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The successful partnership the JeanRichard Watch Manufacture and the MV Agusta motorcycle make have inspired the Chronoscope 'Brutale' collection. 'Brutale', meaning extreme virility and power in Italian, is the name of the two emblematic lines of MV Agusta motorbikes.

The JeanRichard 'Chronoscope' collection has inherited the distinctive features of the Brutale motorcycle. The new considerably sized 43mm case is clothed in a highly resistant rubber. The dial clad in carbon fibre shows off three counters suggested by the motorcycle dashboard. Red accents match the classic colours of MV Agusta motorbikes.

The masculine models in the collection accommodate the famous hand-decorated JR1000 proprietary movement that visible through the tinted glass exhibition back decorated with the MV Agusta logo.

The Vintage Portofino Hand-Wound watch pays tribute to the brand's famous Ref. 5251 watch, produced in limited numbers in the late 1990s. The Ref. 5251 Portofino watch was equipped with an old IWC pocket watch movement, the Caliber 9521. The original IWC Ref. 5251 represented an impressively large, yet deliciously flat watch. The timepiece revealed an amazing horizontal moonphase and small second display, with the beauty enhanced due to its idiosyncratic design.

The new Vintage Portofino Hand-Wound watch features the gorgeous vertical layout. The IWC watch houses a manually-wound pocket watch-type caliber with the elongated IWC 'Jones Index'.

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.

American luxury watchmaking brand RGM has launched its Professional Diver Model 300/Series 1 watch in a limited edition of just 100 pieces for 2008. The RGM sports watch is created to correspond to the demanding criteria of a true diving instrument.

The 43.2mm stainless steel case of the RGM watch has incorporated a screw-down winding crown, and a screw-locked case-back, as well as extremely strong 5mm-thick sapphire crystal, to allow the watch to safely descend to a depth of 2,500 feet.

The black dial, either matte or glossy, features bold luminous hour markers and hands for perfect readability. A counter-clockwise rotating bezel with 240 ratcheted clicks is developed to provide safe calculation of diving times. Bold knurling on the bezel edge allows a firm grasp with slippery hands or when wearing dive gloves.

The RGM sports watch is equipped with an ETA 2892-A2, a self-winding automatic movement, assuring excellent performance and reliability.

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.

This new cell phone watch is the best gadget ever. It looks like a common wristwatch. It is small and very convenient to use. All you have to do is to put the sim card in.

The cell phone watch rings just like a regular cell phone and has 40 ring tones stored in its memory, so you can set it to ring ny ring tone that you like.

The gadget also has the Bluetooth technology built in, so you can use any accessories that you might need. One more advantage is the memory for storing up to 99 phone numbers.

They say you can even send SMS messages with this gadget phone.

This gadget watch appeared as a result of cooperation of the Seiko Watch Company, the Seiko Epson and the E Ink Company. It has a display made of electronic paper. The creators of the watch managed to unite in one gadget electronic paper and a watch mechanism.

The watch looks like a bracelet about 3.5 cm wide. The paper itself is 9 cm x 3 cm - a pretty big screen showing the time. On the bottom of the paper screen there are cool equalizer-like puzzles flashing and changing the shape. It looks really cool when you look at it.

The gadget watch is the Abacus Wrist PDA. This fully functional PDA on your wrist offers an address book, calendar, and a list of things to do. It has also incorporated some standard features that most of the PDAs have.

The gadget watch's screen is black-lit with a resolution of 160 x 160. The display is a touch-screen, so it is even easier to navigate the menu using a special stylus. This means you do not need many buttons so the watch has four of them. The PDA uses the 4.1.2 version of Palm OS. This OS has some standard applications and it is possible to download any applications you need to make it even more functional. The Abacus Wrist PDA is an ultimate personal digital assistant as downloading software is possible from any other device with Bluetooth.

Quadtec is the world’s first digital timepiece displaying visual quarterly time periods moving around each hour
centered in the watch face. An innovative concept, quadtec is about filling in those missing moments. It is a new
experience in time management presented by its designers, Mr. Berj Terzian and Mr. Robert A. Brodmann.

The Hublot Bullet Bang is characterized by extreme robustness. The case and bezel of the watch is crafted in an extra-durable material - microblasted Cermet, an alloy of ceramic and metals such as tungsten or bronze, totally scratch resistant, contrasting with the rubber strap.

The matt black dial in Cermet color features satin-finish figures and applique index markers, as well as faceted, diamond-polished, Cermet colour hands provided with black luminescent feature. The watch is equipped with a mechanical column-wheel chronograph with automatic winding, Hublot calibre HUB44 RAC. It goes on an adjustable smooth black rubber strap fitted with a black PVD coated steel clasp. The Bullet Bang will appear in a limited edition of 500 individually numbered pieces.

At Baselworld 2008, Zenith has unveiled a new Mega Port Royal Tourbillon. The watch reveals a tourbillon through a dial aperture, while the dial itself is covered with a grill, as though the creators of the timepiece wanted to put up an obstacle to admiring the complication.

