Luxury Watches – Fashion, Sports, Prestige

The “Carrera Panamericana” was an epic race that began in the 1950s and attracted many of that times leading drivers. To pay tribute to this event TAG Heuer launched the Carrera Chronograph in 1963, and it was an immediate success.

Over the intervening years, the Carrera has been modernized but still retains its sober elegance. The Carrera is an avant-garde chronograph inspired by motor racing and continues to exemplify the vibrant memory of the era of “gentleman drivers.”

~ TAG Heuer Caliber 16 automatic movement
~ Chronograph function
~ Black, dial with 3 sub-dials
~ Circled counters at 12 and 6 o’clock
~ Luminescent diamond-set hands
~ Hand-applied indexes
~ Monochrome TAG Heuer logo on dial
~ Stainless steel case and bracelet
~ Fold-over, pushbutton safety clasp
~ 41mm case diameter
~ Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
~ Fixed bezel with tachymetre
~ Water-resistant to 50 meters
~ Fluted crown

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Mille Miglia, meaning “thousand miles”, is just one of several superb watch collections created by the fine watch-makers at Chopard. It’s named after the annual open road endurance race that took place in Italy between 1927 and 1957.

The Gran Turismo GT XL watch is available in a stainless steel or rose gold case, and with this stylish brown or black leather strap, a stainless steel bracelet, or a natural black rubber band done with a 1960’s Dunlop Racing tire-tread design.

Features:

• Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono – 2007 Chronograph
• Stainless steel or rose gold case
• Swiss 25 jewel self-winding movement
• Power reserve of 48 hours
• COSC Chronometer certification
• Magnified date display at 3 o’clock
• Black 2-level dial with large Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock
• Chronograph function
• Main seconds hand tipped with a red arrow
• Bridges adorned with straight Côtes de Genève motif
• Superluminova-coated hands & markers for excellent night visibility
• 44 mm case diameter by 14 mm thickness
• Water-resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
• Screw-in locking crown
• Integrated rectangular pushers
• Sapphire crystal case back
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown barrenia leather strap or natural black rubber tire-tread design

Get more details or order a Chopard Mille Miglia watch

Audemars Piquet has produced this limited edition chronograph watch as a tribute to the “After-School-All-Stars” Foundation created by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Click image to enlarge

It is quite similar to the watch done to honor Shaq, and the specifications are mostly the same except for a distinctive pink gold case. It also has the same exclusive Audemars Piguet selfwinding movement, including the chronograph functions.

The “After-School All-Stars” Foundation offers extra-curricular activities for middle-school children. The aim is to provide pro-active support for 7- to 14-year-olds who, particularly in underprivileged circles, are often left to their own devices after school, and thus to help them resist violence, gangs and drugs.

Their motto is “Kids who have no place to go end up going nowhere. Kids with some place to go end up going places.” Tutoring and help with homework are provided, along with games that combine leisure and learning opportunities, and personal enrichment programs.

They also help kids acquire independent learning skills, and teach a fun-oriented approach to literature, math and science, how to develop personal talents, plus anger management, conflict resolution and money management.

In short, they nurture the self-confidence of these young citizens and encourage their successes, whether in the family, at school or in society.

Audemars Piquet is proud to offer this chronograph watch as a way of showing support for the Foundations efforts.

Audemars Piquet or AP, renowned more than 130 years for their unique watch making craftsmanship, has teamed up with basketball legend, Shaquille O’Neal to issue this limited edition masterpiece.

Since his debut in 1992, to shattering the 25,000 point barrier in 2007 with the Miami Heat, Shaq has become an iconic figure within not just the NBA, but through various charity venues in which he stays active.

At over 7 feet tall, he’s certainly a formidable figure on the court, but outside of basketball, his modesty, sense of justice, and generous nature show another side of his commanding presence.

Shaq’s involved in activities ranging from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, playing Santa at his annual Shaq-A-Claus events, to getting his masters degree and preparing for an eventual career in law enforcement.     

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In launching this new watch that bears Shaq’s name, Audemars Piquet honors not just one of the greatest ever NBA players, but an outstanding individual who tries hard to be a role model worth emulating.

