Stefanie Graf The Longines’ New Ambassador of Elegance

Martyn | Watch News | Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Stefanie Graf one of the worlds most famous tennis players, an icon of the sporting world in general, a woman of compassion and courage, Stefanie Graf is the perfect embodiment of the fundamental values held by Longines: excellence and elegance.

New Models From Ducati Watches

Martyn | Watch News | Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Only recently the Binda Group took over the Ducati brand. The new aim of the company;

To create – through the application of unique technology and superb design – the best sports motorcycles in the world: this, then, is the overriding goal that has powered the Ducati brand for over sixty years. By combining precision, performance and reliability, Ducati has always sought nothing less than perfection: the same perfection seen in the new line of Performance Time watches dedicated to Ducatisti and sports fans the world over, now including the Ducati One and Corse collections. Produced and distributed by the Binda Group, a company which, like Ducati, is known for its technological research and attention to detail, these watches will be available through selected retailers, including the most prestigious jewellery and watch stores.

Ducati One

The new model from Ducati has been strongly influenced by the Italian-made motorcycles, with several watch design characteristics reflecting engine and fairing details: from the spheres inspired by the unique Trellis frame to the watchstrap patterns that recall tyre treads.

Ductai Corse

Styling draws its inspiration from racing bikes, offering an aggressive, contemporary look that favours models characterised by oversize diameters, extreme precision and perfect legibility.

Since the take over from the binda group the cost of Ducati Watches has risen both watches are now around the $1000 or £660.

Official Timekeeper of Manchester United Football Club

Martyn | Watch News, Whats New | Thursday, 13 November 2008

Now this is something a little special! This watch is limited to 500 pieces so you must be quick off the mark to get one of these (also a large wallet).

The New Hublot Red Devil Bang is the official timekeeper of Manchester United Football Club. I’m quite sure that about 20 have gone already due to the players buying them or being given them.

The watches case is black ceramic with titanium, sapphire AR-coated crystal. The dial features the Manchester United Logo and water resistant to 100 meters. The movement is the automatic Hublot caliber HUB45 with 55 jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours. The rotor in tungsten carbide. The chronograph function can time 45 minute intervals ideal for knowing how long is left in the match.

Unsure about the price but I’d think this watch is around the £3,000 mark!