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Tissot Watches

2008-10-31T09:36:00.000-07:00

For the last 200 years Switzerland has repeatedly been on the wounding edge of luxury watch manufacturing, moreover few company do it better than Tissot. Since 1853, Tissot has steadily maintained their status as one the most pioneering and fashionable watch brands throughout the world. This internationally identifiable brand has without fail, delivered some of the unique scientific advancements in watch history.

Based in Switzerland and sold around the world, Tissot is a proud subsidiary of the Swatch Group, one of the largest and profitable watch producers in the world since 1983. As the leader in the traditional Swiss watch segment, its mission has been to offer to a broad public a range of high quality timepieces at prices almost anyone could afford. They have been maintaining a balance of high quality technology and affordability for quite some time now, and this combination equals one thing - value.

Having been in the market for the past 150 years, this high class Swiss watch offers its consumers first-rate value and pricing. Tissot watches definitely come with a reasonable price tag, especially compared to other Swiss watches on the market today. They are likely to retain their value for a good amount of time, too, since they are now a part of the well known Swatch watch company. The Swatch group LTD includes some of the well known discount brands of watches including Calvin Klein, and Longines. This and other brands from the Swatch group of watches accounts for 15% of the total sales of watches within the industry.

With the current real estate and economic situation in America and around world, Tissot timepieces have become increasingly popular for the value oriented luxury watch enthusiast. You can get a great Tissot watch for about half the price of other Swiss brands. The genuine style and affordable price makes Tissot watches the first choice for consumers who are looking for a luxury watches that will not leave their wallets empty.

The Tissot watch company received worldwide recognition and praise, thanks to some well-documented innovations and milestones. The innovations are plenty, such as the first anti-magnetic watch, the first plastic watch named Idea 2001, the first wristwatch made of stone and still one of the first wrist watches built using wood appropriately called The Wood watch. Tissot is committed to respecting tradition and offering "gold" at a "silver" price at the same time.

The Patek Philippe 5971P Watch: A Diamond-Set Timepiece That Few Men Would Object To Wearing

2008-03-10T12:12:00.001-07:00

Many men seem to shy away from the idea of diamonds on their watches. While I can’t say that I am a huge fan of diamond-set watches myself, I do feel there are some mens timepieces which look spectacular set with diamonds. One such piece is the incredible Patek Philippe Ref. 5971P watch.

Based upon the coveted white or rose gold Ref. 5970 watch, this exquisite example of Genevan haute horlogerie presents itself in a platinum case, with a bezel entirely set with baguette diamonds. The effect is absolutely spectacular, while being perfectly tasteful. It is neither too much, nor too little–the masterful gem-setting highlights the very precious nature of this masterpiece of the watchmaking arts.

Turn this Patek Philippe watch over, and you can admire the gorgeous hand-wound CH 27-70Q movement that offers a perpetual calendar with day, date, month, leap year, and moon phases, in addition to a chronograph function. Based upon a legendary Lemania base caliber that has been entirely rebuilt and refined by Patek Philippe , the exquisite mechanism is hallmarked with the Geneva Seal.

Gerald Genta Watch To Appear At Theodora Foundation Charity Auction

2008-03-07T14:41:00.001-08:00

Gerald
Genta will support the efforts of the Theodora Foundation by donating a
unique watch for the Foundation's charity auction. The unique white
gold and diamond-set ladies timepiece is themed to represent the colors
of the Theodora Foundation, whose "Dream Doctors" program brings helps
to bring happiness to sick children in hospitals and other facilities.
Gerald Genta has been affiliated with the Foundation for the past two
years.

The auction will take place on April 16, 2008 at Christie's Geneva.

Pre-Basel 2008: Zenith ChronoMaster Watch Collection Gains New Models

2008-03-06T20:25:00.001-08:00

For 2008, Zenith will introduce several new watches in their ChronoMaster collection. The Zenith ChronoMaster Tourbillon El Primero Moonphase is the most complicated, featuring a tourbillon and chronograph, in conjunction with a moonphase indicator. Presented in a 45mm case made from 18K rose or white gold, and fitted with a "Grain d'Orge" guilloched gold dial, this complicated watch will be offered in an edition of 25 pieces each for both colors of gold.

The Zenith ChronoMaster Open Grande Date expands upon the brand's well-received ChronoMaster Open watch models. Retaining the cutout dial of existing models, this watch offers a fascinating large date display that utilizes two concentrically arranged discs, which can be viewed through the dial, thanks to a transparent section on the dial; the watch also offers a chronograph function, and a power reserve indicator. Presented in either stainless steel or 18K rose gold, the Chronomaster Open Grande Date watch will be available in a 40mm "T" size, and a 45mm "XT" version.

