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The technically outstanding Repetition Minutes Souveraine timekeeping companion from the celebrated watch manufacture F.P. Journe has been presented Robb Report's Best of the Best 2009 accolade.

Every year Robb Report bestows its Best of the Best awards on luxury goods and services distinguished by their unrivalled top quality.

Both watch lovers and experts in the field of horology have appreciated the F.P. Journe Repetition Minutes Souveraine model’s exceptional gracefulness and mechanical design since its original appearance in 2008.

The renowned complexity of the minute repeater coordinates well with an accentuated user-friendliness, operational reliability, as well as optimal acoustic performance for the gongs.

In the tradition of all FP Journe timepieces, the mechanical movement is a unique in-house manufactured device and it demonstrates bridges rendered in 18-karat pink gold.

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The iconic TAG Heuer Carrera line has recently been joined by a new timepiece - the Calibre 16 Day-Date chronograph. The watch has been created with a range of dial colors. It is secured to the wrist with either a strap or a bracelet. The precision timekeeping is guaranteed by the TAG Heuer Calibre 16 automatic movement.

The case, measuring 43 mm in diameter, is crafted from polished steel. The domed sapphire crystal is provided with a double antireflective treatment. The case construction incorporates a sapphire crystal case-back. It is 100-meter water-resistant.

The bezel of the watch features a tachymeter scale. The black dial is framed by a black aluminum bezel, the brown dial by a brown aluminum bezel, and the silver dial by a polished steel bezel.

The dial is completed with 3 sub-dials: the chronograph hour sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock, the running second sub-dial a 9 o'clock and the chronograph minute at 12 o'clock.

The perfect night time visibility is provided due to the polished hands and luminescent hour markers. You will notice a large day-date window at 3 o'clock.

The TAG Heuer Calibre 16 Day-Date chronograph goes on a brushed and polished bracelet, or an alligator leather strap fitted with a steel folding clasp and safety push buttons.
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Famous photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino has recently taken the photos of Edward Norton, well-known actor and Academy Award nominee. The images will be used for the new campaign of Italian luxury Breil Milano. The campaign is to be unveiled in magazines worldwide, starting from September 2008.

Edward Norton will be the new face of the Breil Milano advertising campaign until 2010. The actor will feature Breil Milano elegant watches and jewels. Hollywood beauty icon, Charlize Theron, has been the brand's ambassadress since October 2007 and starred in a variety of Breil Milano advertisements.

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The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Automatic watches’ delicate cases complement classical design with new sizes of gracefulness and comfort.

A fine Swiss self-winding movement is located underneath a black or silver dial, enclosed by 40 mm or 43 mm sized housing made of polished stainless steel. The large diameter equal to 40 and 43 mm adds a contrasting touch to the delicacy of the case in polished stainless steel.

The Hamilton commitment to combining up to date ideas with craftsmanship is accentuated by the watch interpretation presented on a ‘Milanese’ metal bracelet.

Hamilton was created in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Hamilton timepieces unite the American spirit with the matchless exactitude of the latest Swiss movements and technologies.

Renowned for their progressive design, Hamilton watches have gained a strong reputation in Hollywood, appearing in more than 300 films.

Hamilton happens to be a member of the Swatch group, the largest timepiece manufacturer and distributor in the world, which owns 160 production sites in Switzerland.

Enjoy a fine range of robustly designed Hamilton watches:
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Orient will be making their USA debut this Monday on ShopNBC. As some other articles on Watch Infoniac have detailed so eloquently, having the chance to own an Orient watch is an exciting opportunity. And finally that opportunity is Now in the USA.

Orient quality sets their watches apart from other watch makers in the same price range. Most watch makers in this price range spend less money on quality and more money on advertisement. Orient, on the other hand, spends that money on in house movements and the addition of the power reserve indicator, usually not found in watches of this price range. It is easy to see that Orient is this industry's best kept secret.

So why should you buy from ShopNBC and not another online source? With the exception of Amazon, ShopNBC is the only licensed dealer of Orient Watches in the US. If you purchase an Orient watch from another source and try to send it in for repairs, Orient will not honor the warranty. In fact, you will receive the watch back in the mail with a letter instructing you to tell Orient where you acquired your illegal watch and to ask for a refund.

