Watchmaking and extreme sports are related in spirit. With its new DS Action collection, the Swiss company Certina once again confirms the loyalty of the chosen line, showing the world watches that ideally contribute to the achievement of the highest sports goals.
The case of the new Certina DS Action stainless steel chronograph with satin finish is distinguished by its large size, durability and clean lines. The large external gear rim allows you to conveniently rotate the unidirectionally rotating bezel. The top mark has a special Superluminova coating for good visibility under water. Thanks to the durable sapphire crystal that protects the dial and the DS + system, the water resistance of the new chronograph is guaranteed to a depth of 200 m. The basic model is equipped with a three-row segmented black rubber strap with a folding clasp and a diving stretch function.
Baume & Mercier luxury watch - Classima Executives Skeleton watches
The watch house Baume & Mercier is one of the six oldest watch manufactories in the world. And recently, her Classima Executive collection has expanded.
The design of the Classima Executives Skeleton is impressive due to the grace and nobleness of the lines. The crown and dial at 12 o’clock are decorated with the Greek letter fi, the symbol of the golden number from Leonardo da Vinci's Divine Proportion treatise.
The watch case with a diameter of 42 mm is made of polished stainless steel. The dial is opal silver with a guilloche pattern, overlaid with classic Roman numerals, indexes and graceful blue hands of blued steel. Through the sapphire crystal on the front and back of the case, the coordinated work of the mechanism is clearly visible. The watch is successfully complemented by a brown handmade alligator strap.
New Instrument BR01 92 & 94 Carbon Fiber Watch by Bell & Ross
The Swiss watch company Bell & Ross was established in 1992. Today, watches from Bell & Ross are widely used by astronauts, pilots, divers, sappers, as well as lovers of the military style. This watch is reliable, accurate, its readings are easy to read.
An unusual feature of the new "tools" from Bell & Ross: BR01-92 & 94 Carbon Fiber is that their main elements - the case, dial and strap - are made of carbon (or carbon) fiber. Moreover, for the first time in the watch industry, the case consists of several layers of this fiber superimposed on top of one another.
The novelty is available in two versions: a watch with three hands (hour, minute and second) under the BR01-92 index and a chronograph with three counters (hours, minutes, seconds) under the BR01-94 index. Automatic winding. The watch has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal; water resistance - 100 m. The watch is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces each version.
Hublot Bode Bang Watch
The partnership between the famous Geneva watch manufactory Hublot and the American skier Bode Miller (2008 world ski champion) culminated in the creation of a new Bode Bang watch model. Part of the future revenue from the sale of watches will go to the accounts of the Turtle Ridge Foundation, a charity and environmental foundation founded by Bode Miller and his family in 2005. The new watch has an elegant and sporty design. The watch case with a diameter of 44.5 mm is made of black ceramic. The bezel is fixed with 6 steel screws, with black PVD dusting. Side inserts, bezel side surface and watch bracelet are made of composite rubber. On the left side of the white dial, on the counter of the seconds - Bode Miller's autograph. The hands and large, well-readable numbers are made of nickel. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Water resistance - 100 m. The series is limited to 250 items.
Time Forever Watch
The Swiss brand Time Forever is relatively new, it appeared only in 2007, but has already managed to win the hearts of many fans. This is largely due to the unusual material from which the watch cases are made - polycarbonate (polymer plastic), as well as their unusual innovative design. By the way, Time Forever is the first Swiss watch made of polycarbonate. Lightweight, shiny and transparent case makes it possible to observe the flawless operation of the quartz movement. The new collection includes Time 4Ever quartz chronographs. There is no doubt that, thanks to grace, lightness and, last but not least - affordable price, this model will not be on the shelves of boutiques!
Corum Admiral's Cup Minute Repeater Tourbillon 45 Watch
50 years ago, the famous Swiss watchmaker Corum released one of its most famous creations - a minute repeater called Admiral's Cup Minute Repeater Tourbillon 45. Once upon a time these winners were awarded the sailing regatta. And recently, the company announced its decision to mark this memorable event with the release of the anniversary version of the watch, limited to only 10 copies.
