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With the presentation of its enthralling jewellery watches, BijouMontre has conveyed a true spirit of La Belle Epoque. These horological novelties - BM 9220T, BM 9230T and BM 9250T models - portray the Art Deco design of the 20s, successfully brought into a contemporary context.The new BijouMontre watches enchant the beholders with exquisitely carved figure ornaments, presented on their bezels and mother-of-pearl dials. Harmonizing perfectly with the refined embellishments are artistically designed oversized Arabic numerals, revealed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock.On the su***ce of the dial, the time is reduced to the essentials: displaying hours and minutes. Their progression is marked by centralized partially transparent light-toned and dark-toned hands. Giving life to the basic functions is a robust quartz movement.The dial of every new timekeeper is gently embraced by a 32 mm case, crafted from 925 sterling silver material. It is equipped with a supremely elegant winding crown, conventionally nestled at 3 o'clock.The case presents a shimmering play of Top Wesselton/VS diamonds, which overall weight totals to 0.78 carats.Other highlights of these impressive timepieces include dazzling gems, placed on the bezel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. The total weight of these jewels constitutes 1.80 carats. The BM 9220T watch boasts topaz stones, the BM 9230T model is adorned with citrines and the BM 9250T timepiece proudly reveals amethysts. Every model presented handles depths of up to 30 meters. The refinement of all new BijouMontre watches is accentuated by white straps. The issue of every timekeeper is strictly limited to 666 pieces worldwide.

[ via Bell & Ross ]UPDATE: Attempt was unsuccessfulBetween May 24th and May 28th (weather dependent) in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Michael Fournier will make a stratospheric jump from the frontier of space and for the first time in history a skydiver will attempt to break the sound barrier at a speed of 1,500 kilometers per hour (932 miles per hour).This skydive attempt will enable him to beat four world records:-Altitude record for a skydive (130,000 feet, 40 kilometers)-Altitude record for human balloon flight-Record for the longest free-fall-Record for the fastest skydivePlease hit the links below for additional information on the skydive and on the wristwatch he will wear during the jump.Bell & Ross BR02Full Bell & Ross Big Jump Press Release [Warning: PDF Link]