As is fitting for Shaq himself, this chronograph comes with a massively oversized stainless steel case with a diameter of 48mm. On the case-back is an engraved Shaquille O’Neal logo.

A particularly unique feature is Shaq’s number 32 shown distinctly on the dial by reversing the hour markers at 2 and 3 o’clock. Also by making these two numbers red and leaving the other markings white, the Miami Heat colors are incorporated into the design. This is further enhanced by a red second hand and red stitching.

Two editions of the watch are available. First is the stainless steel version shown above, of which 960 were produced. It has a retail price of $27,900.

The second version, shown here on the right, was limited further to 96, and features an 18-carat white gold case set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds around the bezel and red rubies to distinguish the 3 and 2 on the dial. Both are references to Shaq’s famous number 32. Retail price is $75,800.
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The Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O’Neal Chronograph houses an exclusive Audemars Piguet self-winding calibre. The sturdiness, reliability and rating precision of this movement make this watch an undisputed benchmark for performance and perfection.

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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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The Breitling for Bentley commemorates Breitling’s sponsorship of Team Bentley during the Le Mans 24 Hours Grand Prix Endurance Race. There are several styles available as well as a Limited Edition version.
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Their finely tuned watches are true instruments of precision, as well as being rugged and reliable. Because they display so much information on their analog dials, Breitling watches typically have large faces allowing for better visibility.

This Breitling Bentley GT model has a case diameter of 45 millimeters and is 15 millimeters thick.

The gold sub-dials stand out clearly against the black face, and the gold knurled bezel adds a particular touch of elegance.

It has an automatic chronometer movement, certified for precision, as well as a day-date complication in addition to the chronograph functions.

Shown with a stainless steel bracelet having a fold-over clasp, leather straps are also available.

Case is solid stainless steel and has a bidirectional rotating bezel.

Various dial colors are possible, and the hands & hour markers are luminescent.

The crystal is scratch-resistant sapphire, and the watch is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters or 330 feet.

The Breitling Bentley Mark IV model is similar, but has a less traditional arrangement of its chronograph display with its overlapping sub-dials.

At 42 millimeters, the case diameter is slightly smaller than the GT model, and the dial face has a cold looking deep blue color that looks especially striking against the all stainless steel case and bezel.

Notice too, the Mark IV provides a date only display at the 6 o’clock position compared to the more conventional 3 o’clock position, where the GT has the day-date displayed.

See more Breitling for Bentley timepieces here – styles to suit every taste are available

There’s no doubt TAG Heuer is thrilled to have Maria as part of the family. So much so they collaborated with her on the design of a new watch.

This latest addition is the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Glamour Diamonds, which takes the sporty and masculine Formula 1 and creates a feminine version that remains a casual sports watch but with a distinctively feminine flair and style.

Recognized as one of the top players in the world of professional tennis, Maria’s drive and determination has inspired many. Her talent is certainly a factor, but it took training, sacrifice, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to achieve the success she has.

With just one look you’ll not only agree that the watch she helped create is an ultra-classy timepiece, but also with the company stating: “Maria personifies the TAG Heuer brand, with her prestige, performance and elegance”.

Besides the pink, mother-of-pearl face, and pink woven strap, the most prominent feature of this watch are the 120 diamonds set around the bezel in a unique, flower-petal design.

The other classic TAG Heuer features include:

• Quartz movement
• Polished stainless steel case
• Water resistant to 200 meters / 660 feet
• Strap is woven satin fiber or stainless steel bracelet
• Fixed bezel set with 120 diamonds
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Date display between 4 and 5 o’clock
• Screw-in case back
• Fluted, easy grip, screw-down crown
• Luminescent hand and hour markers
• Mother-of-pearl dial
• 37 mm diameter

The Formula 1 Glamour Diamonds is also available in two other versions: white dial/white satins trap or black dial/black satin strap.

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Maria Sharapova joins the ranks of other TAG Heuer brand ambassadors, including film superstar Uma Thurman, golfing champion Tiger Woods, and NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon.

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

Related products: Link Chronograph by TAG Heuer – see all models

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.

Related articles: James Bonds Seamaster – view the limited edition.

Related products: Omega Planet Ocean watches – select from several styles.