Hamilton AquaRiva collection

Furthering their collaboration with boat builder Riva, Hamilton is introducing other models, in addition to a chronograph, to its AquaRiva collection.

AquaRiva Power Reserve

The case, in stainless steel, measures 40mm. Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 2897 with power reserve complication. The crystal is sapphire and it is water resistant to 50 meters.

AquaRiva GMT

The case, in stainless steel, measures 42mm. Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 2893 with second timezone complication. The crystal is sapphire and it is water resistant to 100 meters.

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35 exceptional timepieces raise € 2,756,500 at auction

In the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Only Watch 07 charity auction of 35 unique timepieces, first in series or prototypes raised the exceptional sum of € 2,756,500/ USD 3'878'946,/ CHF 4'553'186. All proceeds from this sale, organized by Antiquorum, will help fund important medical Research on Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.

Luc Pettavino, President of the Monaco Yacht Show and founder of the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy said:

” Sometimes talent comes from really wanting something. Only Watch has proven this to be true. Everyone who was involved in Only Watch 07 wanted to be a part of its unique energy and excitement. In this “second edition” of Only Watch, creativity, celebration, generosity and professionalism all joined together in an outstanding charity event that will benefit international research into Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.

The 2.7 million euros earned will allow the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies to continue to support ongoing research programs and to encourage new ones. Thanks to Only Watch, each new day brings us closer to finding a therapeutic treatment to relieve the suffering of children who have Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank: HSH Prince Albert II, who has sponsored and supported this event with great compassion; the watchmaking brands; the auction house Antiquorum; the Monaco Yacht Show; and all our partners.

Only Watch has become a yearly engagement in the world of charity and Haute Horology. It is familiar and eagerly awaited by collectors the world over, and it is immensely beneficial. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that all the participants in Only Watch 07 join me in inviting you to attend the third Only Watch event, to be held in September 2009: ONLY WATCH 09 - season III."

More than 300 people attended the auction, including personalities such as Philippe Starck and Formula One driver Felipe Massa. Fierce bidding in the room competing with hundreds of bidders from all over the world via the Internet and over the telephone. This is the largest sum ever achieved by a charity event in Monaco.

A complete listing is below.

Only Watch 2007 Results

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Suunto wristwatches

Here are some shots of the new Suunto Core wristwatch line. These new watches are arguably some of the best looking watches Suunto has ever produced. They still have all the typical Suunto functions like an altimeter, barometer, compass, stopwatch, countdown timer and now they look good too. These two watches cost about $250, and if you hit the jump you will see a couple shots of the $600 staineless steel version.

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Newest Casio G-Shock line MR-G and MRG-8000B watches announced

Casio introduce new series MR-G of shock resistant watches "G-SHOCK".

First model of MR-G line, MR-G 8000B, has ultimate toughness efficiency. Titanium parts of new G-Shock protect against scratches.


Main specification of MRG-8000B

• 20 atmosphere waterproofing;
• Stopwatch (1/20 seconds);
  
• Time alarm;
  
• Date indication;
• Full automatic calendar;
• Worldwide radio wave reception function (maximum of 6 times/day or manual reception);
• Power source: Solar powered.
• Size and weight: 50.7×46.0×13.1mm, 111g

Estimated price for this watch is 270,000 Yen (aprox. 2400$) in Japan. Sales start from November 30th.

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Glycine Incursore Black Jack Chronographs

Most important number of BlackJack - used as a main theme in this elegance black watches.

"Black goes hand-in-hand with large, masculine watches, and with Glycine," says CEO Katherina Brechbühler. Black has been a key feature of the Incursore range since the 1990s, and Glycine has now combined it with white and red, the colours of the 52 playing cards in Black Jack. "The game that combines readiness to take risks and coolness in equal measure," said Katherina Brechbühler.

These watches available in two models:

Incursore Black Jack Manual Specifications:
Manual-wind chronograph movement caliber ETA 7760. PVD-coated stainless steel case measuring 44mm with sapphire crystal and water resistant to 100 meters. A limited edition of 50 pieces. MSRP is 2,000 Euros.

