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This watch is inspired by the romantic Ballet, “Swan Lake[…] … Rhodium, a precious metal three times more expensive than platinum, is plated on the sterling silver case, keeping the watch’s luster and color[…]

Hublot has just signed one of the most prestigious agreements in its history as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the next two FIFA World Cup in 2010 and 2014[…] … This is the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup that a watchmaking brand becomes the Official FIFA Timekeeper having presence on the substitution board[…] … To commemorate this substantial agreement, Hublot is now unveiling the official licensed watch of the FIFA World Cup: a timepiece reflecting the gold of the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy[…] … An illustration of the world’s most prestigious sports price is also engraved on the watch's solid gold case-back, as a symbol of the alliance between luxury and the world of football[…]

This original function is displayed on the front of the watch in metres or yards, while the reversible “Rotar” mechanism provides a classic analogue reading of the time on the other side[…] … Watch tradition since 1905 Société Horlogère Reconvilier (SHR) was first officially documented in 1905[…] … It was at the time known for classical watches in traditional design with relatively simple Roskopf movements (patented 1860) – a title for quality, precision and high reliability[…] … The acquisition of the “Louis Roskopf & Cie” patents around 1923 created the basis for the fast increasing development and reputation of solid reliable and price competitive watches[…] … Reconvilier became famous as „the people’s watch“ all over the world and sold more than 10 mio pieces[…] … Next to the established classical watches, the new “Reconvilier” will bring to market innovations which are unique and technical outstanding and therefore lead the new image of the company into the future[…] … Since its foundation in 1905, Reconvilier belongs to the Swiss watch making tradition: producing exclusive masterpieces absolutely reliable, meticulously designed and sophisticated in terms of technical innovation[…]

It is the inner workings of a watch that makes the watch enthusiast's heart beat faster[…]

Oris dedicates its rectangular Dizzy Gillespie watch to the co-founder of bebop and modern jazz[…] … The edition is limited, according to his year of birth, to 1917 watches, all individually numbered[…] … Audacious and angular, the mechanical watch embodies the style of the classic modern[…] … The inclined plaid structure of the dark-brown dial adds a jazzy note to the watch, accentuated further by the dynamic ‘improvised’ luminous numerals[…] … The case back is engraved with Dizzy’s portrait with trumpet alongside the individual number of the watch[…]

Women wishing to fly Breitling will no longer need to resort to choosing a men’s watch or borrowing that of their significant other[…] … These watches are available with a choice of leather, crocodile leather or lizard skin straps, or a steel bracelet[…]

Named the Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, this model houses a brand new calibre whose exclusive development by ETA was mandated and financed by Longines and other brands within the Swatch Group[…] … Having identified the modifications that have affected the world of mechanical timepieces over the past few years (a marked demand for high-quality mechanical watches, the popularity of mechanical chronographs and a fascination for traditional horological devices among the general public), Longines and other brands within the Swatch Group mandated and financed the exclusive development of a self-winding movement with a column wheel for a wrist-chronograph which has now been produced by ETA[…] … To house this brand-new, exclusive movement the watchmaker has chosen classical and elegant lines that are reminiscent of the timepieces that contributed to its success during the 20th century[…] … The timing features of the Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph combined with a classical design make this model a contemporary watch that echoes the great tradition of mechanical timing[…]

Eterna is adding a second date display watch to its KonTiki collection – the KonTiki Date[…] … With its new creation, the watchmaker is enhancing this line of classic timepieces, whose emblematic triangular indices have come to characterise Eterna over the past half-century or more[…] … The watch will be available from summer 2009[…] … The voyage took more than two months, during which time Heyerdahl and his crew wore rugged Eterna watches that kept accurate time throughout[…] … Eterna’s line of sports watches bears the name KonTiki in commemoration of this epic crossing[…] … The flat dial and the omission of a dial ring make the watch appear larger and more youthful[…] … In particular, though, it will appeal to a younger clientele looking for an attractive watch they can depend on – whatever the occasion[…] … The Eterna brand Eterna has been a byword in high-quality mechanical timepieces manufactured by traditional watchmaking craftsmanship since 1856[…] … Revolutionary innovations such as a rotor mounted on ball bearings and a chronograph with mechanical digital stopwatch display originated from Eterna[…] … This traditional Swiss brand now belongs to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, and is one of the world’s last existing independ-ent watchmaking companies[…] … As a Porsche Design Partner, Eterna is responsible for the popular Porsche Design watch collection[…]

