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[ via IWC ]These are pics from the launch party, for the IWC Ingenieur Automatic Edition Zin��dine Zidane, that took place in Paris. Tony Parker, Eva Longoria, Zin��dine Zidane and Veronique Fernandez all attended the event.PRESS RELEASE:The famous IWC Ingenieur watch has been introduced in a commemorative, limited edition variant that pays tribute to a football legend. Presented in a series of 1,000 individual pieces, the IWC Ingenieur Automatic Edition Zin��dine Zidane watch commemorates the vibrant career and exceptional skill and stamina of Zin��dine Zidane. The Marseilles-born Zidane, who played for the clubs of Juventus Turin and Real Madrid obtained numerous titles, both national and international. Recognition for his outstanding accomplishments include three World Footballer of the Year awards, and the 1999 World Sportsman of the Year. The IWC Ingenieur Automatic Edition Zin��dine Zidane watch shares the case design, 120-meter water resistance, anti-magnetic protection, and exclusive Pellaton-winding 80110 caliber movement of the regular production Ingenieur Automatic. It is the many distinctive details which give this commemorative model its unique flavor; the blue dial and strap, both accented with red, evoke the national colors of France--the country which Zidane played 108 times for over a twelve year interval. Turning the timepiece over reveals an intricately detailed caseback which showcases an engraved portrait of the athlete and his signature, along with a circular designation for the model name, and the inscriptions "Zin��dine Zidane", and "World Championship 1998". Additionally, a small engraving opposite the serial number shows the numbered edition. This limited edition IWC timepiece was introduced by IWC CEO Georges Kern and Zin��dine Zidane himself, at a special event in Paris on June 16.

There's nothing wrong with buying watches that you can afford thanks to hard work. But then again, wouldn't it be better to buy something which will in turn give you a chance to contribute to a good cause?This is exactly what you will experience when you get the IWC Automatic for Laureus Sport for Good Foundation watch. This is a luxury watch which will at least ease off some of the guilt you get when buying a really expensive watch since it is for a good cause. This is actually the fourth edition in the IWC-Laureus Sport for Good Foundation series.The watch is based on the IWC Portuguese Automatic and sports a blue dial and matching leather strap that adds to its elegance. The watch, which is a collaboration between IWC and Laureus Foundation, carries the idea that there is an alternative to the vicious cycles of drug addiction, poverty, disease and violence.This watch will be available on a limited edition basis with only 1,000 pieces to be offered worldwide. Each of the watch will have a distinct number which is engraved on the case back. It also features the "team spirit" medallion showcasing the image of children with interlinked arms.