Jul 25, 2008
The
Tissot Navigator 3000 enters the brand's highly demanded line of 'Touch Screen' watches, operated primarily not by pushing buttons but by touching the sapphire crystal. The Navigator 3000 can be operated in one of six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The sturdy stainless steel case construction with scratch-proof sapphire crystal goes on a stainless steel bracelet.
The Tissot Navigator 3000 watch is special for its
Touch Screen technology. The timepiece has just one button used for activating the touch crystal. When the touch screen is activated, the watch's wearer selects the necessary functions by touching the crystal in different parts.
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Jul 18, 2008
The
Harry Winston Opus 8 is one of the most unusual timepieces ever created. Being most relevant to the realms of non-traditional Haute Horlogerie, the retro-style watch has been developed by Frederic Garinaud and his team. The design of the watch has been inspired by a vintage television set. Pin art games, used for creating 3D images of items pressed against them, have suggested the time displays.
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Jul 16, 2008
The all black design of the watch catches attention due to its streamlined shapes inspired by the SR-71 Blackbird jet. The watch boasts 100-meter water-resistance, but you will see no exterior turning bezel for diving time measurements as the turning bezel is found inside the watch.
The Swiss Valjoux 7750 automatic mechanical chronograph movement, with uni-directional winding, offers an advantage of a
42-hour power reserve. The face of the watch is protected by an extremely scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with A/R coating, a standard feature of the series.
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Jul 11, 2008
The Tokyo Flash Biohazard watch serves as a wrist scanner that detects the Alien DNA in those around and keeps you aware of the threat level. The Biohazard watch features an
advanced color LCD display you have probably seen in many Science Fiction movies.
To switch on the scan mode of the
Japanese watch you have to press the button and view the animating panels and readouts scanning the area for alien life forms. In a few seconds the time is displayed. However, you can easily skip the animation sequence, if you wish, by pressing the button two times.
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Jul 10, 2008
In March 2006, Panerai presented its
Ferrari Engineered by Panerai watch collection developed in close collaboration with Ferrari. The timepieces from the collection are based on the successful blend of unique characteristics of both Italian brands that cherish the same values - well-maintained Italian tradition, supreme quality, technical perfection, and one-of-a-kind design.
Having maintained the distinctive Panerai features, the watches feature design details inspired by the legendary Ferrari cars. The watches grab attention by the prancing horse and the Ferrari logo.
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Jul 08, 2008
In 2008,
Patek Philippe has created its
legendary Nautilus watch offering the moon-phase and power reserve functions in a gem-set version. The timepiece radiates with magnificent baguette diamonds.
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5722G Nautilus accommodates the 240 PS IRM C LU caliber. The self-winding movement has incorporated a Gyromax balance wheel and 22K-gold micro-rotor. The mechanism provides a highly accurate moon-phase display, a pointer-style date, and a power reserve indicator showing the status of the 48-hour power reserve.
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Jul 04, 2008
Tanya Streeter, a world champion free-diver, is one of the most prominent ambassadors of the TAG Heuer brand, along with Tiger Woods, Steve McQueen, Ayrton Senna, Kimi Raikonnen, Marion Jones and David Coulthard. Back in 2004, Tanya Streeter signed a long-term agreement with the brand, covering development, advertising, public relations and merchandising of TAG Heuer products.
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Jul 03, 2008
The story of cooperation between the Chopard Watchmaking Company and the legendary Mille Miglia race started in 1988 when Chopard provided the event with its support for the first time. The initial cooperation was followed by the introduction of the first
Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph, so the year 2008 marks the 20-th anniversary of the collection. Today, Chopard is proud to act as an old-established partner of the race.
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Jun 30, 2008
In 2003,
JeanRichard signed a partnership agreement with
Juventus, having become the
'Official Timekeeper' of the world-famous Turinese team. To commemorate their firm partnership, the watch-making company has developed three successive limited-series collections.
The
JeanRichard Bressel Classic Chronograph Juventus watch features the case, 43 mm in diameter, completely clothed in black PVD. The black dial of the watch reveals yellow and white touches on the hands and the hour markers, evoking the colors of Juventus.
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Jun 20, 2008
Swiss watch manufacture IWC has created the third exclusive pilot's watch to join its 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery' collection. The timepiece honors the name of the French author and his famous book called "Terre des Hommes" (Wind, Sand and Stars) introduced in 1939. The novel is a powerful hymn of to aviation and the challenging conditions of the pioneering era.
The IWC UTC Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery limited edition watch has incorporated the UTC world time display, developed by the company 10 years ago. The single platinum edition of the model will be auctioned for a charity cause.
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Jun 17, 2008
The
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 is based on the most remarkable Haute Horlogerie achievements. The new extraordinary timepiece, housing a cylinder-shaped balance-spring with end curves, proudly features the swiveling case of the Reverso.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 accommodates a mechanical manually-wound
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 174. The 58-jewel mechanism, 11.25 mm thick and composed of 371 parts, has been entirely crafted, assembled and decorated by hand.
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Jun 13, 2008
Pierre Dubois, founder of the Pierre Deroche watch brand and a former sports teacher, has proudly marked the year 2008 by the launch of a new remarkable timepiece bearing strong relation to the world of sports - the
GrandCliff Countdown - a must-have for anyone who pursues time.
The timepiece was unveiled at
Baselworld 2008, in the same city where the Euro 2008 started on June 7th. No doubt, Pierre Dubois is an avid fan of two captivating worlds - watchmaking and football.
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Apr 24, 2008
Breitling has conceived new versions of its Cockpit and Cockpit Lady models with further reinforced character, having redesigned their dials in a particularly refined and elegant manner.
The
new Breitling Cockpit and Cockpit Lady models are available in a great variety of metals, dial colors and band types. The watches are created for those looking for an elegant, sturdy and reliable timekeeping companion created in the grand tradition of Breitling wrist instruments.
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Feb 22, 2008
In 2004, Tag Heuer distinguished itself with the presentation of a Concept Watch , the Monaco V4, with belt transmission, a linear oscillating mass and ball bearings. Since then, the brand worn by Steve McQueen has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz and produced the SLR chronograph, reserved exclusively for owners of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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Feb 22, 2008
The Spring Drive movement is at the heart of Seiko’s strategy to evolve its watch business. It is a platform, a base, which will allow the brand to explore new terrain and to gradually bring new complications to the art of fine watchmaking.
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Feb 22, 2008
One of the latest incredible watches was launched by Seiko. The company gained additional fans that support the Sportura Honda Racing F1 team.
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Feb 22, 2008
To reach the goal, Seiko wanted to launch annually new calibers of the Spring Drive collection, demonstrating its savoir-faire through developing exceptional pieces. The year 2006 saw the introduction of two new Spring Drive creations - the Spring Drive GMT and the Spring Drive Moon Phase.
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Feb 22, 2008
In the past decade, three major producers of quartz timepieces, Citizen, Seiko and the Swatch Group have come up with a new revolutionary type of quartz watches. There is no need for changing the watches' batteries as they are powered when the watch wearer moves his arm or by absorbing the light
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Feb 22, 2008
Newly inducted Omega wearer Halsall joins other legendary names from the world of swimming who wear the brand’s renowned divers’ watches. Russian swimming “czar” Alexander Popov has been associated with the brand since 1997 and two of the current top names in the sport, Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps, also help to promote Omega.
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Feb 22, 2008
Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, were present to welcome the select number of guests attending the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new exclusive Moscow Boutique. Nick Hayek, CEO of Swatch Group, Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, British actor Daniel Craig and Barbara Brocolli, Producer of the James Bond movie, from left to right, talk to the audience at the GUM on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.
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