Incursore Black Jack Compliqué Specifications:
Automatic chronograph caliber ETA 7751. PVD-coated stainless steel case measuring 44mm with sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters. A limited edition of 150 pieces. MSRP is 2,500 Euros.
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Jaeger LeCoultre wristwatch unlocks Aston Martin DBS

Special edition of Jaeger chronograph offered for Aston Martin DBS customers. This new men's luxury wristwatch can be used for wireless unlocking and starting new DBS. There are only 200 watch editions with $35,000 price each.


P.S. If you wish to have this watch, don't forget to buy new DBS which have 510hp, just for $332,000 :)

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Tissot watches and MotoGP World

Representing the official timekeeper and the official watch of MotoGP, Tissot has come up with a really unconventional way of broadening awareness about the brand's timepieces and increasing the sales - it started selling watches at MotoGP racetracks. The Tissot watches were displayed in a specially designed, portable shop.

The brand has long focused its attention upon the Motorcycle world. It has introduced the special T-Race watches, the MotoGP limited editions timepieces and the specially designed helmets.

The shops received a lot of visitors looking for MotoGP Tissot watches, and not only the regular clients in Barcelona but also new ones, including people coming to the MotoGP from other regions of Spain and all parts of Europe.

Tissot motorcycle-racing themed products, available for an average price of 550 Euro, are quite expensive for the average MotoGP. However, all the efforts of the brand and the retailer finally paid off as the sales were doubled in comparison to the previous tracks, with 50 pieces sold for a total of about 25,000 Euro.

Tissot is going to present the MotoGP concept at the three races this year to be held in Spain, two in Italy, as well as on each in the USA, Netherlands, UK, and Germany. In 2008, the brand wants to reveal a larger concept in MotoGP and NASCAR in the USA.

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Ulysse Nardin watches

Founded in 1846 and named for an accomplished watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin watches represent a proud tradition of quality and mechanical innovation, acknowledged throughout the years with 18 international gold medal awards and 4,300 first prizes in the field of chronometry.

10 technological innovations united in one watch perfectly sum up Ulysse Nardin’s vision on the future of mechanical watchmaking.

Innovation 1- Barrel on ball bearings.
A 96 balls, non lubricated ball bearing guides the barrel both vertically and laterally. This solution is on the market since 2005.

Innovation 2 - “Dual Ulysse” escapement.
The “Dual Ulysse” escapement does not need any lubrication. Its reduced angle of lift (31 degrees) provides a great advantage. It is on the market since 2005.

Innovation 3 - Silicium bearings.
Lubrication free bearings in silicium are fitted into the brass base plate. No oil recesses are necessary.

Innovation 4 - DRIE precision and low friction advantages put together.
The escapement bridge made in solid silicium benefits from the high precision of the process. The good friction coefficient of silicium is another advantage. The movement designer is free to design holes very close to the exterior of the bridge as no jewels are required.

Innovation 5 - The reinforced silicium bridge.
Due to the combination of 2 technologies DRIE and LIGA, Sigatec, Mimotec and Ulysse Nardin have produced a bi-material bridge which performs extremely well. The exclusive process stands for precision, silicium stands for low friction and nickel stands for mechanical toughness.

Innovation 6 - Exploiting the elasticity of silicium.
Ulysse Nardin developed the revolutionary shock absorber bearing into the balance wheel shaft which pivots in the centre of the silicium disc. The elastic spiral shaped silicium disc deforms itself when shocks arise and returns to its original position immediately after the shock has been absorbed.

Innovation 7 - Silicium spring.
The Silicium hairspring is an excellent solution and we have the know-how to produce it.

Innovation 8 - Roller and Pin.
The roller and pin are made in one precise single component in the double sided DRIE process developed by Sigatec.

Innovation 9 - Stopper fork and security pin of the “Dual Ulysse” escapement.
The” Dual Ulysse” escapement « blocker » is a multifunctional element. Similarly to the anchor of the Swiss Anchor escapement, it bares a safety-pin which must be perfectly aligned. Thanks to the double side etching process created by Sigatec, this former multi part unit can be made as a single component not requiring any assembly or touch up.

Innovation 10 - Two-level process.
The escapement wheel and pinion are made in one single piece thanks to the two level etching process created by Sigatec. This new technology will seduce many movement designers all over the world.

