September is going to be a busy month in the watch industry. From the US Open Tennis Championships starting next week (with many watch brands having tennis brand ambassadors) to the…
Top Five Watch Brands On the Wrists of Tennis Stars at the US Open Tennis Championship
Well, we are just a little over halfway through the 14 days of the US Open Tennis Championship and we have seen some ups and downs. We’ve also seen some…
Citizen, Billie Jean King, US Open and Battle of the Sexes – Does it Get Any Better? Oh And There Are Watches, Too
This year is a big one for Citizen, which celebrates its 25th anniversary as the Official Timekeeper of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Additionally, the brand announces a new partnership…
How Desperate Are You for an IWC Portugieser Rattrapante?
Easily one of the IWC Schaffhausen’s most bed timepieces, the Portugieser Rattrapante has a long and storied past. The watch is one of the brand’s best sellers in the Portugieser…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Official Sponsor of the 74th Venice International Film Festival
As the Official Sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for 13 years, Jaeger-LeCoultre helped dress some celebrities at this 74th event — where the brand underscores its commitment to…
Sailing the Seas During Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, and the New Luminor 1950 PCYC Watches
Nothing is as invigorating as spending a day on the water aboard one of the most beautiful schooners in the world – except spending the day racing on the water.…
American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute Announce Florida Convention
For those die-hard rs of the intricacies of watchmaking, take note: The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute will host its annual convention October 4–7, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport—Westshore hotel in…
Watch/Jewelry Industry Loses Veteran Journalist William G. (Bill) Shuster
It was late last night that I learned of the death of William George Shuster (Bill), long-time industry veteran journalist. I tossed and turned all night – recalling so many…
‘The Naked Watchmaker’ By Peter Speake-Marin Goes Live (Exclusive interview)
In June, we bre the news via an exclusive interview that top-notch watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin was leaving the eponymous brand he founded and starting something new: The Naked Watchmaker. While…
Longines Official Timekeeper of Hampton Classic Horse Show, Equestrian Collection is Official Watch
With a long and storied past revolving around the equestrian world, Swiss watch brand Longines is the Official Timekeeper of this weekend’s exciting Hamptons Classic Horse Show. Additionally, the brand’s…
Meet the Manufacture Royale ADN Collection: Good Looks, Great Function
Manufacture Royale is a brand we have written about several times here, as we the masterful technology this brand brings to the forefront. This year, the brand unveils an interesting…
It’s No Mistake (or is it?): Lady Gaga Joins Tudor Watch Brand’s ‘Born to Dare’ Ethos
You may have heard the news that singer, style icon and daring performer Lady Gaga has joined the Tudor watch brand family as a brand ambassador. The news was announced…
Tennis Brothers Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan New Brand Ambassadors for Baume & Mercier
The US Open officially begins today, so expect to see a lot of tennis/watch news here on ATimelyPerspective. The big news right now is that Baume & Mercier has brought the…
The Money Fight: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Conor McGregor With Some Hublot Bling
Swiss watch brand Hublot once again teams with Floyd Mayweather Jr. as he returns to the ring tomorrow night in Las Vegas to face up against Conor McGregor. Mayweather will be sporting…
Top Three Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Watches Honor 25th Anniversary: Master Control Date, Chronograph, Geographic)
This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of its most celebrated watch s by Jaeger-LeCoultre: the Master Control Series. To celebrate, the brand unveils three new watches with updated…