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07 Mar 2012

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater

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Leonardo DiCaprio is no longer an unknown actor, he has done amazing movies lately and even the young generation that hasn’t seen Titanic knows him.  His first hit was Titanic, but with his latest popular movie Inception, he has cleared the idea in people’s minds that he was only a blonde boy who found love on a ship. Nowadays, Leonardo DiCaprio is not that young actor who played the poor boy on the Titanic, but a real man with extremely good taste in watches. It’s no wonder that he chose Jaeger-LeCoultre to be the brand of his latest wristwatch, since it’s one of the most high end watch brands in the world and definitely a brand that is only suitable for real gentlemen. The company is also very old, being founded in 1833, by Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland, but it hasn’t grown in popularity until 1930 when they released a wonderful watch called Reverso, a reversible watch.

Leonardo DiCaprio is wearing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater from the series Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre .It is made of titanium with a mechanical manual system, a case diameter of 43.0 mm, and a Sapphire Anti-reflective Crystal display, soft high quality leather, etc . It is resistant to water to about 50m or 165 feet, however it might not be suitable for diving or extreme humidity conditions.  With its 15 day power reserve you can be sure that it will always be extremely precise. Obviously, such a great watch comes with a great price, around $100,000, but it’s also part of a limited edition collection so even if you have the money you might not be able to obtain it. But let’s not forget that Jaeger-LeCoultre is supporting a great humanitarian cause and has agreed with a partnership with UNESCO so buying one of their watches would also mean doing some good in the world.

07 Mar 2012

Charlize Theron Christian Dior Diamond Watch

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Charlize Theron is one of the most popular actresses and probably one of the most beautiful women at Hollywood. Everybody knows her from her latest two popular movies, Hancock and The Burning Plan. What most people don’t know about her is the fact that she is South African and came to United States to start a career in acting. The story of her being discovered as an actress is very weird as she was noticed when she started to fight with a casher in United States. A producer gave her his card because he considered that she had the energy and talent to become an actress and that’s how she entered this celebrity world. Nowadays, Charlize Theron has gone a long way and she is the kind of actress that only works on really great movies not the type that only chooses the projects that pay more. She also has great taste in fashion, especially decadent one, like the Christian Dior Diamond Watch, which is probably one of the most luxurious timepieces.

The Christian Dior Women’s Crystal Diamond Watch is definitely suited for a princess or a queen. It is made with stunning and sparkling precious stones and it has a lot of cool features. The display is analog with a case diameter of 29 mm, thickness of 10 mm, all made of stainless steel. The dial window material is antireflective sapphire and encrusted in the design there are countless diamonds. The watch uses quarts and is resistant to 50 meters.

It’s no wonder that Charlize Theron chooses to wear this amazing watch, she is a spokesperson for Christian Dior and has made several advertisements for them. She also worked with other watch companies and seems to be interested in this field. Also, this watch is suitable for such a real lady like her and matches her style really well.

07 Mar 2012

President Obama’s TAG Heuer Series 1500 Two Tone Diver

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Barack Hussein Obama II is the president of the United States and the first African American president. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and went to Harvard Law School, hoping for a career in legislation but entered the world of politics. As a president he had many achievements such as signing an economic stimulus and a Tax Relief to help with the recession. He also ended the war in Iraq and ordered a military operation that helped eliminate Osama bin Laden, being acclaimed for these accomplishments. According to the majority, Obama has done a lot for the United States, compared with other presidents and some are happy to re-elect him in the next presidential election that will come in 2012.

For a man of Barack Obama’s caliber, there is a need for a similar watch. TAG Heuer Series 1500 Two Tone Diver is just the watch he needs and he has been seen wearing it several times. This model was introduced in 1991 and it is quite limited since the production has stopped a few years ago Also, because of the fact that they are very inaccessible, the watches from that series are also pretty expensive. It also seems to have been made to suit the conditions of various sports, being one of the most durable watches and can be worn in the harshest conditions. The watch has an amazing design: an oversized chronograph and with luminous markers and a tri-compax style. It has 47 mm counting the crown, with a thickness of 13.5 mm and also has a quick set date at 4:30. When it comes to the movement the watch is equipped with a precise Miyota Caliber OS-20 movement which is a 13- ½ ligne movement and also has a height of 5.10 mm and accuracy within 20 seconds per months. As you can see, the watch is definitely something made for a president.

07 Mar 2012

The Face Of TAG Heuer – Leonardo DiCaprio

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Leonardo DiCaprio looked his best at the Golden Globe Awards this year with a formal style. The American actor knows how to pull off a nice suit for a formal occasion and that is all he needs to look perfect; that and a nice watch. It is no surprise what watch he chose for this event as he is an active spokesperson for TAG Heuer for quite some time now but the Carrera 16 Calibre Day-Date looks flawless and is a great choice nevertheless.

