Archive for April, 2011

Hublot Sponsors 2011 China F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai

From April 15 to 17, 2011 China F1 Grand Prix held in Shanghai. The short three days would be a grand banquet and Carnival Moments of most F1 fans.

The biggest watching focus is Michael Schumacher, Fernando-Alonso, Hamilton, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel. These World Champions would compete in the same game. How grand it is!

With the inherent racing spirit, Swiss pioneer watch brand TAG Heuer forged a bond with the F1. TAG Heuer is the first watch brand who not only sponsors the top drivers, it is also the first watch brand cooperating with whole F1 team. This team is the legendary Ferrari which has 26-year partnership with with McLaren team. TAG Heuer Swiss Watches is always full of passion for racing. It not only provides innovative watch masterpieces, but also support and training teams and drivers. The name of its watch collections comes from F1 racing track, such as the SilverStone series is from the United Kingdom Silverstone track, Monza Series is from Italian Monza track and so on.

In the opening party, except for the famous drivers Michael Schumacher, Fernando-Alonso, Hamilton, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel, there were many Chinese stars, including Taiwan famous actress Ruby Lin, actor Jimmy Lin, Vivan Wu and Hong Kong actress Charlie Yeung.

BaselWorld 2011 Bell & Ross Vintage Original Carbon Collection

At BaselWorld 2011, Bell & Ross Swiss Watches show us its new Vintage collection new watch model Original Carbon.

Vintage Series 2011 new Vintage Original Carbon watches have been available. The inspiration of its design is still closely linked to plane dashboard. It still continues its clear legibility. New Vintage Original Carbon has great taste degree of nostalgia, but also contains today’s watchmaking spirit in details. Black dial set off white luminous hands and hour markers.

New Vintage Original Carbon series differs from previous watch models. It is teamed with enhanced crystal glass. But it also provides two versions equipped with high-end Swiss movement, BR 123 self-winding movement with small seconds and BR 126 chronograph movement. The date window respectively locates at 6 o’clock and 4:30 position.

BR 123 Original Carbon Automatic with Small Seconds
Movement: ETA automatic
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds and date
Case: 41 mm black PVD SS
Dial: Matte black, numerals, hour markers and hands with white Luminous coating
Crystal: Anti-glare arched crystal glass
Water resistant: 100 meters
Strap: Brown calfskin strap with black PVD SS buckle

BR 126 Original Carbon Chronograph Automatic
Movement: ETA automatic
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds and date, centred chronograph second hand, 30-minute stopwatch
Case: 41 mm black PVD SS
Dial: Matte black, numerals, hour markers and hands with white Luminous coating
Crystal: Anti-glare arched crystal glass
Water resistant: 100 meters
Strap: Brown calfskin strap with black PVD SS buckle

Chopard New Elton John Collection Watches

New Chopard Elton John collection has rose gold and white gold two models. This collection features the setting different diamonds, baguettes; pink, yellow, black and chocolate diamonds; ruby, emerald and sapphire. Except for the colored diamonds, this collection watches are also teamed with pink, yellow, blue, red, green and black leather strap.

At Baselworld 2009, Chopard unveiled many new models of 1000Miglia, Happy Sport, L.U.C collections. The L.U.C Tourbillon Lady is masterpiece combining top jewel and complex movement.

To support and commemorate the 10th anniversary of Elton John AIDS Foundation, Chopard released brand-new Elton John limited edition watch. The different colored diamonds is the most attractive feature. This new Elton John collection is designed by Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele. The profit of this watch will be donated to Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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