In 1970 OMEGA launched a watch which had been created to withstand the crushing pressures endured by divers working deep below the ocean’s surface[…] … It was the Seamaster 600, the so-called “Ploprof” (the first letters of plongeurs professionnels – the French words meaning “professional divers”) and it was one of the most rugged, robust and seaworthy divers’ wristwatches ever manufactured[…] … The unmistakable Co-Axial Ploprof Now OMEGA is introducing an updated version of the classic and instantly recognizable wristwatch[…] … The Ploprof’s case cannot be mistaken for that of any other watch: the screwed-in crown is located at 9 o’clock under a protective buffer[…] … It also features an extra divers’ extension to 26 mm so that the watch can be worn comfortably over a diving suit[…] …   The watch is delivered in a special black zippered presentation case made of neoprene – the material used in divers’ wetsuits[…] …   Respecting the past, defining the future The OMEGA Co-Axial Ploprof 1200M bears a strong resemblance to its famous ancestor and it carries on the traditions of robust reliability and water resistance which have always defined OMEGA’s divers’ watches[…] … But there are also some remarkable improvements: for example, the watch is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8500 with a free sprung balance[…] … This movement, launched in 2007, was created from inception by OMEGA and is one of the key elements in the revolution in mechanical watchmaking which has been taking place at the company since 1999[…] … With the launch of the Seamaster Ploprof 1200M, OMEGA has re-introduced a mythical diving watch, combining the look which made it a legend with cutting-edge watchmaking features[…] … The calibre, featuring the OMEGA Co-Axial Escapement, heralded OMEGA as a leading presence in the elite field of mechanical watchmaking[…] … Introduced on an industrial scale by OMEGA in 1999, the Co-Axial Escapement had been invented by master watchmaker Dr[…] … It is the watch’s escapement which provides the regular transmission of energy to the mechanism[…] … Together with the free sprung balance, the Co-Axial Escapement offers optimal stability to the watch’s running rate over long periods and enhances the performance of the timepiece[…] … The energy is then transmitted through two barrels providing the watch with an impressive power reserve of 60 hours[…]

”—the robust Timemaster sports watch once again rose to the challenge[…]

The latest creation of the Hamilton Lab, the ODC X-02 Quartz, takes watch design to totally new frontiers[…] … The ODC X-02 Quartz already has its eye on Hollywood movie appearances with its design being inspired by the watch Hamilton originally made for Stanley Kubrick’s 1966 movie, “2001: A Space Odyssey”[…] … The Hamilton design team presented Kubrick with a futuristic wristwatch and a desk clock[…]

The core element of a mechanical watch, its energy source, is simple, lubricant-free and very efficiently mounted[…] … The elegant Madison Three-Hands gent’s watch will be available from specialist watch stores from autumn 2009[…] … Back in 1948, Eterna astonished the watchmaking world with its ball bearing-mounted low-friction rotor system for self-winding movements, known as the “Eterna Matic”[…] … A team of engineers, designing engineers and watchmakers spent two years developing the prototype for a ball bearing-mounted spring barrel[…] … Greater efficiency for increased longevity To understand the improvement, you have to picture the way a normal watch movement works: with a conventional winding mechanism, the barrel arbor is located in the middle of the spring barrel, where it rotates when wound and thereby tightens the spring[…] … The black alligator leather strap with folding clasp makes the watch look particularly elegant[…] … Thanks to the deliberately understated design of the watch, the Eterna Spherodrive innovation takes pride of place, with the individual balls of the bearing being visible through an aperture at 6 o’clock[…]

These qualities come to the fore in the Three-Hands and Chronograph models of the Flat Six line being premiered by Porsche Design licensee Eterna at the Baselworld World Watch and Jewellery Show, to be held from March 26th to April 2nd 2009[…] … The new watches are imbued with clarity and distinctiveness, a fact underscored by their baton hands, precisely wrought dials, large digits and clear indices[…] … This focus on the essential lends the watches a unique aesthetic touch[…] … Just a short glance is enough to check whether the watch is running[…] … Characteristic of Porsche Design watches is the tyre-tread profile on the inside surface of the caoutchouc strap, which aids ventilation[…] … The Physical Vapour Deposition process ensures that the watch has a par-ticularly scratch-resistant surface and provides lasting protection against oxidation[…]

In 1959, Mido first designed what was destined to become one of the most appreciated of all classical watches, the Commander[…] … In 2009, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the collection, this creation is still sought after as a safe value of Swiss luxury watchmaking[…] … Nearly 50 years after its initial successes, the Commander remains one of the best-known watches made by the company based in Le Locle[…] … Supplied in a special watch box, fitted with a brown leather strap and a silver dial brushed from the centre in a sunray pattern which enhances the warm color of the gold, the Commander Limited Edition also has all of those features which have delighted connoisseurs for half a century[…]

