Emporio Armani Donna Watch AR3109. Size: Ladies. Band: Two Tone Bracelet, lug width: 10.50mm. Case: Stainless steel, diameter: 15.80mm. Dial: MOP. Quartz movement. Water resistant to 50 meters
Ball Fireman Watch NM1088C-SJ-BKOR. Band: Stainless Steel Bracelet with folding buckle, Case: Stainless steel, 40mm, height 11.1mm, Dial: Black, orange numbers, Movement: Automatic, Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date 16 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and dial for night reading capability, Glass: Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal, screwed-in crown, water-resistant to 100m and shock resistant to 5,000Gs.
More Tissot news! While I was scouring Tissot’s site for additional information on the Navigator 3000, I came across a new look for the High-T. There’s no evidence that anything other than the color of the band has changed, but it certainly makes a dramatic difference. I thought this was an interesting decision since the High-T is intended for a higher-end (read richer), more conservative market while the Swatch Paparazzi has the younger, hipper urban crowd covered (Tissot and Swatch are owned by the same parent company – Swatch Group), but then I remembered that even the T-Touch is available in several different colors, so why not the High-T, as well?
In case you’re unfamiliar with the High-T, it’s my personal favorite MSN Direct watch at this particular moment. Although I don’t actually own one (yet!), I have played with them several times in the past, and they are very impressive. Feature wise, they are pretty comparable to the Swatch Paparazzi, with two important distinctions:
The only problem with the High-T is that it’s not easy to get your hands on. It’s not that they are in short supply, but Tissots are not sold in your typical mall jewelry store. You may have to call around a bit and do some additional driving to claim one for your own, but believe it, it’s worth it.
Remember the Seiko Sportura SLQ017? It’s one of the new limited edition Kinetic Sporturas. Apparently there were only 1,500 made, and only 400 of those were shipped to the US.
Well, if you missed out on the SLQ017, Seiko just announced the new SLQ019. As far as I can tell, it’s identical to the SLQ017, but in carbonized titanium, and with orange subdials. In my opinion, the SLQ019 is one tough looking watch. I’ve seen the SLQ017 in person, and thought at the time that it was probably the coolest of Seiko’s Kinetic line, however I think the SLQ019 is even more compelling. It’s sort of the Darth Vader of Seiko’s Kinetic lineup. It seems to retail for just under $4,000, however Seiko’s are typically discounted 20-25%, so I would expect to pay about $3,000. It looks like it comes with a tool for resizing the bracelet, and an interchangeable leather strap, as well. Nice touch.
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Breitling is of course known for their automatic Swiss-made aviation timepieces, but they make some great quartz watches, as well. The Airwolf is the newest addition to their Professional line and has the following features:
Although this appears to be a pretty standard feature set for a digital watch, the Breitling Professional line is anything but standard. They are very high quality watches with, in my opinion, some of the most distinctive styling out there.
The Airwolf is clearly related to the B-1, however the Airwolf’s bezel is directional while the B-1’s bezel provides an additional analog countdown timer. The Airwolf’s design is also slightly different, and the pushers are ergonomically curved. Overall, I think the Airwolf is a better looking watch, but both are beautiful.
The Airwolf has a glare-proof sapphire crystal, and is available with either a blue dial and leather strap, or a black dial and a steel bracelet. There’s not a lot of information available yet, but what there is you can find on Breitling’s site.
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Those of us into high-tech watches have been wondering who would be the first to release a Bluetooth watch, and how long it would take. Just when we all thought it was going to be Seiko, Citizen has beaten them to the punch. Starting July 7th, The Citizen VIRT will be the first commercially available Bluetooth watch. Features will include:
Citizen will initially limit production to 5,000 pieces, probably to gauge market viability, and no word yet on price. Of course, none of those 5,000 watches will be sold here in the US. I just hope us poor backwater yanks can one day get our hands on some innovative wrist technology like this.
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London, 16 May 2006 Prestige Swiss watchmaker Omega is delighted to announce its continued partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games will be extended to include the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Omega will continue to offer the worlds top athletes precise, reliable and comprehensive results.
Omegas Olympic history dates back to the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, when the company was the first to be given the responsibility for timing all Olympic disciplines. The London 2012 Olympic Games will be the 25th time Omega serves as Official Timekeeper, and the second time at an Olympic Games in London.
