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Something special is going to be presented at Baselworld 2011 – Swiss producer of luxury watches Eberhard prepared new model in honor of the company foundation. 1887 samples will be the exact limit of this edition by the reason noticed above.

The story of the Georges-Emile Eberhard is regular. He found out that his knowledge in horology had grown enough to start running his own shop to sell the watches made on demand of his unique ideas. The quality of the pocket watches he produced gave him great reputation; his workshop turned into big manufacture that started to release wrist timepieces also in 20 years and received a name of Eberhard & Co. The company all these years adheres of high quality and impressive design.

Almost 14 years Longines watches were on the top of success and recognized as the best elegant timepiece that prettify the wrists of the most beautiful and famous women in the world. Longines DolceVita, the Italian way of joyful life, is presented in stylish combination of steel with yellow or pink gold. The pure elegance of it is shown in diamonds inside of a dial that lay as a shining carpet.

Longines Dolce Vita watches have quartz movements, case is made of steel and 18K gold, there are four different sizes for choice of its wearer, simple or diamond-gemmed cases ( with 28 to 36 diamonds), the dials of new collection watch is fitted with 212 WVS diamonds 0.508 carats.

New Casio Low Energy watch prototype was presented in Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. It has an option to connect with smart phones via Bluetooth. In comparison with previous Casio Bluetooth equipped models the new timepiece is low energy usage and needn’t to be recharging frequently. This sample of new generation timepiece can take attention of wearers who like to have full control of their phones while it is hidden in the bag or anywhere else.

Tissot watches presented its new watch model to the world of divers – Tissot Seastar 1000. The outstanding design and robust case, luminous hands and markers, water-resistance to 300 m, unidirectional rotating bezel, will make it for sure one of the most famous divers’ preferences.

This timepiece is a chronograph with automatic movement (Calibre CO1.211) that makes unbelievable combination with noble aesthetically beautiful look.

Two big events took place in the history of success of Hublot – opening of its new boutique at Madison Avenue, Manhattan and signing contract with basketball star Dwayne Wade who became their new ambassador.

The location of the boutique is impressive because it is a part of Madison house that was founded in 19th century and is surrounded by luxury buildings. The famous Peter Marino was the one who created special design for this boutique as well as for Hublot’s place in Paris. Natural buckskin, ebony and bronze give the impression of warmness of the place.

The Geneva watch company Girard-Perregaux has pleased women with an elegant novelty Vintage 1945 Lady watch in a rectangular case made of pink gold. It is a very well-known watch company. The foundation of the company Girard-Perregaux refers to 1791 year. Among the first outstanding watches with the  hallmark of the company was a model Tourbillon with Three Bridges, this model  won twice a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris (1867 and 1869 years). But the history of prosperity of the company and gaining of the international fame associated with implementing the principle of “global manufacturing”, which implies the creation of an industrial complex that includes both the manufacture of individual parts and arrangements of any type and design of exclusive models of high artistic value.

Daniel Craig and the watch company Omega have supported the organization of Orbis, which helps people with eye diseases and blindness. Established in 1982, the organization implements programs to train and provide equipment and tools for doctors in 88 countries. Thanks to it about 12 million patients worldwide have benefited by ophthalmologists’ help.

The company Omega has created in stock a new watch model Omega Hour Vision Blue with 41 mm body clock, made of stainless steel. The model is equipped with an automatic mechanism Omega Co-Axial 8500, certified as a chronometer. Part of the funds ($1 million), proceeds from the timepieces sale, will be credited to the fund of Orbis.

Fortunately Valentine’s Day is not near – yet. This holiday brings fear into the hearts of many men who are ready to cope with the daunting task – to give their beloved not only a wonderful gift, but also a wonderful day.

One of the first of new products, which were announced on the eve of the Day St. Valentine’s 2011 was the model from the company Blancpain. This model of the clock for St. Valentine’s 2011 is executed in a very classic style, and even the iconic features of Blancpain were relaxed. Fine ladies watch Saint-Valentine 2011 in stainless steel is the embodiment of femininity, delicacy and subtlety. Bezel of the timepiece is encrusted with diamonds and rubies at 12 o’clock. And there are 9 diamond indexes invitingly blinking on the pearl clock-face.

From 16 to 21 January 2011 at the International Conference Centre in Geneva the second Geneva Time Exhibitions was pursued. The independent watch brands presented their original and creative work to the public during the exhibition.

However as the first, Organizers of the Second Geneva Time Exhibitions were Florence Noel (a specialist in communication luxury brands) and Dominic Frankin (organizer of exhibitions and events). Famous auction house Christie’s was a partner. At a preliminary press conference the organizers said that above all they are guided by the objective to create optimal conditions for the realization of the products of the original watches by businesses, which do not belong to the world’s largest conglomerates. Thus, independent watchmakers have the opportunity to submit their Swedish watches for men and women around the world.