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The Piaget exhibition organised at the National Art Center in Tokyo on July 10th was a striking display of extravagance. Inside an impressive glass palace designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, Piaget brought together for just one day 150 contemporary and historical models - watches, jewellery and assorted objects. The Piaget Extravaganza exhibition is also to be shown in August at Isetan Shinjuku (from 8th to 15th) and Seibu Ikebukuro (from 22nd to 28th).

In the media business, it is generally believed that any press coverage is good coverage. So Zodiac watches must be reeling from the exposure gained by the film 'Zodiac', which was recently launched on DVD. The film tells the true-life story of the so-called Zodiac killer who terrorised the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1970s.

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author StarSoldier1 - Remember that big bulky white Gameboy with only 4 shades of black and white? Remember the even thinner Gameboy Pocket? How about the vastly improved Gameboy Color? Although Nintendo will no longer make these old Gameboys anymore, the Gameboy itself is...

To mark the launch of the summer season, Hublot has opened a St. Tropez branch, its second single-brand store in France after the Paris branch. Hublot used the occasion to launch a new model of its famous Big Bang, sporting the 'Polo Club Saint-Tropez' logo. The model is a limited edition of 250 pieces.

Representing nothing less than the most elegant, high-performance sports chronograph ever conceived, the TAG Heuer Calibre S revolutionizes watchmaking by presenting a breakthrough in chronograph movements with a home-designed caliber making it possible to measure and display all watch and chronograph functions with the same hands. This new and unique architecture, inspired by car dashboards, an area which TAG Heuer pioneered in 1911, offers the most elegant, logical way to intuitively and easily read time, elapsed chronograph time and countdown for regattas. The Calibre S is the first breakthrough in quartz-powered chronograph movements since they were invented in the early 1980s.

July and August are the most popular months for wedding celebrations. With an average wedding costing c.£20k and the additional £2k for the honeymoon, there might not be alot of finances leftover for luxury purchases thereafter. However, with the rise of co-habiting before marriage, couples no longer need toasters, kettles and crockery - they just need cash! With this in mind, about 4 in 10 couples are now asking for a financial contribution from well-wishers, rather than using a traditional wedding list for friends and family to express their felicitations.

If you're looking for a watch which is original & bold, expresses your individuality without being gaudy or theatrical and also combines the best in watchmaking skills, you should look no further than Hublot. Every watch in the Hublot collection offers singular design and makes a powerful statement. To be convinced, take the Hublot Big Bang 44mm All Black Carat.

It's summertime and many keen divers are now exploring sea-water depths hidden from the more cautious. Whether it be in the Red Sea, Maldives or the Caribbean, most keen divers will want a professional divers watch to ensure reliability and accuracy during their adventures. We have picked our top three diving watches to ensure that all diving devotees have the best holiday companion.

To mark the fifth consecutive year of its participation in the Monaco Yacht Show charity auction, supporting the fight against muscular dystrophy, Blancpain's watchmakers have created an inspirational Villeret Only Watch pocket watch. Of course, an Only Watch is a limited edition of one piece, the ultimate in rarity. However, the Blancpain Villeret Only Watch pocket watch has an added dimension of exclusivity. Blancpain introduced its calibre 15 pocket watch in 1978. Since then, pocket watches have left Blancpain's Le Brassus workshop only in response to special orders. Thus, the Villeret Only Watch pocket watch is a series of one, related to an already exclusive group of bespoke pieces.

Piaget have launched a new summer line in the 'Miss Protocole' collection. Using the shimmering colours of grand feu enamelling and taking images of the sea and its fabulous shells, Piaget have created beautiful ladies diamond watches. Each of the models is crafted in a limited edition of four, making them an authentic collector's delight.