Chronoswiss Launches 2010 Holiday Sweepstakes
Independent manufacturer Chronoswiss has announced the 2010 edition of its Holiday Sweepstakes in the United States. The contest runs November 15 through December 31, 2010, with a chance to win one of the brand new models from the Chronoswiss Sirius line of watches that was just released for sale in the United States. Chronoswiss traditionally uses the holiday season to give back to its loyal followers. “We are looking back on a tremendously successful 2010” said Hartmut Kraft, President of Chronoswiss of North America. “That is why we want to share one of our watches with the lucky winner of this Holiday Sweepstakes.” The winner will receive the stainless steel Sirius Ref. CH 1023, valued at $4,900 (pictured below). This watch features a hand-wound manufacture movement Cal. C.111 in a 40mm finely brushed and polished case with sapphire front and back crystals, water resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM). The hand-crafted and polished hands and applied numerals adorn

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