Browsing all posts in September, 2007.
Watches in Next (The Movie)
Nicolas Cage stars as Chris Johnson – ‘Frank Cadillac’ – in the Hit movie “Next” is wearing a TAG Heuer Carrera Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) is in a Las Vegas diner. He looks at the clock above the counter. He checks his own watch, and then glances out the door. He is looking for someone, [...]
Watches in Apollo 13
Apollo 13 was the third manned lunar-landing mission, part of Project Apollo under NASA in the United States. The crew members were Commander James A. Lovell, Command Module pilot John L. “Jack” Swigert, and Lunar Module pilot Fred W. Haise. It launched on April 11, 1970. Two days after the launch, the Apollo spacecraft was [...]
Andre Agassi as Longines Brand Ambassador!
Swiss watch manufacturer Longines announced the appointment of tennis great Andre Agassi as its worldwide Ambassador of Elegance Swiss watch manufacturer Longines announced today the appointment of tennis great Andre Agassi as its worldwide Ambassador of Elegance. The 37-year-old tennis icon, who retired from the world of professional play one year ago this week, has [...]
Omega Constellation Double Eagle Chronograph
The Constellation family welcomes the sparkling presence of two new jewelery versions of the Double Eagle Co-Axial Chronograph. These 18kt red gold and diamond chronographs are a stunning interpretation of the watch which Omega has chosen to be associated with the noble sport of golf. Brought to life with the sparkle of diamonds and the [...]
Doxa 1000T Divingstar
The Doxa 1000T Divingstar is the much anticipated follow-up to the SUB1000T Professional and Sharkhunter (both released in July of this year). With an upgraded water resistance to 1000 meters/3280 feet, and powered by an ETA 2824 self-winding movement that has been modified and decorated by Doxa, the SUB 1000T Divingstar represents the latest evolution [...]
9/11 2001 September 11th 2001 We Will Never Forget!
Today 6 years ago Islamic Terrorists hijack 4 planes. 2 of them crashed into the twin towers As rescue personal bravely rushed inside the Two Towers to rescue people the towers collapsed. 1 crashed into the pentagon After hearing what had happened to the Twin Towers and the Pentagon the Brave Hero’s (passengers) of United [...]
James Bond Watch Stolen!?
MASKED raiders who stole watches worth thousands of pounds may have been members of a professional gang, it has been claimed. Two men, wearing caps, hoods and scarves, smashed their way into Lister Horsfall jewelry shop on Corn Market, Halifax, and yesterday. They forced open the front door grille and shattered the lower window before [...]
Harrods uses Cobra for Security
It seems that people don’t look scary anymore! So Harrods (London) decided to turn to another feared “Security Guard” An Egyptian Cobra! To their high society owners, a pair of haute couture shoes can be a precious thing. But to guard a 62,000 pound (120,000 dollar) pair of ruby- sapphire- and diamond-encrusted Rene Caovilla sandals [...]
The Movado Comeback!
At the current share price, an investment in watch maker Movado (NYSE: MOV) in 2000 would have netted Fools almost eight times their original investment. And judging by today’s second-quarter results, it could soon turn into a coveted 10-bagger. Second-quarter sales and earnings came in ahead of analyst expectations, and the stock is up 4% [...]
