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The ultimate prestige sport watch, this Formula One chronograph from TAG Heuer is designed to work as hard as you play. It captures sporty appeal while staying true to the legendary classic and sophisticated Tag style.

TAG Heuer’s reputation for gold-standard precision earned the company the privilege of providing official timing services for a number of world-class competitive sporting events, including the Olympic Games, the FIS Ski World Cup, the Indy Racing League & Indy 500 race, and the FIA Formula 1 Auto Racing World Championships.

Typical of the Formula 1 series watches are the unidirectional rotating bezel and protective bumpers on the case for added durability. Tag Heuer Formula One watches are an ideal choice for today’s active lifestyle whether on or off the road.

Chronograph function
Precision Swiss Quartz movement
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Red dial with silver sub-dials
Hand-applied Arabic numerals
Date display at 4:30 position
Titanium carbon plated unidirectional rotating bezel
Luminescent hands and hour markers
Double locking deployment clasp
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
Case measures 41mm wide by 11 mm thick
Water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet)

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Shades of blue on the patterned watch dial contrast sharply with the 3 white chronograph subdials. Add in the bold white hands and markers with red-tipped seconds on both main and subdial, and you get a clear, clean display that’s easy to read regardless of your environment.

Underwater at depth, where these characteristics are most critical, the Curacao watch won’t let you down, even while night diving, as the luminescence shows a crisp readout. Rely on the superb Swiss engineering and precision of the Accutron Curacao.

• Swiss quartz movement
• Chronograph function
• Unidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel
• Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal
• Stainless steel case & bracelet
• Deployment buckle closure with lock
• Blue patterned dial
• Luminous hands & hour markers
• Date display at 4 o’clock
• Screw-in case back
• Screw-down crown
• Case diameter is 43 mm
• Water resistant to 200 meters / 660 feet
• Model 26B52

Accutron watch company revolutionized the industry when they introduced the world’s first fully electronic watch. Today, that tradition of innovation and craftsmanship continues.

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Anyone familiar with Clive Cussler novels knows of the adventures of his legendary hero, Dirk Pitt, who is never without his orange face DOXA dive watch.

This is largely because Cussler, who’s had the same DOXA SUB 600T since 1968, decided to model Pitts watch preference after his own.

In 2005, the Clive Cussler novel, “Sahara” was made into a movie starring Matthew McConaughey as Dirk Pitt, who of course, can be seen wearing his legendary orange face DOXA diving watch.

The DOXA SUB 750T Professional is an updated version of the original DOXA SUB 300T. It maintains the original iconic styling in a slightly larger case with a flat sapphire crystal. The orange face, already known for easy visibility underwater, is enhanced for night viewing with the addition of superluminova coating on the hands and markers.

• Limited Edition of 5000 pieces
• 25 jewel Swiss self-winding movement
• 42 hour power reserve
• Solid 316L stainless steel case
• Heavy duty stainless steel bracelet with DOXA SUB
• Anti-shock protection
• Classic orange dial & “dwarf” hour hand
• Superluminova coating on hands & markers
• Scratch resistant, anti-reflective, sapphire crystal
• Case measures 44.7 mm by 14 mm
• Screw-down crown
• Screw-in case back engraved with limited edition number
• Unidirectional rotating bezel engraved with the US Navy maximum no decompression limits in feet
• Water resistant to a depth of 750 meters / 2460 feet

DOXA was founded in 1889 by Georges Ducommun in one of the most inventive watch making areas – the canton of Neuchatel’s Jura Mountains in Switzerland. Ducommun later developed instrument panels for both automobiles and airplanes during the 1930s, and Bugatti, the famous race car maker, started equipping their cars with the DOXA “8-day” watch movement, helping to establish DOXA as a serious player.

When diving became popular in the 1960s, DOXA sought input from professionals like Jacques Cousteau and the US Navy to develop their SUB 300T which they released in 1967. The watch was a hit and sold out quickly, due in part to U.S. Divers, Cousteau’s company, buying large quantities and reselling them in the U.S.

After the introduction of quartz watches in the 70s, the Swiss watch making industry suffered some hard economic times and DOXA ceased operations around 1980.

But despite the availability of accurate, reliable watches not dependent on the precise mechanical movements made famous by the Swiss, it seems the quality of the latter is now in more demand than ever. 

In 2002 the DOXA brand was revived by the owners and since then DOXA has introduced new editions of its well known watches in limited quantities. All of them use Swiss movements and many are faithful to the original models in design and construction.

The sophisticated VX-200 collection combines superb Swiss engineering and precision with elegance and reliability. The screw-back with sapphire viewing window allows display of the automatic mechanical movement.

Perfect for divers, the rugged high-grade stainless steel construction ensures you can count on this watch at watery depths, and other harsh environments.