In the anniversary model, some qualitative changes have appeared. The familiar 45 mm case in 18 ct red gold is now complemented by a transparent sapphire dial with PVD coating, thanks to which the complex watch mechanism with a tourbillon and repeater is clearly visible. For this watch, a new mechanism was developed - caliber СО 010. The 12 best masters and designers of the company worked hard on its creation for two years! The minute repeater was also improved, in the direction of greater reliability, which is activated not by pressing a button, as before, but by rotating the corporate 12-sided bezel by 27 degrees counterclockwise.
MONACO Twenty Four Concept Chronograph by TAG Heuer
The Swiss manufactory TAG Heuer, one of the world leaders in the production of sports watches and chronographs, presented a very impressive conceptual model - the MONACO Twenty Four Concept Chronograph. The creation of this novelty by TAG Heuer masters was inspired by the famous automobile endurance race - “24 hours of Le Mans”. This is reminded by large numbers “24” in the upper part of the dial, in the region of “12 hours”. Vertical blue and orange stripes on the dial - a tribute to the cult film 1970 "Le Mans"; the famous Hollywood actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, who played the main role in this film, was dressed in the overalls of these colors (Gulf Oil's company colors). In general, the futuristic design of the new watch, the cylindrical shape of a large (diameter 40.5 mm) case, is inspired by the rapid forms of GT racing cars. Through a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a movement is visible from both sides - a unique caliber 36, which is installed in all watches of the MONACO series. Many components of watches are made of composite material used in the aerospace industry and the production of racing cars. The watch is waterproof up to 100 m.
Zenith Queen of Love Chronometer 
The famous Swiss watch manufacture announced the re-release of one of its most popular collections under the romantic name Queen of Love ("Queen of Love"). The unusual fame of this collection was brought mainly by the unusual design of the dial, on the left side of which through the window, made in the shape of a miniature heart, you can observe the work of the "heart" of these highly elegant watches - the El Primero movement. Queen of Love is a mechanical watch set in motion by El Primero 4021 caliber. Power reserve is 50 hours. Stainless steel case (option - the case is decorated with 64 Top Wesselton diamonds, that is, “clear water”). Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides of the case. White dial. In the area of "10 hours" - a window with a diameter of 28 mm in the shape of a heart. Below the center of the clock is the inscription Love. The small second hand at 9 o'clock is made in the shape of a miniature red heart. Water resistant up to 30 m. The chronograph is complemented by a white leather strap with a triple clasp.
Travel Alarm Clock by Icelink
A new offer from the famous Swiss manufacturer of stylish watches Icelink - a trio of alarm clocks in one case! By analogy with the Icelink designers' wristwatch with six dials, the company has created a new gadget for tourists and traveling business people. Each watch has 6 dials for different time zones, 2 of them are equipped with calls. Clock hands and indexes of numbers are covered with a special luminescent coating - Superluminova, thanks to which even in complete darkness you can determine the time. The size of the watch is smaller than you might expect - the model’s height is 10.5 cm, the width is 7.5 cm and the depth is only 1.5 cm. Each watch dial has a separate quartz movement. The watch case is made of steel. A model with black PVD-coating has also been released for lovers of dark colors, all the dials of this watch are decorated with carbon inserts.
Portuguese Automatic Watch by IWC
The luxury watch manufacturer from the Swiss city of Schaffhausen, IWC, has announced its next charity project, implemented in collaboration with the renowned international charity foundation Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. As part of this project, IWC held a team drawing contest for children, won by 12-year-old Sri Chamod Dilshan from Sri Lanka. He portrayed four young people holding hands. This picture was engraved on the back of the Portuguese Automatic watch case. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this patterned figure will be used to help children from disadvantaged families.
The Portuguese Automatic watch is driven by a 51011 movement equipped with a winding system. The watch case is made of stainless steel. The dial is dark blue, and the seconds and power reserve counters are white. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The watch is equipped with an elegant blue crocodile strap. The model is available in a limited edition of 1000 pieces.
