I know the FIFA World Player of the Year 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo wears Hublot and Corum Watches; but what is on the wrist of the world’s best player 2009, LIONEL MESSI? I searched on the internet and got no clue until I found this information; the Geneva-based luxury watch company CHOPARD has just released a special edition watch to pay homage to FC BARCELONA upon its magnificent achievement in season 2008-2009. Last year, the football club won the Spanish League title “La Liga”, Spanish Cup “Copa del Rey” and UEFA Champions League; making it the first club in Spain to win the treble.
Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Speed Black FC Barcelona Watch
FC Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in European football having won fourteen official major trophies in total, including ten UEFA competitions. They have won three UEFA Champions League titles, a record four UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, three UEFA Super Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup. Last year, 2009 is the club’s golden year as Barcelona became the first football team ever to win six out of six competitions in a single year thus completing the sextuple, comprising the La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
FC Barcelona’s squad team and officials on Chopard Boutique to receive the Chopard Special Edition Watch
Produced in limited edition of 50 pieces, the new CHOPARD 1000 MIGLIA GT XL SPEED BLACK FC BARCELONA WATCH was presented by President of Chopard, Mr. Karl Scheufele to the players and president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta as well as the technical secretary, Txiki Begiritain during an exclusive cocktail party at the Chopard Boutique in Barcelona. Continue Reading »
Offered US $33.99, this MLB C-DUB 59Fifty by New Era was recently spotted worn by the teen pop singer from Stratford, Ontario, Canada - JUSTIN BIEBER. Made of 100% Performance Polyester, this fitted cap features an embroidered New York Yankees team logo on the front and MLB Logoman on the back.
Apparently, MLB Logo Cap is so popular among celebrities even though they’re not from New York. As featured on this blog before, the fastest man on earth USAIN BOLT was also wearing White Sox Yankees Cap when he signed the autograph for the fans; just like JB did on this picture. Continue Reading »
When I first saw this Black Rolex Milgauss DLC Watch, my mind promptly goes to the “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, a fantasy-adventure film directed by Chris Columbus (2010). Well, it’s because the watch has an orange lightning bolt second hand which happens to be the signature feature of ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MILGAUSS model.
Released in 1954 as the WATCH FOR SICENTIST, The Oyster Perpetual Milgauss can withstand 1,000 flux of magnetic field when working in power plants, medical facilities, and research labs where electromagnetic fields can cause havoc with the timing of a watch. This Rolex antimagnetic watch was set with paramagnetic alloy (Parachrom-Blue) hairspring and movement encased by a Faraday cage. Moreover, the ferromagnetic-alloy shield, screwed to the Oyster case, also makes a contribution to the Milgauss’ incredible resistance to magnetic interferences. Only Rolex certified watchmakers will ever see it, but the symbol for the magnetic flux density – the capital letter “B” with an arrow – is engraved in this magnetic shield. Continue Reading »
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 »
