Jun 13, 2008

The Tissot Men's PRS 516 Quartz Watch stainless steel men's chronograph quartz watch is created for fans of traditional four-wheel motor sports, including Formula 1 and World Rally Championships.
The large, round silver stainless steel case of the Tissot watch measures 40 mm in diameter. The bezel featuring tachymeter markings can be used for measuring time over distance. The face of the timepiece is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The case of the watch accommodates a precise Swiss quartz movement. It boasts 50-meter water-resistance.
The blue dial of the Tissot PRS 516 shows off three square sub-dials with white outlining and white and red hands, large white luminous hands with a red seconds hand and luminous stick markers. The date function is presented via a tiny window at 4 o'clock.
The bold look of the a one-of-a-kind pierced-hole stainless steel bracelet that will remind you of the steering wheels of the elite sports cars of the 1960s. You will also discover a steering wheel on the case back as an additional design enhancing the overall design.
The chronograph function of the Tissot watch allows to time events up to 30 minutes, featuring results to 1/10th of a second. It provides standard start/stop functionality together with split (intermediate) and add (partial) functions.
The Tissot Men's PRS 516 Quartz Watch is a fine timepiece reflecting more-than-150-years heritage of the prestigious Swiss brand, the symbol of innovation and tradition of Swiss watchmaking.
Tissot watches are highly appreciated for incorporating the best movement, top quality materials, such as 316L steel, 18K gold, titanium, and scratchproof sapphire crystal. The timepieces of the brand serve as official timekeepers for world championships in motorcycling, cycling, fencing and ice hockey.
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May 14, 2008

Atlantic Watch SA is considered to be the pioneer in the sphere of water-resistant timepieces. Atlantic chose Flavio Marazzi, the world sailing champion in the 5.5-m class and European champion in the Star class, as the brand's ambassador and invited the champion to become a co-designer of a watch for sailing enthusiasts.
The Flavio Marazzi watch has been created in two versions: Seashark Blueflag and Seashark Blackrace. The timepiece houses a Swiss-made ETA quartz chronograph movement. The crown, the signed case-back, and the pushers are screwed to guarantee 300-meter water-resistance. The case construction is completed with scratch-resistant, antireflection-coated sapphire crystal.
The Atlantic watch goes on a rugged anchor-pattern stainless steel bracelet fitted with a double safety clasp.
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May 14, 2008

Audemars Piguet presented its first Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello chronograph in 2006 to pay tribute to the achievements of the famous Brazilian racing driver.
Now the brand is unveiling a new exclusive timepiece made especially to honor the Brazilian champion. The watch has inherited the key features of the Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello collection.
The unique design, inspired by the world of motor racing, reflects F1 finesse and fine watchmaking. The bezel of the Audemars Piguet watch is adorned with 8 screws reminding engine screws. The bezel joint is in the image of a ventilated disc brake, while the strap attachments feature the shape of pedals. The crown makes one think of a gear cog and push-pieces are shaped as an air extractor.
The pink-gold case is blended with titanium studs, push-pieces and crown protector. The watch back features the inscription 'R. Barrichello – 257 – New Grand Prix Record', the Rubens Barrichello logo and name of the timepiece.
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May 14, 2008

The Ballon bleu de Cartier Flying Tourbillon watch has become the first timekeeping creation of the brand crowned by the prestigious Geneva Seal hallmark.
The watch, a true instrument of High Watchmaking, features a 46 mm 18K pink gold case with the outstanding cabochon and profiled refinement.
The heart of the Cartier watch is 9452 MC caliber, an exceptional manufacture-crafted mechanical tourbillon movement with manual winding. The tourbillon on the Ballon bleu de Cartier watch has been designed with irresistible aesthetic appeal. The tourbillon carriage seems to 'fly' over the bridges and to float freely above the dial.
The slate-colored guilloche dial reveals a sun-ray open-worked grid with Roman numerals. It is completed with sword-shaped, blued-steel hands. The watch embraces the wrist with a brown alligator strap fitted with dual adjustment folding clasp.
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Dec 31, 1969

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver is a robust chronograph is an ideal companion for underwater ventures - it boasts a professional rating of 1,000-meter water resistance.
The diver's watch has incorporated such handy dive features as a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium valve. It is equipped with an automatic chronograph caliber G1732.
The dial features bold hour, minute, and seconds in the center, 30-second sub-dial over 9, and 60-seoncs over 3. You will immediately notice extra-bold orange luminous markers offering perfect readability. The watch goes on a hypoallergenic black rubber strap.
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May 01, 2008

Hublot introduced its luxury watches into the world of football in 2007, having signed a partnership with EURO 2008. Today, the watchmaker has designed the timepiece to celebrate this competition.
The new Big Bang EURO 2008 is equipped with a special 'half time' movement, with a 45-minute chronograph. The watch has been designed to time the football match periods and the 15 minutes of extra time shown on the counter. It will be available in limited series of 2008 pieces.
The watch is crafted in black ceramic and rubber. The inside of the strap reveals a red strip stamped 'UEFA EURO 2008'. The Euro trophy is engraved on the back.
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Apr 23, 2008

