Roberta Naas

New Jersey

Founder and Journalist at A Timely Perspective

Award-winning journalist. Author of 6 watch books. Founder of https://t.co/J8YSJrxRd6 authoritative watchsite. First female watch journalist in America. Speaker.

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Articles

A Closer Look: Accutron Spaceview 314 Tuning Fork Watch

1 week ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

Having been in the watch industry for more than 40 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the remarkable evolution of timekeeping— almost from the overwhelming popularity of quartz to the rise of high-frequency mechanicals and the emergence of electrostatic and hybrid technologies. But every so often, a horological breakthrough from the past resurfaces with newfound relevance. Such is the case with the legendary Accutron Tuning Fork watch, first introduced in 1960.
Vacheron Constantin, The Met Unveil Inaugural Artists In Residency Winners

1 week ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vacheron Constantin have named the three inaugural winners of their joint Artisan Residency Program: Aspen Golann, a U.S.-born furniture maker; Ibrahim Said, a ceramicist from Egypt; and Joy Harvey, a jeweler based in Italy. Each brings a unique mastery of traditional crafts — woodworking, ceramics, and goldsmithing—into conversation with modern forms and meanings.
Tattoo Artist Dr. Woo Talks Time, Galaxies And Roger Dubuis Watches

1 week ago | forbes.com | Roberta Naas

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III Roger DubuisToday, Swiss watch brand Roger Dubuis unveils the third watch in collaboration with tattoo artist and designer Dr. Woo. The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III is a three-dimensional masterpiece with artistic engravings on everything from the case to the dial and even the movement components.
A Mechanical IWC Watch For $5,800? And For A Worthy Cause

1 week ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

For many watch enthusiasts, IWC Schaffhausen has long been synonymous with precision engineering, elegant design, and more – but typically with prices that often require a five-figure or more financial commitment. So, when the brand releases a mechanical timepiece priced at $5,800 — and links it to a cause like Laureus Sport for Good — it’s worth a closer look. Meet the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date Laureus (Ref.
A Closer Look: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph With Ocean Grey Dial

1 week ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

It’s always exciting to see a new chapter in a well-loved watch collection, and that is especially true with the newest Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph with a captivating new dial color: Ocean Grey. But it isn’t just any old gray dial. Instead it is a meticulously hand-painted lacquer dial that not only shimmers with the flick of the wrist, but that also transcends gender and feels perfectly in tune with the sporty-elegant identity of the Polaris line.
Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon: great tasting notes, fine finish

1 week ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

At ATimelyPerspective, we’re all about the finer things in life—timeless craftsmanship, precision, and indulgences that elevate everyday moments. While luxury timepieces are our first love, those who know me personally know there’s another passion that rivals watches: bourbon. A well-aged, expertly blended bourbon is just as much a work of art as any horological masterpiece—and I simply can’t resist a great pour.
Formula 1 Recalls first race 75 yeras ago with color images.

2 weeks ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

Formula 1 racing in North America is finally catching on – as it has already long since done in other parts of the world. This is especially true as F1 celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. And watch brands that have support the sport are witnessing increased visibility now, as well. From Louis Vuitton to TAG Heuer and a host of other brands that sponsor teams, the race is on to get to Victory Lane.
A closer Look at the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gold Enamel

2 weeks ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

As someone who’s been captivated by Ulysse Nardin’s Freak collection since it first astounded me in 2001 when it was unveiled, I can say this: the Freak X Gold Enamel might just be my favorite edition yet. I still remember sitting down years ago with the watch’s original creator, Ludwig Oechslin, to better understand the groundbreaking concept of a carrousel movement with no dial, no hands, and the movement itself telling time. It was radical then—and it’s still radical now.
Jacob & Co., Lalique and Bugatti unveil a $240,000 artisan table clock

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Anthony DeMarco |Matthew Catellier |Roberta Naas

Three well-known luxury brands joined forces to produce a limited-edition table clock that combines their heritage and artisan knowhow. The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock is the combined creation of luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Jacob & Co., high performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti, and French luxury glassmaker, Lalique. The research and development as well as the design of this piece took three years alone, the three companies said in a joint statement.
A Closer Look At Piaget’s Sixtie Watch That Revives A Daring Legacy

2 weeks ago | atimelyperspective.com | Roberta Naas

Earlier this year at Watches and Wonders Geneva, Piaget unveiled a new timepiece collection unlike anything it has launched in the past decade. Called Sixtie, the new line struck a deeply personal chord with me. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with it during the fair, and it immediately resonated — not just for its elegant trapezoidal shape and retro flair, but because it so clearly channels the essence of a golden Piaget era.