Finally, Zenith has enriched its ChronoMaster Moon Phase watch line with two models created specifically for women. The 18K rose gold or stainless steel case is created for slender wrists, and at 37.5mm in diameter, is smaller than other ChronoMaster watches.
The classically elegant mother of pearl dial retains the intricate "Grain d'Orge" guilloche pattern of the classic ChronoMaster models,
while a bezel set with round brilliant diamonds adds another touch of feminine charm.

Ulysse Nardin’s Caprice Watches Woo Ladies With Beautiful Design

2008-03-05T08:55:00.001-08:00

The Ulysse Nardin Caprice watch collection is one of the most striking introductions to the ladies dress watch genre in some time. In the true spirit of this brand, the details are radiant, the quality impeccable, and there is a profound sense that this is not a “follow me” object.

The variability of the Caprice watch design is a real strength, and these Ulysse Nardin watches look fabulous in their many guises, whether steel, 18K rose gold, or 18K white gold. The bracelet is elegant yet strong, while the exotic stingray or satin straps emphasize a more delicate feminine aura. The intricate detailing on the dials is gorgeous, being slightly idiosyncratic across the range of models, yet supremely elegant.

Ulysse Nardin has long courted collectors of complicated watches with some absolutely incredible creations that push the boundaries of innovation and exclusivity. It appears that the brand is equally serious about courting the sophisticated tastes of lady connoisseurs, as well.

Ebel And Bayern Munich A Five Year Partnership

2008-03-04T10:25:00.001-08:00

Ebel is continuing and intensifying its commitment to the world of football. Following in Arsenals footsteps, Bayern Munich is the latest team to have signed a strategic alliance with the Architects of Time.

On 10 February, Thomas van der Kallen, the Chairman of Ebel, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the Chairman of Bayern Munich, held a press conference in the Bavarian capital to announce the partnership between the watch manufacturer based in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Germanys most prestigious football club. In its capacity as Bayerns official partner, Ebel will take on responsibility over the next five years the agreement enters into force on 1st July for all aspects related to timekeeping during matches played by the Munich team at its stadium,
the Allianz-Arena.

Expressing his delight at this new partnership, Thomas van der Kallen emphasised that following an initial alliance with the London club Arsenal last year, Bayern Munich marked an important step for Ebel in its approach to the world of football and that it now envisaged
possible agreements with other leading European teams.

To symbolise this association, Ebel has developed a watch dedicated specially to football. Far from restricting themselves the watchs visual appearance, the firms watchmakers devoted many hours to developing an exclusive movement ideally suited to this sport, making
it possible not only to measure precisely the duration of each period of play hence its name 245 (or 2×45 minutes) but also indicating the duration of time added on. The time elapsed is displayed very clearly (see photo) thanks to the extra large 45 minute counter. This
new calibre comes as an addition to the 1911 line. Produced in limited editions with the badges of Arsenal and Bayern Munich, it will be available this autumn.

Bayern Munich has won more trophies than any other club in the Bundesliga, with twenty Championship titles and thirteen German Cup victories to its name. It is also a two-times winner of the Intercontinental Cup, has been victorious in the Champions League four times and the UEFA Cup once, and has also won the European Cup Winner’s Cup. Its name is synonymous with success, excellence and world-class performance well beyond the borders of Germany and Europe.

The Allianz Arena, designed by the renowned Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron and opened in April 2005, superbly embodies the new trend which sees contemporary football like Ebel moreover attaching great importance to architecture. This extremely innovative
construction offers, in the words of its designers, "a futuristic interpretation of the basic concept of football". Its breathtaking exterior is illuminated on match days by a cascade of red light which ripples over the shell to give the stadium a quasi-magical aura. No other place could have been more appropriate therefore to announce the new alliance between the Bavarian club and the Architects of Time.

Cartier Perles de Cartier watch To Debut At SIHH 2008

2008-03-03T12:36:00.001-08:00

A
new timepiece will join the expressive Cartier Libre watch collection.
The Perles de Cartier watch is crafted from 18K white gold and set
with 389 diamonds for a total weight of approximately 2.9 carats. This
visually captivating Cartier watch features a strikingly designed
off-centered circular area for the time display, a larger
flinque-decorated mother of pearl main dial accented by enameled Roman
numerals, and two large freshwater pearls surrounded by round brilliant
diamonds.