From Regulator to Singulator Today the classic design with subsidiary hour has also been adopted for some wristwatches[…] … The new Singulator from MeisterSinger unites the concept of an extremely precise watch and the company’s philosophy of deceleration[…] … For this reason the hour – as in almost all MeisterSinger watches – has become the focus of events[…] … The hour is shown at the center, at the place that is typical for a MeisterSinger watch[…] … This makes the Singulator a logical expansion of the collection of one-hand watches[…] … Technical Aspects of the Execution The position of the hour, minute and second indicators in a watch depends on the construction of its movement[…] … Since the height limitation and the mutual movement of the hand when setting the watch eliminate these alternatives as a viable option, we have decided on an enmeshment of the cogwheels without clearance, where the tooth flanks are so thin that they act as springs[…] … Without any significant loss of force, the angle shown at the hand is exactly the same as that on the original shaft, so the precision of the watch also arrives at the hand[…] … A Glucydur screw balance in combination with a swan neck regulation ensures that the watch works with precision[…] … - Mechanical manual winding mechanism Unitas base- Power reserve after complete winding: 46 h- Modular structure with decentral minute with non-clearance drive- Glucydur screw balance - Swan neck regulation - Nivarox 1- 3-part train bridge - Geneva stripe pattern on beveled movement bridges- Blued screws - Sun patterns on crown and ratchet wheel- Stainless steel case with sapphire glass - View back made of hardened mineral glass Peter Jahnke – The Developer Peter Jahnke learned the watchmaker’s craft in Glashütte[…] … After working for Lang & Heyne in Glashütte for four years, today he develops watches at Synergies Horlogeres SA, a close partner firm of MeisterSinger Uhrwerke[…]

Uncompromising mechanical quality combined with maximum functionality is the watchword at Tutima[…] … Watch cases and bracelets of this kind are virtually corrosion-proof[…] … Dials of 1930s Tutima sports watches from Glashütte provided the inspiration for the face of these “extra tough” Grand Classic models[…]

Date window and a display for the small second provide the functions that characterise a modern watch[…]

The German-made Retro ladies' chronograph from KIENZLE is a watch of timeless beauty[…]

RSW new Diving Tool model enters the small circles of exclusive diving watches[…] … The diver's watch remains in its robustness and reliability the sports watch “par excellence”[…]

The term “chronometer” denotes an especially accurate watch, such as those that were necessary in the past for determining the time needed for sea and air navigation[…] … An antireflective sapphire crystal case back protects manually wound Caliber 58-01, showcasing the finely finished movement, which is an eye-catching example of Glashütte watch making with its three-quarter plate, screw-mounted gold chatons, and hand-engraved balance cock[…]

The slimmest calendar movement in the world, or the first watch that was water-resistant to 200 metres: such feats have made Edox veritable pioneers of watchmaking success[…] … For the occasion of this anniversary, Edox decided to pay tribute to a legendary movement, the Venus 203, one of the most renowned in the history of watchmaking, which was conceived and designed at the beginning of the 1950s in the Venus SA workshops at Moutier in Switzerland[…] … Over and above its style and functions, it epitomises perfection, that treasured pinnacle of the watchmaker’s art[…] … To wear the Super Limited Edition 1884 is to relive history and, beyond time, style and function, to pay tribute to the great tradition of watchmaking[…]

Form and function blend harmoniously in this newest shaped Retro styled legendary Mondaine watch[…]

Equipped with the very first 100% in-house chronograph movement, the Chronomat B01 majestically heralds Breitling’s grand entrance into the selective circle of genuine watch movement manufacturers[…]

Bürgin will present the CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ 20’000 FEET[…] … The challenge of the dark, unforgiving abyss was answered by a determined team of watch makers and engineers, combining state-of-the-art technology with an innovative spirit[…] … TrustedWatch[…] … trustedwatch[…]

On 26 March 2009, the Swiss Federal Council Pascal Couchepin will open the largest international watch and jewellery show, BASELWORLD 2009[…] … The Swiss Interior Minister’s presence emphasizes the great importance the World Watch and Jewellery Show has, especially for the Swiss industry[…] … In spite of the economic crisis, in the watch sector there were never so many exhibiting companies on such a large area as this year[…] … Up to 3000 international journalists will report on the watch and jewellery show[…] … TrustedWatch will be on site with several reporters and two TV teams and will keep you up-to-date on the exhibition with interesting news and articles[…] … trustedwatch[…] … Under the headline „BASELNEWS“, every day we will present new watch models, known and as yet unknown watchmakers, as well as watch producers and watch manufacturers[…] … Immerse yourself in the world of watches[…] … Visit TrustedWatch – the international timepiece portal[…]