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Breitling has been known for its fine watches and chronographs ever since World War I when they made watches for the military. Just before World War II they introduced a chronometer for aircraft instrument panels, and have been associated with aviation ever since.

The Navitimer is a super chronograph watch designed especially for pilots, and has been well-received by them since it was first produced over a half-century ago.

Included among its advocates is John Travolta who aside from being an accomplished actor is a seasoned pilot as well. Having earned his pilots license at 19 years old, Travolta has logged over 5000 flight hours.

He takes his flying seriously and has a goal of trying to fly some everyday. Currently certified in 8 different aircraft, including the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, he mostly flies his own Boeing 707 or GII.

He owns several aircraft which he keeps either at his residence in Ocala, Florida, or at a nearby terminal. At his home there is parking for 2 large jets and a taxiway connecting to the terminal and private runway capable of handling large planes.

The Breitling brand has become synonymous with reliable, high-performance “wrist instruments”, designed for the most demanding professionals. Its chronographs meet the highest standards and all are equipped with movements certified by the Swiss COSC.

This Breitling Navitimer is no exception. Other features include:

• Stainless steel case
• Black or brown leather strap
• Black dial with 3 silver subdials
• Automatic, self-winding mechanical movement
• 25 jewel chronometer certified by the COSC
• 42 hour power reserve
• Chronograph functions including: 1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
• Bidirectional rotating slide rule bezel
• Cambered sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides
• Date display set between 4 and 5 o’clock position
• Tang clasp
• 42mm diameter by 14.5mm thickness
• Screw-in case-back, 2-gasket crown
• Water resistant to 30 meters / 100 feet

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Offering a range of high-quality versatile timepieces, Tissot continues that tradition of providing Swiss luxury watches at affordable prices. Along with the usual features you would expect to find in a quality dive watch, this Diver Seastar goes even further staying water-resistant to 300 meters, or 1000 feet of depth.

• Seastar 1000 Collection by Tissot
• Brushed solid stainless steel case and bracelet
• Double-locking deployment clasp
• Deep blue dial
• Luminous hands and hour markers
• Date display
• Uni-directional rotating bezel with red zone indicated
• Swiss precision automatic movement
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Water resistant to 300m (1000ft)
• Screw-down crown
• Case measures 44mm diameter by 15mm thick

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In sci-fi thriller “NEXT”, Nicolas Cage is a man who sees the future before it happens. Only problem is, it’s usually only minutes before, at least until now….

This is a great action film and fast-paced from the start. As one might guess, time is critical throughout.

Cage can be seen in many key scenes wearing a TAG Heuer Carrera Tachymetre Chronograph. He checks it often to stay ahead as best he can during this tense drama.

Specifications:

• TAG Heuer Caliber 16 automatic chronograph movement
• Black, silver, blue or brown dial with 3 counters (hours at 6 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock, minutes at 12 o’clock). Date at 3 o’clock. Circled counters at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock
• Luminescent diamond-set hands and hand-applied indexes
• Monochrome TAG Heuer logo on dial
• Calfskin strap or stainless steel bracelet (bracelet has a solid folding clasp with safety pushbuttons)
• 41mm case diameter
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Fixed bezel with tachymetre
• Water-resistant to 50 meters
• Fluted crown

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“The Bourne Ulimatum” is the latest blockbuster success in the trilogy about a rouge CIA agent who’s lost his memory.

Jason Bourne, played by Matt Damon, finds he has no future unless he can piece his past back together again.

In this final episode, Jason Bourne sports a TAG Heuer Link Chronograph which he wears throughout the movie, just as he did in both the original “The Bourne Identity” and it’s sequel, “The Bourne Supremacy”.

