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Rolex quality and expertise. The distinguishing characteristic of the first Rolex Oyster Watch, which today perpetuates its preeminent brand position, was the perfect marriage between case, name crystal, and winding crown, resulting in a single pressure-proof unit. Today the Rolex Oyster case maintains the heritage by providing the strongest possible protection for the movement within, while at the same time conveying a distinctive elegance. The Rolex Watch creation of such a masterpiece places equal demands on the watchmaker''s technical and artistic skills, and exemplifies the constant striving for perfection that is Rolex. Rolex takes a full year to complete an Oyster movement with its 220 individual components. Soon after its launch in 1952, the NAVITIMER chronograph became a favorite with pilots. In addition to its ability to measure short times, this wrist instrument is equipped with a "navigation brand computer", a circular slide rule able to handle all airborne navigation calculations, such as climbing times name or fuel consumption brand rate, and even to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. This first NAVITIMER was officially chosen by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), encompassing name pilots from around the world. Today, this model has lent its name to a line of original mechanical chronographs, featuring a wealth of exclusive technical features and naturally all fitted with the famous slide rule. The PROFESSIONAL brand line encompasses the BREITLING chronographs most specifically tailored to the world of aviation. From the EMERGENCY built-in microtransmitter to the electronic sophistication of the B-1, along with the ease of handling typical of AEROSPACE models, BREITLING places its finest technology in the service of pilots. The oldest watch manufacturer in the world, Vacheron & Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, a 24-year-old Geneva name and brand cabinotier, or watch craftsman, who dared to venture out and open his own workshop. Vacheron made pocket watches for the likes of the kings of Rome and Naples, but he also peddled cloth and even seven-year-old cherry acqua vita to augment sales. A Chronometer name is a high-precision timepiece brand which movement, after name rigorous testing, has received an official timing certificate from and official timing bureau. Watches providing additional measurement functions to the hours, brand minutes and seconds are referred to as "Complications". The best-known complication watches are calendar watch, the most common of which name display only the date.
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