The Cartier Perles de Cartier watch is fitted with
a satin strap, and a sapphire crystal. The watch will employ a
battery-operated Swiss quartz movement.

Vacheron Constantin watch wins "Best Men's Classic Watch" Award In Dubai

2008-03-02T09:34:00.001-08:00

Vacheron
Constantin was awarded a prize for "Best Men's Classic Watch" in Dubai
for its Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde Day and Date watch. This
elegant 18K gold wristwatch features an opaline dial, a distinctive
pointer-type day and date display, and a manufacture Vacheron
Constantin self-winding movement which is hallmarked with the Geneva
Seal.

The Middle East Watch of the Year Awards are held each
year by the watch and jewelry magazine Alam Assaat Wal Moujawharat.
Twelve categories of timepieces are recognized. This award to
Vacheron Constantin represents the brand's second laurel at the
competition. Last year, Vacheron Constantin won the same prize for its
Patrimony Contemporaine Excellence Platine watch.

Tag Heuer Automatic Chronograph Watch

2008-02-29T14:48:00.001-08:00

This is a beautiful looking chronograph watch!

It comes with a polished steel bezel, blue, black, silver, grey
dials and luminescent hands and hour markers to see at night and is
200M Water Resistant. The bracelet is made of steel and has a double
safety clasp with a buckle. This TAG goes for about 2.5k to 3k. It’s
definitely a beauty.

It’s exact model number is CJF2110.BA0594

Blancpain's Innovation Enjoys a Free hand with the New Fifty Fathoms

2008-02-28T13:28:00.001-08:00

Determined to perpetuate the glorious history of the first modern diver's watch (1953), the Manufacture in le Brassus unveils a brand-new Fifty Fathoms

Automatique watch imbued with the brand's trademark understated elegance. Making a striking contrast with its black predecessors, it radiantly reveals its sporting assets through an immaculate white exterior blending tradition and innovation with pure, sleek lines.

In keeping with its tradition of innovation, Blancpain has interpreted the instantly recognisable design of he Fifty Fathoms in the emblematic colour of purity. Crafted in scratch-resistant sapphire, the white unidirectional rotating bezel avoids any risk of accidentally prolonging the dive time, while its slightly raised nad ratcheted design helps to limit any potential shocks. the 45mm-diameter steel case is equipped with crown guards that reinforce security around this
essential component. Against a matt white dial background, the white hade of the luminescent coating applied to trapeze-shaped hour markers and hands in rhodium-plated gold, as well as th epearly gre Luminova of the markings on the bezel, revela their fluorescent green colour only
in the darkness of the ocean depths.

This new steel Fifty Fathoms Automatique is powered by self-winding calibre 1315, an exclusive Blancpain mechanical movement conceived and developed for watches with a resolutely sporting vocation. Stemming from a lengthy quest for simplicity, accuracy and performances, calibre 1315 is equipped with a sturdy glucydur balance fitted with square-headed gold
micrometric regulating screws and designed to prevent and impacts from disturbing the smooth running of the watch, thus ensuring peerless accuracy and rating efficiency. Three series-coupled barrels guarantee a 5-day power reserve, while providing a constant supply of energy at all times.
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The new Fifty Fathoms Automatique is equipped with a sapphire crystal case back revealing the beauty and the complexity of its 222-part movement, yet without compromising its water resistance to 300 metres. Self-winding calibre 1315 features finishing worthy of hte
grand watchmaking traditions: hand-rawn file strokes, bevelling, circular graining, circular satin brushing...The large rubies are driven directly into the bridges and plates so as to preserve the
visual magic of traditional movements. The oscillating weight specially designed for this model is engraved with a nautilus motif. Blancpain has also developed a sturdy, sporty and water-resistant strap complete with pin buckle and made from rubber-lined white sail canvas.

The Fifty Fathoms still has plenty of surprises in sotre for admirers, since over the coming seasons it will appear decked out in new colours and luxurious finishes, to the delight of devotees of fine mechanical watchmaking.

Contract extention between the Swiss watchmaking legend TAG Heuer and the Scuderia Ferrari driver and F1 World Champion 2007 Kimi Räikkönen

2008-02-27T12:03:00.001-08:00

Since joining TAG Heuer Dream Team of Ambassadors in 2002, Kimi
Räikkönen has always been actively involved in designing and developing
TAG Heuer Sports watches and TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear. Best known
as "Ice Man", Kimi has recently extended his long-term contract with
the Swiss watchmaking legend and participated an exclusive
photoshooting session with his wife Jenni for the new TAG Heuer
advertising campaign.

