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While watching some of the events of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, I was amazed that in so many cases the winner was determined as the result of a photo finish. And furthermore, the gold, silver and bronze finishers were separated by a mere 1/100th of a second.

That got me to thinking about the timekeeping responsibility – like in nobody better screw up cause it can’t be re-done. I was certain that there would be tons of redundancy, but got curious about something really unusual happening like a mass power outage – surely they had battery backups as well.

Well a little digging under the covers showed all is well. Omega is once again the official winter games timekeeper for Vancouver 2010 continuing a 74 year legacy of being entrusted with this tremendous responsibility.

It is said that on their first assignment for the 1936 winter games in Germany, there was a lone Omega technician who brought 27 stopwatches that were used to time each event.  

Fast forward to today and we have the largest timekeeping contingent in the history of winter sports. We’re told that OMEGA deployed 220 timekeeping professionals and engineers supported by 290 local volunteers. Also, they are bringing some 250 tons of equipment for timekeeping, on-venue results and TV services.

That is incredible, but certainly reduces the possibility of mistakes to something less than negligible. Omega claims to be the worlds most successful sports timekeepers and they seem to be taking every precaution to ensure they can retain the claim.

For one of your own check out this model from the Omega Olympic Collection. An Omega Seamaster self-winding chronometer with a rhodium-plated finish and 2 day power reserve, it’s tough under an anti-reflective, domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

Made for diving, it’s water-resistant down to depths of 1000 feet or 300 meters, and features a helium escape valve along with a screw-in crown and unidirectional rotating bezel. Sized for gents, it has a diameter of 41mm.

The LINK Calibre S offers a true break from the traditional chronograph in that it’s simple yet sophisticated design is super-intuitive to use. It has two operating modes: “TIME” & “CHRONOGRAPH”. You merely press the crown to change from one mode to the other, then use the central hands (hours, minutes, seconds) for intuitive, easy-to-read displays in both modes.

TAG Heuer has put all its avant-garde mechanical watchmaking expertise into quartz precision. The Calibre S, with its exclusive movement – patented and developed by TAG Heuer – makes a clean break with the traditional codes of the chronograph, which has used three hard-to-read counters since 1822.

A true hybrid, the electro-mechanical timepiece is an ingenious mix of mechanical watchmaking expertise and extraordinary quartz precision. With no fewer than 230 mechanical components and five bi- directional micro-engines, the Calibre S is a mechanical movement with quartz precision.

Description & Features:

• TAG Heuer Calibre S electro mechanical movement
• Intuitive chronograph legibility with 1/10 second precision
• Two half-moon counters at 4:30 and 7:30
• Retrograde date with a perpetual calendar to 2099
• Time can be displayed at any point during timekeeping by simply pressing the crown
• “CHRONOGRAPH” mode enables the measurement of simple time, split time and two periods of time that follow at very short intervals
• Luminescent hands & markers for improved legibility in darkness
• Monochrome TAG Heuer logo
• “LINK – Calibre S” inscription
• Angled polished hands and markers
• Case diameter is 42 mm
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with double-sided, anti-reflective coating
• Tachometer bezel in polished steel
• Screw-down case back
• Water-resistance up to 200 meters or 660 feet
• S-link, satin-finish, polished steel bracelet
• Double safety clasp with folding buckle

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The return of the Man-of-Steel. This Limited Edition men’s watch celebrates the legacy of Superman, and features a decorative logo dial, sleek case, and handsome, rugged bracelet. This edition is limited and only 1000 will be available. Also includes a high-quality commemorative box that’s perfect for storage and display.

• Stainless steel case & bracelet
• Folding clasp
• Quartz movement
• Analog w/ sweep second hand
• White dial with red hands
• Superman logo at 12 o’clock
• Date at 3 o’clock
• 43 mm width
• Water resistant up to 99 feet (3 ATM)
• 1-year limited warranty
• Imported
• Includes a stylish commemorative case

Fossil also designs, manufactures, and distributes watches for Burberry, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Columbia Sportswear, Diesel, Frank Gehry, Philippe Starck, Michael Kors, Callaway Golf, Davis Cup, Marc Jacobs, Adidas, and makes collection for all teams in the NFL.

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Making master-crafted “watches for the few” since 1791 Girard-Perregaux has created some truly remarkable timepieces. Living up to that tradition is this triple-calendar model belonging to the Vintage 1945 Collection.

Stainless steel case
Leather Strap with tang clasp
Self-winding automatic movement
46 hour power reserve
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Analog w/ sweep second hand
Triple calendar (day, date, month)
Cream silver dial with Arabic numerals
32 mm case width
Water resistant up to 100 feet or 30 meters

Girard-Perregaux watches incorporate a combination of traditional watch-making skills and cutting-edge technology which results in unique timepieces. Constantly striving meet the challenge of achieving even higher levels of quality and reliability, their watch movements undergo the strictest quality control.

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Nothing says “authentic” like Fossil, and this is especially true for the bold, rugged timepieces designed especially to showcase your favorite NFL team. Shown here is the exclusive men’s Denver Broncos Multifunction Chronograph.

