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Bell & Ross has equipped Michel Fournier in his search for the extreme. The brand is famous for having achieved a world record with its Hydromax model providing water-resistance at 11,100 meters. Now Bell & Ross has partnered with Michel Fournier trying to beat the altitude world record for a sky dive with a 40,000 meter (equal to 130,000 feet or nearly 25 mile) jump.

On May 26th, 4.30am local time in Canada, in North Battleford, Canada, Michel Fournier has made a stratospheric jump from the frontier of space and for the first time in history a skydiver has broken the sound barrier at a speed of 1,500 kilometers per hour (932 miles per hour).

For this record breaking jump Michel Fournier has chosen to wear the BR 02 INSTRUMENT, a blend of high technology and precision watch-making, characterized by extreme reliability. The mechanism of the watch was designed to resist extreme pressures, as well as abnormally low temperatures.

At Baselworld 2008, Armand Nicolet has presented new timepieces to join its collection of tonneau-shaped watch models. The Armand Nicolet TM7 watch collection unveils four new timepieces. Each TM7 watch features a 52 x 38mm stainless steel or 18K rose gold case.

The TM7 Day & Date watch reveals a day and date indication shown in windows. The Complete Calendar model features a classical triple calendar complication with day, date, month, and moon phases.

Two chronograph models have also joined the collection: The TM7 Chronograph shocases a chronograph with 12-hour and 30-minute totalizers, and small seconds, while the TM7 Chronograph And Big Date watch also features a large date display.

Each Armand Nicolet TM7 watch demonstrates a curved guilloche-decorated dial and a curved sapphire crystal. The watches go on an alligator strap or a matching metal bracelet, according to the model. Each timepiece accommodates an ETA self-winding movement.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch is created for men who adore exclusivity, great performance and fine craftsmanship of timekeeping accessories.

The timepiece showcases an 18K yellow gold case that measures 40 mm in diameter. The watch is secured to the wrist with a brown leather strap that adds a sporty edge to the entire construction.

The white mother-of-pearl dial reveals 8 diamond hour markers. The chronograph watch features a tachymeter, synthetic sapphire crystal, and fold-through buckle deployment clasp. The watch accommodates a 44 jewel chronometer automatic movement.

The Rolex watch's retail price is around 21,400 dollars.

The Romain Jerome Cabestan Titanic DNA Tourbillon is created in an extremely limited series of 6 pieces. It is a true wonder of innovative watchmaking and artistic design.

The unique timepiece incorporates a manually-wound CL001.1RJ caliber. The conception of the mechanism belongs to watchmaker Vianney Halter and Jean-Francois Ruchonnet of the DMC Group, a specialist engineering firm.

The caliber includes many unique features: transverse mechanical arrangements, cylindrical time and power reserve displays, a chain and fusee system managed by a removable winding winch, and a vertical one-minute tourbillon. The caliber provides 72-hour power reserve.

The shape of the one-of-kind 46mmx36mmx15mm Cabestan case displays with remarkable clarity the unusual transverse arrangement of the mechanisms. The case of the Romain Jerome Cabestan Titanic DNA Tourbillon is made from actual oxidized material taken from the Titanic shipwreck, fused to steel obtained from the Harland and Wolff shipyards, where the legendary vessel was built in the beginning of the 20th century.

Following the last-year success of the RoyalMarine P1 in rose gold, TechnoMarine is now unveiling a new model in new materials.

The new TechnoMarine watch is created in several versions: titanium and black PVD, stainless steel and PVD, as well as a stainless steel and blue aluminum version. The oversized case of the diving watch is a true eye-catcher.

The watch is secured to the wrist on a sporty rubber strap fitted with a large tongue fastener. It is equipped with an automatic precision Swiss Made movement, and boasts 200-meter water resistance.

The TechnoMarine watch provides rigorous performance. It features the following functions: hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The rotating unidirectional precision bezel allows accurate recording of timing for sports activities.

Nowadays' watches are also necessary addition to one's wardrobe, there are available in multiple models, colors and sizes. There are also brands which are household names and to have such timepieces as Movado diamond watches, Joe Rodeo diamond watches, Aqua Master diamond watches is recognized as a symbol of a person’s success.