Piaget - the pursuit of excellence
Many years of experience, sparkling imagination and a constant pursuit of excellence: these are the main components of the success of the Swiss jewelry and watch house Piaget. Haut Joaillerie products - high jewelry fashion - are born in the company’s Geneva company, the largest in the world in this field. Each product requires thousands of hours of painstaking work.
The company’s watches, which have been produced by Piaget since 1874, are born in approximately the same way. Today, Piaget has a well-deserved reputation as a manufacture of the highest quality, possessing the skills of traditional watchmaking and responsive to various technical innovations. This is confirmed by the latest Piaget watch models - products are interesting, original and, most importantly, incredibly beautiful. That is how the watches from the Limelight collection became, which have gained well-deserved popularity - a work of both watch and jewelry art equally.
The grace and nobility of the shape of this watch is highlighted by the brilliance of 537 diamonds with a total weight of 40 carats. The most glamorous model of this collection, the Limelight Light watch was recognized as the best women's watch at the 2009 Geneva exhibition. Three more new “secret” models released by Piaget at the end of 2009 look no less spectacular. Mother of pearl dials, miniature fruits and leaflets made of diamonds, highly unusual mechanics - all this leaves a truly indelible impression.
Diverscope JR100 Goldwaters by JeanRichard
Elite Swiss watchmaker JeanRichard delighted fans of diving and an active lifestyle with another impressive novelty - the Diverscope JR100 Goldwaters.
This watch is interesting in an unusual combination of materials - pink gold, from which the winding and translation heads are made, and stainless steel (case and bezel) coated with vulcanized rubber. The last 15 minutes of the diving time are highlighted by gilding on the inner rotating bezel. Vulcanized rubber protects the case from scratches, abrasion and exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Like all watches of this brand, Diverscope JR100 Goldwaters are equipped with a mechanism of their own production. Another important detail for divers is the watch is waterproof to a depth of 300 m. This is ensured by the special design of the heads and the thickness of the sapphire crystal, which is two and a half times thicker than usual.
In the dark depths, the dial is highlighted by the luminescent indexes of the clock and the numbers themselves. Two straps are attached to the watch - one of rubber, the second of crocodile leather with rubber coating.
GrandeVitesse by Longines
The range of Swiss sports watches Longines GrandeVitesse has expanded to include new models, elegant and dynamic, paying tribute to the fastest people on earth. Smooth lines, a dynamic dial design, a tachometer and an original button shape are just some of the distinguishing features of the GrandeVitesse models. New - 24-hour chronograph
Longines Grande Vitesse. The impressive case (44 mm in diameter) is equipped with the same L686 caliber movement. Power reserve up to 46 hours. The watch is equipped with a double tachometer. Graduated in kilometers and miles per second, it allows you to measure speed up to 2 max. The dial, made in black, dark brown or white colors with a solar pattern, which shows the large number "12", gives the model a special sporty sound. The sporty character of this watch is emphasized by notches on the crown, bezel and buttons. The latest addition to the Longines GrandeVitesse collection is offered on a steel bracelet with a triple folding clasp, a black or dark brown leather strap with Alcantara trim and a folding clasp.
Omega De Ville Chronograph Watch
Elite Swiss watchmaker Omega offers an Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph watch - for Her and for Him. For Her: a self-winding watch, in a stainless steel case, decorated around the perimeter with 42 diamonds, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Hour and minute hands are made of polished gold. Water resistance - up to 100 m, power reserve - 52 hours. Elegant watches are successfully complemented by a black crocodile leather strap.
For Him: the main feature of the novelty is the dial with four counters: 60-second, 7-day, 12-hour and 30-minute, as well as with days of the week and date window. The watch case and bracelet are made of stainless steel; the butterfly clasp is adorned with the brand logo. Anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Hour and minute hands - polished gold. Water resistance - 100 m. Cruising range - 52 hours. The reverse side of the case is decorated with the image of the God of Time Chronos.
