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.
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.
Omega has long been known for precision timekeeping in high-profile competitions such as the Olympic Games and various other prestigious events. In fact they will once again be official timekeepers for both the 2008 Beijing Summer Games and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
Speedmaster Moon Phase
Manual winding movement
Chronograph function
Moon phase sub-dial
Black dial
Fixed bezel with tachymeter
Luminous hands & markers
Stainless steel case & bracelet
Pushbutton safety release clasp
Diameter is 42mm
Scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
For over 150 years, Omega has created innovative, reliable, high-quality watches. Not only are they a fixture at the Olympics, but Neil Armstrong wore one on his famous moon walk in 1969. Even today, shuttle astronauts continue to rely on Omega.
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
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
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
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.
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. Click image to enlarge
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.
Eli Manning, the National Football Leagues Super Bowl XVII MVP, is part of the Citizen team and as he demonstrated while leading the New York Giants through an awesome 2007 season, is unstoppable!
Eli Manning is Unstoppable
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This Calibre 3100 watch utilizes Citizen Eco-Drive quartz technology, has a power reserve of 365 days, a twin date display, and separate seconds dial. The perpetual calendar automatically adjusts for odd, even months and leap years through 2100.
Features include:
From the Calibre 3100 Collection
With Citizen Eco-Drive technology, these light-powered watches run for a lifetime never needing a new battery
365 day power reserve
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Fold-over clasp with hidden double push-button
Perpetual calendar adjusts automatically through the year 2100
Blue dial with silver tone hands
Luminous hands and hour markers
12/24 hour time
Date display
Low charge indicator
Time reset advisory in case it ever needs changing
With its simple clean looks, this Movado Luno is just the right piece for that more dressy occasion. Sleek and elegant from its midnight black dial to the gold accents against cold steel, this is the perfect addition for an evening out.
Luno Collection from Movado
Precise Swiss Quartz movement
Stainless steel case and bracelet with gold-tone accents
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
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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.
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.
Features:
Specufucations & Features:
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.
Eli Manning, the National Football Leagues Super Bowl XVII MVP, is part of the Citizen team and as he demonstrated while leading the New York Giants through an awesome 2007 season, is unstoppable!
Features include:
