http://www.trustedwatch.com/rss TrustedWatch - the international timepiece portal with latest information from the watch industry. en-en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:43 +0200 To honour the incredible journey of the World Cup winning Spanish team, Hublot, Official Timekeeper of the FIFA 2010 World Cup, is dedicating the ultimate and exclusive official competition watch, the "FIFA World CupTM Winner’s watch", THE official timepiece of the World Cup Champions, to them. A Big Bang in the Spanish national colours and the gold of the famous Trophy, of course. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7445/THE-official-watch-of-the-FIFA-2010-World-Cup-Champions http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7445/THE-official-watch-of-the-FIFA-2010-World-Cup-Champions Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0200 Breitling offers a limited edition of its Chronospace instrument for pilot dedicated to the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s only civilian flight team performing on jets. An exceptional chronograph for an exceptional unit. Having been treated to a whole new look in 2010, the Breitling Jet Team continues to distinguish itself by its breathtaking aerobatics shows performed at speeds of almost 700 km/h. In tribute to its stunning feats, Breitling has created a 1,000 piece limited edition of the Chronospace, the latest of its instruments for professionals. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7443/Limited-Edition-Chronospace-Breitling-Jet-Team http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7443/Limited-Edition-Chronospace-Breitling-Jet-Team Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0200 At the awards-presentation ceremony following the OMEGA European Masters, Miguel Angel Jiménez received his championship trophy from Stephen Urquhart, president of OMEGA, and golfing legend Greg Norman. He was also given an Omega "Mission Hills World Cup" Constellation Double Eagle Co-Axial Chronograph Titanium and the red jacket indicating that he is this the 2010 European Master. The ceremony took place on the 18th green of the course at Crans-Montana. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7431/Greg-Norman-makes-Trophy-Presentation-to-winner-Miguel-Angel-Jimnez http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7431/Greg-Norman-makes-Trophy-Presentation-to-winner-Miguel-Angel-Jimnez Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0200 From 15th – 19th September this year Oris is taking part in the world famous Reno Air Race in Nevada, USA with its team 'Oris Big Crown Air Racing'. Aerobatic pilot Don Vito Wyprächtiger will make history as he competes in the 'Formula One' category in his trusty "Scarlet Screamer": he will become the first ever Swiss to feature at Reno. He qualified for the event by attending a Rookie Camp, which he passed with flying colours. After seeing his performance the organisers gave him the go-ahead to take part in this year’s race. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7413/Oris-Big-Crown-Air-Racing-hits-Nevada http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7413/Oris-Big-Crown-Air-Racing-hits-Nevada Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0200 For over two decades, Chopard has demonstrated an unfailing attachment to the world of classic cars in general, and to racing cars in particular. This passion is echoed in a range of classic yet sporty watch collections intended for elegant and sophisticated men with an extremely active lifestyle. Over the years, the Mille Miglia, Jacky Ickx and Grand Prix de Monaco Historique watches have become the brand’s best-sellers. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7387/An-ultra-powerful-engine-Chopard-Classic-Racing-Superfast-Chrono http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7387/An-ultra-powerful-engine-Chopard-Classic-Racing-Superfast-Chrono Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0200 When Greg Norman – golf’s legendary Great White Shark – stepped up to the first tee at the OMEGA European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, he did so as the newest member of OMEGA’s family of brand ambassadors. OMEGA and Norman made the announcement as the event got underway at the scenic Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on Thursday the 2nd of September. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7433/Golfing-Legend-Greg-Norman-joins-OMEGA http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7433/Golfing-Legend-Greg-Norman-joins-OMEGA Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0200 There were mixed emotions for the Reiter Engineering Lamborghini team in the sixth round of the FIA GT1 World Championship and races 11 and 12 of the ADAC GT Masters at the Nurburgring circuit. In the GT1 category Peter Kox and Christopher Haase had a successful weekend finishing second in the Championship Race on Sunday in the Blancpain Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S No.24 after a brilliant display of teamwork at the pit stop. That result followed a third place finish for the pair in the Qualifying Race the previous day. Both Kox and Haase paid tribute to the excellent work of the team at the driver-change pit stop for their ultimate success in the race. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7397/FIA-GT1-Mixed-emotions-for-Reiter-Engineering-at-Nurburgring http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7397/FIA-GT1-Mixed-emotions-for-Reiter-Engineering-at-Nurburgring Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200 In its sixth year of sponsorship of the Venice International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to present special live access to the 67th Venice Mostra, between September 1st to 11th, 2010. In addition the Métiers d’Art being given pride of place this year, cinephiles and red carpet watchers alike will be able to follow festival highlights in real time. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7395/Jaeger-LeCoultre-at-the-67th-Venice-International-Film-Festival http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7395/Jaeger-LeCoultre-at-the-67th-Venice-International-Film-Festival Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200 The new Chopard L.U.C XP Tonneau model combines technical expertise, rarity and elegance – a set of qualities achieved by Chopard Manufacture, where this exceptional model was born. L.U.C Calibre 3.97, a shaped movement that is chronometer-certified by the COSC. Chopard’s L.U.C collection welcomes a refined model that combines technical qualities and aesthetic virtues. Born at the heart of Watch Valley within Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, the L.U.C XP Tonneau model, an ultra-thin interpretation of the tonneau or barrel-shaped model, now appears with a particularly distinguished new look. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7385/Chronometer-certified-Chopard-LUC-XP-Tonneau http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7385/Chronometer-certified-Chopard-LUC-XP-Tonneau Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0200 At a special event in Hong Kong, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, in her capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), introduced her husband, Grammy Award-winning singer Keith Urban in a private concert to benefit the organisation. