Less than a hundred days to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, and the coach of Argentina National Team, DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA is having a new accessory besides his trade-mark earrings. From now on, there will be a BIG BANG MARADONA WATCH on the wrist of the “Hand of God” as the famous brand in football HUBLOT releases a Special Edition Watch to pay homage to the football living legend who is widely considered Best Football Player of The 20th Century. Continue Reading »
As usual, wristwatch trend this year will be defined by two important events in Switzerland: SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) 2010 which has been run in Geneva, 18th – 22nd of January 2010, and Baselworld 2010 which will be held on 18th – 25th of March 2010 in Basel. After all, trend has been a secondary focus in this year’s topics ever since the global financial crisis in 2008.
Watch sales has been declining due to the global monetary crisis. Rec
ent data shows that Swiss watch export has drop from 19 million units (2008) to 14 million units (2009) during period of January – September. For instance, the most demanded brand, ROLEX, underwent an export fall of 42.3 percent in 2009, to become only US $3 million.
Moreover, Rolex retail price since 2006 has escalated 13 – 20 percent, which significantly lowered the buying power of middle income consumers. For example, ROLEX STEEL MARINER which happens to be the best selling timepiece is offered US $6,000 from the prior price of US $1,000.
Rolex Submariner Date 40 mm (image by www.rolex.com)
However, the second world’s biggest market after USA – Asia is predicted to start recovering from the crisis this year. With Hong Kong as the epicenter, the continent has imported 30 percent of its watch need from Switzerland. Not to mention, Shanghai and Singapore which will encounter a major growth this 2010. Continue Reading »
I have some friends living in Qatar (Arabic: شعار قطر). They’re not Qataris. Actually, they are Indonesian who works there and brings their family, move to Doha, host of Asian Games 2006. Therefore, I feel quite close to this emirate country on the northeasterly coast of the larger Arabian Peninsula. When I found this QATAR WATCH BY THOMAS PRESCHER I was immediately intrigued to feature it on this blog.
Akin to my story, I think the luxurious watchmaker THOMAS PREACHER has also strong bound to this emerging country of nearly millions people, whose GDP per capita is the highest in the world; whose gas reserves is the third largest in the world (after Russia and Iran). When the inventor of flying Triple Axis Tourbillon was challenged to create a watch with a flag or national symbol, he came with the Tempus Vivendi Qatar watch. He was inspired by a COAT OF ARMS OF QATAR which shows two crossed swords in a yellow circle. Between the swords there is a traditional sailing ship called dhow, sailing over the waves beside an island with two palm trees. The yellow circle is surrounded by a white and brown band, which is divided horizontally with a zigzag line. Continue Reading »
I love it… I love it… I Love it.…
I really love this wallet. And this is from Lady Gaga’s favorite designer, Alexander McQueen. Made from genuine brown ostrich leather, the wallet with an embossed skull and protective metal edging happens to be one of the most exclusive men’s fashion accessories ever created by the ‘enfant terrible’ English fashion designer. It is offered US $500. Continue Reading »
TAG HEUER is one of the brands that continue sticking with the world’s best golfer, TIGER WOODS despite his alleged infidelities. The company spokeswoman Mariam Sylla said:
“We will continue. He’s the best in his domain. We respect his performance in the sport. Wood’s personal life is not our business.”
And recently, the Swiss watchmaker which has been sponsoring Tiger Woods since 2002, surely proves their commitment as they launches a fashionable golf watch collections, offered for US $1,600. Continue Reading »
Red is the favorite color of Ronnie Wood. He has ordered custom color of Vincent Bérard LUVORENE I Watch to indulge his infatuation. Red is also the color of Christmas and Santa. And in this February, Red is the epitome of an undying love.
To celebrate the St. Valentine’s Day 2010, Swiss luxury-watchmaker, HUBLOT – the official brand of Manchester United’s Watch – launches a dazzling, feminine and elegant “BIG BANG IN RED”. It will be a perfect gift for your woman as it says more than any poem. It is said an adorned watch proclaims love better than any words. Unlike flower that gets withered, a premium timepiece will last long and eternal. Continue Reading »
St. Valentine’s Day 2010 is coming our way; and for you who still don’t get the idea for the Valentine’s Day gift, then a pair of watches can be the answer. You may be intrigued to try “De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph” Special Edition Valentine’s Day Watch by Omega or this recent Very Zino Special Edition Valentine’s Day 2010 Watches by Davidoff.
Both Davidoff Very Zino Watches, either For Him or For Her, are sculptured in 18-carat red gold. Each watch blends a functional arrangement with a dazzling design that epitomizes devotion. It’s a perfect pair to show your love. Continue Reading »
Twenty years before the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, world has already recognized a football maestro, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time. The one and only, DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (born 30 October 1960 in Lanús, Buenos Aires) finished first in an internet vote for the FIFA Player of the Century award; and his magnificent goal in 1986 World Cup – a spectacular 60-metre weave through six England players – is commonly referred to as “THE GOAL OF THE CENTURY”.
Maradona’s Best Goal Ever!
Besides his phenomenal achievement in soccer history, Maradona is always a newsworthy figure because of his controversial life. He has an outspoken manner that brought him odds with journalists and sport executives. Likewise, he used to be a drug addict that often put him in trouble: suspended from football for 15 months, sent home from 1994 World Cup, as well as suffering ill health and weight gain. But that’s not all. He apparently accumulated unpaid taxes of 37 million Euros (23.5 million euros of which was accrued interest on the original debt) during his time playing for S.S.C NAPOLI in 1984 to 1991. The Italy’s highest court has ordered DIEGO MARADONA to pay the debt since 2005, but the current head coach of Argentina national team has not come up with the settlement yet. Continue Reading »
Omega is not the only brand which produces the WINTER OLYMPIC WATCH series. Recently, we have also Swiss watchmaker RICHARD MILLE who modify their Felipe Massa timepiece to celebrate the VANCOUVER 2010 this February. Along with the lighting of the Olympic torch in BC Place Stadium, the new RM 011 “Americas Four” will make its debut. There will only be 30 pieces available at retailers in North and South America.
Akin to its original shape of Felipe Massa Special Edition Watch, the new model of RM 011 watch also features the brushed black DLC case in Richard Mille’s signature oversized tonneau shape – measuring 50 mm x 40 mm x 16.5 mm – and flyback chronograph complications that are essential to athletes and sports fans alike. This specil edition RM 011 exemplifies the historic synergy between timekeeping and sports in a precision performance. Continue Reading »
I’ve covered Hublot All Black series a few months ago. Apparently, the company is not the only one which produces such All-Black timepieces. There are still more. One of them is the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer PIERRE DEROCHE which recently launches its SPLITROCK MDA FULL BLACK WATCH. But unlike its name suggest, black is not the solitary color of the watch. Instead, it also includes red color as the accents on the date indicator, on the small seconds hand as well as on its strap’s stitches.
In my opinion, compare to Hublot’s All Black Series, Pierre DeRoche’s is less consistent in applying the concept.
Anyway, the timepiece features a black PVD-treated 316L stainless steel case set with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, sapphire back and a black crocodile leather strap. It measures Continue Reading »
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