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The Formex Fast Track is created in the spirit of automobile racing. The Formex watch provides the following functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, day, chronograph, and tachometer scale. It is equipped with ETA Cal.7750 automatic chronograph, offering 46-hour power reserve.

The 48-mm case is crafted in 316L steel and black PVD-treated titanium. The rubber or leather strap or black PVD-treated steel bracelet of the watch is integrated with the screw-down titanium bezel and, having incorporated the Formex patented active case suspension system, provides great comfort and excellent performance. The dial completed with luminescent hands and hour-markers offers perfect readability.

The case construction, 100-meter water-resistant, features sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides and screw-down transparent back.  read more

Maitres du Temps is a luxury watch brand that introduces into the world of watchmaking an entirely new horological concept. The company was founded by Mr. Steven Holtzman and launched globally in April 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Maitres du Temps has found a great way of promoting the talent of those people who actually craft the exclusive watches. The unique new haute horlogerie brand unites the efforts of independent master watchmakers in order to develop exclusive timepieces.
The successful collaborations with the world's most renowned independent master watchmakers allows Maitres du Temps to concentrate on the development of most innovative timepieces.

Mr. Steven Holtzman started his career in the field of horology more than twenty-five years ago - he organized the sale and distribution of timepiece in the U.S.A.

In 1997, Mr. Holtzman established Helvetia Time Corporation (HTC) involved into distribution of top-quality Swiss watch brands, with Roger Dubuis and Jean Dunand on the list. HTC joined the few high-end, independent watch distributors in North America.

Basing on the right combination of people who share a bold vision, Maitres du Temps has achieved the high level of technical and design sophistication very few watchmaking companies may boast today.

Now, the official website of Maitres du Temps invites all watch connoisseurs to watch the company's first corporate film, 'Maitres du Temps Chapter One'. The film narrates about the development of the Maitres du Temps first luxury watch, Chapter One, unveiled globally last April in Geneva.

Chapter One is a sophisticated timekeeping creation created due to a unique collaboration between master watchmakers Mr. Christophe Claret, Mr. Peter Speake-Marinand Mr. Roger Dubuis. The timepiece incorporates numerouis complications: a tourbillon, mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT and two idiosyncratic rolling bars, a day of the week indication and a patented accurate moon phase indication.
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The Grand CARRERA Calibre 36 RS Caliper Chronograph was unveiled at BaselWorld 2008 as the TAG Heuer Concept Watch of the year. Since then, the boldly-designed, technologically-innovative timepiece has conquered the hearts of watch collectors around the world.

On November 13th, 2008, it was highly appreciated by the discerning jury of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, having become the first in the Sports category.

From concept to reality! TAG Heuer makes the dream come true - since September 2008, the Grand CARRERA Calibre 36 RS has become available in top selected boutiques.

The Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève represents the most prestigious award won by the amazing TAG Heuer watch, a true symbol of the Grand Carrera spirit and TAG Heuer motor racing heritage.

The watch was also crowned in China by The Most Successful Design Award 2008 and in Mexico during the Salon Internacional de Alta Relojeria 2008.

According to Jean-Christophe BABIN, TAG Heuer President and CEO, it is already the fifth time TAG Heuer is awarded the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie... but every time is special and is atually like the first time! This is a remarkable achievement for the entire TAG Heuer watchmaking team, and all its members who never stand still and always think forward, re-inventing the art of watchmaking to come up with the next innovation.

TAG Heuer’s multi award-winning R&D is rightfully proud of the following "Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève" awards:

.2002 - Microtimer F1 - Design Grand Prix
.2004 - Monaco 69 - Design Grand Prix
.2005 - Diamond Fiction - Ladies Watch Grand Prix
.2006 - Carrera Calibre 360 - Sports Watch Grand Prix
.2008 - Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper - Sports Watch Grand Prix

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Titanic-DNA rusted steel T-oxy III Chronograph is created by Romain Jerome in tribute to the Giant of the Seas, as an ultra-virile interpretation of the traditional chronograph. The bezel is crafted in rusted steel from the wreck found 3840 meters under the sea and steel from the Irish shipyards where Titanic was built.