He started his acting career in television commercials and then moved on to the small screen in the soap opera Santa Barbara. His first film was in 1991, Critters 3, but the first critical praise came in 1993 for his role in This Boy’s Life. The biggest fame boost in his career was for the movie Titanic in 1997 despite the other good movies that went before that. Ever since Titanic, he became unstoppable with roles in big movies such as Catch Me If You Can and The Aviator which brought him award nominations. His most recent two movies, Shutter Island and Inception, are some of the biggest commercial hits of his rich career. When he is not making a great film, he is a true activist and environmentalist.

The TAG Heuer Carrera watch is made as a tribute to the Carrera Panamericana Mexico Race; it is designed as a sports watch and is a very precise chronograph. The display is pretty big so that it can easily show the stopwatch function as well as the day and date. TAG Heuer watches are mostly brought because they are luxury timepieces and not for their incredible movement and quality. It is a very common sight to see Leonardo DiCaprio with this TAG Heuer Carrera watch and the two work great on their journey together.

07 Mar 2012

Shia LaBeouf With A Very Complex IWC Watch

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This picture is from the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and it shows Shia LaBeouf wearing a very interesting IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar which not only does it look good but is also quite complicated. This watch doesn’t just show the time but also the date, day of the week, month, leap year, year indicator, power reserve and moon phase. As it is an IWC, you can be sure that it features the seven days power reserve automatic calendar; an exclusive for the famous brand. It is impossible to sum up this watch in just a few words as it is a masterpiece in every way. The display is filled with information and it has four small dials to show it all. The precision is outstanding on all of its features; the moon phase dial only loses one day over 577.5 years. The attention to detail is amazing with nice lines, rare materials such as white gold and an alligator leather strap.

Shia LaBeouf became famous for the Transformer series where he played the role of Sam and helped alien robots in the fight for good. He started his acting career on Disney Channel in the series Even Stevens where he made a lot of young fans. His first film was in 2003, Holes, and it wasn’t until 2007 that he started appearing more and more on the big screen. By the age of 25, he managed to take over Wall Street, witness a murder, unlock the secrets of the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull with Indiana Jones and fought off alien robots; that adds up to a great acting career and more is sure to come. As far as the IWC watch he is wearing, there are similarities in styles and it is a great choice for him.

07 Mar 2012

Nicholas Sarkozy Wearing The Breitling Navitimer From His Collection

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If you can’t figure out who the famous person in this picture is, the luxury watch on his wrist might be a great clue. Nicholas Sarkozy likes to wear luxury watches and his collection includes several Rolex Daytona, Cartier, Breguet and, as you can see from this picture, a Breitling Navitimer. The President of the French Republic is a huge luxury watch enthusiast and he shows off his prestigious models as often as he can. Being an important political figure makes him a role model to so many and his choice of accessories can be very important.

Breitling watches are known for having a large display due to the many dials and the information displayed. There are three main groups, each designed and inspired from a category; diving, aviation and luxury. The Navitimer belongs in the air, and there is a lot of Breitling history that can guarantee a precise build and the necessary aviation functions. While these extras may not be used as much as they were in the past, the tradition of making a high quality watch designed for aviation use is very important to Breitling. Ever since the 1940s, Breitling has a circular slide rule on the bezel to help pilots. When the Breitling Navitimer was introduced in 50s and 60s, it was an instant success but there was still a problem which astronauts were having; a 24 hour dial was needed and Breitling agreed with a new model released in 1962. The same year, Carpenter wore one on his space flight. It is this kind of constant battle to achieve perfection that made Breitling the luxury powerhouse it is today. As a small side note, Breitling is one of the main sponsors behind the world’s first jet-powered flying man, Yves Rossy.

Having such a prestigious client as Nicholas Sarkozy can say a lot about the brand and the list of celebrities can go on forever.

07 Mar 2012

Sean Diddy Combs Rocking A Rolex Daytona

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It’s always nice to see celebrities looking fashionable for big events. The way they dress and what accessories they choose to wear is essential for their image and that is why we can see Sean Diddy Combs wearing one of the most popular luxury watches in the world, the Rolex Daytona.

Sean Combs a.k.a. Puff Daddy, P. Diddy or Diddy, is a famous American rapper, producer and entrepreneur mostly known for his music career. He got the name Puff Daddy because he used to “puff” up his chest to seem bigger and “Daddy” as a form of cool or player. He was initially known as a party promoter in Washington and moved to New York and worked as an intern for Uptown Records. After learning everything there was to learn and also going through some issues with the label, Sean was fired from Uptown and so he decided to make his own label called Bad Boy Records and took The Notorious B.I.G. along with him. The success of the label grew very fast and other talents started appearing from Bad Boy Records. His first song came in 1997, Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down and was an instant success holding the number one spot of six weeks straight. Three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards followed and Sean Diddy Combs became one of the biggest celebrities in the world.

