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(04/2009) The FRANC VILA “Cobra” collection introduces the first evolution of the characteristic “esprit unique” watchcase. The new case is dedicated to aficionados of extreme sports. Built to stand up to 300 meters deep, the “Cobra” timepieces are specially conceived for hard and intense water activities. The carbon fiber inserts ensure the protection of the watch for the most exigent sports.
(04/2009) Excellence is a tenacious habit. Blancpain is pursuing its successive introductions of innovative high-end movements with the new Calibres 13R5 and 66R9, derived from the 13R0, along with Calibre 5025, all now powering a set of exceptional watches. Such an unshakeable faith in the future deserved a new stellar collection, evocatively named L-evolution.
(04/2009) With their slender cases, the Jazzmaster Slim Automatic watches bring new dimensions of elegance and comfort to classical design. A fine Swiss automatic movement takes its place underneath a black or silver dial, enclosed by a choice of 40 mm or 43 mm housing in polished stainless steel. The large 40 and 43 mm diameter contrasts the slenderness of the polished stainless steel case.
(04/2009) Beneath the surface of the sea, layers of light and dark define a world of beauty and adventure. Nautica Watches introduces NCS 46, a fresh timepiece that draws inspiration from these multiple levels of ocean life. From the sunlight zone to the foreboding trenches, oceanographers have identified five layers of the ocean known as zones.
(04/2009) In 1982, OMEGA launched a watch which introduced a particularly radical and enduring design concept. The watch was the Constellation Manhattan and its now-famous “Griffes” or claws placed it among the ranks of the world’s most instantly identifiable timepieces. The Griffes were not only striking aesthetically, but were also highly functional in those days: they held the sapphire crystal and gasket firmly against the case, contributing to the watch’s water resistance.
(04/2009) At the BASELWORLD 2009 Watch and Jewellery Fair, CAT® Timekeeping Equipment presented a really tough number for watch fans of the stronger sex – the new TM 1. The latest 46 mm Model of the CAT family goes “back to the roots” and adopts the high performance standards of the rich tradition of heavy machinery manufacturers. But the TM 1 represents more than rugged timekeeping that is typical of Caterpillar®.
(04/2009) Audacious, carefree, liberating, the 1920s left behind them a unique artistic heritage. As worthy examples of the Art Deco movement, the Les Elégantes de Longines collection is an eighth tribute to this explosion of creativity in the form of three exquisite white gold jewellery watches produced in a limited series of 20 pieces each.
(04/2009) MeisterSinger is best known for their single hand watches. There is a growing movement, that appreciates having time shown in its most primal state. The few three handed watches are rather exotic. Nonetheless, they distinguish themselves by their clarity and sense of balance.
(04/2009) Since 2000, Sportura has been the flagship design for SEIKO’s sports watches and its global success has made it an icon among lovers of motorsport. With its wide range of chronographs, both quartz and Kinetic, Sportura has always offered high-function, high-utility sports watches to those who love the freedom, speed and thrill of the open road.
(04/2009) The entirely ceramic Sintra line by Rado is being enhanced with striking black and platinum automatic models. The play of light creates a special unique character – agile yet robust, definitive in its design. A combination of sinuous lines and arousing tension fuse perfectly, integrating all the elements in absolute harmony. The barrel-shaped case and bracelet links offer the wrist vitality, complete comfort and control.
(04/2009) Once again a diver found a NIVREL watch on the sea ground. Because it was still working, Mr. Christopher Juredin decided to send it back to NIVREL – in order to find the real owner. Christopher Juredin is a professional diver from the British Virgin Islands. He owns a commercial diving company and scuba diving operations and usually dives in the harbours around the Caribbean. As a commercial diver, he also enjoys looking for lost objects and often finds many things from historic rum bottles to vessel propellers.
(04/2009) Technological innovation has a long tradition at Junghans. The watch models of the Avantgarde collection offer enduring proof of this: precision, comfort and polarising design in a futuristic appearance: Mega 1000 in titanium. A new innovation from the Black Forest technology centre is this precise instrument, achieving more than accurate time measurement, it also incorporates Junghans' longstanding expertise in the processing of titanium.
(04/2009) Some men perform best under pressure. They thrive under stress. When things get tough, they don’t get going, they stick it out and excel. Physical or mental, it adds up to one thing: an opportunity to truly prove something. Not to others, but to one’s self. Pressure? The only pressure is the one we put on ourselves. This is the driving force behind the new AQUARACER 500M CALIBRE 5, a luxury watch inspired by the extreme requirements of professional deep-sea diving.
(04/2009) After the underwater conquest with Poseidon, the Khaki BeLOWZERO is ready to run into Gaïa, Goddess of Earth. The two new models with their country look are well equipped for the adventure above sea. The BeLOWZERO Auto Chrono and BeLOWZERO Automatic are guaranteed to make waves on dry land.
(04/2009) Independent, active and captivating, the woman of today is a rich blend of many facets. In touch with her time, her desire is to please, in the day as in the evening. Certina has chosen to celebrate her fine character with a new timepiece dedicated to femininity. The DS First Lady is notably unique, thanks to its highly sportive class and elegance. Irresistible, modern, it exudes absolute fashion in touch with today.