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Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Watches

New Limited Edition Series

The craftsmen of famous Ulysse Nardin watch company have created a new limited edition series of men's watches named Maxi Marine Divers. The case of elite watch is painted in unusual for the brand colors – red, yellow, orange and violet.

Nowadays it is not so easy to create a very special designer's watch model that would stand from all the others existed on the market.

Longines Awards Most Elegant Riders with New Timepieces

Longines is proud to maintain its role as the CSIO Barcelona's official partner and timekeeper. The final round of the Swiss brand's Press Award for Elegance took part on 14th September 2007 during the Gran Premio Longines.

New Girard-Perregaux Watches for Business World Representatives

Girard-Perregaux has recently developed two ideal timekeeping companions for those who belong to the world of business, finance and executives. These are the ww.tc-Financial and the ww.tc-Lady characterized by unique elegance.

New Ballon bleu de Cartier - Undiscovered Horological Universe

The Ballon bleu de Cartier watch is the latest accomplishment of the renowned brand. Even if the timepiece seems absolutely round to you, it is not quite true.

Audemars Piguet Partners with World-Famous Rally

The Audemars Piguet Company has long maintained well-established links to the world of motor sports. The brand has recently built the partnership with a world-famous rally, the RAID Suisse-Paris.

An Unusual Watch Novelty from Oris

A Swiss watch company Oris has launched new models of 2007. The company Oris has prepared a great gift for watch collectors - a unique limited edition series of mechanical watches Oris Leonhard Euler created in honor of 300th anniversary of a famous Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler who made a great contribution to the science.

Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) was one of the pioneers in natural sciences sphere.

Girard-Perregaux Introduces 1966 Full Calendar

The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar has harmoniously united the functions and style of a classic timekeeping instrument in a refined up-to-date interpretation. The watch's perfectly round-shaped case incorporates an amazing complication - a full calendar.

A. Lange and Sohne Tourbograph is Created Live Online

The Tourbograph 'Pour le Merite' is appreciated as the most complicated timepiece currently developed by the A. Lange and Sohne Manufacture.

New Member in Omega De Ville Family

The Omega Company has marked the beginning of 2007 by launching the Co-Axial Chronoscope timepiece as a new addition to the De Ville family. The chronograph provided with multiple functions is powered by the brand's self-winding movement, with patented Co-Axial Escapement technology at its heart. The Co-Axial Escapement technology is responsible for diminishing friction in the escapement, thus offering better reliability and accuracy of the mechanism.

Hublot to Join UEFA Euro 2008

The Hublot watch company has united efforts with UEFA and Swiss Football Association for the UEFA Euro 2008, having announced it is going to sponsor the sporting event and serve as its Official Timekeeper. The tournament will be hosted by Switzerland and Austria, with Hublot as the National Supporter for both nations. The decision to establish the partnership is well-grounded for all the new partners as at the moment Hublot represents one of the most successful brands in the Swiss industry, thus being a really suitable candidates to take the role of the UEFA Euro 2008 Official Timekeeper. Moreover, the brand has some experience in the field - Hublot had already been a part of the football world in the World Cup 2006, with its timepieces having been featured on wrists of the Swiss team's football players. Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of the Hublot company, is pleased and proud to join the European football championship as he considers that it opens new opportunities for the brand and further promotes its reputation.

USA Watch Fashion - Latest Trends

The United States represent one of the largest markets in the world and in perspective it is going to expand. If to focus attention upon watch market in particular, it also experiences quite dynamic growth.

Harry Winston Westminster Tourbillon - Divine Expression of Simplicity

The recent tremendous success of Harry Winston timepieces is based upon the idea that the most glamorous timekeeping products are not only the ones featuring sparkling stones. The real timekeeping glamor is revealed through boundless creativity and facing new challenges as for watches' design and technical sophistication. It is possible to divide all Harry Winston creations into two basic categories - Jewelry line and Haute Horlogerie line.

Watches in Sexy Style

Erotic watches with "moving" pictures appeared in the end of XVII century - there were small characters and erotic scenes painted on them. Such kind of watches were mostly created in Great Britain, France and Geneva and were called by Englishmen "watch conversation" because they served as a preface to love talk with ladies. It is a noteworthy fact that in XVIII - XIX centuries erotic art was collected almost by all European aristocracy. Erotic horology art was quite popular right up to the times of king Faruh whose collection of erotic watches was sold at auction in 1950 and up to actor Michel Simon whose erotic treasure was sold at the biggest watch auction - Antiquorum - in 1977 in Geneva. Nowadays, the most passionate lovers of such watches are found mainly in the Far East. It should be taken into consideration that in XVIII century London was the main center of world trade.

TAG Heuer Novelty Timepieces - Sophisticated Functionality and Beauty

Exclusive Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph The latest BaselWorld exhibition witnessed the introduction of an innovative chronograph developed by the Tag Heuer Company. The brand's creation is called the Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph.