The dial reveals the multi-level architecture. It acquired matt velvet finish for the back, a satin finish for the renowned transverse cross and the Roman numeral XII, snailed counters, and many variations of black, with texture and hues got through vaporizing charcoal dust from the legendary wreck itself. The small chronograph counters are designed to remind steam engines  read more

The Santos 100 chronograph is crafted in an amorphous diamond-like carbon (ADLC) and rose gold.

Cartier says, ADLC stands out of all other coating methods due to its unique property of the coating thickness, implying it will not demonstrate a contrasting color in case of scratching.

Besides, the case is distinguished by a fingerprint-resistant treatment, so there will not be left a fingerprint while touching it. According to Cartier, this process of specific treatment is applied in military equipment and the brand possesses exclusive rights to use the treatment in question for timepieces.

Cartier offers three interpretations - the Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph, Santos 100 XL and Santos 100. Both XL models boast a diameter of 38 mm, while the smaller one is equal to 32 mm.


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Here is a review of a new vintage watch blog that is doing something never done before. They are manually scouring the internet for the most interesting and cool vintage watches for sale. They are non-profit and doing it just to help people realize that vintage watches are just as cool and stylish as anything new. This review comes from the KronosClub and it is very supportive of this new site.  read more

Eterna is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the KonTiki model that accompanied explorer Thor Heyerdahl during his expedition in the Pacific. The dial reveals the outline of the Raroia atoll, destination of the expedition. The cross-stitching on the strap echoes the ropes used to build the KonTiki raft that inherited its name after the sun god.

The Eterna Kontiki Anniversary is developed in a limited edition of 50 pieces. The watch is equipped with an automatic movement - Eterna 3010 calibre. The 40 mm case is crafted in polished and satin-finished 18K pink gold. The functions of the watch are the following: hours, minutes, seconds and date. The screw-down back features KonTiki medallion  read more

What do you think about this new one-handed timepiece? It's actually made by Raphael Ickler, the son of Thomas Ickler (Limes, Archimede).

The watch features a steel case, measuring 42 mm in diameter. The dial, completed with luminous markers and a single hand, is protected by a sapphire crystal.

The precision timekeeping is provided by a 2824-2 ETA movement. The unconventional watch is 50-meter water-resistant.

The Defakto Eins is presented on a calfskin strap.
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The Atlantic Seashark Chrono is a powerful chronograph featuring dynamic, assertive curves accentuated by a resolutely contemporary design.

The Atlantic watch spotlights the distinctive contrast between the steel case and warm orange dial with luminescent hour markers and hands. It provides a variety of functions - hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and tachometric scale.

The 316L steel case, with a screw-down crown and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, measures 44 mm and boasts 300-meter water-resistance. It demonstrates orange unidirectional rotating bezel and silvered tachometer. The Atlantic Seashark Chrono goes on a 316L steel bracelet with a folding clasp  read more

In 2008, Tissot and Michael Owen celebrate their 10 years of successful collaboration. On the occasion of an exciting match between Newcastle United and Chelsea in Newcastle, Tissot President, Mr. Francois Thiebaud, presented the world-famous footballer with the Number 10 of the Limited Edition watch developed in his honor. '10' is also Michael's national team number.

The watch, to be launched in a limited edition of 4,999 pieces, mixes classic design with sophisticated chronograph functionality and 200-meter water resistance. The 10 o'clock digit features one of the chronograph counters accommodated in the zero. A lucky red team stripe also cuts down the side of the silver dial. The color red is echoed around the bezel to be used for measuring the time remaining in the match. The case back displays an image of one of Michael's boots, his engraved signature and the limited edition number.
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This autumn, Eterna, a traditional Swiss watchmaking company, is unveiling two new dial designs created for the brand's Vaughan Big Date line. One dial design is created in anthracite, while the other one in off-white.

In 2007, the Vaughan Big Date line, featuring classically elegant watches equipped with Eterna's own movements, marked the company's return to the refined art of fine watchmaking. The Eterna 3030 calibre provides the unique big date display.
Now, the Eterna Vaughan Big Date reveals a rose-gold case, an anthracite dial coupled with a brown alligator leather strap.

