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» A history of IWC's Diving Watches
The diving watch is both a mechanical triumph and a social phenomenon[…] … Because of its popularity, the diving watch has achieved cult status[…] … The diving watch evokes a spirit of adventure – the romance of exploration - that combines with the finesse of watchmaking and the strength of engineering[…] … IWC was not among the first companies to produce diving wristwatches, but it clearly has been among the best[…] … Its watches have conquered great depths[…] … Early Development of Diving Watches Much of the genesis of undersea wristwatches began before IWC made its contributions[…] … Advertisements showed watches on a swimmer crossing the English Channel[…] … In the 1940's, diving wristwatches were used by militaries in World War II[…] … Popular Culture and the 1950s It was in the post-World War II years that the diving wristwatch became a popular success[…] … Scuba diving was developed and rocketed in popularity in the 1950s[…] … The explorations of Jacques Cousteau and Lloyd Bridges in television's "Sea Hunt" program heightened the public interest in diving[…] … A great explorer of the world under water, more than any other person he introduced the public to the romance and the science of diving[…] … This increase in public consciousness about diving was accompanied by the popularity of the diving wristwatch in the 1950s[…] … However, many of the “higher end” Swiss watch manufactures did not emphasize “tool watches” and did not have significant sports lines, at least until the 1960s or 1970s[…] … IWC’s First Diving Wristwatches IWC introduced its first true diving wristwatch, the Aquatimer, in the mid-1960s[…] … Mechanical watches hardly sold[…] … Various new strategies were developed, including collaborating with Porsche Design to develop sportier new watches and to target them at a younger market[…] … Among the significant results from this collaboration was a diving watch, the Ocean 2000[…] … No titanium watches had been produced in series by any other company[…] … Within the GST model line-up was a new diving watch, the GST Aquatimer[…] … The GST Aquatimer, Reference 3536, was a classic diving watch[…] … A very special diving watch within the GST line also was introduced in 1999[…] … This of course was not very deep when compared to the water resistance of the Ocean 2000 and the GST Aquatimer watches[…] … The new Aquatimer models are the culmination of almost 40 years of developing diving wristwatches in Schaffhausen[…] … It also is the case that these new models are not simply new dial designs on traditional watches[…] … But more than being just good designs, these are new watches with new features[…] … The Aquatimer Chrono-Automatic (reference IWC3719) is a diving chronograph[…] … These watches push the edge of exploration, combining science with romance[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceragold
This year, OMEGA is extending the collection with its stunning new Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceragold watches[…] … They are distinguished by a ceramic bezel whose diving scale is made of an innovative new product called Ceragold™[…] … Like all of the watches in the Planet Ocean collection, the Ceragold models have professional dive features including a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium escape valve[…] … The exception is the minute hand which emits a green light, as does the dot on the diving bezel[…] … The watches in the Planet Ocean collection are water resistant to 60 bar/ 600 metres / 2000 feet[…] … Its most striking design element is its polished black zirconium-based ceramic bezel ring which offers a stark, dramatic contrast to the Ceragold diving scale[…] … Moritz combines a 42 mm 18 Ct red gold case and a white ceramic bezel with a Ceragold diving scale[…] … One of the year’s highlights With their professional dive features, chronograph performance and Ceragold and ceramic bezels, the OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceragold wristwatches are among the most eagerly anticipated new products of 2012[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: Tudor shows the Heritage Black Bay
While it is a comprehensive response to today’s stylistic aspirations, the TUDOR Heritage Black Bay is inspired by a diving model that first appeared in 1954 and continually evolved until the 1980s[…] … Its domed dial − an exquisite vintage detail − unusual burgundy colour bezel and “snowflake” hands all helped build the reputation of this iconic model during a period that saw the emergence of the very first divers’ watches[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: The Rotary Aquaspeed collection