• Stainless steel case & bracelet
• Folding clasp
• Blue and orange logo dial
• 3 functional mini-dials
• Dimension is 42 mm
• 3-hand quartz multifunction movement
• Water resistant up to 330 feet (10 ATM)
• 11-year limited warranty
• Imported

With the success of it’s own brand, Fossil has been repeatedly sought out by other companies to create their own branded lines. In 2006, they teamed up with the NFL to make the official watch collection for each team.

Fossil also designs, manufactures, and distributes watches for Burberry, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Columbia Sportswear, Diesel, Frank Gehry, Philippe Starck, Michael Kors, Callaway Golf, Davis Cup, Marc Jacobs, and Adidas.

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The Baume & Mercier Men’s Riviera Chronograph Automatic Watch cuts a stunning figure in any setting. With it’s distinctive 12 sided bezel of brushed stainless steel, set against a black vulcanized rubber strap, you have a distinctive timepiece that is both sophisticated and contemporary.

A reliable automatic movement ensures this chronograph will be with you throughout the day and night, from that important meeting to an elegant evening. It also offers a convenient date window at three o’clock, and is water resistant to 330 feet.

Automatic movement
Chronograph functions
12-side brushed stainless steel case
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Black rubber strap with push-button clasp
Black dial with 3 white sub-dials
Roman numeral indices
Date window at 3 o’clock
Superluminova coated hands & hour markers
Case measures 43.5 mm in diameter
Water-resistant to 30 meters / 100 feet

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Combining the best of the past with the best of today, Fossil calls this retro look “Modern Vintage”. Inspired by vintage designs from the mid-twentieth century, combined with a more modern 1970’s style, Fossil watches achieve a unique bold look that is both cool & authentic.

These watches beg to be seen & flaunted – shown off in fact. Made for the young-at-heart at heart, they are cool, hip, and everything else that’s in-style today. But Fossil watches go beyond just show, as can be seen in this vintage inspired chronograph.

• Stainless steel case & bracelet
• Folding clasp
• Chronograph movement
• 45 mm wide
• Silver & brown wood dial with 3 sub-dials
• Water resistant up to 165 feet (5 ATM)
• 11-year limited warranty
• Imported

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The Formula 1 Chronograph is prestigious and bold. It blends high-performance technology with quality materials for a sporty accessory you’ll never want to be without. A rugged stainless steel case and bracelet complement a vivid orange dial, complete with date display, and luminescent hands and markers.

Add in the titanium, carbon plated, unidirectional, rotating bezel; a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and water resistance to 660 feet, and you’ve got the perfect watch for the man that works as hard as he plays.

• Chronograph function
• Swiss Quartz movement
• Stainless steel case and bracelet
• Orange dial with silver sub-dials
• Hand-applied Arabic numerals
• Date display at 3:30 position
• Titanium carbon coated unidirectional bezel
• Luminescent hands and hour markers
• Double locking deployment clasp
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Case measures 41mm wide by 14 mm thick
• Water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet)

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This Bentley Motors Chronograph has a solid 18kt gold case and aviation brown leather strap set off with white stitching. The silver dial with its 3 gold-rimmed sub-dials and luminous hands is finely accented by the knurled gold bezel surrounding it.

Fixed and variable tachymeters, a one-eighth second chronograph, date display, screw-down crown, and water-resistance to 100 meters are just a few of the features you would expect to find on such a precision instrument.

• Breitling Bentley Motors Series
• Self-winding automatic chronometer
• 25 jewel movement
• 1/8th second Chronograph
• Two Tachymeters
• 18kt yellow gold case
• Brown leather strap with white stitching
• Bi-directional rotating slide-rule bezel
• Date display between 4 and 5 o’clock
• Silver dial with luminescent hands
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Screw-down crown
• Water-resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
• Case diameter is 48mm

Léon Breitling opened his first workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1884, making pocket watches and precision chronographs. His son, Gaston, initiated the production of Breitling watches in 1914 for the military in the First World War.

It was Willy Breitling, Leons grandson, that introduced chronometers for aircraft cockpits in 1936 and Breitling timepieces have been associated with flying ever since.

The Breitling for Bentley Motors commemorates Breitling’s sponsorship of Team Bentley during the famous Le Mans Grand Prix Endurance Race. 

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This mens Chopard Imperiale chronograph features 7 blue cabochon sapphires that perfectly set off its highly polished stainless steel case and the leather strap adds a sense of rugged good looks. With a precision quartz chronograph movement and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this impressive timepiece is water-resistant to 30 meters or 100 feet.

Chopard Imperiale Collection
Precision Swiss Quartz movement
Chronograph function
7 blue cabochon sapphires
Sapphire cabochon crown
Sapphire cabochon lugs & pushers
Polished stainless steel case
Leather strap with tang clasp
Magnified date display
White dial with Roman numeral markers
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 30 meters / 100 feet

Louis-Ulysse Chopard, opened his first watch-making workshop in 1860 in Sonvilier, a small town located in the Swiss Jura Mountains. Over time he developed a well-deserved reputation for making the finest gold pocket watches with intricate mechanical movements.

Today Chopard watches are renowned for their quality and craftsmanship. The very name Chopard has become synonymous not only with innovation, but also with eye-catching luxury. Every Chopard watch is a masterful creation that evokes a sense of timeless stylishness.

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