ATimelyPerspective

With the Winter Olympics celebrating Opening Ceremonies today, the countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 is officially over and the activities begin.

Since Formula 1 firmly planted its flag on American soil—with races in Austin, Miami, and Las Vegas—the sport has experienced a remarkable surge in visibility and cultural relevance stateside.

Step into a modern sports club in Miami, Los Angeles, or New York and you’re likely to hear a distinctive sound: a ball snapping crisply off glass walls, followed by quick footwork, laughter, and animated chatter.

For more than a decade, Patek Philippe’s Grand Exhibitions have served as immersive gateways into one of watchmaking’s most revered maisons.

Watch brands are no longer content timing the usual suspects.

(Updated February 2, 2026) It’s Groundhog Day here in America — a day designated to the furry creature who emerges from his burrow to determine whether or not spring is in the air.

Swiss independent brand Armin Strom—a manufacture long respected for its mastery of skeletonization, constant-force mechanisms, decorative dials and quietly radical engineering—recently released the Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum.

Ten years ago, while working the BaselWorld show—an institution that has since, sadly, faded into history—I stepped into the Bulova booth expecting what the brand had long been good at delivering: approachable watches with a bit of technical and design sw…

As many watch brands continue to revisit the aesthetics of the 1970s and 1980s—despite recent claims of a broader return to the ’90s—Frederique Constant is looking to an earlier lineage with its latest bracelet-style manchette watch.

After 40 years in the watch and jewelry industry, I have witnessed brands rise, evolve, regroup—and sometimes simply wait for their next chapter.

When Vacheron Constantin and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo announced the creation of the world’s first Concours d’Élégance dedicated entirely to timepieces last week, it was immediately clear that this was no ordinary industry headline; it was…

Today in Milan, LVMH Watch Week takes place, the Group’s annual January showcase where its leading Maisons unveil the timepieces that will set the tone for the year ahead.

Forty years is a long time to spend inside one industry—and an even longer time to remain curious, and still learning, about it.

By now, most watch lovers have heard of Man of the Hour.

Yesterday, we brought you a Year of the Horse watch from another brand—and we’ll continue to do so in the coming weeks as watchmakers around the world mark the approach of the Lunar New Year, which officially begins on February 17, 2026.

Beginning on February 17, 2026, the Chinese calendar turns to the Year of the Fire Horse, part of the 12-year zodiac cycle that pays tribute to animals believed to shape the spirit and rhythm of each year.

As watch brands close out 2025, only a handful manage to do so with genuine resonance.

Some years arrive quietly.

As 2025 draws to a close, the year has already given collectors and enthusiasts a stunning array of one-of-a-kind artistic watches.

In 2025, Bulova marks a milestone few American watch brands ever reach: 150 years of uninterrupted history.

The year 2025 has marked the 270th anniversary of Swiss brand Vacheron Constantin, the oldest continuously operating watch brand.

It was the night before Christmas, and all through the watch world, Not a watchmaker was stirring; No Machines whirled The tools were all placed on the benches with care, In hopes that St.

Few watch brands can claim a story as deeply woven into the fabric of American life as Bulova.

Those who know me know that I am an avid Armin Strom fan.

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Watch lovers and collectors attuned to the rhythms of German manufacture A.

In a move that didn’t make major headlines but carries significant industry weight, LVMH has taken a minority stake in Manufacture La Joux-Perret SA — the well-regarded Swiss movement maker owned by Citizen Watch Co.

Abingdon, a brand dedicated to supporting women, made some important announcements in Las Vegas recently.

Chiming watches sit at the summit of mechanical watchmaking, combining miniature acoustics, kinetic engineering and extreme energy management into one of horology’s most demanding disciplines.

It’s not often that something genuinely unprecedented arrives in the world of high horology, but Blancpain’s new Grande Double Sonnerie is exactly that—a world-first accomplishment born from eight years of intense collaboration between the brand’s master…

For centuries, Geneva has been the heartbeat of Swiss watchmaking — a city where precision, artistry, and innovation have shaped not just timepieces, but a cultural identity.

The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has announced a landmark $470,000 donation from the Vogt Foundation, a gift that will dramatically expand the organization’s financial aid programs for students and independent watchmakers worldwide.

Just in time for the holiday season, Citizen introduces the new Citizen L Rainell collection—four striking timepieces that bring sculptural form, color, and conscience together in one elegant design.

For watch lovers around the world, the surge in watch exhibitions feels like a candy store opening around the corner.

Recently at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, the inaugural Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie Awards took place—honoring the world’s foremost names in high jewelry.

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Orange has become one of the year’s most surprising color success stories in watchmaking.

At the inaugural Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie of Monaco, held this past weekend at the Sporting, Monte-Carlo, Louis Vuitton was awarded the prestigious Gemstone prize for its stunning Apogée necklace — a fitting accolade for a creation that exemplifi…

With the new Mirrored Force Resonance Zeitgeist 1665, Armin Strom reimagines a pivotal moment in horological history — when, in 1665, Christiaan Huygens first explored the concept of constant force.

Today, Holy Trinity brand Vacheron Constantin — the world’s oldest continually operating watch manufacturer — unveiled three new versions of the Grand Lady Kalla: the Grand Lady Kalla – Sapphire,– Ruby, and– Emerald.

Patek Philippe revisits one of its most elegant shaped watches with the debut of the new Gondolo Serata Ref. 4962/200R “Zebra.”

Just over a week ago, the world of horology converged in Zurich for a glittering night at the 12th edition of the Temporis International Awards Gala.

For 40 years, I’ve covered watches— writing about news, events, launches, people and the evolving culture of horology.

Two watch world pros —Breitling and Wempe—have once again joined forces to deliver an exclusive collectors’ piece that fuses spacefaring heritage with modern craftsmanship.

Today, from Newport, Rhode Island, A.

Tudor just unveiled several great new pieces to its 1926 collection.

When WatchTime New York first opened its doors in 2015, it was a bold idea: a watch event that welcomed the public, put collectors face to face with brand executives, and offered hands-on time with extraordinary timepieces.

Citizen is celebrating 30 years of its “The Citizen” collection with two limited-edition models that prove the brand knows how to mix cutting-edge tech with pure Japanese artistry.

With the tagline, “the Watchmaker of Watchmakers,” Jaeger-LeCoultre has been innovating in both technical and aesthetic mastery since its founding in 1833.

IWC Schaffhausen continues its pioneering spirit—now venturing into territory no watch brand has explored before.