Hublot Big Bang 'All Black' - Feel the Mystery of Timekeeping

In 2006 the Hublot manufacture has launched the new Big Bang version - the mysterious 'All Black'. Among the most remarkable timepieces in the horology world, the Hublot Big Bang chronograph holds the top position.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph

The year 2006 witnessed the introduction of the novelty Patek Philippe timepiece - Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph. It has already become the manufacture's well-established tradition to make watchmaking connoisseurs happy by developing exclusively designed watches supplied by a range of useful functions.

Breguet - Classique Grande Complication 5347

A continuous research undertaken by Breguet, the leading brand of the Swatch Group, resulted in the creation of the unique Grande Complication timepiece - Classique Grande Complication 5347. The Breguet Classique Grande Complication 5347 has been developed in tribute to the precision watchmaking. The brand has received three patents for the watch's unique features.

Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph - TAG Heuer Award-Winning Novelty

At the sixth annually held Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix competition TAG Heuer has introduced its Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph chosen to become "Sports watch of the year 2006". The timepiece managed to shoot ahead of ten other timekeeping companions presented by the most prestigious watch manufacturers.The international jury that voted for the unique TAG Heuer timepiece comprised independent specialists from different areas of activity - horology experts, journalists, retail dealers and even historians. Actually, the brand's timepieces have already won four prestigious awards in the period of just six years.

Glashutte Original Creates New Pilot's Senator Navigator Watches

The new models of Glashutte Original Senator Navigator series - Senator Navigator Panorama Date and Senator Navigator Automatic - have debuted at the Baselworld Fair-2006. Glashutte's history is marked by continuous involvement into development of pilot's watches.

Nautilus - A timepiece not like the others

The Nautilus collection is the Patek Philippe's classical example of elegance which celebrates its 30th anniversary with the improved and innovative watch models.Patek Philippe Company launched the Nautilus watch collection thirty years ago and it took this timepiece no time to develop its extraordinary concept and outstanding elegance into a piece of cult. Today the prestigious Geneva workshops make presentation of a new and finely altered Nautilus watch collection with the brand new appeal for the next thirty years and more. The same Geneva renowned workshops also launch a Nautilus fly back chronograph powered by a self-winding movement crafted exclusively inhouse. The launch of a luxurious timepiece in a steel case was regarded as a small revolution in Geneva in 1976.

Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique - the Essence of Elegance and Reliability

In 2006 Vacheron Constantin has launched a new model of a classically-styled watch to enter its renowned Patrimony line - Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique.The Patrimony Contemporaine catches the glance by its pure lines, an elegant shape and every detail reflecting the traditional, time-honored craftsmanship polished during an impressive period of more than 250 years of uninterrupted manufacturing.The remarkable peculiarity of the Patrimony Contemporaine is the heart of the timepiece - the new Caliber 2450 automatic movement. The timekeeping wonder has been exclusively designed and developed by Vacheron Constantin. The Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique, appreciated by watch experts and lovers as the highlight of contemporary elegance and the quintessence of Vacheron Constantin watchmaking expertise, has been developed in two variations - in white or yellow gold.

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Exclusive Timepieces for the Venice Film Festival

Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most famous and highly appreciated watchmaking companies in the world. It keeps the tradition of Swiss watchmaking since 1833.

Omega on the Red Square

Omega issues its next special limited edition watch. The reason for this event was Omegas flagship boutique in Moscow - first ever flagship watch store in Russia.Omega has debuted in Russia back in 1899 when it provided the pocket watch Lepine 18'' to the Riga tramway company.Today Omega has the largest watch boutique in Moscow and maybe in Russia too, which is situated in one of the largest and most beautiful historical buildings of Moscow - the GUM.

Limited Edition Divers' Watch from Montblanc

Montblanc - the luxury accessories manufacturer - has surprised the world of horology with a masterpiece sport watch for divers: Montblanc Sport Tantalum Diver Automatic.It is a rather liberal and quite wide-spread opinion that if a company produces one kind of products of high quality then it should limit the production only to this product; it shouldn't try to manufacture anything else. Montblanc neglects this opinion and despite that assembles high class watches.Recently new watches have appeared under the brand name Montblanc.

Choosing a Christmas Gift for Him

Choosing a Christmas Gift for HerChristmas is the best time to enjoy choosing gifts for those you love. Probably you wonder if there is any way to choose Christmas gifts for your father, boyfriend, or boss that would make them happy and last for a long time. Actually, men have always been interested in mechanics, technological developments and just items that are both functional and eye-catching.

Choosing a Christmas Gift for Her

Choosing a Christmas Gift for HimChristmas is a very special occasion and a Christmas gift is to remind of you the whole year, especially when it's about a Christmas gift for her. Opt for something elegant and remarkable.

He Left the Racing, but He Will not Leave Omega

That's it! Michael Schumacher has ended his fabulous career in Formula One. After 15 years of making his fans happy he decided to leave the racing behind.Michael Schumacher was an ambassador of the Omega watches since 1995.

James Bond Needs Help Too

The world is impatiently waiting for the next movie in the James Bond series, featuring a new James Bond, with new spy tricks and new love affairs. James Bond in "Casino Royale" is now a new man - Daniel Craig.If the man is new, the mission didn't alter - James Bond is the only man to save the world! "Casino Royale" features the same opposition of good (pictured by James Bond) and evil (Bond's rival - 'Le Chiffre').

