Back in November, I was one of a very elite group of watch journalists from around the world invited to join Montblanc in Cape Town, South Africa, for the unveiling…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.

Linde Werdelin Goes Green! Introducing the Oktopus Double Date Carbon Green
Ok, we have written about Linde Werin here before. This is a wild and crazy luxury Swiss watch brand that departs from luxury not in the sense of materials or…
Arnold & Son Unveils World’s First: Instrument Golden Wheel
There is just no getting around the fact that Arnold & Son superbly embraces traditional watchmaking and visionary thinking. We have written about this brand with a rich British history…
Peter Speake-Marin Signs on Pierce Brosnan as Brand Ambassador
Easily one of the worlds best known actors, Pierce Brosnan has joined forces as brand ambassador (for three years at least) with Peter Speake-Marine – a watchmaker and brand that…
A Retrospective of SIHH as it Celebrates 25 Years in 2015
Later this month, the Salon International d’la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) opens its doors to thousands of invited guests from around the world as 16 luxury brand exhibitors unveil their newest timepieces…
Former NFL Quarterback, Boomer Esiason, Talks Life, Time and Breitling
Born Norman Julius Esiason, the retired American football quarterback known to he world as Boomer, is a life-long Long Islander. Nicknamed by his mother before he was even born because…
When Sound Breaks New Barriers: Why it Took Audemars Piguet 8 Years to Build the Royal Oak Acoustic Concept Watch (Pre-SIHH 2015)
With the soon-to-be officially released 2015 concept watch by Audemars Piguet – the notion of sound in a wristwatch booms. And while the sound of the new Royal Oak Acoustic…
Three Top Timepieces Exclusive to the Americas, from Richard Mille
By Ryan Walsh The quest to woo Americans to buy finer, -high-tech haute horological timepieces remains a race – especially among independent watch brands that recognize the savvy watch-collecting market…
Montblanc Enters the Smart Watch World with new Timewalker Urban Speed e-Strap Watches
We have just learned that Montblanc is taking the New Year seriously than others. The brand has entered the Smart watch world in its own special mode: with an e-Strap.…
2014: Year in Review at ATimelyPerspective
It has been an incredible year here at ATimelyPerspective. As a family run company, we were thrilled to have watch collectors join us with guest columns throughout the year. We were…
Walking with Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests at ArtBasel Miami with Audemars Piguet (video)
When Audemars Piguet announced its sponsorship of the Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests (along with the Peabody Museum), I was thrilled – mostly because I art and I the concept of Jansen’s…
Armin Strom Offers Personalized Watch Engraving
Just to be clear, you won’t be able to have this in time for the holidays, but — wow — what a gift — or even a self-purchase. Armin Stom,…
Games on the Wrist — Ritmo Mundo Puzzle Watch Offers Serious Fun
This holiday season, if you are loing for a cool of serious and fun – not to mention a timeless gift – take a close lo at the Ritmo Mundo…
Holiday Shopping for Affordable Watches: Mondaine Watches Unveils Helvetica Collection
By Ryan Walsh Easily one of the most recognizable watch dials in the world, Mondaine watches are styled after the classic railway clocks found all over Switzerland. In fact than…
PRE-SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Master Calendar Watches with Meteorite Dials (with prices)
There has been a lot of talk lately about the use of meteorites as dials in watches – something certain brands were doing decades ago. Today, there are just a…