The idea might have been suggested by the early wristwatches developed for soldiers in the first World War, with the grill protecting the glass crystal, or some of the earlier Cartier Pasha watches. The new Zenith Mega Port Royal Tourbillon features a black titanium case that goes on a striking rubber strap. The watch is equipped with the manufacture El Primero chronograph movement with its high-frequency tourbillon

For the third year in a row, IWC offers its support to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. The Schaffhausen-based watchmaking company has created a special limited edition of the Da Vinci Chronograph. The case back of the watch reveals an engraving of a winning entry from an IWC drawing competition. The drawing, depicting a group of girls playing handball, was created by 15-year-old Heena Javed Shaikh from India.

Part of the proceeds from the sales of the 1,000 pieces of the Da Vinci Chronograph will be donated to support the Foundation's projects aimed to benefit more than 150,000 children worldwide.

TAG Heuer hosted Maria Sharapova’s 21st birthday party held in New York, April 23, 2008. The fashion and entertainment elite were invited to the party, including Michelle Trachtenberg and Dave Annable, along with designers Vera Wang, Doo.Ri and Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian.

Maria Sharapova, a TAG Heuer ambassador since 2004, symbolizes hard work, world-class training and deep commitment to the values cherished in the world of sports and TAG Heuer world. From Wimbledon, U.S. Open and Australian Open championships to being the fifth youngest female tennis player to ever hold the No. 1 spot, Sharapova is the embodiment of glamour and elegance, passion, prestige and performance.

The Montblanc Star Chronometer watch has joined the renowned Star collection of most elegant watches. The luxurious 41.5mm 18K rose gold case of the watch features stepped lugs, and a large knurled crown bearing the Montblanc logo.

The silvered dial is embellished with an intricate guilloche pattern. The dial is completed with rose gold Roman hour markers, and large dauphine hands covered with luminous material; the semi-circular display at 6 o'clock shows the date via a red pointer. A dial flange has the minute scale accented by six luminous dots.

The Montblanc Star Chronometer is equipped with a self-winding ETA caliber, offering 42-hour power reserve. It goes on an alligator strap.

Imagine George Clooney with a watchmaking loupe on his eye and wearing a white lab coat. The famous actor, one of Omega's worldwide brand ambassadors, posed for a set of photographs for the "Watchmakers Wanted" campaign held by the brand. The campaign is aimed at recruiting skilled applicants for building careers with the watch brand.

The photographs, depicting George Clooney in a moment of intense concentration, were shot by celebrated photojournalist Greg Williams. In a subsequent interview George Clooney commented that the Omega watchmakers were quite surprised to see the actor putting three or four of the watches together.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the leading luxury group in the world, has signed an agreement to acquire the Hublot group, most prestigious watchmaker enjoying very strong growth. LVMH will acquire Hublot from Mr Carlo Crocco, the founder of the group, and a company controlled by Mr Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot CEO since 2004.

Hublot produces innovative watches, with highly distinctive nature. The watches are based on fusions of materials, precious metals, and technological metals, ceramics, diamonds and natural rubber. The renowned Hublot Big Bang watch collection features models equipped with automatic movements with a price range from 8,000 to over 300,000 Euro

The Longines Conquest watches are developed to reflect the requirements of the most demanding sports: 300-meter water-resistance, screw-in crown and case-back, crown with lateral protection, triple folding safety clasp. The 41 mm stainless steel case is equipped with a choice of a self-winding, chronograph or three-hand movement. The Conquest models go on a leather or rubber strap or with a stainless steel bracelet. The watches have a fixed bezel and a cabochon crown crafted in black, grey or white ceramic. Ceramic, providing aesthetic beauty and great technical features, is a scratch-proof and non-allergenic material, also almost totally resistant to friction, abrasion and high temperatures

Corum intriduced its iconic Admiral's Cup collection almost 50 years. The famous watch has been presented as a trophy to the Admiral's Cup winners. Corum has created Admiral’s Cup Competition 40 for women. The new timepiece is imbued with an aura of sporting elegance.

Audemars Piguet has chosen mother-of-pearl for the dial of the new ladiy's watch. The natural material with its shimmering reflections comes from the very oceans depths.

The Competition 40 houses a self-winding CO-082 movement offering a 42-hour power reserve. The screw-down back is adorned the Admiral’s Cup trophy reproduction. 18K red gold Arabic numerals, coated with a luminescent substance, mark off five-minute intervals

Corum Romvlvs Large Date is equipped with a new movement, featuring a large date function, and a design playing on the aesthetic of materials.

The stainless steel case with satin-brushed finish is coupled with a polished 18kt red gold bezel, with signature cambered profile and 12 engraved Roman numerals. The curve of the bezel matches the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, convex on top and concave below. The screw-down back features the engraved Corum logo, name Romvlvs and crown of laurels worn by the Caesars of Ancient Rome. It guarantees 50-meter water-resistance and protects a self-winding movement used to power a large date displayed by two disks at 12 o’clock, and small seconds at 6.

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.