Specufucations & Features:

• Automatic, 25-jewel self-winding, mechanical movement
• Unidirectional elapsed time bezel
• Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal
• Stainless steel case & bracelet
• Solid fold-over buckle
• Safety clasp & extender
• Black dial
• Screw-down crown
• Date display at 3 o’clock
• Luminous hands & hour markers
• Screw-in case back with sapphire exhibition window
• Case diameter is 45 mm
• Water resistant to 200 meters / 660 feet
• Model 28B83

Accutron watch company revolutionized the industry when they introduced the world’s first fully electronic watch. Today, that tradition of innovation and craftsmanship continues.

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Tissot has always prided itself on producing luxury watches at reasonable prices. They craft fine Swiss timepieces known for their reliability, versatility, and hardy good looks. This T-Sport is a case in point with chronograph functions, water-resistance down to 200 meters, and rugged case and bracelet.

• From the T-Sport PRS200 Collection by Tissot
• Polished gold-tone solid stainless steel case and bracelet
• Blue dial with gold tone hands and indices
• Luminous hands and markers
• Date function
• Unit-directional rotating bezel
• Chronograph Functions - 30 minute chronograph one tenth second increments
• Precise Swiss quartz movement
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Fold-over deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 200m (660ft)
• Screw-down crown
• Case measures 40mm diameter by 12mm thick

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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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As James Bond in Casino Royale, Daniel Craig wore this bold, black Seamaster Planet Ocean during the beginning of the movie.

Later in the second of the film half he switches back to the official Bond watch, the Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Chronometer.

Movement

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

Case & Crystal

• Stainless steel case with rubber strap
• Domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Helium relief valve
• Unidirectional rotating bezel

Water Resistance

• Down to 600 meters or 2000 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
• Black dial
• Sized for men: 45.5 mm diameter

Other Planet Ocean Styles

Aside from James Bond, George Clooney is another of many ambassadors for Seamaster Planet Ocean Watches.

Planet Ocean models are available with black or orange bezels, stainless or red gold cases and bracelets, and black rubber or leather straps of tan, brown or black. A couple variations are shown below.

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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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In 1995 Goldeneye was released with Pierce Brosnan taking over as James Bond. There were of course several subtle changes, not least of which was 007’s choice of wrist watch.

Up until this time it had been a Rolex Submariner, but Brosnan débuted wearing an Omega Seamaster, and continued to do so in later films. The reason given was that the producers wanted to upgrade Bonds image to a ‘more distinctly sophisticated “Euro” look’.

They point out that in the early ‘60’s, Rolex was about the only choice for a reliable, rugged, waterproof watch, and it was a practical fit for Bond. But since then there are other watches doing more for less and Rolex has become something of a luxury status symbol, which is not what Bond is about.

However, according to the following excerpt from Wikipedia, the real motives sound much more monetary in nature:

“Another possible reason for the change from the Rolex Submariner that Bond had previously worn was a change in the business environment surrounding modern high-profile films and product placement. Omega was eager to participate in high profile co-promotions/product placement opportunities, especially the James Bond franchise, to further its brand image/awareness. It accomplished this by supplying products and finance, something that the conservative Rolex company avoids, presumably because it sees no benefit for itself.”  

The first Bond commemorative edition made by Omega was in 2002 for the 40th anniversary of James Bond. It’s a Seamaster 300M with the 007-gun logo on the face and etched on the clasp. The silver logo at the six o’clock position is easy enough to see, but you need to look closer to notice that the entire face is covered as well.

Daniel Craig, in his role as the new James Bond, continues to wear an Omega Seamaster, and in 2006 for Casino Royale, he actually wore two different models.

During the second half, he wore the Seamaster Professional 300M which is now the official Bond watch. But at the beginning he showed off a black, super sharp-looking Seamaster Planet Ocean.

In connection with the launch of the film, Omega released a special edition Seamaster that features the 007-gun logo on the second hand and the rifle pattern on the watch face. This latter is a stylized representation of the gun-barrel sequence shown at the start of every Bond movie.

They later released a limited edition (only around 5000 units) “James Bond Seamaster”, which is an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean model similar to what Daniel Craig wears at the beginning of Casino Royale . It has a small orange colored 007 logo on the second hand, an engraved case-back, and 007 engraved 007 on the clasp.

It’s interesting that in all the years Bond wore a Rolex, the company doesn’t seem to have been motivated to create any special edition Submariner watches to commemorate the fabled British spy. Too bad.

Check out the Omega Seamaster, James Bond Seamaster, and Omega Planet Ocean styles, all at great prices.

If the Submariner is a workhorse underwater, then the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 4000 is the entire cavalry. The Sea-Dweller, introduced in 1971, is a heavier-duty version of the Submariner, with a thicker case and crystal.

The Sea-Dweller incorporates a helium escape valve for withstanding decompression, and is guaranteed to operate perfectly at 4000 feet or 1220 meters of water depth.

Other features include:

• 40mm - all steel
• Black dial
• Black unidirectional rotating bezel
• Perpetual rotor self-winding movement
• Oyster fliplock bracelet with extension links
• Helium escape valve

Chosen time and again by professional divers and especially saturation divers, this watch thrives where few others can even survive.

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