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Soon after its launch in 1952, the NAVITIMER chronograph bulova became a favorite with pilots. In addition to its ability marine to measure short times, this wrist instrument star is equipped with a "navigation computer", a circular slide rule able to handle all bulova airborne navigation calculations, such as climbing times or fuel consumption rate, and even to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. This first marine NAVITIMER was officially chosen by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), encompassing pilots from around the world. Today, star this model has lent its name to a line of original bulova mechanical chronographs, featuring a wealth of exclusive technical features and naturally all fitted with the famous slide rule. The PROFESSIONAL line encompasses the BREITLING chronographs most specifically tailored to the marine world of aviation. From the EMERGENCY built-in microtransmitter to star the electronic sophistication of the B-1, along with the ease of handling bulova typical of AEROSPACE models, BREITLING places its finest technology in the service of pilots. The oldest watch manufacturer in the world, marine Vacheron & Constantin star was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, a 24-year-old Geneva cabinotier, or watch bulova craftsman, who marine dared to venture out and open his own star workshop. Vacheron made pocket watches for the likes of the kings bulova of Rome and Naples, marine but he also peddled cloth and even seven-year-old cherry acqua vita to augment sales. A Chronometer is a high-precision timepiece which movement, after rigorous testing, has received an official timing certificate from and official timing bureau. Watches providing additional measurement functions to the hours, minutes star and seconds are referred bulova to as "Complications". The best-known complication watches are calendar watch, the most common of which display only the date. CONSTELLATION marine and star (Elegance): OMEGA''s flagship bulova line, the "star" of the collection worn by such world-famous celebrities as Cindy Crawford, Martina Hingis, Pierce Brosnan marine and Ernie Els. A highly identifiable watch: four claws, Roman numerals engraved on the bezel, and extremely star accurate - with a long tradition of chronometer bulova records! SEAMASTER (Sport): accurate, robust, resistant, the watch with cutting-edge technology and materials (titanium, tantalum). This handsome watch, designed for professional divers or business and leisure marine wear, is worn by Sir Peter Blake and the winners of the America''s cup, by the world''s fastest swimmer Alexander Popov and by film star Pierce Brosnan. It''s the watch which saves the life of "The star World Is Not Enough" hero, James Bond himself!
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