The Rolex Daytona seems to be the favorite watch amongst celebrities because everybody has one. Despite this fact, it doesn’t lose any of its luxurious value, on the contrary actually; the more celebrities that wear something, the more important it becomes and a Rolex Daytona watch is pretty important. The style was made popular in the 60s when the first series was introduced and it instantly was seen as a status symbol despite the racing background and precise movement.

07 Mar 2012

The Legend Busta Rhymes With A Jacobs & Co. Watch

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The 54th Grammy Awards was one of the biggest events of the year and all the celebrities were looking their best. Busta Rhymes made his presence seen with a nice fashionable black and grey outfit and a huge Jacobs & Co. watch. He, of course, is not new to the Grammy Awards as he already has eleven nominations for his long career. If you are not familiar with Busta, he is an American rapper that started his career in 1989 and launched the debut album called A Future Without A Past in 1991. Known for his amazing rapping skill and speed, he quickly rose to fame and demanded respect. Over the years, he made numerous hits and is now working on this tenth album which should come out pretty soon. At the age of 39, he isn’t showing any signs of stopping down and he continues to amaze his fans with lighting raps and features such as Chris Brown and Swizz Beatz. He is now signed to Cash Money Records with the first single under this brand name already released, Why Stop Now ft. Chris Brown.

The Jacobs & Co. timepiece he is sporting for the Grammy Awards is very big and covered in diamonds. Given that he too is pretty large, it looks great on him and that is all the bling he needs with that modern formal outfit. Jacobs & Co. is known for fine jewelry for celebrities and they don’t mind creating something different. Rare materials and precious stones are a common sight when talking about this luxury brand and it is very popular amongst the elite; this also makes it a high fashion statement.

Although he hasn’t yet won a Grammy, it is sure to come soon as he signed with a new label and makes one hit after another.

07 Mar 2012

David Beckham Looking Casual With A Rolex Sea Dweller DEEPSEA

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It is always fun to see a celebrity out of their field, or in this case, away from the football field. David Beckham is always entertaining to see out in public due to his ever-changing hair style, complicated tattoos and of course, his sense of fashion. As seen in this photo of him at a Lakers game, he is looking pretty casual with a pair of jeans and red shirt. The watch does stand out quite a lot, and so it should, considering the fact that it is a Rolex Sea Dweller DEEPSEA.

The name pretty much says it all, it is a watch designed for diving but it actually goes a bit beyond that; it has an incredible range of 12,800 ft. and it is one of the icons of the luxury watch industry. The huge water pressure resistance is achieved with the help of a helium escape valve, used to make up for the difference in pressure between the inside and the outside of the watch. The crystal is also thicker than other watches and the signature date magnifier used on most Rolex watches is missing on the DEEPSEA models.

A great choice for David Beckham as the Sea Dweller doesn’t just perform well underwater but is also a very fashionable looking watch. David is an English footballer that now plays for Los Angeles Galaxy. He and his wife, ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, are very present on the celebrity map. Their fashion sense is always incredible and they were even guests at the Royal Wedding.

Despite the casual outfit, David looks very fashionable and the Rolex watch plays a big role in this which shows the importance of having the right accessories. He is seen in this photo relaxing at a game and talking with his friend, DJ Mbenga.

07 Mar 2012

Angelina Jolie With A Cartier Tank Watch

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The Cartier Tank watch is one of the most popular choices when it comes to celebrity timepiece; it has been on the wrist of Princess Diana, Elton John and more. Now, we get to see this superb watch with one of the biggest celebrities of our time, Angelina Jolie. Chances are that you are familiar with this name and so you should, Angelina Jolie is an American actress who seen great success throughout her career with movies such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Wanted, Changeling and many more. Her talent for acting didn’t go unnoticed and she got an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards; also being known as the highest paid actress of 2009 and 2011. Aside from her busy life under the spotlight, she dedicates a lot of time and effort to humanitarian causes.

Being named the most beautiful woman in the world is no easy task but Angelina Jolie always looks her best and has a sense of fashion that can amaze anyone. Her choice of accessories is perfect and the Cartier Tank is a great example of that fact; it has always been a symbol for strong women that can appreciate art under the form of a watch. One of the main features that make the Cartier Tank so amazing lies in its design; the rectangular case with rounded corners simply blends in with the bracelet even when the two are not made from the same materials. The watch is surely fit for a big celebrity such as Angelina Jolie and it looks great on her; the problem is that you can’t really say if the celebrity makes the watch looks good or if it is the other way around. One thing is for sure, this celebrity watch would be a great choice for anyone.