Tissot launches 5 new watches for MotoGP

long-time partner of the MotoGP World Championship, Tissot has presented its 2015 collection of T-Race MotoGP models. In all, the collection is made up of five clocks. A mechanical movement watch with automatic winding, limited to 3,333 units; with quartz movement, limited to 8,888 pieces; and three other units dedicated to brand ambassadors participating in the tournament: Nicky Hayden, Stefan Bradl and Thomas Luthi. Each has a special model, sold with a collectible box helmet format.

All parts have a new angular box, with buttons for the chronograph inspired by the footrests the racing bikes. The rear suspension rods of the bikes are represented in the grooves of the bracelets. Black bevels and glass with magnifying glass are remnants of the pieces from previous collections.

Tissot T-Race MotoGP Automatic Limited Edition 2015 features a black and red motif. It is the most exclusive part of the collection, has an automatic ETA caliber and can be viewed through the back of the box, with a rotor wheel-shaped. The display has a background texture that refers the user to the checkered flag of the race. The minute rates, very creatively present the features of the race tracks of the starting area. The outermost region of the piece has a tachymeter scale. Pointers are coated with luminescent material Super-LumiNova; the box is of 316L stainless steel coated with black PVD treatment and resistant to 100 meters under water. The silicone wristband has red stripes and clasp buckle.

Smartwatches: a peaceful revolution

The year has not even ended and already many clocks releases related to the universe of smartwatches. Two thousand and fifteen, for sure, will be remembered as the year in which the major watchmaking are giving the technology of smart watches. At first, with the announcement of Apple Watch in 2014 perceived to certain rejection of traditional brands in entering this industry and was heard in the discussion groups among experts that the partnership between the watchmaking and technology companies I could not work. "The mechanical watch may lose its glamor," commented some, and the most extremist said: "the history of fine watchmaking may have its end."

However, the market has changed and also the consumer. According to a report by US research firm Delloitte, the watchmaking industry is not responding as expected, that is, sales are lower than those provided for, are by low demand or increasing the Swiss Franc against the Euro.

But this same survey revealed a scenario that few wanted to see: a year ago, only 11% of executives surveyed were concerned about the competitive threat of smartwatches, today, 25% of respondents are aware of the results of this integration in the watch market. Much as the smartwatches are flocking to the luxury segment: the watchmaking universe.

The study only showed what everyone knew: the smartwatches are here to stay and the smartest way to face a new market is to join him. It was exactly the solution found by some brands. Montblanc, Frédérique Constant, IWC and TAG Heuer are among the pioneers. They started breaking this new world, still cautiously, which would be most expected when dealing with such traditional brands.

Today we can say that some of the high watchmaking brands are the "darlings" of Silicon Valley, California. And they joined the best, are already partnering with companies like Google, Intel Inside, Samsung and Apple.

To register the beginning of this friendly coexistence between tradition and modernity, watchtime Brazil made a list of different kinds of smartwatches that are in development or already floating around. Check it out, you will be amazed.

Apple Watch, Apple

This watch was responsible for much buzz in the watchmaking world in 2014. As every release of Apple, much wondered before his presentation. The model was created to connect with the latest handsets from the company, but the interesting part of this is the attempt of the mark in bringing it to the universe of traditional watches. New for this year is the partnership with the Maison Hermès. Known for its leather products, the French brand created the Apple Watch Hermès Collection. There are several finishing options for the smartwatch bracelets, which suffered nothing change in its components, unless some displays options on your system. The piece will be available with a bracelet, two laps or style "cuff", registered trademarks of Hermès. This type of partnership further proves that smartwatches are gradually coming to the luxury universe.

Frédérique Constant announces 2016 model of its smartwatch

The year not even over and watch Frédérique Constant has announced one of its novelties to the fair Baselworld next year, which should happen only in late March in the city of Basel, Switzerland. This is the new edition of his Horological Smartwatch model, which was launched earlier this year as the first Swiss smartwatch market.

With an eye on consumers who appreciate classic pieces, and also as a way to meet the high market demand, the watch then displays a more sober style, that leaves modernity aside. It comes, then, in a box of 42 mm in diameter prepared in stainless steel, coated in pink gold.