The stainless-steel version of the Eterna watch reveals an off-white dial. The timepiece goes on a black or brown alligator leather strap. The dial of the watch is convex to match the lens-shaped movement. The elegant dial is completed with subtle minute markings, purely-designed indices and straight dauphine hands.

The big date display of the Vaughan Big Date provides a fast-to-act date function switching over in less than a second at midnight. A great advantage of the movement is that the switch mechanism allows the watch's owner to adjust both the time and date over twenty-four hours. The units disc turns automatically the tens disc in the date display as required. To come up with a slim-line movement, the Eterna engineers have elaborated a ball bearing-mounted date disc, having integrated gear toothing.
To manually adjust the date, it is necessary to twist the crown, with one complete turn adjusting the date by two days.

Being shaped as a lens, the Eterna 3030 calibre features a convex profile on both sides. The two discs of the date display are perfectly united into the movement's cambered surface. The discs are designed as two concentric cambered rings, rotating side-by-side. The automatic movement, providing big date display function, boasts to be the slimmest in its class.

The Eterna 3030 calibre has been developed to guarantee remarkable longevity.


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The EPOS Collection Sportive has been joined by the 3389, a model created in three versions that have inherited the signature design of the highly successful Chronograph 3388 introduced in 2007. The avant-garde timepiece radiates with pure power, luxury, good taste and durability. The self-winding ETA 2824 mechanical movement has been developed in three versions. The 3389sk is particularly fascinating with the skeleton movement revealed through the open dial. The watches are completed with a high quality stainless steel or rubber bracelet. The 43mm diameter case features PVD-coating, a sapphire crystal with screw-down bezel and carbon dial. The transparent back allows to admire the movement.  read more

Century has created a new variation of the Prime Time Egos GMT Chronograph destined for men and women who would like to wear a timepiece of exclusive beauty and functionality designed specially for summer time. The 18K red gold case features an eye-pleasing white dial and strap.

The twelve-sided sapphire case of the Century watch measures 42 mm in diameter. The transparent cade-back is framed in 18K red gold allowing to admire the watch movement ticking inside. The watch provides the COSC-certified chronograph and GMT functions. You will find the date aperture at 3 o'clock. The largest sub-dial displays the seconds, while the smaller two feature the hour and the minutes respectively.

The elegant timepiece is secured to the wrist on a white alligator strap fitted with 18K red gold deployment clasp.
Thanks to its body, the hardest substance after diamond, a CENTURY timepiece easily stands the test of time and retains its distinctive beauty day after day, year after year.

It is interesting to mention that Century watch cases are entirely crafted from indestructible Century sapphire. The Century watchmakers developed an exclusive process that allows to permanently bond the sapphire case middle to the sapphire crystal resulting in a single unit called a monolith. Then, the monolith is meticulously cut and polished by hand. Due to the unique process, Century watches boast cases revealing original and elegant shapes with multiple facets.
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The Longines Legend Diver is a tribute to one of the classic diving watches introduced back in the 1960s, proud of a great history.

The Legend Diver 42mm stainless steel case has accommodated an automatic Longines caliber L633 movement (base ETA 2824-2). The 25-jewel movement produces 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 45-hour power reserve.

The construction of the Longines watch has incorporated a beautiful domed sapphire crystal and a solid stainless steel case-back featuring an engraving of the image of a diver. The

Longines Legend Diver is a great looking watch created in an unmistakable vintage spirit and available at a reasonable price point.  read more

Formex introduces a new distinctively designed watch for racing car enthusiasts - the Grand Prix GP 997. The angled case has the winding-mechanism placed at 12 o'clock.

Constructors of planes and racing cars were the first to discover the properties of the titanium alloy and to use it for constructing highly stressed but light parts. Formex has constructed a 49mm titanium and steel case, which also features 18K rose gold.

The Grand Prix GP 997 provides the following functions: date, chronograph, second time zone, tachometer scale, luminescent hands and hour-markers and 100m water resistance.

All Formex watches have a patented active suspension for greater shock resistantance and greater comfort on the wrist.
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