Watch News for January from 04 to 06, 2012

As you know, today in the watch market there are a sufficient number of counterfeit watches. Anyone can battle with this if until December 23 will present the film to the jury of the mini-films contest that is against counterfeiting.

In October 31 at Christie's was sold a Paul I desktop clock of gilded bronze era of George III, which are attributed to the famous jeweler James Cox. English jeweler James Cox in the second half of the 18th century was considered the world's most famous creator of mechanical machines.

Known company Montblanc invites all smartphone owners to take part in a new competition Worldsecond. It will take place over the next two months. Photographers who want to take part in this competition must download a special application for the smartphone from Apple (in AppStore) or Google Play.

This year, three Montre de l'Année awards of the jury went to the female models. The model Héritage Phases de Lune Rétrograde 8860 by Breguet won the first prize.

The company Citizen has introduced a new watch model «Wicca», issued in honor of the popular Japanese actress Gouriki Ayame. The actress took part in the presentation of the new series, held at Yebisu Garden Place in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The famous Swiss watchmaker Eberhard & Co. this year celebrates its 125th anniversary. The comppany will take part in the international exhibition Belles Montres-2012, which will be held from 23 to 25 November in Paris at the shopping center Carrousel du Louvre.

A world famous company Dior has expanded its La Mini D de Dior collection with a release of Haute Joaillerie. This is a unique Swiss watch showing exceptional features of fine jewelry.

Fans of secret agent 007 - Bond do not probably forget that he had put on his first Omega Seamaster watch back in 1995. Starting with "Casino" Royal "(2006) the spy remains true to Planet Ocean.

For the past 10 years, a watchmaker Rolex sponsors the program Mentor and Protege Arts Initiative, supporting artists. The purpose of the program is to help talented young artists, actors, writers and other creative types to fulfill their potential.

The Swedish watchmaker Gustafsson & Sjögren has introduced a new model Winter Nights from the Nordic Seasons collection. The watch was developed in close cooperation with PuristSPro.