Pioneering.
Ulysse Nardin has presented quite a number of “World’s Firsts“ in the past years, and many of them have used the „Freak“ as a showcase.
The “Freak“ was the first watch with a silicon escapement. It was commercialized in 2001.Some Freak prototypes housed the first hairspring made of polycrystalline diamond which showed astonishing elasticity.The “Dual Ulysse” escapement with parts made of nickel-phosphor (NiP) and silicium (2005
The first watch with an escapement made of polycrystalline diamond was commercialized in 2005

Escapement components made of silicium can be used as skeletons to “grow” on them polycrystalline diamonds
The succession of “Freak” models illustrates the continuous technological developments at Ulysse Nardin!

Product line overview

The core of the Ulysee Nardine line is the "Marine" series which has the "Maxi Marine", "Marine Annual Chronograph" and the "Marine Chronometer 1846". All of these models sell well. Additionally, the "San Marco" series has always been popular. There are also limited editions that have gained Nardin great notoriety which include the new repeater "Sonata", the turbillion "The Freak", and the "GMT +/- Perpetual".

Official Ulysee Nardin site

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Luxury wristwatches from Cartier

Cartier watches are always focused on the relationship between form and movement, aesthetics and "savoir-faire", technique and art. This continual quest is the driving force behind every new watchmaking challenge for Cartier watches. Cartier continues to harness each new skill and talent to combine tradition and innovation. In the mysterious and subtle world of cartier watchmaking, artist and technician work side by side as willing partners. These are the fundamental concepts underlying all creations in Cartier watches.The history of Cartier is fantastic, as it invented many styles of watches that are still produced today. Louis-Francois Cartier was born in 1819. At the age of 28 in 1847, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard, Louis-Francouis Cartier took over his master's Paris jewellery business. He built his reputation by knowing how to satisfy the most extravagant of desires. The first wrist watch made by Cartier was called the Santos Dumont named after the Brazilian Aviator in 1904. 2 years later, Cartier began experimenting with jewel – encrusted watches.
In 1911 Louis Cartier created the TORTUE and the BAIGNOIRE. 1917 saw the introduction of the famous Cartier Tank watch.
In the early 1920s Cartier formed a joint company with Edward Jaeger (of the famed Jaeger-Le Coultre company) to produce movements solely for Cartier. Thus was the famed European watch & clock company born, although Cartier continued to use movements from other great makers.
The most remarkable moments of Cartier were the creation of the first man's wristwatch, the first water resistant timepiece. Cartier watches can be found having movements from world's most famous watch manufacturers such as: Jaeger-Le Coulter, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Movado.
Today Cartier continues designing beautiful works of art for men and women. In its watch arsenal one can find such famous collections. Cartier watches are available in a wide range of prices and styles. If you are looking for a prestigious name brand that offers a mix of quality craftsmanship and contemporary styling, one need look further than Cartier.

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Carl F.Bucherer - chronograph

After over 2 years of development, the Patravi Chronograde by Carl F.Bucherer is a world first with 6 useful functions and a retrograde hour display for the chronograph. Functions include a chronograph, flyback function, large date, annual calendar, power reserve indication and retrograde hours totalizator.

The most important function of this wristwatch is the chronograph with its retrograde hours indicator. After each rotation of the central chronograph hand, the minute totalizator at 9 o'clock moves along one more graduation mark. This is in turn connected via an imposing gearing mechansim to the hours counter between 7 and 8 o'clock, completing its own rotations. The corresponding hand moves downwards through a semi-circular scale. When the hours counter reaches the end of its scale, it shoots instantly back to its starting position, in order to start its journey again from this position.

This is a function which should appeal to people in highly demanding positions with little time at their disposal. Pilots in the cockpit, for example, when they are in the landing queue and have to fly round in standard loops. Its takes them too long to stop the chrono each time and, before each new circuit, re-zero and start the chronograph again from scratch. One press on the push-piece is enough to restart the chronograph directly, without an intermediate stopping operation.

Additional features are: a large date display and a highly complex calendar which takes into account the variable months with 30 or 31 days. Only at the end of February will an adjustment by the owner be required with the crown, which resets it completely for the next year.

The overall appearance of the watch is decidedly masculine. The high-grade steel case is 44mm in diameter, water resistant to 50 metres and the bracelet is available in leather or robust high-grade steel.

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