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Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity Highlights the Era of Innovation

Apr 21, 2008
The Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity astonishes by the whole range of specific features. Just imagine - a tourbillon disconnected from the case, an unconventional seconds indication, a flyback chronograph, a trust index display - all these innovations are accumulated in a single timepiece.

The C1 Tourbillon Gravity has been developed in close cooperation with BNB Concept, a company specializing in watchmaking complications. The process of conceiving, elaborating and assembling the watch took them twelve months, with the BNB Concept teams having demonstrated genuine enthusiasm, dynamism and hard work.
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Top Ten Bestseller LED Watches

Apr 18, 2008
LED watches are created for those who like to amaze and impress people around in every possible way one may think of. These timepieces attract a great deal of attention by their unconventional look. They make one feel the spirit of science fiction and technologies of the future.

Our Top Ten Bestseller LED Watches introduces you into the world of the most eye-catching and technically advanced timepieces to become great timekeeping companions for computer geeks, gadget kids and avid fans of science fiction books and movies … just anyone who wants to have fun!
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Quest for Innovation: de GRISOGONO Meccanico dG

Apr 16, 2008
The innovative de GRISOGONO Meccanico dG is the first wristwatch to display both analogue and digital time by mechanical means. The timepiece, featuring two distinct time zones, houses one of the most intricate mechanical movements, a Haute Horlogerie wonder composed of 651 elements.

The mechanically powered digital display of the second time zone shows tens of hours, single hours, tens of minutes and single minutes, all displayed by mobile micro-segments driven by an assemblage of 23 cams linked to a set of gears and a triggering and synchronization system.

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Tag Heuer Grand Carrera - Car Designer's Muse

Apr 11, 2008
Baselworld 2008 visitors, who came to have a look at the Tag Heuer stand, were amazed to see a cool concept car parked a few meters away. On seeing the car surrounded by the curious crowd, watch experts and Tag Heuer's fans would rightfully assume it is there to remind everyone about the brand's close links to the world of car racing and the latest horological innovations relevant to its realms.

In fact, namely the new Grand Carrera watch inspired Japanese designer Ken Okuyama for the creation of his futuristic car - the K.O. 7 Spider - parked by the Tag Heuer stand at Baselworld 2008.
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SOPHISTIQUEE by Epos

May 27, 2008
The stainless steel case of the SOPHISTIQUEE watch by Epos accommodates a mechanical hand-wound skeleton movement (Unitas 6498). The skeleton movement may be admired through an open guilloché decorated dial. The case construction, 50-meter water-resistant, has incorporated sapphire crystal and screwed-in see-through case-back. The watch goes on an elegant leather strap.
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Bvlgari Watches - Elegance and Style to Remember

Apr 08, 2008
Bvlgari designs unique jewelry and watch pieces that are easily recognizable and bold. Every Bvlgari timepiece is created with meticulous attention to every detail. Some of the most skillful craftsmen are involved in the process of watches' creation, applying most advanced technologies. Bvlgari watches are tested according to the strictest quality control procedures.

The 1977 year highlighted the history of the company by the creation of Bvlgari-Bvlgari watches. These marvelously designed timepieces are the company's best-seller till the present day.
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Sonata Silicium Limited Edition from Ulysse Nardin

Apr 01, 2008
Ulysse Nardin is further exploring the field of applying most innovative and revolutionary materials into high-end watchmaking. Now the brand is using silicon (silicium) in the production of a limited edition version of its highly-appreciated Sonata watch.

Ulysse Nardin Sonata Silicium Limited Edition watch is one more remarkable timekeeping creation to be unveiled at Baselworld 2008. The timepiece has incorporated a number of components that have been developed in close collaboration with ASRH - the Swiss Association for Horological Research.  read more

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Cartier Santos Dumont - Legendary Status in Horology

Mar 20, 2008
At present day Cartier Santos watches are found among the most highly-demanded timepieces of the brand. Santos does not simply denote the name of a successful Cartier watch. If you are a fan of aviation, this name is surely familiar to you. Alberto Santos-Dumont was a prominent Brazilian aviation pioneer, a close friend of Louis Cartier.

At present day Cartier Santos watches are developed in accordance to the best traditions of initial Cartier Santos timepieces. The Cartier Men's Santos 100 XL Chronograph Watch is not only originally designed, it is also really useful providing the chronograph function.
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Combining innovation and inspiration

Feb 22, 2008
This year, TAG Heuer unveiled the racing-inspired Grand Carrera collection. These new watches feature a new movement, the Caliber RS, which stands for Rotating System  read more

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Chrono Calibre S Regatta

Feb 22, 2008
The all-demanding consumer has made its choice clear - one in nine of all timepieces acquired worldwide bears the name of TAG Heuer. In the USA TAG Heuer is the number two brand following the all-time leader - Rolex  read more

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Antiquorum: going, going strong!

