Engineer Master II Diver TMT by BALL
[ via Ball ] Here is a shot of the new Ball Engineer Master II Diver that has a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon). This is a dive watch, but the coolest feature is the mechanical thermometer that reads Fahrenheit and celsius. They used tritium tubes in the watch dial and the rotating inner bezel for excellent illumination. There are 2006 Limited Editions available worldwide for $3,299.
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Watch Of The Year 2007 High Honours For Vacheron Constantin
After twice winning the supreme accolade of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, Vacheron Constantin has won the Watch of the Year Prize awarded by the magazine Montres Passion.
Under the presidency of Kenan Tegin, the jury of the 2007 Watch of the Year Prize A– the fourteenth to date A– selected the contemporary bi-retrograde Patrimony model by Vacheron Constantin, remarking on its A“classicism and modernityA” both in technical and aesthetic terms, as well as its A“absolute eleganceA”.
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Rolex continues support of Alzheimer’s research
New York—Rolex has once again taken up its role as underwriter of the annual Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, an event held last month in honor of screen legend Rita Hayworth, who was stricken with the disease while in her 40s.
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Robb Report, luxury brands partner on exclusive series
Irvine, Calif.—Robb Report publisher CurtCo Media has announced the launch of the Robb Report Limited Edition Series, its first-ever for-purchase collection of one-of-a-kind products and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, custom-created by 14 of the world’s most coveted brands. Brands selected for the inaugural series include Audemars Piguet, Beaudry, Corum, David Oscarson, ECOSSE Moto Works, Louis XIII de Rémy Martin, Monarch Billiards, The Napa Valley Reserve, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Sentient Jet Membership, Steinway Lyngdorf, Terroir, Wynn Las Vegas and Zadora Timepieces.
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Chanel J12 GMT
The new Chanel J12 GMT with a black ceramic case has a nice 42 mm wide and 10 mm thick. Chanel claims that is unscratchable and stain-resistant. I have never had a problem with stains on any watch, but scratches are a different story. I do find it hard to believe that they made this ceramic material unscratchable and I would definitely have to see it to believe it.
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Black Swordfish by GRAHAM
Here is a shot of the stainless steel 46 mm Graham Swordfish with a black hard treatment. It is water resistant to 100 m/330 ft and comes in either left or right hand versions. There are only 500 left and 500 right models being made.
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CONCEPT WATCH VIDEO: Memoire 1 by MAURICE LACROIX
Here is a video of the cool concept watch from Maurice Lacroix.
RM 012 by RICHARD MILLE
Richard Mille makes some really nice timepieces and the RM 012 pictured here is another fine example. This version was limited to only 30 editions. The watch is made of a special alloy that includes aluminum, magnesium, titanium and silicone. This alloy is highly resistant to corrosion and wear and is very good at absorbing vibrations. Too bad this watch probably costs more than most cars.
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Audemars Piguet Alliance With The Clinton Foundation
In keeping with its long tradition of philanthropy, the Le Brassus manufactory has joined forces with the Foundation established by the former American President and to mark the occasion is launching an exclusive collection. With its declared aim of helping the world to move beyond the current trend of globalisation in order to recreate a mutually dependent international community that shares profits, responsibility and values, the Clinton Foundation can now count on a new supporter of stature: Audemars Piguet.
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