First launched at the beginning of 2009, the Rotary Aquaspeed collection of sports-inspired watches has been an overwhelming success, and is a reminder of the company’s expertise as a leading watch supplier[…] … In recognition of its role as “Official Time Keeper” to the crew of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, Rotary Watches has launched a highly-charged TV advertising campaign that features gents and ladies watches from its new Swiss Made “Pacific” range[…] … Consisting of 15 highly desirable waterproof watches, the collection caters to all tastes with the inclusion of stainless steel, PVD yellow and rose gold strap and bracelet models[…] … The gents offering includes performance chronograph strap and bracelet watches as well as robust rubber strap pieces with striking dials[…] … The ladies watch selection has a combination of avant garde bracelet watches with ceramic links as well as more feminine lines with mother of pearl dials and Austrian crystal set bezels[…] … AGB00073/W/KIT combines a stainless steel case with a black rotating divers bezel that surrounds a fully luminous dial that ensures optimum visibility whilst participating in water sports and diving[…] … Both of the interchangeable watches are supplied in a highly durable presentation case that includes a tool to provide quick-release of the strap or bracelet[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: The original DAS BOOT timepieces
For all watch lovers among you we are now producing the authentic DAS BOOT watches[…] … Highly resistant to wear and tear these watches are made for even the roughest of environments[…] … Diving watches for real men[…] … More state-of-the art diving watches will follow in a few months, among them a mechanical model and a professional 500 meter water resistant diving watch[…] … Montres Charmex SA also manufactures the current World Record holder for water resistant diving watches, the 20’000 FEET under their brand CX Swiss Military Watch[…] … dasboot-watches[…]
» The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 37.50 mm
50 mm cases, ideally suited for women who want the technological quality and diving features offered by the collection but prefer to wear smaller watches[…] … 50 mm Planet Ocean wristwatches in stainless steel, powered by the Co-Axial calibre 8520 are available in a range of appealing models[…] … 50 mm Planet Ocean watches in stainless steel are also available with bracelets in the same metal[…]
» The JEANRICHARD DIVERSCOPE JR1000
Characteristics of the 1960s’ watches, a round opening in a square shape case, the revolving bezel and acidic colours: JEANRICHARD’s diving watch revival in a sixty flashback style[…] … First and foremost designed for diving enthusiasts, the DIVERSCOPE JR1000 collection is water-resistant to 300 metres[…] … The crown at 3 o’clock activates the hours, minutes and seconds’ hands as well as the date setting; the crown at 9 o’clock is linked intrinsically to diving, as it controls the positioning of the bidirectional bezel - adjusting this ring on the case serves to record the diving time - The crowns are screwed for safety reasons, and contribute to the DIVERSCOPE JR1000’s ergonomics on the wrist[…]
» The 4000 m watch: Hublot Oceanographic 4000
It is unidirectional, again for safety reasons, with a bayonet fitting and protected by an oversized crown guard, for extra safety and easy operation when handling diving equipment[…] … Finally, the Oceanographic 4000 has a helium valve, a feature essential to any diving watch capable of descending to great depths[…] … An essential feature when the watch is used in diving chambers, the helium valve allows gases that have infiltrated the watch during the descent to safely escape during the ascent[…] … The "Diver" strap, a blend of rubber and nylon, longer than a standard strap, has been developed to be worn over a diving suit up to 8 mm thick[…] … It will enter the history of diving watches which have become legendary[…]
» World record achieved at Antiquorum Auction in Geneva
Geneva - Antiquorum’s weekend sale of “Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools”, held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, concluded with an exceptional result of CHF 7’022’000[…] … Very rare pocket watches raised a lot of interest, especially within the Asian region with the Zenith Carillon Grande Sonnerie and Minute-Repeating Clockwatch (lot 183) that reached an impressive CHF 48’000 and the Louis Audemars King Umberto I of Italy Presentation (lot 85) that sold for CHF 40’800[…] … The Rolex diving watches also did very well, with the Rolex Ref[…] … Finally, a selection of modern tourbillon watches attained notable results, such as the Jacob & Co “Crystal Tourbillon, Limited Edition”, no[…] … Other exceptional tourbillon watches include the Audemars Piguet "Millenary - Maserati Anniversary – MC12 Tourbillon and Chronograph”, No[…] … “The strong results reached by modern tourbillon wristwatches today confirm the renewed of collectors for highly complicated timepieces” said Etienne Leménager, Director & Watch Expert[…]