Watches with Complicated Features

A complication is a watch that, besides its usual functions like showing hours, minutes and seconds, has several additional features such as: perpetual or annual calendar, power reserve indicator, moon phase and other. All these features require additional parts that are introduced into a timepiece.

Replica Watch Identification

Counterfeits have been a great issue for the genuine watch manufacturers at the end of the 20th century. Today it seems that the business of creating replica watches is a good one.

Identification of Omega Seamaster

Today the market of watches is filled with replicas. Some of them may have a medium quality, the others, however, can have a very poor quality.

Panerai versus Panerai Replica

Panerai versus Panerai ReplicaThe world of watchmaking today can be divided into two groups: one is manufacturing timepieces with various functions, using high-end materials and complicated mechanisms and the other group copies everything that the original producers create. Each year it is getting more difficult not only for simple people but to the experts as well to spot a fake watch. If several years ago it was easy to port a fake watch, because of such obvious mistakes like misspellings and strange looking hands of the dial having no luminescent substances, then today fake watch manufacturers copy the original timepiece very accurately paying attention mainly to the details of the exterior of watches.Spotting the Fake Panerai MovementThe so-called high quality fakes use ETA movements.

Panerai Watches - Fake or Real?

Panerai is one of the most highly-demanded brands on the watch market today. While looking for a Panerai watch, a lot of customers are puzzled by the question how to detect an authentic timepiece from a replica one.Here are the general pieces of advice to help you avoid the disappointment of being misled by dishonest Panerai watch dealers.

• Visit an authorized Panerai shop: Find the opportunity to visit an authorized Panerai shop - usually it is easy to find the nearest dealer through the official site of the brand.

The Calatrava Watch designed by Patek Philippe

The beginning of the beautiful timepiece named Patek Philippe ironically coincides with the end of the brand's family business. Its introduction in 1932 can be called the starting point for the Stern brothers who bought the company.

Chopard L.U.C. Lunar One With Moon Phase Indicator

Some of today's timepieces can hardly amaze with the fact that they have a perpetual calendar but if a watch along with a calendar displays a moon phase then it can be firmly called exclusive. One exclusive watch that includes both a perpetual calendar and a moon phase indicator was designed by Chopard and is called Chopard L.

Breiling 2006 Novelties

Breitling is not just a watch. Breitling is a real watch-engine. First Breitling 2006 watch model that is worth rapt attention is Flying B.

Antigua Classic Week 2006 sponsored by Officine Panerai

Have you noticed that the watch brands today have a new advertising strategy? The big poster on the sidewalk is not enough anymore. To get real PR the Company name needs to appear in a movie or sponsor an event.

Harry Winston's Opus 6

A glamorous look of the Harry Winston watches is all it takes for anyone to appreciate the design which is very different from others. The Harry Winston watches are created to be admired.

Tag Heuer - New Monaco Chronograph

The name of Steve Mc Queen, a renowned actor, is universally associated with legendary film-making. If you are close to the world of refined watch-making, you are probably aware of the story linking Steve Mc Queen to prestigious Tag Heuer Company. "Le Mans," filmed in 1970, has become a cult film for many generations of fans of sports cars.

IWC Watches. Spitfire Collection. A Combination of Two Legends

Pilots' watches are a tradition of IWC (International Watch Company) - its first pilots' watch was produced in 1936.The Spitfire was a single-seat fighter used by the RAF (the British air force, best-known for its evolvement in the Battle of Britain and other historic campaigns of World War 2) and numerous Allied countries in World War 2. Produced by Supermarine aircraft manufacturer, the famous fighter was designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell ((May 20, 1895 - June 11, 1937) who was a brilliant British aerospace engineer, most prominent for his design of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter), who kept on refining his masterwork until his early passing in 1937.The Spitfire, one of the most remarkable airplanes in the history of aerospace engineering, made its first flight the same year (1936). These two marvels have met again thanks to IWC Watch Company in the new Spitfire pilots' watch collection.The Spitfire collection is made up of four models: the Chrono-Automatic, the UTC watch with its 2 time zones, the Mark XVI and the new Midsize.

Vacheron Constantin - the Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater

All watch aficionados will be astonished by Vacheron Constantin's innovative Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater timepiece - the globe's slimmest skeleton minute repeater watch. Designed by clever horologists who observe countless traditions.

2006 - Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon

Ever so accurate and dependable, a tourbillon regulator bears all the characteristics of the celebrated watch company.Certainly, the year 2006 will be remembered for a new horological masterpiece from Jaeger-LeCoultre: the first classic Master Control to be equipped with a tourbillon regulator. This magnificent timepiece, featuring the Master Control's classic lines and special pared-down design, returns the tourbillon to its original function ensuring that the movement works with great accuracy.

Nicole Kidman - New Omega Ambassador

Omega Watch Company has a global partnership with the Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, with the exception of Australia and USA. Nicole Kidman will take an important and active part in Omega's "My Choice" promotional campaign.