Fr��d��rique Constant Enjoys Record Growth
Fr��d��rique Constant experienced 38% sales growth for the first six months of 2010, compared with 2009. Sales for the period were also 15% higher than 2008. We have seen a significant increase in activity across all of our regions in the first half of 2010 says founder and CEO Peter Stas. Stas continued “Russia and Japan returned to sales growth. Strong growth continues in North America and Asia. Europe keeps its solid position in the sales charts. In view of our intensive programs of promotional activities and new product launches, sales growth should continue to accelerate for rest of the year. Over the past twelve years, Fr��d��rique Constant has experienced a growth rate of 20-35% per year, increasing its annual production to over 100,000 timepieces in 2010. We are proud to have reached our best first semester ever, and it proves that our product proposition �C accessible luxury �C continues to have great potential. The initial concept behind the brand was to create Swiss Made,

Certina DS-2 Limited Edition Watch With High-End PreciDrive Movement
Recently, Certina has equipped some of its DS-2 series of watches with its PreciDrive high-end quartz movement?and sent them to battle for a slice of the slowly but surely expanding high-end �C or, if you like, high-accuracy �C quartz watch segment. There are myriads of different requirements a watch is rightfully expected to meet, but if it is to justify its price tag, it must do at least one of two things. It must either be a truly fine example of what has gone before, or it must possess a saleable quirk into which the marketing department can sink its fangs. We're used to seeing whimsical novelties in the field of mechanical watchmaking, as each year, tens of millions of dollars or more are poured into the discovery, production and refinement of new materials and mechanisms in search of an edge over competitors. Designers are charged with re-imagining classic concepts to generate a slither of market separation.Meanwhile, a significant portion of the lower-end of the luxury market rema

Top Reasons You Want A Nice (Expensive) Watch
The matter of wearing and enjoying fine timepieces is a passion that these days must be justified. It's true, we as practical men and women succeed in life not via waste, but via efficiency. To adorn an item (be it timepiece or otherwise) that quite possibly defies those reasons we came to afford such an item in the first place is something worth discussing. Bottom line, if you want to wear a nice watch, do so with good health, and be able to explain why to others why they should to.During the last year I found myself being frequently interviewed by other journalists and writers on the topic of watches and my job overall. Questions common to all of these sessions included an inquiry on "why to wear a luxury watchwhat makes a luxury watch.how can a man benefit from wearing a high-end timepiece?, etc..." The answer to all of these related questions is extremely non-obvious and I really had to give it some thought. To start, I revisited an article I previously wrote here on what it is lik

BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5167R
5167R-001 Men'sAquanautTo commemorate its 10-year success story, the design of the extra large Ref. 5167 Aquanaut was subtly refined in 2007. Now, this signature model is also available in a rose gold version with a chocolate brown dial and strap. The combination of warm hues adds a touch of class to this casually elegant timepiece.Technical data * Mechanical self-winding movement with date * Caliber 324 S C * Aquanaut extra large * Center sweep second hand * Aquanaut fold-over clasp * Screw down crown * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 120 m * Case diameter (10-4 o'clock): 40 mm * Embossed chocolate-brown dial, applied gold numerals with luminescent coating * Chocolate brown composite strap * Rose goldCaliber: * Date * Center sweep second hand * Overall diameter: 27 mm * Height: 3.3 mm * 29 jewels, 6 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 28'800 * Power reserve: 45h max. * Number of parts: 213Sour

Audemars Piguet Advice
What is your opinion of the Limited Edition Singapore F1As a Ferrari fanatic, it is in Ferrari red and stunningAs a newbie here - I would appreciate any thoughts and recommendations on the watch as well as who would be the best to buy one fromI see them on Ebay but I am scared of buying thereThanks in advanceTifosi Forever