Senator Chronometer Watch by Glashutte Original
Glashutte Original, a German watch manufacturer with a history of more than 160 years, is a world-famous manufacturer of watches that are always distinguished by the highest precision, technical perfection and elegance. Another company novelty - Senator Chronometer - attracts attention with the perfect texture of a silver dial, processed using the so-called "frozen silvering" technique. In general, the classic dial design, large Roman numerals and the location of the second hand counter and power reserve indicator along the central axis resemble an old pocket chronometer. The dark blue blued hands clearly contrast with the silver dial. Round case - in pink or white gold. The black strap is made of Louisiana alligator leather. The Senator Chronometer is powered by an upgraded 58-01 hand-wound caliber. The chronometer mechanism is clearly visible through the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the back of the case. The Glashutte Senator Chronometer is the first watch of this manufactory to receive a German calibration service certificate.
Lange Zeitwerk Watch iPhone App
After its appearance on the market, the watch of the famous German manufacturer A. Lange & Sohne called Lange Zeitwerk gained unprecedented popularity. Recall that this watch was the first mechanical wristwatch with a so-called leaping digital display. On November 14, 2009, this watch received the main prize - the “Golden Arrow” - of the prestigious competition “Grand Prix of Geneva Watch Production”. Given the fact that the production of this super-popular model is not keeping up with demand, A. Lange & Sohne met their fans and launched in January 2010 a new unusual service - the iPhone application in the form of a Lange Zeitwerk watch.The owners of this application have the opportunity to view their favorite model with cases of various colors, its rotation, the increase in various details, etc. Of particular interest is the option of virtual disassembly of the clock using the touch screen, much like the wizards A. Lange & Sohne do. The application can be downloaded at any AppStore online store or on the company's website www.lange-soehne.com
Graham-London: Exclusive Silverstone Trackmaster Year One
Watchmakers from Graham-London recently delighted everyone with the release of the new Silverstone Trackmaster Year One. The model got its name from the most famous British racetrack Silverstone. This once again suggests that Graham-London intends to integrate the best Formula 1 technologies and materials into the watch industry, literally. On the watch’s dial, on the 30-minute counter, a tiny disk is fixed, which was cut from the hood of one of the two racing car-winners of last year’s championship. The white or black dial is adorned with the Brown GP logo and official colors, along with the Graham-London logo. Large, clear numbers are also made in the yellow and white colors of the Brown GP. The watch case is made of stainless steel and ceramic. On the steel bezel there is a tachymeter scale. White hour and minute hands are luminescent. The strap is made of black rubber with a pattern resembling the relief of car tires. Watches are available in a limited edition of 250 pieces.
Saint Honore Orsay Black Racing Watch 
The famous French watch house Saint Honore, which has existed on the banks of the Neva for the second hundred years, has announced an agreement with Paul Belmondo - a famous race car driver and actor. Now Paul Belmondo - the son of the legendary film actor Jean-Paul Belmondo - will be the face of Saint Honore.
Masters of Saint Honore released a new model in honor of Paul Belmondo, called the Orsay Black Racing, which is produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces. The 2009 Orsay Black Racing is available in two versions - in a black rectangular case with PVD coating or in a stainless steel case. The dial has three counters; in the area of "12 hours" - a date window. The avant-garde chronograph design is successfully complemented by a leather strap with color perforation. The chronograph is driven by a Ronda Startech quartz movement.
Exclusive Piccadilly Watch Collection by Backes & Strauss
Backes & Strauss uses only first-class, natural diamonds for its watches, which are subjected to the most careful cutting. As a result, diamonds are perfectly symmetrical. Such high-quality stones have received in the professional environment the name "Hearts and Arrows" ("Hearts and Arrows"). The design of the first Backes & Strauss watch collections was inspired by the architectural history of London. The street and the eponymous round square in central London gave the name of one of the Backes & Strauss collections - Piccadilly, so all the models in this collection are round.
