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(04/2009) Compared to other Swiss watch brands a.b.art is a youngster. But despite its youth it’s already well known for high-quality design. The unostentatious and minimalistic composition, the use of unobtrusive materials and the authentic presentation are features of the strong personality of the new brand.
(04/2009) To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the mythic Monaco, TAG Heuer has created Steve McQueen and Lewis Hamilton: The Duel, a cinematic showdown between Steve McQueen, the man who wore the iconic chronograph first, and Lewis Hamilton, the man who wears it now. The film uses advanced special effects to pit the two TAG Heuer ambassadors against each other in a virtual race on the storied track of Le Mans, where the Monaco first caught the world’s attention.
(04/2009) The iconic Swiss watchmaker Rado, a key media partner at Salone del Mobile 2009, will be making full use of this year’s event in Milan to officially launch its exciting new initiative, radostar.com. The radostar.com site has been conceptualized and produced purely with young creatives and international design students in mind.
(04/2009) The new Aviator Chronograph model makes a positive impression from the first glance. In deep black throughout with case and bracelet in PVD-coated stainless steel, the chronograph demonstrates what it stands for: a distinctive, sporty watch with functional equipment. The multi-frequency radio-controlled movement J615.97 combines the advantages of analogue time display with digital date and weekday display.
(04/2009) The Seaview GMT applies alternative functionality to this elegantly sporty timepiece with its facility to accommodate a second time zone. And since over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by ocean, this capability is particularly useful to nautically-minded wearers. The GMT function looks like the historical ships’ telegraphs known as chadburns, where the ship’s direction and speed were revealed through a metal barrell surround.
(04/2009) El Primero, symbol of excellence, is the first integrated automatic chronograph movement capable of measuring short periods of time with one tenth of a second accuracy. 1969, the world, eyes riveted to the TV screens, followed with bated breath Neil Armstrong’s the first steps on the moon. The public was tremendously excited by the conquest of space, the dream of absolute and limitless freedom that unites all people.
(04/2009) Frédérique Constant is proud to introduce its new Maxime Manufacture Automatic. In addition to the successful Heart Beat Manufacture collection, Frédérique Constant now announces a new chapter in its history of in-house developed movements. Five years ago, in 2004, Frédérique Constant entered the elite circle of Swiss watch brands that develop and produce their movements in-house.
(04/2009) As deep blue as the evening sky, this jewellery watch from the Swiss watchmaker Milus inspires one to dream. In the MONOCERA Haute Joaillerie “Enamel & Diamonds”, the most precious materials have been combined by the very highest skills of jeweller and craftsman to create a perfect symphony. The cobalt blue areas in enamel “Grand Feu”, produced by traditional methods, stand out like small islands, surrounded by a flood of white diamonds.
(04/2009) The Xemex Concept One Chronograph watch has been designed by famous Swiss artist Ruedi Külling. The artist became the winner of the Chicago Athenaeum’s Good Design Award 2008. Ruedi Külling designed the case of the new Xemex watch that is sure to attract a great deal of attention.
(04/2009) A specialist in chronographs and technical watches, Breitling has also shared the finest hours in the conquest of the skies. For the very first time, a magnificent new publication tells the detailed story of this grand adventure so inseparably entwined with that of modern times. Based on new historical research and enlivened by more than 450 images, including numerous original documents, Breitling The Book is destined to become a must-have reference work for brand lovers, as well as for devotees of watchmaking, chronographs and aviation.
(04/2009) The Tissot Glam Sport proves that elegant appearances and athletic lifestyles do go hand in hand. This proudly feminine timepiece integrates smooth lines and finishes to make a confident, subtly sporty statement. It is the perfect timekeeper for contemporary women who perform handstands in the gym, their agendas, or both.
(04/2009) On the occasion of this year’s Baselworld, which closed its gates on April 2nd, CIMIER presented the companies newest models from the atelier in Zug. Not only the novelties captured the audience’s attention - the new and enhanced CIMIER stand was equally praised.
(04/2009) The Seaview AutoChrono gives classic sophistication an appealing kick. This turns it into a hero of the present, with its roots in the past, mixing heritage with modernity. Sophistication clearly expresses itself through dials featuring a Côtes de Genève finish, simultaneously reminding of the watch’s nautical theme with their own small waves.
(04/2009) The first series of MeisterSinger single-handed watches with automatic mechanism express a unique aesthetic. These watches convey their character as a measuring instrument to its ultimate limit. The precise markings evoke millimetre accuracy, as does the power reserve indication. The large dial is of convincing clarity, the 45-mm casing is even chunkier than other MeisterSinger watches.
(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. These attributes are also embodied in the latest addition to the collection: the Worldtimer Chronograph.
(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.