Watch Facts

Inventors have developed what they claim to be world's most accurate atomic clock. This clock makes a huge step towards improving the precision of navigation around the world. read more

The IWC Mark XV watch is featured on the wrist of Tom Cruise who played the main character in 'Vanilla Sky'. The movie directed by Cameron Crowe is the mixture of science fiction, romance and psychological thriller, also starring Penelope Cruise and Cameron Diaz. read more

Tissot T-Touch appears in the Twentieth Century Fox movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', staring Hollywood celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The main characters, John and Jane, that seem to lead the ordinary life of two married people turn out to be assassins highly-paid for their efficient work. Each spouse works for different employers, keeping the secret of their 'careers' even from each other. Naturally, John and Jane need high-tech equipment, including watches, to perform their jobs in the best and safest possible way. read more

The Miami Vice creators wanted to liberate what is dangerous yet tempting about working deeply undercover. The IWC watches are used in the movie as the reflection of the new modern style of Miami and Miami Vice. For one of the major characters the movie creators opted to include the IWC Portuguese Chrono-Automatic and the IWC Aquatimer Split Minute Chronograph. read more

Tag Heuer Link quartz watch is sported on the wrist of one of the major characters in 'The Departed', 2006 crime drama movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Matt Damon, Leonardo Di Caprio, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin. read more

Oris is one of the most loved watch brands in Hollywood. It was found in Holstein, Switzerland in 1904. Despite the fact Oris is a rather new watch company,it has quickly gained good reputation as a high quality mechanical watch producer. read more

The world-known watch brand, TAG Heuer, was founded in 1860. The company creates both stylish and complicated timepieces, which a lot of watch enthusiasts consider to be special due to their bold design and avant-gardism.

The watch Carrera was made in memory of famous Carrera Panamericana automobile races that were hold in 1950s. This mechanical model on a leather strap was created in 1964 but even today it looks very elegant and stylish.

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Hamilton is a cult "movie" brand that is inseparably associated with a great number of the most featured smash-hits of Hollywood . It is possible to see the models of famous Khaki collection in such movies as Chain Reaction, S.W.A.T, Independence Day and a lot of others. read more

TAG Heuer Monza sports watches are characterized by fine assemblage and craftsmanship. The Monza line comprises a wide range of models, including three-handed watches with date function as well as chronograph models. In the heart of the TAG Heuer Monza watches there beat self-winding Swiss movements appreciated for their reliability and immaculate performance. read more

James Bond needs a reliable wrist instrument even when he finds himself relaxing on the beach. To please the prominent spy, Omega developed the Seamaster Planet Ocean Casino Royale watch based upon ever-successful combination of technical prowess and aesthetic elegance. read more

Breitling Chrono Avenger is the latest evolution of the company's emblematic Aeromarine collection of timepieces for divers. The Aeromarine watches are developed to offer utmost functionality even in extreme conditions when worn either on land, at sea or in the air read more

A man has always dreamed to walk on the Moon. July 20th, 1969, when the lunar module the Eagle landed on the Moon, the dream was realized. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to walk on the moon surface. In that exciting moment of their life Aldrin's heart reached a top rate of 156 beats per minute while Armstrong's reached 160. They both had the Omega Speedmaster watch model on their wrists that since then has become known as the Moon watch. People from all over the world watched the televised broadcast of the historical moment. read more

Palladium was first identified in 1803 and named after Pallas, the companion of Athene, Goddess of Wisdom in Greek mythology. Palladium has partially replaced platinum as a precious metal since 1939, while the latter was reserved strictly for military purposes. Only nowadays palladium has found a much wider use in watch and jewelry making.

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Allergic reactions from nickel has raised serious concerns in the European Community, which is why it started drafting a legislation that the goal of which was to control materials such as nickel.

Thus a certain number of countries have started taking measures regarding different objects made of metals that might include nickel. Denmark was the first to sign a legislation in June 27 1989, which prohibits both import and production of a wide list of products that liberate quantities of nickel higher than 0.5 microgram/cm2 over one week.

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According to the recent market research, more people make use of electronic devices displaying time, with a cell phone, an iPod or a BlackBerry found on the top of the list. The research also showed that young people, in particular, prefer to spend their money on other types of accessories, such as hand bags and shoes rather than watches. read more