Inspired by and named after actor James Gandolfini, the original Soarway Diver SEAL represents the biggest, toughest, and most recognizable Kobold watch ever created. The one-of-a-kind version of the SEAL is the SEAL Avantgarde. The watch was crafted especially to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Designed with help of professional deep-sea divers, the SEAL Avantgarde is waterproof to depths of 1,000 meters. Housed in a case made from lightweight aerospace-grade titanium, the SEAL Avantgarde weighs only 111 grams on a canvas military strap - that is 30 per cent less than the model crafted from stainless steel.
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Apr 21, 2008

Graham Swordfish 'Ali Baba - 1001 Nights' has been produced in a limited edition of 40 exclusive pieces set in colorful, precious stones. Following the iconic Swordfish in stainless steel, 'Ali Baba' features variously-sized Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires exquisitely set on the case, bezel, lugs, the two “portholes”, crown, push-button ends and dial.
Altogether, the Swordfish Ali Baba radiates with 61 Diamonds, 64 Emeralds, 42 Rubies, 57 blue, 48 yellow and 46 pink Sapphires for a total weight of 4.65 carats. A dash of 40 mandarin garnets complements the precious rainbow of gemstones, all provided with a certificate of Origin.
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Apr 17, 2008

The Luminox Navy Seal is a reasonably priced watch produced from relatively inexpensive materials, however it is a really sturdy construction. The solid polymer case has a unidirectional ratcheting bezel, protected crown and mineral crystal glass.
The watch is famous for its tritium gas tube illumination. The hands, hour markers, and the 'bezel pearl' have tritium gas tubes embedded in them to provide 25 years of continuous illumination.
The best way to describe the Luminox watch is to say it is a simple and functional timepiece offering accurate and reliable timekeeping and easy readability.
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Apr 02, 2008

Louis Moinet Tempograph has incorporated an absolutely unique and innovative technology. The watch is equipped with the retrograde seconds mechanism that is constantly on the move. It provides a non-stop visual delight, enhanced by the regular ballet of a hand marking off the time in ten-second segments alternating with an instant retrograding motion.
The spectacular cam mechanism is visible so as to allow the wearer to see it in action. The cam is fitted on a plate designed specifically to feature its operation in the best possible way. It is composed of six teeth and rotates once per minute. It releases a titanium lever displaying a ten-second measurement with help of a blued steel hand.
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Mar 20, 2008

The Fortis Square has a name reflecting the simplicity of the watch itself. Fortis is famous for its well-constructed professional watches highly-demanded among pilots, astronauts, and similar demanding users.
You will not find current Fortis watches relevant to jewelry watch category, as the latest watches of the brand are developed as functional timekeeping companions. Many of their cases are matte finished or sand blasted to acquire a decidedly sober look.
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Feb 12, 2008

The watch dedicated to the Ladycat all-female crew is equipped with an automatic movement with a high-performance chronograph mechanism. The watch's strap, bezel, crown and pushpieces are produced from rubber. The dial displays the Ladycat color- the fuchsia hour-markers, hands and sweep seconds hand revealed on the black Mega Tapisserie background
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Apr 14, 2008
As sponsor, official timekeeper and official supplier of Team Shosholoza, Breil Milano will display its logo on the boom, tender and support craft of the team's boat, as well as on its dry-land facilities. The watch brand will also supply Team Shosholoza with a range of products, including watches, jewels and sunglasses, from the new "Team Shosholoza" collection, which will also be on sale to the public in spring 2008.
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May 27, 2008

The EPOS flying tourbillon is hand engraved, and features a mechanical pallet fork. It is a hand-wound watch, with a power reserve of 110 hours.
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May 13, 2008

The Twintech watch uses the Louis Moinet twin barrel movement and has a 120-hour power reserve. It has a power reserve indicator and retrograde date.
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Apr 30, 2008

The Suunto D9 is the world's first dive computer wristwatch that has incorporated a digital compass and wireless tank data reception. The watch provides all dive critical information in one device. With help of the Suunto D9's optional wireless transmitter, the diver can monitor tank pressure and air consumption data from the wrist.
The digital compass of the Suunto D9 shows the general direction with a graphical compass rose, and the exact bearing with the numerical display.
The Suunto D9 has a titanium case and offers an USB-compatible PC interface and the Suunto Dive Manager 2.0 software.
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Apr 24, 2008

CLASSICAL BILLIONAIRE TOURBILLON by Corum - Short Description: Skeleton hour and minute hands, Roman numerals carved in blue sapphire or black diamond and bezel set with trapeze-cut diamonds. In total, 726 round diamonds, 104 baguette-cut sapphires and 64 baguette-cut blue sapphires.
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Apr 23, 2008

Kobold is another example of this all-round sports watch, famous for its in your face advertising, including an advertisement where British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes holds up his finger, proclaiming that Kobold is number one with him.
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Feb 22, 2008

This new and unique architecture, inspired by car dashboards, an area which TAG Heuer pioneered in 1911, offers the most elegant, logical way to intuitively and easily read time, elapsed chronograph time and countdown for regattas. The Calibre S is the first breakthrough in quartz-powered chronograph movements since they were invented in the early 1980s.
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Feb 21, 2008

For the third year running, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be present at all the festival highlights and will extend its patronage with the donation of a series of Reverso watches personalised by a unique engraving. This is to raise funds to restore the italian film 'Ill Feroce Saladino', a cult film released in 1937, and 'Uomini che mascalzoni', one of the films showed at the first edition of the Venice Film Festival in 1932
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