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7331/OMEGA-event-in-Hong-Kong-benefits-UNIFEM http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7331/OMEGA-event-in-Hong-Kong-benefits-UNIFEM Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0200 In 2010, the Swiss racing driver, Fredy Barth, is having his first highly successful season in the World Touring Class Championship (WTCC). He is the perfect example of a man who is able to achieve his dreams and objectives with commitment, discipline and staying power. He shares with Carl F. Bucherer the uncompromising will, to go his own way and realize his dreams. For this reason, Fredy Barth is the new ambassador for the independent watch manufacturer with its head office in Lucerne. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7343/Fredy-Barth-is-the-new-ambassador-for-Carl-F-Bucherer http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7343/Fredy-Barth-is-the-new-ambassador-for-Carl-F-Bucherer Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0200 Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba® premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories including the U.S Virgin Islands. The “Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition” timepieces will be unveiled exclusively at a private VIP reception on September 22nd, 2010 at Club Macanudo® in New York City. Designed in homage to the Cohiba brand, the handcrafted Swiss wristwatches boast an ivory-colored dial with tobacco brown Roman numerals, housed in a sleek case highlighted by a hand-sewn tobacco brown Croco-calf strap. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7333/Frdrique-Constant-Genve-and-Cohiba-Cigars http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7333/Frdrique-Constant-Genve-and-Cohiba-Cigars Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0200 FRANC VILA unveiled a new timepiece featuring 5 minutes repetition complication and built to provide a clear sonority thanks to the use of Lightnium combined with titanium. The new watch, named FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater, is included in the brand’s SuperLigero Concept collection. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7321/One-of-Franc-Vilas-favorite-complications-The-FVa35-SuperSonico-5-Minutes-Repeater http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7321/One-of-Franc-Vilas-favorite-complications-The-FVa35-SuperSonico-5-Minutes-Repeater Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200 Hublot was well represented this weekend in Gstaad, at the polo field set up especially for the occasion beside the airport of the Bernese Alps. The Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, Switzerland's biggest polo tournament, enjoyed the newly-returned summer heat. The teams, which each had an overall handicap of 18, distinguished themselves with their spectacular sporting flair under these optimal conditions. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7319/The-Hublot-Polo-Gold-Cup-Gstaad-in-the-best-possible-hands http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7319/The-Hublot-Polo-Gold-Cup-Gstaad-in-the-best-possible-hands Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200 Users of Apple’s popular iPhone now have the entire world of OMEGA at their fingertips with the watchmaker’s new App. The feature makes it possible to browse OMEGA’s complete collection, presenting images and technical data for all of the brand’s wristwatches. The Watchfinder function lets users select the timepieces which have exactly the specifications that they are looking for; their choices can be saved as Favorites. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7301/Launch-of-the-OMEGA-iPhone-App http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7301/Launch-of-the-OMEGA-iPhone-App Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200 Budapest’s famous Hungaroring experienced an exceptional weekend with the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo and Le Mans Serie competitions. The 4,380 metres and 14 bends of the circuit witnessed an incessant struggle between seasoned drivers such as Jean Alesi, Giancarlo Fisichella and Olivier Panis, providing a spectacular show for the many devotees of motor sports in attendance. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7299/Blancpain-tames-the-legendary-Hungaroring http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7299/Blancpain-tames-the-legendary-Hungaroring Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200 In the year Corum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic Admiral’s Cup model and reinforcing its presence in the sailing world – with back-to-back announcements of two new partnerships – it naturally reinforces its sports collection by introducing two timepieces with a 44 mm-diameter profile. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7291/CORUM-Admirals-Cup-Black-Split-Seconds-44-Admirals-Cup-Challenge-44 http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7291/CORUM-Admirals-Cup-Black-Split-Seconds-44-Admirals-Cup-Challenge-44 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200 Now entering the Admiral’s Cup collection that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, the Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 already has the makings of greatness. Loyal to the aesthetic design that has forged the collection’s admirable reputation, it proudly bears the identity codes of its siblings: a 12-sided case and nautical pennant hour-markers. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7289/CORUM-Admirals-Cup-Black-Chronograph-40 http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/watchnews/7289/CORUM-Admirals-Cup-Black-Chronograph-40 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200 Polo takes over Austria from August 20-22, 2010. Jaeger-LeCoultre is sponsoring one team and will be displaying its best and finest sports watches at an exhibition designed around the new Master Compressor Extreme LAB2 Tribute to Geophysic, to be presented at a press conference attended by our Brand Ambassador Stéphane Schaffer. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7281/Polo-Match-against-the-backdrop-of-Salzkammergut http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7281/Polo-Match-against-the-backdrop-of-Salzkammergut Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0200 OMEGA, the luxury Swiss watch brand, celebrated its first collaboration with the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore with the official opening of the "Great Olympic Moments in Time" exhibition. Together with more than 200 invited guests, the event commemorated OMEGA’s long standing involvement with the Olympic Games. The night presented guests the opportunity to discover OMEGA’s rich Olympic history with displays of the brand’s unique OMEGA’s timekeeping equipment. http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7245/OMEGA-celebrates-the-inaugural-Youth-Olympic-Games-at-Ion-Orchard http://www.trustedwatch.com/news/society/7245/OMEGA-celebrates-the-inaugural-Youth-Olympic-Games-at-Ion-Orchard Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0200