The one hundred year brand, which has successfully acquired for itself a reputation as a world class manufacturer of quality crafted and well designed products, is making some huge progress in its original products. Victorinox Swiss Army first sold their knife to the Swiss Army over one hundred years ago and since then has gone beyond its founder’s original expectations.
Now the company is making some uniquely designed knives to be handed to soldiers serving in the Indian Army. The army has given its specifications of functionality to the company and Victorinox Swiss Army is very keen on satisfying this huge customer that could lead them to an order to equip the 1.3 million combatants in the Indian Army.
Due to its clear track record in manufacturing pocket knives and survival kits, Swiss Army has always held the place of most prestigious brand in the field. The quality in a product that is sealed in with the Swiss Army insignia is invaluable.
Their latest challenge with the Indian Army proves their ability to unique and personalized design. The Indian Army’s knives are so unique because they are made to be able to serve a purpose in all the diverse climates and landscapes of the Indian region, from the icy peaks of the Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan.
Their success in becoming a most prestigious company in watches in such a short time gives them much belief that they can satisfy the Indian Army in meeting its demands.
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Omega Auckland Racing Regatta
March 3, 2010 – Omega Auckland Racing Regatta opens with strong tides and shifting winds at Waitemata Harbour in New Zealand. The competing teams are comprised of some of the best sailors in the world.
Bean Ainslie of Great Britain topped the first day with a 6-2 score. Dean Barker and Adam Minoprio both of New Zealand and Betrand Pace of France tied 5-3.
Some of the biggest names in the sport are competing, the skippers are: Dean Barker, Emirates Team, Chris Dickson, former BMW ORACLE Racing, and Adam Minoprio, BlackMatch Racing all three from New Zealand; Ben Ainslie of Great Britain, Team Origin; Francesco Bruni of Italy, Azzurra Sailing Team; Sebastian Col, former Areva Challenge and Bertrand Pac, former BMW ORACLE Racing both from France; Karol Jablonski of Poland, former Desafio Espanol; Magnus Holmberg of Sweden, former Victory Challenge; and Torvar Mirsky of Australia, Mirsky Racing Team.
Under the auspices of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron racing takes place in identical Farr-designed MRX yachts. Double round robin, semi-final and final take place, weather permitting, the semi-finals and finals are decided by the first skipper to win three matches.
President of Omega Stephen Urquhart said there has always been a strong link between sailing and timekeeping, Omega is the only company to have produced a wristwatch that has chronometer certification. Sailors rely on high-precision marine chronometers for navigation.
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
February 22, 2010 – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Omega honored two Olympic gold medalists the Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann who won 2 gold medals and Maelle Ricker who won the gold in snowboard cross and right in her own backyard. Ricker is the fist Canadian woman to win a gold medal on Canadian soil. Presented with Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watches by two legendary astronauts was just as exciting for the winners.
Captain Gene Cernan and General Thomas Stafford accompanied by Omega president Stephen Urquhart did the honors. Cernan told Ammann he and Stafford had never worn gold medals and asked if they could try them on. Ammann complied laughing and handed one to each astronaut, one being the last human being to leave a footprint on the moon and the other commander of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project.
They all posed for pictures in Omega’s bobsleigh in front of the Omega Countdown Clock.
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Pleased with her Omega watch and proud of her win for Canada Ricker said she will no longer be late for upcoming snowboard world cups.
Ammann stated she was happy to meet other athletes like Ricker, knowing she grew up in Vancouver and how significant this was for her.
Being Swiss Ammann was honored to be recognized by Omega for her excellent efforts and accomplishments.
Omega is the official Timekeeper of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Vancouver 2010
February 22, 2010 – It was an exciting day for France when Biathlete Vincent Jay won a gold metal in the 10km sprint and then the French took another gold metal just a few hours later when Nordic skier Jason Lamy-Chappuis won the 10km individual normal hill event. Omega, as Official Timekeepers of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games honored their magnificent performances with a presentation of the Seamaster Planet Ocean watch to each of them at a ceremony on February 23rd in Whistler at the timekeeper’s bobsleigh.
Omega’s VP and International Sales Director Raynald Aeschlimann presented the watches to the winners recognizing their hard work and determination which made them the great Olympians they are. Omega is delighted to share the gift of time with them for their achievements. Vincent Jay also won a bronze in the 12.5 km sprint event in addition to his gold metal.
By only four tenths of a second over American Johnny Spillane the Frenchman won the gold, the closest recorded time in Olympic Nordic combined history.
Extending it’s partnership with the International Olympic Committee through 2020, Omega is the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games and has been for 24 years since 1932.
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
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February 27, 2010 – Omega welcomed Apolo Anton Ohno as its newest ambassador after he made history with his incredible performances at the games. Speed skating star Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian of all time was presented with an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Olympic Timeless Collection Chronograph watch. He said that Omega has been instrumental in his particular sport and his career.
Following in the footsteps of other gold metal winners like Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin and Katie Hoff, Omega’s newest ambassador Ohno is the only one to be chosen this year.
Omega has been the Olympic Timekeeper of the 2010 winter games and has been instrumental in technological advancements in all sports-related timekeeping which include new technologies for speed skating, Ohno’s forte.
Ohno won three short track metals in Vancouver, a silver in men’s 1500mm, a bronze in the 1000m and a bronze in the men’s 5000m relay, with eight career Olympic metals this young man has surpassed Bonnie Blair’s status of being the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian.
