SERENA GARBO Dresses Up With New Rose Gold Bezel
High-resolution image with brown alligator strap (Retail: $4,250).
The unique SERENA GARBO watch by Bertolucci mixes sensuality and modernism with its new 18 carat rose gold bezel. The curved sapphire crystal and mother-of-pearl dial complete the harmonious subtleness and elegance of SERENA GARBO.
The SERENA GARBO Collection also offers pieces with full-cut diamonds on a steel or rose gold bezel available with a metal bracelet or alligator strap.
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Loading ...Breil and Ducati Pairing Up Again
Breil Milano and Ducati Corse have renewed their partnership. The Binda-owned company, which specializes in highly stylized steel watches and jewellery, will be racing with the Ducati Corse team for the Superbike and MotoGP competitions through 2009.
The partnership has been going strong for several years thanks to the values that the two brands have always shared: worldwide recognition for their bold, daring style and prestigious, distinctive designs which have made them the best of the “Made in Italy” lifestyle brands.
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Harry Winston timepiece honors tennis legend
Las Vegas—Harry Winston has created a one-of-a-kind Andre Agassi watch to donate to the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children gala presented by Genworth Financial.
The Grand Slam, scheduled for Oct. 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, benefits The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which supports at-risk youth in the Las Vegas community.
The watch boasts an indestructible Zalium case, according to the company, which encases a self-winding chronograph movement, with sapphire crystal anti-reflective on both sides.
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Patek Philippe AQUANAUT LUCE RINGS
No word on price, but here are some new Aquanaut Luce Rings by watchmaker Patek Philippe. They are made of white gold and come plain or with diamonds. The rings also feature interchangeable rubber inserts in the same pattern and colors as the straps of the Aquanaut Luce watch collection. See an image of a matching Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch after the jump.
New BREITLING Chronos
Here are some shots of the new Flying B Chronograph and the Montbrillant Legende Chronograph. They both scream Breitling with flashy dials, big cases and lots of style.
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Corum names ‘Brand Icon of the Year’
Singapore—Global Brand Forum 2007 and Corum Timepieces have announced that former U.S. Vice President Al Gore has been selected as the first “Brand Icon of the Year,” an honor that recognizes an individual’s contributions in the area of global branding.
“We choose Al Gore as our inaugural Brand Icon of the Year because of his unique and valuable contributions in the fields of media and the environment,” Global Brand Forum Chairman S.
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Grand Carrera by TAG Heuer
Here is an image one of the watches from the new TAG Heuer Grand Carrera line. There are three different versions: the Grand Carrera Calibre 6 RS, Grand Carrera Calibre 8 RS Grand Date GMT, and the model shown here the Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre 17 RS. This COSC-certified chronograph features a 43 mm dial, screw-in crown, screw-in chronograph pushbuttons and hand-applied date window at 6 o’clock. The dial is equipped with two rotating systems with Cotes de Geneve treatments and diamond polished facets: seconds at 3 o’clock; chronograph minute at 9 o’clock.
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Carlos Coste Limited Edition by ORIS
The new Limited Edition Carlos Coste Chrono is probably the nicest watch Oris introduced at Baselworld. This beast has a massive 47 mm titanium case with a a 4.8 mm sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 1000 m. This limited edition model is named after Oris brand ambassador Carlos Coste who is the free-diving world record holder. The dial is very cool with orange accents, orange luminous paint and a black dial with a printed wave design. There are 2000 editions available worldwide for $3195.
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IWC Schaffhausen New Watch Museum
IWC has combined modern architecture and a multimedia display concept in a refined, informal ambience to make its newly opened museum an experience for watch lovers.
In conjunction with the extension of its premises, IWC is celebrating a further milestone. With a surprising museum concept, the watch manufacturer is housing its precious exhibits and its 139-year company history in a contemporary and luxurious surroundings.
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Ginza Boutique Opened by AUDEMARS PIGUET
On July 11 and 12, Audemars Piguet opened its new boutique on the first two floors of a ten-story building in Tokyoa€™s high-profile Ginza district, a highly sought-after location. The boutique provides an ideal showcase for the branda€™s timepieces, with the rest of the building housing other Audemars Piguet operations, including customer service, offices and a VIP suite on the top floor. More pics after the jump.
