Roberta Naas

Roberta Naas is one of the most well-known and respected watch journalists in the world. She is the founder of the online authoritative watch source, www.atimelyperspective.com and has been covering the subject of watches and jewelry for more than 30 years. She has gone behind the scenes all over the world to get the news, the truth and the hard-to-find information that brings watches to reality. Naas has authored six books on watches and time as of 2016, and is in the throes of penning more. She is an award-winning journalist with a Master’s Degree in newspaper journalism from the Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse U. Aside from watches, jewels and family, Roberta is an avid beach lover, and you can often find her soaking up the sun on some of the Caribbean’s soul-drenching sands.

POSTS BY Roberta Naas

5 Fantastic Rose Gold Watches for Men

IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound “D.H. Craig US” (photo: R. Naas)

By Roberta Naas
Move over women, pink is for men too. Especially when it comes to the watch world. Today’s hottest luxury watches for men – from sporty to sophisticated and ultra complicated – are crafted in 18-karat rose gold. The rose gold phenomenon has roots dating back to the Second World War, when steel was needed for military arms. The jewelry industry turned to rose gold and consumers loved it. The color later translated into timepieces, and has been an undying love ever since. Here we bring you five fantastic rose gold watches for men. READ MORE

Pantone Announces Greenery as the Color of the Year, Watch Brands Comply

Pantone Announces Greenery as the Color of the Year, Watch Brands Comply

By Roberta Naas
It isn’t the easiest color to translate to fashion, let alone watches and jewelry, but for 2017 “Greenery” has been named the color of the year by Pantone – the people famous for naming color trends for decades. The question is, how will watch brands and jewelry companies interpret this lighter green, almost yellow-green, hue to the wrists, necks, ears and fingers?
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Ring in the Chinese New Year with Ulysse Nardin and Jaquet Droz Year of the Rooster Watches

Ring in the Chinese New Year with Ulysse Nardin and Jaquet Droz Year of the Rooster Watches

By Roberta Naas
Last month, we brought you a look at three top Year of the Rooster watches from brands such as Chopard, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin. Now, we bring you a close up look at three more Year of the Rooster watches — as January 21 rings in the Chinese New Year. These exceptional pieces are being produced in limited editions by Ulysse Nardin and Jaquet Droz. READ MORE

Five Fabulous Dior Watches for Women that Celebrate the New Year in Style

Exceptional timepieces in the Dior VII Grand Bal collection include watches like this, with feathers gracing the rotor.

By Roberta Naas
Watch brands garner their inspiration from everywhere, but for women’s watches, one of them most important influences comes from the of haute couture and fashion. Top designers of the world unveil sumptuous and intriguing fashions decade after decade, with stunning looks walking the runway every season. Thus, it makes sense that top luxury designer watch brands follow suit. Dior is one brand that regularly offers incredible timepieces and today we bring you a look at five fabulous Dior watches that are perfect for ringing in the New Year. READ MORE

Interview: Gold Medal Winner, World Record Setter and Richard Mille Brand Ambassador, Wayde Van Niekerk

World Record runner, Olympic Gold Medalist and Richard Mille brand ambassador, Wayde van Niekerk (photo: R. Naas)

By Roberta Naas
It isn’t everyday you get to spend exclusive one-on-one time with a man who has set a world record and won an Olympic Gold medal, but we had that chance recently when we spoke with Richard Mille brand ambassador, Wayde van Niekerk, who was happy to talk about time and sports. READ MORE

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