4 quartz watches with multifunction

The printed magazine watchtime made a selection of four models of quartz that have unimaginable functions, which can meet the demands of various profile: the love the sea to the astronauts. Check it:

A trip into space is something that will be in dreams for many of us. But the dream come true for the German geophysicist Alexander Gerst. This astronaut of the European Space Agency experienced his first tour ne International Space Station in 2014. He conducted experiments for about six months and photographed the Earth in new and surprising ways. Some Gerst pictures floating inside the space station wearing an Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33.

This piece was specially developed for astronauts. In addition the presentation of hours per pointers, the display shows three different time zones and has three distinct alarms, and chronograph, countdown, date, elapsed time function task (MET) and elapsed time phase (PET) . The 45 mm diameter casing is made of grade 2 titanium.

The European Space Agency has tested and certified the clock to be used by astronauts. The back of the box has the words "tested and qualified by ESA." Although the inhabitants of the earth have to deal with gravity every day, you can dress the model, which also includes sapphire crystal and unidirectional rotating bezel. It costs US $ 18,500.

A watch "Pure"

The mechanical movement manual winding, which can be observed by the sapphire glass on the back is gold. The 42mm case is in red gold. The strap in alligator skin is brown as the display. Whole tone, or tones, the rementem us to the world watch the 'Pure', the Cuban cigars. The rounded shape of the box, the Arabic numerals and the inscription "Edición Limitada" in Spanish mark of an even more vehemently that connection.

Carlos Rosillo, CEO of Bell & Ross, is a big fan and have had a decisive role in the formulation of this watch that has also in the display, the indication of power reserve (5 days) and a very aesthetic window at 9.00 which allows us to observe the balance wheel.

But the case has the same color palette and can then function as humidor with humidifier and hygrometer. It has a capacity for up to 50 cigars. Built in Macassar ebony, and inside, in Kaya, one of the most precious woods.

The Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada is obviously for cigar lovers and not on purpose was launched in Portugal during the Habanos Day 2015. With the patronage of the Embassy of Cuba in Portugal is the biggest national event related to the cigar culture. This is a limited edition of 99 copies only, and will have a price of around 20,000 euros.

Longines presents the history of Portugal clock

Under the patronage of the General Directorate of Heritage, Longines presented during a gala dinner at the Jeronimos Monastery its latest tribute to our history.

Portugal has a rich cultural heritage and it is very expensive to Longines, which for some years has been launching special editions devoted to our country, either to celebrate figures like Dom Afonso Henriques or the Marquis de Pombal, are historical events as the first air crossing of the South Atlantic or the establishment of the Republic, among other events, figures and places. This time the choice fell on the whole set of our built heritage, summarized here by the presence of five medals made in Portugal evocative of our five monuments classified as world heritage by Unesco. Namely: Jeronimos Monastery, Convent of Christ in Tomar, Batalha Monastery, Alcobaça Monastery and the University of Coimbra.

As for the clock, we found the back of the box, the presence of the Armillary Sphere, most national symbol, which allows even see their movement by sapphire glass. Here also comes the recording of the part serial number. This is an automatic chronograph (Calibre L688) with hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date. The power reserve is 54 hours and 41 mm steel case. The strap is in black crocodile skin with closing triple folding. The price of this edition "Portugal - Our History" is 3950 euros and is for sale in the boutique of watches, and the 75 units left only 73. The number 1 was for the Boutique watches and issue number 75 was offered during the presentation to the Portuguese State, specifically the Directorate General of Heritage.

Tissot Belem Tower

To mark the 500th anniversary of our most emblematic tower, living symbol of the maritime epic, Tissot has launched a limited edition of 500 copies. Exclusive to the domestic market.

This is not the first time that the Swiss brand shows his love for our culture, and since the launch of Tissot Lisbon in 1997, left more than a dozen copies only for us.

At first glance, nothing distinguishes this new Tissot others in the current collection, but if we turn the clock on the back of the box, we can see the Tower of Belém recorded, as well as the individual numbering part. As part envision automatic movement, caliber 2824-2.

The case is in steel and black leather strap with folding clasp.

Tissot Limited Edition Belem Tower still has a special case, alluding to the occasion and is on sale in the boutique shops of watches and authorized agents, as well as within the boutique that the brand has in Colombo Shopping Centre. For a price of 595 euros.