When the London 2012 Olympic Games begin, sixty-four years will have passed since the London 1948 Games opened at Wembley Stadium on July 29th of that year. The Olympic Games in London had actually been planned for 1944, but the war had forced their cancellation. A year following the end of the war, London was selected, once again, for the next Olympiad, and Omega was named Official Timekeeper. The London 1948 Olympic Games were the first to be shown on television. London set new records with 59 countries and 4104 athletes competing. Sixty years later, London has been selected a third time to host the Olympic Games. We are honoured that Omega has chosen London to announce their continued partnership as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012. Together we made great strides in 1948 and now we look forward to working with Omega through to 2012 where history will be made again. It is these long term partnerships and great moments in time that have made the Olympic and Paralympic Games such an inspirational world event.
Omega President Stephen Urquhart said, We are delighted to return to London as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. London represents a wealth of tradition and a confident vision of the future. We are pleased to bring our own valued traditions and confidence to London 2012 and look forward to helping the city prepare to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC President Jacques Rogge welcomed todays announcement and Omegas continued commitment and contribution to the Olympic Movement. Turin was a magnificent Games, not just for the athletes and the Olympic Movement, but for our partners.?? Omegas contribution to the Games was significant?? in ensuring accurate and reliable timekeeping, Rogge said. Our relationship with Omega goes back to 1932, when the IOC turned to a single company to provide official timekeeping at the Olympic Games. Today, Omega works closely with all our technology partners to provide seamless technology support to the Organising Committee.
Todays announcement was made by IOC President Jacques Rogge and Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek at the Omega boutique at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. To celebrate the occasion, Stephen Urquhart presented Sebastian Coe and the 2012 team with an Omega bronze bell used today in a number of Olympic disciplines to signal the start of the final lap of a race, and can be heard in cycling, athletics, biathlon and speed skating competitions.
At the Royal Exchange today, Mr Urquhart also unveiled a poster commemorating the London 1948 Olympic Games, one of a series representing Great Moments in Time and marking Omegas role as Official Timekeeper at 22 Olympic Games. The company most recently served as Official Timekeeper at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and will continue its role at the Beijing 2008 and the Vancouver 2010 Games. Omega has also been named Official Timekeeper of the Paralympic Games to be held in Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012.
Model: 314.303.800
Gender/Size: Ladies
List price: $10,700.00
Description:
Women tonneau in 18k yellow gold case and bracelet, Sapphire crystal, Automatic movement, Water resistant to 50M, Grosgrain satin strap with regular buckle included: Bedat No. 3 - 314.303.800
Clasp Type:
Expansion Clasp
Warranty:
5 Year Limited Warranty
This watch of exceptional historical interest was worn by Thomas Edward Lawrence, British archaeologist, officer and writer known as Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935). Animating a rebellion against the Turks from 1916 to 1918, he freed the Arabic Middle East countries.
The caseback engraved with an “A” for Aviation and the “Broad Arrow”, are symbols of the British Army in which Lawrence firstly served in 1914, as an interpreter and second lieutenant, and a second time incognito upon his return from Arabia on August 30, 1922 under the name of John Hume Ross, as a mechanic with the Royal Air Force. Lawrence enlisted a third time on February 23, 1923 changing his pseudonym to T. E. Shaw, which is why the guarantee slip dated April 18, 1933 (issued after a revision) included with this chronograph is made out in the name of T.E. Shaw and not in the name of the writer of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
The chronograph-wristwatch powered by the calibre 18′'’ SO PB CHRO, has an enamel dial, 1/5-second minute track, hollow Arabic numerals with inner 13-24 in red, small seconds at nine o’clock, 15-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock and blued steel Empire hands. The lentil-shaped 925 sterling silver case has a red gilt mono-pushbutton at 6 o’clock, and the caseback is with hinge, Louis XV crown, curved loops. The sewn “two leather straps” is closed by a silver buckle.
The serial number 4′428′513 engraved on the movement identifies this chronograph wristwatch as ordered on September 23, 1915 by France or one of its colonies, while the serial number 4′789′732 on its caseback refers to a standard 17′'’ hunting type pocket watch ordered on September 1912 by the Omega agent Joseph Sewill of Liverpool! The interior of the caseback was enlarged by hand in order to fit the case-middle size of the 18′'’ chronograph. Its dust-protective double back cover was eliminated to allow this replacement back, flatter than the original one, to snap when closing.
Consequently three corresponding riddles remain unsolved:
1. When, how and why this chronograph wristwatch supplied to France or one of its colonies reached the hands of a British army agent?
2. When, how and why was the original caseback replaced by one of another model?
3. When, how and why was it engraved not with the symbols of the Royal Air Force at that time (Initials AM for Air Ministry with a crown on top) but with those of the Royal Flying Corps established on April 13, 1912 and replaced by the RAF on April 1, 1918?
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