Girard Perregaux - ww.tc Chronograph

Created in 2000, the ww.tc (world wide time control) collection quickly became one of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture's iconic lines, combining sophisticated style with watchmaking expertise. Its "world time" function provides a simultaneous display of all time zones on its dial. The secret of its exclusive system is a coupling mechanism used for driving a ring displaying the time for 24 time zones, represented by the same number of cities. The hour ring has a day/night contrast function which makes it easier to read.

The original model in this collection, the ww.tc chronograph is available in a new steel version. Its ergonomic and generously-sized 43mm case is entirely satin-finished, which emphasizes the subtle strength of its design. Its matte black "stepped" dial has also been subtly reworked in the same style, playing with the contrasts of black and white; the 24-hour ring has been redesigned with two arrows showing its direction of rotation, and new baton-style hands indicate the hours and minutes.

A fusion of technical virtuosity, the exclusive GP033C0 in-house movement combines chronograph and date functions with world time indication. The 13''' self-winding calibre features a 46-hour power reserve. Its finishes, which can be seen through the sapphire case-back, are examples of the finest watchmaking tradition: circular graining on the main plate, Côtes de Genève on the bridges and oscillating weight, and blued steel screws.

The elegant matte black alligator strap has a deployant buckle to guarantee the wearer optimum comfort. A version with a steel bracelet, also with a full satin finish, is also available.

Technical specifications

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 43.00 mm

Height: 13.40 mm

Case-back: sapphire crystal, secured by 6 screws

Water resistance: 50 metres

Girard-Perregaux GP033C0 self-winding mechanical movement

Calibre: 13'''

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)

Jewels: 63

Power reserve: minimum 46 hours

Functions: hours, minutes, small second, world time with day/night indicator, chronograph, date

REF: 49805-11-650-BA6A

Also available with steel bracelet, REF: 49805-11-650-11A

Hublot Classic Fusion Gold World Cup 2010 Limited Edition Watch

Hublot has just signed one of the most prestigious agreements in its history as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the next two FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014.

This is the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup™ that a watchmaking brand becomes the Official FIFA Timekeeper having presence on the substitution board. To commemorate this substantial agreement, Hublot is now unveiling the official licensed watch of the FIFA World Cup™: a timepiece reflecting the gold of the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy! The case, bezel and dial are fashioned from pink gold, with a subtle tone-on-tone drawing of the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy revealed at 6 o'clock. An illustration of the world’s most prestigious sports price is also engraved on the watch's solid gold case-back, as a symbol of the alliance between luxury and the world of football.

Embellished by an alligator and rubber strap, and with a chic and sporty look, this exclusive automatic Classic Fusion model is available in just 100 numbered pieces.

Technical Details

Reference: 511.PX.0210.GR.FIF10

Limited Edition of 100 Pieces

Movement: Mechanical with automatic winding HUB1112

Jewels: 21

Bridges: Satin-finished, bevelled & polished

Screws: Black PVD titanium

Oscillating Weight: Tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface

Main plate: Sandblasted & rhodium-plated

Barrel: With reinforced spring

Escapement: Glucydur hairspring

Power Reserve: 42 hours

Case: "Classic Fusion" 45 mm diameter, 5N gold

Bezel: 5N gold with vertical satin finish, and 6 titanium H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked screws

Bezel Lug: Black composite resin

Crystal: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment

Case-back: 5N solid gold with engraving of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Crown: 5N gold with Hublot logo

Screws: Titanium

Water resistance: 50 m or 5 ATM

Dial: Satin-finished 5N 18 ct gold with satin-finished 5N 18 ct gold appliques, and relief applique of the FIFA World Cup Trophy at 6 o'clock

Hands: Faceted, diamond-polished, skeleton, 5N gold colour

Strap: Adjustable black Alligator Gummy strap

Clasp: 5N gold with black PVD deployant

IWC Aquatimer Jacques-Yves Cousteau Chronograph Edition

11 June 2010 marks the 100th birthday of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. No other individual in the 20th century has promoted and influenced research of the world’s oceans as significantly as this legendary personality. Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, partner and sponsor of the Cousteau Society for many years, is proud to dedicate a fifth special edition to “Le Commandant” on this historic anniversary: the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

The 44-millimeter stainless-steel case is pressure-resistant to 12 bar and, with a slate-colored dial bearing Cousteau’s signature, high-contrast white indices and blue totalisers, transforms the watch into an unmistakable statement on the wearer’s wrist. The chunky external rotating bezel can be turned – only anticlockwise for safety reasons – even when wearing gloves. The four-millimeter-wide sapphire glass ring has six coatings of luminescent Super-LumiNova®*, guaranteeing optimum legibility and luminosity in any kind of visibility, even when night-diving. Engraved on the back of the case is a portrait of the ever-popular Frenchman, encircled by the words “A Tribute to J.Y. Cousteau 1910–2010”. The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Jacques-Yves Cousteau is secured to the wearer’s wrist by a black rubber strap.

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Ref. IW376706

Features

Diver’s watch in stainless-steel case with external rotating bezel, mechanical chronograph movement, day and date display, small hacking seconds and bracelet quickchange system, engraving of portrait of Jacques-Yves Cousteau on the case back

Movement

Calibre: 79320

Beats: 28,800/h

Jewels: 25

Power reserve: 44 h

Winding: automatic

Case

Materials: watch in stainless steel with slate-colored dial and rubber strap

Crystal: sapphire, convex, anti-reflective coating on both sides

Crown: screw-in

Water-resistant: 12 bar / 120 meters

Diameter: 44mm

Height: 15mm

* IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Trademark Super-LumiNova®.

* The Aquatimer bracelet quick-change system has been developed by IWC under a patent license from Cartier.