» Jaeger-LeCoultre will donate the entire proceeds to aid UNESCO
The Manufacture offered for Auction a limited-series watch in tribute to the legend of diver’s watches: the Prototype N° 1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, "LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959" commemorative edition[…] … This collector will now have the pleasure of being the proud owner of this limited-series watch, belonging to Jaeger-LeCoultre's technical heritage, as the first diving watch ever to be equipped with an alarm and self-winding Calibre in a new size that reflects current trends[…]
» Online Auction of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea
This year, the Manufacture is offering for Auction a limited-series watch in tribute to the legend of diver’s watches: the Prototype N° 1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, “LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959” commemorative edition[…] … This commemorative edition reproduces an iconic piece belonging to Jaeger-LeCoultre's technical heritage, but unlike its predecessor it is the first diving watch ever to be equipped with an alarm and self-winding Calibre in a new size that reflects current trends[…]
» SIHH 2008: Montblanc celebrates the world premiere of its first own watch movement
SIHH 2008 – Premiere for a further milestone in the success story of Montblanc watches[…] … Among the new timepieces for men, the classic 18 carat red gold “Star 4810 Automatic”, the avant-garde “TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic” with black high-tech ceramic and the “Sport Chronograph Tantalum Automatic” in the interesting combination of red gold and tantalum add new accents to the Montblanc range of watches[…] … A further sparkling masterpiece is added to the collection of ladies’ watches of Montblanc, the “Profile Lady Elegance Diamonds” in which a central Montblanc diamond forms the centrepiece of a star-shaped, sparkling combination of diamonds[…] … High-carat diamonds of the new Montblanc jewellery watches also adorn the brown and beige variants of the “Star Lady Gold Moonphase Automatic”, as well as the large “Sport White Gold Lady Jewels” – here in a sporty black and white contrast with radiant Top Wesselton diamonds with black sapphires[…] … Montblanc Profile Lady Elegance Diamonds: a timekeeping crown jewel with the Montblanc star design As an absolute highlight among the jewel-studded jewellery watches, Montblanc shines at the SIHH 2008 with the Montblanc Profile Lady Elegance Diamonds, which presents the legendary Montblanc star in a shiny and new style[…] … Sport White Gold Lady Jewels: two diamond-studded sports watches in contemporary black and white design Montblanc’s sporty watches also feature diamonds, because sportiness and elegance always did form an aesthetically pleasing combination in the Montblanc watches of the Sport White Gold Lady Jewels range[…] … Watches that outlive all fashion trends feature a surprisingly classical and simple design[…] … This chronograph meets the highest demands, both in terms of sport and appearance, and is the perfect lifesaving companion for extreme sports such as diving[…] … Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic: powerful, futuristic and individualistic With their avant-garde design, all watches of the TimeWalker collection transfer the classic Montblanc values to a new generation of timepieces[…]
» Montblanc at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie SIHH 2006
Soulmakers for 100 years - the watches of the soulmakers from Le Locle 100 years of Montblanc - a century informed by commitment to exquisite craftsmanship and the finest materials[…] … The brand philosophy and quality standards of the Montblanc writing instruments apply in equal measure to Montblanc leatherwear and jewellery accessories - and also to the watches which have borne the white star since 1997[…] … It now offers sufficient space for 50 craftsmen to pour their creativity into producing watches of the highest possible precision and a timeless beauty that transcends all fashion trends[…] … The Montblanc diamond now adorns the crowns of all its centenary watches[…] … Some anniversary edition watches are limited to 1906 as a tribute to the year in which the Montblanc brand was established, the 100 editions celebrating the company´s 100 years´ history and the most exclusive, limited worldwide to only three of each exquisite piece, honouring the three company founders[…] … The centenary chronograph Star Chrono GMT Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 100 comes with a hand-crafted alligator wrist strap and in a choice of solid white, yellow or rose gold, each edition limited to 100 watches, and - in its most precious design - in platinum with a skeleton Art Nouveau rotor in a strictly limited edition of just three chronographs: the Star Chrono GMT Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 3[…] … A high-carat diamond firework display: Profile Lady Elegance Diamonds in limited editions of 3, 100 and 1906 Montblanc is also celebrating this major anniversary by raising the bar for ladies´ watches[…] … Innovative technology and a new material open up extreme diving depths: Sport Tantalum Automatic Limited Edition 100 and Sport Chrono Automatic Limited Edition 1906 Endless watery depths hold a certain fascination[…] … What this means for the only 100 Sport Tantalum Automatic Limited Edition 100 watches with their automatic helium escape valve is that the robust tantalum case can withstand water pressure at depths of at least 1906m - this, too, a number play on the year the company was established[…] … The new sports line from Montblanc also includes the Sport Chrono Automatic Limited Edition 1906 and features a COSC-certified mechanism (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) in the limited centenary edition of 1906 watches[…]
» The new OMEGA Planet Ocean Collection
The watches in OMEGA's Seamaster Planet Ocean collection have been held in equally high regard for their professional divers' features, their style and their innovative Co-Axial technology since they were released in 2005[…] … Like every Planet Ocean, the new watches are ready for underwater adventure and are equipped with unidirectional rotating bezels, helium escape valves and water resistance to 60 bar / 600 metres /2000 feet[…] … The applied indexes on the dials of the watches in the new Planet Ocean family are coated with white Super-LumiNova emitting a blue light as are the polished, facetted rhodium-plated hands[…] … The exception is the minute hand which emits a green light, as does the dot on the diving bezel[…] … And as Seamaster Planet Ocean wristwatches, they are powered by OMEGA's exclusive Co-Axial calibres[…] … Each one is equipped with a silicon balance spring and the combination is so stable and reliable that OMEGA offers all of the new Planet Ocean watches with a full four-year warranty[…]
» Tissot Seastar 1000: Diving-inspired design triumphs above and below sea-level
The Tissot Seastar 1000 watches merge style and performance without diluting either[…] … Their diving inspiration shapes both the appearance and the functionality of these timepieces[…] … They maintain their performance under water to a pressure of 30 bar, proving that a passion for under-water sports and a preference for automatic watches are totally compatible buddies[…] … The diving theme is continually evident through elements such as a unidirectional bezel, a strap with a divers’ buckle and extension, plus Super-LumiNova® hands and markings[…]
» Extreme-sport timepiece: Certina DS Action Diver Automatic
Uncompromising in both appearance and function, it is produced along the stringent ISO 6425 specification for diver’s watches[…] … Its reliability is guaranteed by the DS Concept, as well as production techniques in accordance with the ISO 6425 specification for diver’s watches, as confirmed by the inscription 'Diver’s watch 200 m / ISO 6425' on the dial face[…] … A beautifully detailed three-row brushed stainless steel bracelet with a folding safety buckle and diving extension ensure that your DS Action Diver stays with you at all times, and a protected screw-down crown, monogrammed with the letters 'DS', keeps it safe from impact and inadvertent handling[…] … A second stainless steel version is available, with a black dial and moulded rubber strap with folding safety buckle and diving extension[…] … Two additional models are also available, with titanium case, anthracite bezel ring and matching sunray finish dial; one with a titanium bracelet and another with a rubber strap, both equipped with a folding safety buckle and diving extension[…] … Titanium is especially well suited to diving environments, for its high corrosion resistance and lightness[…]
» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: LUMINOX Deep Dive
The new automatic Deep Dive is the latest addition to the Luminox collection of certified watches designed for diving professionals[…]
» A true diving watch: The Longines Legend Diver
The latest arrival, the Longines Legend Diver, is a re-issue of a 1960 diving watch produced during the hour of glory of marine exploration and military and sports diving[…] … Forming a veritable “Hall of Fame” of the Longines Sport Collection, the models of the Sport Legends series include the Legend Diver, a high-performance diving watch offering revival design[…] … A re-issue of a 1960 diving watch in the spirit of the depth records in which Longines participated, in particular that of the bathyscaph “Trieste”, to -3150 m in September 1953, it maintains the main features, including shaped glass, of its forebear, as a reminiscence of the technical constraints of the period, although here executed with the tolerances and high performance of today’s diving watches[…] … A true diving watch, the Longines Legend Diver is water-resistant to 300 m[…]