Talented Belgian golfer Nicolas Vanhootegem has become a new brand ambassador of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, having strengthened the manufacture's continuous association with the sport of golf.

Vanhootegem will represent Audemars Piguet will with other most famous golf players, with Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarcke, Thomas Levet, and Nora Angehrn on the list.

Nicolas Vanhootegem has been photographed wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph. Since 1972, the Royal Oak watch collection has symbolized sporty haute horlogerie, having won the hearts of many watch lovers. Today, it holds the place of one of Audemars Piguet's best-sellers.

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.

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.

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.

After the remarkable success of the round and square Ceramic watch collection, TechnoMarine is launching new models to join the BlackSnow range.

The BlackSnow watch with a 32mm x 28 mm rectangular case is crafted in black or white high-tech ceramic. It features a half-pave or full-pave white or black 'sun ray' dial and diamond-set strap. The timepieces may be rightfully compared to gorgeous jewels that will beautifully embrace any lady's wrist.

The new TechnoMarine watch is equipped with Swiss RONDA 1062 movement. It is 50-meter water resistant.

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.

Rolex has recently introduced its Day-Date II. The watch is crafted in 18K yellow, white or Everose gold. It is also available in platinum.

The new Rolex watch features a 41-mm case with a fluted or polished bezel. The case, 100-meter water-resistant, houses the new calibre 3156, a movement with a PARACHROM hairspring of great resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. It is fitted with new PARAFLEX shock absorbers. These features enhance the watch's chronometric precision and remarkable reliability.

The Day-Date II boasts a new range of dials featuring either contemporary or traditional designs.

The Rolex watch goes on a comfortable Super-President bracelet with a Crownclasp.

The Ateliers Louis Moinet brand is established in Auvernier in the Swiss Jura Mountains. The independent company is managed by Jean-Marie Schaller and Micaela Bartolucci. It manufactures personalized watches in Limited Editions and unique mechanical timepieces. Louis Moinet watches reflect four principles: a unique spirit of creation; design; watchmaking and exclusivity.

The Variograph is a fine reflection of the Louis Moinet's creative vision of traditional horology. Stainless steel tonneau-shaped case houses an automatic chronograph movement. The watch displays hour, minute, 60-second and 30-minute counters, day, month and date indications.

The zest of the watch is Full Moon indicator and stylized world map spinning on its axis every 24 hours.

The Variograph is a remarkable watch from Louis Moinet. The sophisticated timepiece is equipped with an automatic chronograph movement. The watch has incorporated two innovations, a full moon indicator providing the precise indication of the full moon day. The second innovation is the World Map found at 9 o'clock and spinning once on its axis every 24 hours. The ring surrounding the map allows to read the time around the world according to Greenwich Mean Time. The watch also features 60-second, 30-minute chronograph counters and day, month and date indicators. The Variograph is available in a choice of three dial colors - charcoal, old rose and silver, each in a limited edition of 60 pieces.

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic Edition 'Climate Action' has been created to support The Climate Group, an independent nonprofit organization established in 2004. IWC is donating part of the sales' proceeds for the projects of the internationally active organization, cooperating with governments and business leaders from different countries of the world to reach the rapid establishment of a low-carbon economy.

The watch is crafted in stainless steel and ceramic. The limited special edition features a silvered dial with yellow 5-minute indices and a back engraving. The color theme is echoed in the backstitching of the strap and the engraving 'IWC supports voluntary action on climate change'.

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.

To mark the world premiere of the much-awaited-for movie starring Patrick Dempsey – Made of Honor – JeanRichard invited journalists to the movie's North American premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City to meet Patrick Dempsey, who was sported wearing a JeanRichard Grand TV Screen Tourbillon in the film.

Patrick Dempsey, the Golden Globe-nominated actor has always shown his admiration not only for the contemporary design of JeanRichard timepieces but also for the brand's in-house movements.

The JeanRichard Grand TV Screen Tourbillon watch has a solid 18K white gold case accompanied by a hand-made alligator strap. The watch reveals a hand-made guilloche dial with Tourbillon at 6 o'clock. The watch houses an in-house manufactured movement.

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'.