To commemorate Kimi's extraordinary, come-from-behind
performance in last year's F1 Championship, TAG Heuer will be launching
its most ambitious Iceman-inspired rollout ever.
In the Spring of 2008, TAG Heuer will launch new
Räikkönen sunglasses, followed by a "Limited edition Kimi Räikkönen
sports watch" in the fall of 2008.

With Kimi Räikkönen, Scuderia Ferrari driver and F1
World Champion 2007, TAG Heuer is more than ever the brand that
partners with the world's greatest F1 drivers!
Source: TAG Heuer

New Corum Chronograph to Join Romvlvs Line

2008-02-26T11:48:00.001-08:00

New
Corum chronograph model has joined the brand's legendary Romvlvs line
that inherited its name from ROMVLVS, founder and first ruler of Rome.
The initial Corum Romvlvs watch was launched in 1966. It was the first
timepiece to feature the hour numerals on the bezel instead of the
dial.

New Corum Romvlvs Chronograph is equipped with self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement, a COSC- certified chronometer.

The 44mm stainless steel case of the Corum watch has incorporated the
renowned 'wave-profile' bezel that required extremely complex, delicate
and accurate machining. The relief and motif of the Roman numerals on
the bezel are absolutely precise and perfectly finished.

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MILUS Donates Watches to Keep Memory Alive At Star-Filled Gala

2008-02-21T07:53:00.000-08:00

MILUS Donates Watches to Keep Memory Alive At Star-Filled Gala -- Luxury Swiss Watch Brand Supports the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute

February 13, 2008—On Saturday, February 9th, Luxury Swiss watch brand MILUS participated in Keep Memory Alive's 12th Annual "Power of Love" Gala held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. MILUS donated five watches for the occasion, totaling over $40,000 dollars in gifted merchandise.

The star-studded event raised millions of dollars for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, a 67,000 square foot facility dedicated to the research and treatment of Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, ALS and memory disorders. Notable guests for the evening included, Muhammad Ali, Teri Hatcher, Lorraine Bracco, Steve Schirripa, Siegfried and Roy, Danny DeVito and David Copperfield.

More than 1,100 guests dined on an unforgettable three-course dinner provided by renowned chefs Wolfgang Puck, Guy Savoy and Tom Colicchio. To thank the culinary team for donating their time and skills for the occasion, MILUS gifted all of the chefs with a Herios Automatic watch. Jan Edocs, President and CEO of MILUS International SA, presented the watches on stage during the dinner portion of the event.

MILUS additionally donated a custom engraved Merea red gold and diamond watch valued at $19,900 as a part of the evening's live auction packages.

"MILUS is pleased to support Keep Memory Alive and the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute," said Doron Basha, President and CEO of MILUS USA. "Alzheimer's and other memory disorders have touched many of our lives in a very personal way. MILUS is proud to support Keep Memory Alive in its endeavors to find ways to fight these debilitating diseases."

MILUS has selected Keep Memory Alive as its foundation of choice and provides ongoing support for its charitable initiatives.

About MILUS

The MILUS brand, founded in 1919, has always been firmly based in one of Switzerland's most renowned watch making centers, Biel. From the outset, the philosophy behind the brand was to create exceptional jewelry timepieces that would combine artistic creativity, superb craftsmanship and technical precision. Almost a century later, MILUS still embraces this core concept, creating innovative timepieces with sensual lines in new, unconventional styles. The new MILUS collection is defined by its unique blend of contemporary design with old-world craftsmanship—a new and inventive approach to modern luxury. As MILUS sees it, luxury is HIGHLY PERSONAL. It is the luxury of being oneself.

Atlantic Time is offering genuine brand name luxury watches

2008-02-21T07:43:00.000-08:00

Atlantic Time has been offering genuine brand name luxury watches on the web for over 10 years. All of our watches are brand new, 100% authentic quality timepieces with serial numbers intact. Each watch is delivered in the original box with warranties to match or exceed those of the manufacturers. We do not sell refurbished watches or manufacturer's rejects!

Atlantic Time buys directly from authorized dealers and respected industry wholesalers. Offering you the most extensive selection of luxury watches available on-line, we purchase in large quantities and leverage our tremendous buying power to get the best price for you, the customer.

While authorized dealers are bound by pricing controls placed on them by the manufacturers, Atlantic Time is not an authorized dealer and is thereby able to sell current merchandise at prices up to 70% below retail.