Presented with Omega’s commemorative set of Olympic pins representing each of the 24 Olympic Games, Ohno signed the Omega Boutique’s guestbook at which the company served as Official Timekeeper.
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Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition
Oris created the Big Crown as the first pilots watch in the aviation collection and now they have upped the ante with the Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition watch named after the Hawker Hunter jet aircraft, one of the first in service and still in use today. This is the biggest watch in the collection at 46mm and is both versatile and stylish.
The case is stainless steel, grey PVD plated with a black dial. The dark brown leather strap is accentuated with a stainless steel buckle. It has an Air Force look about it.
Featuring automatic winding, the second hand is tipped with a small airplane pointing to the exact point of reference whether it is on the bezel or the face of the watch. Indices and hands are coated with Superluminova BG W9 to display the time in the dimmest of situations.
A sapphire glass protects the piece domed on both sides with an anti-reflective coating on the inside and 27 jewels. Second hand dial at the 9 o’clock position and bi-directionally rotating red rotor.
Stylishly packaged with a key ring that looks like the Hunter ejection safety splint attached, limited to 1,958. Power reserve is 38 hours
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Cartier Watches
Talk about unique, if you are looking for a watch that no one else has then look no further than the Cartier Santos 100 skeleton watch. The height of design, its case is housed in a form of Roman numerals making it no less than a technical feat which by the way has a patent application pending.
The time is easy to read considering it has no face. With a 72 hour power reserve it keeps exceptionally accurate time.
There are 138 components that make up this work of art. Finished by hand, the bridges are chamfered and the sides satin-brushed. Fifteen hours of work goes into finishing just the upper bridge.
Jackie Loved Cartier
It is 28.6mm by 28.6mm and has a thickness of 3.97mm. A large piece boasting a crown decorated with a faceted sapphire. It also features a sapphire crystal and the Roman numerals on the dial are the bridge of the movement. Sword-shaped blued-steel hands show the hour and minutes.
Complete with an alligator strap and an 18k white gold and palladium 950% triple folding clasp this is an exquisite watch.
The sapphire crystal case is transparent and it is even water resistant to 30 meters or 100 feet.
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January 15, 2010 – Bahamas – Oris’ free diving partner, Carlos Coste set a new South American record at the AIDA individual world championships wearing an Oris ProDiver Chronograph. Coste also made 3rd place and a new record with his 110m dive in the Constant Weight category.
Carlos set a new South American record of 215m in the Dynamic with Fins category at the AIDA indoor world championships last summer in Denmark.
Oris ProDiver Chronograph
The Oris ProDiver Chronograph, model # 01.674.7630.7154-Set features a rotation safety system that is the safest there is for divers. It is equipped with an automatic winding chronograph, easily visible counter displays and an automatic Helium valve. Over-sized at 51mm it is water-resistant to 1000 meters or 3,281 feet.
With its titanium case, rubber ceramic minutes scale top ring and black dial this is one handsome watch. The bracelet is titanium as well with a folding clasp with an extension.
Protected by a sapphire domed anti-reflective crystal and stainless steel screw-in security crown and screw-in pushers, the Oris has a power reserve of 42 hours. Automatic winding with red rotor included.
Carlos is taking a well deserved break in Miami; he is pleased at his success and his hard work in preparing for the championships. He thanks the Oris team for supporting him.
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February 21, 2010 – As a special guest at a cocktail party given by Omega, Britain’s first individual Olympic Winter Games gold medalist in thirty years Amy Williams was honored.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
Ms. Williams was presented with an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean wristwatch by none other than the famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Made famous for landing on the moon in 1969 with Neil Armstrong, Dr. Aldrin is an Omega ambassador.
Last Friday Ms. William’s run at Whistler Sliding Centre was only the ninth gold metal that Great Britain has ever won and she was recorded as being the fasted ever on that track. Ms. Williams hit speeds of 90 mph during her 53.83 second run on Arthur, as she affectionately refers to her sled.
Amy Williams declared her gratitude at being acknowledged by Omega and receiving her award from the second man to walk on the moon which made it all the more significant to her. She acknowledged Omega’s commitment to the Olympics.
Amy’s dedication to the sport was mentioned by Dr. Aldrin; he said admired her sacrifice and determination.
This is Omega’s 24th year as Official Olympic Timekeeper and they have announced they have extended their association through the year 2020 with the International Olympic Committee
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Michele Deco Diamond Watch
For just the right touch of bling on your wrist look no further than the Michele Deco Day Diamond Women’s Watch with Stainless Steel 3-Link Diamond Bracelet Model # MWW06P000010. Total diamond weight comes in at 0.80 ct.
This watch boasts a generous 144 diamonds. One hundred and eight of them frame the Mother-of-Pearl face and thirty-six are sprinkled on the stainless steel bracelet. Swiss chronograph and subdial, in case you are wondering what day of the week it is, give this piece just enough functionality as if all those diamonds weren’t enough.
But Michele also thought you might like it to be water resistant and it is should you find yourself day tripping on the streets of London in the rain and forgot your umbrella. No worries.
Just a Touch of Pink
What more can be said about this watch? For those of you who classify yourselves as fashionistas this watch is the watch for you. Not only will you have the bling factor from any angle you happen to move your wrist; you can color coordinate the strap with your outfits. Any Michele strap is interchangeable with this watch; the looks you can achieve are endless. A picture is worth a thousand words in this case.
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