yet Released Wind Vintage X True North Dreamsicle Watch That The Pope Owns
There are plenty of ways to launch a new watch, but having one presented to the Pope before it even goes on sale is certainly among the unusual. Earlier this month,…
Louis Vuitton Revisits Its First Wristwatch With The New Monterey Ceramic
Long before Louis Vuitton made a serious push into watchmaking with the Tambour in 2002, the famed French luxury house had already tested the waters with a rather unusual pair…
A Closer Look: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Azure Blue
Sometimes a new dial color is enough to make a familiar watch feel entirely different. Last week, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with Vacheron Constantin’s newest Overseas Perpetual…
Hands On With The Artistic Two New Ulysse Nardin Freak One Watches
![Ulysse Nardin Freak [One] Guilloche](https://www.atimelyperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0679-scaled-990x660.jpeg "Ulysse Nardin Freak [One] Guilloche")
Ulysse Nardin has spent much of 2026 celebrating the 25th anniversary of its groundbreaking Freak, the world’s most complicated time-only watch, with a series of new introductions, including the Super…
MB&F And Caran d’Ache Go Ape With The New GorillaSharpener
Some collaborations make perfect sense. Others make absolutely no sense — until you see them. The new Caran d’Ache x MB&F GorillaSharpener falls decidedly into the latter camp, and that…
Inside Chopard’s 50th Anniversary Happy Diamonds Celebration
It isn’t every day that an icon turns 50 — especially one that still knows how to move. Chopard’s Happy Diamonds concept celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the…
IWC Celebrates 50 Years Of Genta’s Ingenieur With Two Limited Editions
Some watches are instant successes. Others have to wait for the world to catch up. The IWC Ingenieur SL designed by Gérald Genta falls decidedly into the latter camp. When…
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey On Football’s Lessons
San Francisco 49ers’ running back Christian McCaffrey has spent much of his life thinking about performance. It isn’t simply part of his job. It is his job. But for McCaffrey,…