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JeanRichard is pleased to present its Diverscope Titanium watch. The titanium case of the reliable, high-performance timepiece offers 300-meter water-resistance and accommodates an in-house self-winding movement. The titanium su***ce of the case is provided with a special treatment, having acquired a matt structure and a dark tone. The warm shade of the case enhances the visual appeal of the dial and fabric strap. The remarkable level of water-resistance and reliability was reached due to the extremely stringent specifications drawn up by JeanRichard's watchmakers and engineers. They adapted every component for underwater use.The case construction incorporates screw-down crowns and the sapphire crystal that is 2.5 times thicker than a standard sapphire crystal. The sapphire crystal has antireflective coating. The dial is completed with luminescent hands and indicators to guarantee supreme readability under reduced or no light conditions.The brand's specialists opted for titanium for the case, as this material is characterized by its hypoallergenic qualities and is harder than steel, at the same time being 40% lighter. Titanium is highly resistant to corrosion under different conditions, including sea water. The case acquired its rough look with help of sand-blasting that resulted in its dark grey shade nicely matching the color of the opaline dial and fabric strap. The 43mm case of the Diverscope Titanium Watch features a tonneau shape, while incorporating a round bezel. The watch has two crowns. The crown at 3 o'clock is used for setting the time and date, while the crown at 9 o'clock is used for a diving function - for adjusting the internal bidirectional bezel recording the dive time. The case is provided with a special safety system to avoid any accidental movement. The settings, including turning the rotating bezel, can only be performed after you unscrewed the crowns.The heart of the new JeanRichard watch is JR1000 Caliber. The 27-jewel movement, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, gives an advantage of a 48-hour power-reserve. The JeanRichard Diverscope Titanium watch is presented on an anthracite fabric and black rubber strap fitted with a folding buckle in sand-blasted stainless steel.Look through a fine selection of JeanRichard watches:

Richard Mille has developed a brand new masterpiece for 2010, a timepiece developed in collaboration with current #2 in the world ranked tennis player - Rafael Nadal. The RM 027 Tourbillon's greatest strength is its ultra-light case construction, a quality of extreme importance as Nadal will be wearing the watch during his matches. Most players refrane from wearing watches during matches as even the slightest weight difference can affect a players swing, something the work yars to perfect. The ultra-light case is so light so it is equivalent to that of just 20 paper clips.The world was watching as The French Open began this year and Rafael donned the extraordinary timpeiece during his matches. Most of us cringe at the thought of wearing a $525,000 timepiece during a sporting event. The introduction of the new RM 027 Tourbillon marks the Richard Mille's first entry into the worldof tennis courts. Like Felipe Massa before him, who drives every F1 Grand Prix with his Richard Mille watch, Rafael Nadal will be playing all of his matches wearing his Richard Mille on his wrist.The limited edition timepiece will be produced in a run of just 50 pieces and will sell for and estimated price of $525,000. The case measures 48 mm x 39.70 mm x 11.85 mm and weighs just under 20 grams, 13 rams without the strap. The case is constructed from the incredibly light carbon-composite. The watch is powered by a manual-wind movement which itself only weighs just under 4 grams. The movement is constructed from titanium and LITAL ?, lithium alloy containing aluminum, copper, magnesium, zirconium. The movement allows for a 48 hour power reserve.