Features vary depending on model:

• Quartz or Calibre 16 automatic movement
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating for optimal readability
• Chronograph functions



• Screw-in crown
• Water resistance to 200m / 660ft
• Case cut from a block of solid stainless steel, with satin or polished features and shaped push buttons
• Satin-finish stainless steel bracelet with double safety clasp and fold-over buckle
• 42mm diameter
• Unidirectional rotating bezel or tachometer scale in polished steel
• Dial color choice of black, silver, dark grey, or blue
• Luminescent hands & hour markers for legibility in the dark

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This is the Seamaster Professional Diver 300 M, the watch worn by James Bond in the last five Bond movies.

Shown with a blue dial and bezel, stainless steel case and bracelet, it’s also available with black dial, silver bezel, and rubber strap.

MOVEMENT
Caliber: Omega 2500
Self-winding chronometer, Co-Axial Escapement movement with rhodium-plated finish

CASE & CRYSTAL
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Helium relief valve
Unidirectional rotating bezel
   
WATER RESISTANCE
Down to 300 meters or 1000 feet
 
FEATURES
Chronometer certified by the COSC
High precision Co-Axial Escapement
utilizing a low-friction energy transmission system
Power reserve: 48 hours
Date function
Blue dial
Sized for men: 41mm

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Now an icon in the world of professional golf, Tiger Woods was the youngest player ever to win the Masters, and the first golfer to hold the title in all four major professional championships at the same time.

He’s also the career money list leader, and has the most the career victories among active players on the PGA TOUR, not to mention other awards and titles too numerous to list.

Long a spokesman for the TAG Heuer brand, Tiger got closely involved in the development of a new watch designed especially for golfers.

This professional golf watch is the first to take into account the particular needs of golfers in terms of shock-resistance during the swing, super light weight, and a self-adjusting strap.

It utilizes high-tech materials coupled with an ergonomic design, all incorporated within an elegant, low-profile square case.

Other features:

• Extra flat, high-quality, precision quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating on both surfaces
• Titanium and stainless steel case for a lightweight & strong watch
• Dimensions are 37 mm wide by 10.5 mm thick
• Black or white dial with golf ball texture & color TAG Heuer logo
• Luminescent hands & hour markers
• Date function
• Crown placed at 9 o’clock to avoid interfering with the wrist during a swing
• Case-back engraved with Tiger Woods logo
• Bracelet is black or white silicon with exceptional elasticity for optimum comfort
• Double safety pushbutton clasp integrated into the case
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

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Rolex Submariner. The name itself pretty much says it all. With just two words you know you’ll find the epitome of quality, at home in the depths of an underwater world.

In fact, Rolex invented the first waterproof watch in 1926, labeling it the Oyster. Every Oyster is water-resistant down to 300 meters or 1000 feet, and subjected to rigorous testing even beyond this guaranteed depth.

Several features have made the Submariner the preferred choice of professional divers for over 50 years. The oyster case is crafted from a block of solid stainless steel. Taking over 150 steps to manufacture, this miniature vault insures absolute water-tight integrity and protects the movement under the most extreme conditions.

The stainless steel used is not the usual 316L, but 904L which is a more corrosion-resistant, stainless steel alloy that can withstand the harshest environments. It can also be highly polished giving the Oyster, its impeccably brilliant finish.

Finally the Rolex Submariner has a unique Triplock winding crown which is designed to function at depths greater than most submarines. This complex device incorporates over ten components plus three separate gaskets to seal out water and foreign matter. Once screwed down, it provides water-resistance to a pressure of 500 bar, or 1000 lbs per square centimeter.

First introduced at the 1954 Basel Watch Fair, the Submariner has continued to evolve and become one of the most easily identifiable watches ever made. Part of this is no doubt due to its being the watch preferred by James Bond in most of his earlier movies.

Today, with its rugged good looks, and esteemed reputation, it’s hard to imagine a better watch choice for the guy wanting the ultimate in style and sophistication, not to mention making a not so subtle statement about being on top of his game.

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The M50 DSS picks up where the legendary M1 Momentum leaves off. It is still ruggedly stylish and incredibly reliable, but even more so with a 10-year battery and almost unheard of 6-year warranty. If you’re serious about diving, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look. 