Feb 22, 2008
Omega, the star of this years spring sale This years spring sale on April 14th and 15th will be entirely given over to one of the most famous Swiss watch brands: Omega, which is celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary. Fittingly, the sale has been dubbed "Omegamania".  read more

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Longines: the official sponsor of Charles Lindbergh's 80th Anniversary Celebration

Feb 22, 2008
Together Longines and the Cradle of Aviation Museum transformed the four-story glass atrium into a Lindbergh extravaganza. With the Spirit of St. Louis lowered for all to see, museum guests stepped into mock cock-pits, flew flight simulators and traced the distance of Charles Lindbergh’s flight.  read more

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Longines Anniversary Timepieces for Aviation Lovers

Feb 22, 2008
He could not adjust the second hand to the watch dial, so he found another alternative - he adjusted the dial to the hand.The Longines Weems Second-Setting Watch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 47.  read more

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Jaeger-LeCoultre and La Biennale

Feb 21, 2008
In fact, the first edition of La Mostra was held 75 years ago and since the beginning it has distinguished itself for its independent spirit, innovation, respect for tradition and quest for artistic quality – values dear to Jaeger-LeCoultre. In the context of its partnership with the Venice International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre is proud to support the Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia in its preservation and restoration of culturally significant motion pictures.  read more

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Exquisite Beauty of Breguet Tourbillon Automatic Regulator

Mar 20, 2008
Breguet watches are legendary timekeeping creations developed by 'father of watchmaking', Abraham-Louis Breguet. Up to the present day every Breguet watch is based upon exclusive design and inventive approach initiated by the brand's founder.

Breguet Tourbillon Automatic Regulator is a classically styled timepiece created to reflect the best Breguet traditions. Abraham-Louis Breguet presented the first tourbillon as a novel regulating device to France's ministry of the interior and received a patent in June, 1801.
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New Tissot Watches for Ladies - Absolutely Feminine

Mar 18, 2008
The Tissot collection of ladies' watches has been joined by two new majestic models - T-Moments and Stylis-T. The new timepieces radiate with exquisite style and are sure to win the hearts of modern ladies who appreciate elegant accessories of fine style and quality.

Keeping in mind that a little black dress is a must in the wardrobe of an elegant lady, Tissot has created the T-Moments, an extremely refined timepiece dressed all in black. The latest Tissot timekeeping accessory for ladies has smartly combined modern materials with retro curves reminding the TV screens of the 1950's.  read more

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Square Hour Revealed by JeanRichard Paramount Time Square

Mar 03, 2008
The Paramount Time Square from JeanRichard has been inspired by the legendary Time Square in New York. The innovative timepiece features an hour display following the lines of a square, instead of traditionally moving 'around' the circle of the dial.

The world first is equipped with the three-pointed red, blue and black rotating hour indicator advancing along the sides of a square, with each point marking the hours in turn. The creation of this amazing trajectory was based on the principle of hypocycloids, having combined a wheelwork with a set of planetary gears.
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Omega Displays its Record-Breakers at KaDeWe Exhibition

Jul 31, 2007

In 2007 the Omega Swiss Watchmaking Company celebrates two special anniversaries. On the occasion, Omega has opened the doors of its exhibition called '159 Years In The Making'. The exhibition is taking place from 12 July to 25 August at KaDeWe, one of most prestigious department stores in Berlin. The exhibition is partially devoted to KaDeWe's centenary celebrations. It also pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster Professional, the iconic chronograph of the brand that accompanied Neil Armstrong to the moon in 1969.  read more

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A. Lange & Söhne and Zeppelin take to the air

Apr 02, 2008
A. Lange & Söhne was founded by Ferdinand Adolf Lange (1815 – 1875), who established the Glashütte watch industry in 1845. Similarly, Count Ferdinand Zeppelin (1838 – 1917) had a close relationship with aviation and worked engagingly on the development of airships. Zeppelin was, however, by no means the inventor of these air vehicles.  read more

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Montblanc Support Mandella's Project 46664

Jul 03, 2008
Montblanc has proudly announced that it has become one of the few retailers to carry the distribution of the 46664 bangle.

The company is pleased to have a chance to support African craftsmanship and arrange the bangles' selling on some of the most prestigious shopping streets of the world, including Montblanc boutiques located on Bond Street in London, Madison Avenue in New York and Champs-Elysees in Paris.

The 46664 bangles are produced while using precious metals of South Africa. They are finished by hand by gifted and experienced craftsmen, infected or affected by HIV or Aids.

The first 46664 bangle edition is crafted in platinum, 18K gold or silver, having been developed in two different sizes. All bangles bear an individual number and an engraving of Nelson Mandela's historic prison number he had when imprisoned on Robben Island.

The introduction of the first edition of the 46664 bangle coincided in time with Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations. All proceeds from the sale of the 46664 bangle will be donated to the Mandela Foundation and the 46664 charity, offering support to those suffering from Aids and HIV throughout Africa.
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