» New mechanical watches by UHR
These watches are the perfect Christmas gift for first-timers and for watch enthusiasts[…] … In addition to numerous diving watches and chronographs, a newcomer to the program is the Chronograph with ETA Valjoux 7753 at 649 Euro[…]
» Watches by UHR: A clever (Swabian) idea at www.uhr.info
Watches from UHR, that’s how easy it is to describe the idea[…] … Or even better: High-quality mechanical watches by UHR with Swiss movement at an unbeatable price[…] … The range extends from simple Three-Hand watches to Chronographs to Diving watches to Aviation watches[…] … For simple Three-Hand watches with ETA 2824 prices start below 200 Euro, and for Valjoux Chronographs below 400 Euro[…] … The sales and marketing concept is simple: Watches by UHR can only be purchased directly from their own Online-Shop[…] … Thus, watches by UHR are perfectly suited for people who don’t care about brands or prestige and prefer quality and good value for their money[…] … After all, watches by UHR come with a 5-year warranty[…]
» OMEGA welcomes Dr. Buzz Aldrin to Sydney
Since then he has worn a large collection of OMEGA watches including the OMEGA Seamaster Diver that he wears on his deep diving trips, which is a favourite past time of his[…] … Aldrin would be signing five OMEGA Speedmaster Moon watches which will be sold exclusively at the OMEGA Castlereagh Street boutique from Wednesday 6th October, with 20% of sales per watch to be donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation which aims to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families throughout Australia[…]
» Champion freediver Gianluca Genoni descends to a depth of 152 metres
Gianluca Genoni, who holds over 15 freediving records, has once again pushed back the borders of what is deemed humanly possible[…] … At Zoagli, near Portofino, Italy, he plunged to a depth of 152 metres in freediving mode, thus setting a new world record in this discipline[…] … Water-resistant to 100 bar (1,000 metres), it is fitted with a helium decompression valve – an indispensable feature when diving in a closed environment[…] … This virile model is distinguished by a 48 mm-diameter brushed titanium case housing self-winding Calibre 1315, a movement specially designed to equip Blancpain’s sports watches[…] … The performances and the reliability of the 500 Fathoms firmly assert Blancpain’s undeniable expertise in the demanding world of diver’s watches, a reputation steadily established since the 1953 launch of the Fifty Fathoms[…]
» Glycine LAGUNARE Certified Chronometer 3000
The high class, refined, COSC-certified movement is protected by a coat of soft iron, giving the watch enormous resistance against magnetic fields – much stronger than official standards for antimagnetic watches require[…] … The handling of the LCC 3000 when diving is also very dependable and safe thanks to its functionality: the unidirectional, rotating lockable diver’s bezel is marked with clear relief numbers and the deep grooves provide a good grip[…]
» New noble watch models by Glycine: AIRMAN 7 Gold & LAGUNARE Chronometer
In the words of the company’s CEO and designer, Katherina Brechbühler, “The AIRMAN 7 Gold is the culmination of over 50 years of history in aviation watches”[…] … LAGUNARE Chronometer – the high precision diver watch Along with the AIRMAN line, Glycine’s robust LAGUNARE diver watches represent one of the firm’s most important collections[…] … The watch’s rotating inner ring is used when diving[…]
» Water - TAG Heuer`s deepest Design Source
TAG Heuer’s passion for the dreamworld of open seas and the demanding challenges of professional diving and sailing is as legendary as its love for the open road and the world of motor sports[…] … Designed by Jack Heuer, the 2000 was the first line of professional sports watches equipped with the now-famous “TAG HEUER 6 FEATURES”: 1) Scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treated interior2) Screw-in crown with double safety gaskets to prevent dust or water penetration3) Water resistance guaranteed to 300 meters4) Luminescent hands, hour markers and bezel scale for easy reading underwater5) Unidirectional turning bezel to ensure error-free elapsed dive-time measurement6) Double-safety, quick-action bracelet clasp to prevent accidental opening[…] … These technical specifications have since become the industry standard for authentic and highest quality dive and sports watches[…] … A professional diving chronograph with patented auto-lock turning bezel and optimized underwater readability, it was rigorously tested — and fully approved and endorsed — by the Navy SEALs, the Special Operation Forces of the United States Navy[…] … In 2009, it launched its most charismatic collection of water sports-inspired watches yet: the AQUARACER 500M[…]