The meticulously finished case is machined from a block of high-grade 316L stainless steel, and utilizes a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal to let it stand up to rough handling. The calendar date displayed at the 3 o’clock position, is easy to read with the over-size date magnifier made into the crystal.

It has a patented “Blackout Superluminous” dial and hands providing clarity in the dark, plus large hands with numerals and hour markers for easy reading. The dial comes in several choices of color including black, blue, and white, but the blue is particularly compelling.

With a unidirectional ratcheting bezel, and screw-down crown, this watch is ISO 2281 compliant, and rated water-resistant to a depth of 500 meters or 1650 feet. It comes with a durable black rubber strap.

It also features a Japanese quartz movement and a 10-year battery life. All this is backed by a 6-year manufacturers warranty.

St. Moritz is a leader in specialty watches for water-sports, and a recognized as a leading manufacturer of fine diving watches. 

Here’s just a brief recap of what makes the all-new Momentum M50-DSS stand out above the ordinary:

• Solid 316L stainless steel case
• 500M / 1650FT Water-resistance (ISO 2281 compliant)
• Ultra hard, sapphire crystal with over-size date magnifier
• Superluminous hands and markings
• 10 Year Battery Life
• 6 Year Warranty

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It seems like a really good idea. After all, what could be easier or more convenient than a Velcro closure to serve as a watch clasp, letting you get rid of that annoying buckle.

I would suggest it’s not a good plan even though you’ll see it used on a great many watches – especially military styles. They use it both for attaching the watch case to the band, as well as for the band closure itself.

The reason to pass on this is because the hook and loop material will wear away over time and eventually stop holding securely.

I had one of these nylon bands on a dive watch and ended up losing it during a dive somewhere on the bottom of the ocean in the Virgin Islands. The watch was an M1 Momentum, a favorite I’d had for a good many years.

What had happened was the Velcro got worn over time to the point where it almost disappeared from the end of the strap. This allowed the tip to curl up whenever the band rubbed against anything.

I remember setting the elapsed time bezel at the start of a dive, then later on, when looking to check the watch against my computer, the watch wasn’t there. Fortunately the watch was a backup for the dive computer, but I still hated losing it.

I’d evidently caught that curled up tip on my gear and inadvertently released the closure, allowing the watch to simply fall away. Never even felt it.

And yes, I’d noticed the wear, and should’ve replaced the band, but just ignored it too long. I mean it was still holding securely as long as that tip didn’t catch on anything. Oh well, lesson learned.

But I still recommend only watches with a rubber strap & buckle, or a stainless bracelet with locking clasp for diving. It may not be such a big deal on land – definitely easier to find, but underwater is a different problem altogether.

The legendary M1 Momentum is very much a serious dive watch. Considered ground-breaking when first introduced by St. Moritz Watch Corp., it remains a leader in terms of its combination of rugged style and reliable performance, all at a reasonable price.

The case is made of solid 316L stainless steel, and comes with either a heat-tempered mineral crystal, or a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

It has a Superluminous dial and hands providing clarity in the dark, plus large hands with numerals and hour markers for easy reading. There are several choices of dial color including black, blue, orange, yellow, white, and lime. The calendar date is displayed at the 3 o’clock position.

The M1 can be had in a large (43mm x 12mm) men’s size or the smaller (32mm x 10mm) for women. You can also get the Special Edition M1 PRO version, which has the well-recognized, red & white, “diver down” flag discretely placed on the watch-face.

With a unidirectional ratcheting bezel, and screw-down crown, this watch is rated to a depth of 200 meters or 660 feet. It features a Japanese quartz movement and long battery life.

There are two options for the strap. Either a black rubber band with a latching clasp, or a nylon band that uses a Velcro closure.

I don’t recommend the Velcro as it caused me the loss of my M1 that I’d had for many years. What happened was that the hook and loop of the Velcro gradually wore away at the tip of the band until it curled up a bit. While diving last year I must’ve somehow brushed against it enough to let it slide out during one of our dives, and it disappeared forever.

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