Piccadilly Rose Gold and Piccadilly White Gold have a round case with a diameter of 25.6 mm, made of pink or white 18 carat gold and encrusted with 144 or 122 perfectly crafted diamonds (approximately 5.8 carats). Silver dial with silver Roman numerals and indexes. Arrows - pink gold with Luminova luminescent coating. The crown is adorned with a diamond. Automatic movement. Power reserve - 38 hours. The watch is equipped with a crocodile leather strap; clip clasp - in pink or white gold.
Jaeger-leCoultre enamel watches - a gift of eternity
The masters of one of the most famous watch manufactories in the world - Jaeger-leCoultre from the Swiss town of Le Sentier, released two interesting watch series in which the ancient and almost lost art of enamel painting was combined with the two most famous watch creations of the company - Master Minute Repeater and Master Grand Tourbillon . 
Four models of Master Minute Repeater watches - the so-called minute repeater - were decorated with elaborate enamel reproductions of paintings by great masters depicting the goddess of love Venus. These are the famous masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli, “Venus of Urbino” by Titian, “Venus” of Velazquez and “Venus of the Anadiomene” by Ingres. These enamel miniatures, combined with the crystal clear sound of the repeater, are a unique creation of Jaeger-leCoultre masters.
Each enamel miniature is made using the enamel painting technique of grand feu ("big fire"). On the creation of one such miniature, the master takes from 80 to 150 hours of painstaking work. A unique property of enamel painting is durability. Unlike ordinary painting, it does not age, does not decay under the influence of light and humidity, and does not fade. The Jaeger-leCoultre minute repeater is one of the most advanced mechanisms in its class. The watch is equipped with a fundamentally new speaker system, as well as a 15-day power reserve - this is a world record! And so that the owner of the watch does not forget when he started his repeater, the watch is equipped with a power reserve indicator and another useful device - a dynamograph, or an indicator of the balance amplitude.
Hello Kitty by Victoria Cazal at Harvey Nichols Boutique
The jewelry brand Victoria Casal, which recently appeared on the world fashion scene, has confidently established itself as one of the leading players in high jewelry art. Victoria Cazal is the only female jeweler on the so-called Vendome Square Committee, along with legendary jewelry houses such as Piaget, Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Recently, Victoria Casal, inspired by the success of her Hello Kitty jewelry collection, developed in collaboration with Tokyo-based Sanrio, launched a watch line under her Victoria Casal Couture brand. In this line there is a watch of bright colors and various shapes, decorated with crystals and outplaying the popular theme of a Japanese cat. An exclusive Hello Kitty Couture watch is available at Harvey Nichols Boutique at Mall of the Emirates.
Women's watches of two series - PRD 679 and PRD 681.
The first series is a watch bracelet made of steel. The color of the dial is silver, black and golden. The movement is quartz. The bracelet is steel, decorated with Swarovski crystals. The second series is a steel quartz watch in the form of a semi-bracelet. TO
the body is attached with a key chain with the Paco Rabanne logo. The dial is white or black. The bracelet is made of steel, or it is a leather strap (white or black). Water resistant - up to 5 atmospheres.
Men's watches of the PRH 995 / 3AM series.
This is an elegant classic round watch sported by a quartz movement. Material - stainless steel. The case, dial and steel bracelet are black. The Paco Rabanne logo is engraved on the glass. Water resistant - up to 5 atmospheres. The men's watches of the PRH 990 series are no less interesting. This watch has a rectangular case made of stainless steel; the watch mechanism is quartz. The color of the dial is dark blue, silver, black. The watch strap is made of black leather. Water resistant - up to 5 atmospheres. An interesting feature of this watch is that the numbers are not printed, as usual, on the dial, but are engraved on the glass.
Paco Rabanne - stylish watch for stylish people
In the last decade, the name of Paco Raban, the most famous French couturier, one of the trendsetters of modern fashion, has increasingly appeared on the pages of specialized watch publications. The collection of Paco Raban watches appeared as a result of the collaboration of the master with the French watch house Montre Ambre S.A. - one of the leaders of the French watch industry. Paco Rabanne watches are designed primarily for young, stylish and active people. His creations are characterized by simple and clear forms, large and embossed cases. The most popular colors are brown, black and white matte and steel.
