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The creation of expensive
bejeweled watches is a long tradition within the relatively brief history of the industry, which really only got going in the latter half of the 19th century. During World War
I wristwatches became popular with military officers and soon watchmakers such as Cartier and Patek
Philippe began marketing limited edition, high priced timepieces expressly for the connoisseurs'
market
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James Bond Veldini Q wristwatch inspired by 007. Stimulated by the gadgets, luxury,
class & character of James Bond. This luxury watch was designed
by Taylor Welden. The new Veldini Q watch model will
substitute the Pierce Brosnan model with more spy tools
The James Bond
watch features three models:, outdoor, spy, and everyday with each one having its own
tools: a set of pick locks, a glass cutter, a blade, and accessories
such as a mirror and bottle opener. The sterling silver watch sells for US$2,000. The Rose Gold
retails at US$5,000. The Platinum watch is priced
at US$10,000
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Cambridge has
created a piece of history by launching an extraordinary clock. Launched by Cambridge professor Stephen Hawking, this two million dollar
wonder took seven years to be brought to life. The clock is designed by John Taylor, who has already
made a reputation for creating bizarre time pieces. The philosophy behind this clock, in Taylor’s word is
that “once a minute is gone you can’t get it back” and this is visualized in the form of a huge grasshopper
that literally eats the minutes. The clock has the grasshopper with an open mouth, that keeps opening its
mouth wide and when the minute is complete, it swallows the time and gulps it down! |
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Carl Asplund watch
auctioned by Henry Aldridge and Son auctioneers in Wiltshire, England and
anticipated to fetch between £15,000-£20,000. The watch was recovered
from the body of Carl Asplund who died on the Titanic and part of the Lillian Asplund compilation of
Titanic associated objectsction. Asplund was just 5 in April 1912, when the
Titanic hit an iceberg and submerged on its maiden cruise from England to New York. Amongst the 1500
others who died included her father and three siblings.
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Gregory Pond, one of the most authoritative journalists in the
watch industry, composed his rating among watch brands. He based the
watch brand on the following criteria: the range of circulation, distribution, the growth potential, creativity
and the effectiveness and finally the principal group of customers.
And of course Rolex appears on the first place. Then goes Cartier and Patek Philippe closes the three of
leaders. It is interesting to know that for the first time in the list of the most expensive watch brands you
can find not only Luxury but also the first mass fashion-brand Guess. The brand got the honorable 38th
place due to the high rate of popularity and creativity potential.
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Timepiece that has rotated eye at Villa in Hollywood is the
one flaunted by Lindsey Lohan. Her new Haimov is not exclusive to her as the long queue was followed
by celebrities 50 Cent, Timbaland, and athletes like who dared to spill over $26,000 for a
Haimov HM2. This gives reason enough to the watch maker Igal Haimov to feel fortunate and thank
Hollywood. The exclusive octagon numeric, Haimovs comes with a
diamond set detachable bezel
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Diamonds will be history soon all thanks to a Swiss
watchmaker who is claiming to have created watches under brand name Yvan Arpa using moon dust, parts of the Apollo 11 rocket and bits of spacesuits.
The use of inaccessible materials really does make Geneva-based Romain Jerome’s watches a hot
property to rivals Vacheron Consantin and Patek Philippe.
In 2007, Yvan Arpa watches became famous with its Titanic DNA watches which were touted to have
been made from steel and coal from the historic ship that sank in 1912.
Critics claimed the watches were in bad taste. Despite that, the sales were strong.
‘Moon Dust-DNA collection is intending to make 1969 pieces to match the year Neil Armstrong
landed on the moon. Jerome is expecting sales to reach $90 million because
his customers include, investors, collectors, fashionistas and fans of
history and art
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