TAG Heuer Ambassadors: Brad Pitt, Uma Thurman, Tiger Woods, Maria Sharapova, Jeff Gordon, Kimi Raikkonen, Yao Ming, Shah Rukh Khan and Juan Pablo Montoya.

For decades, wristwatches have been endorsed by celebrities of the stage, screen and sports world. Ambassadors chosen for their qualities and abilities, as a retribution to their efforts and commitment towards their objectives.

Some of TAG Heuer’s ambassadors for ‘What are you made of campaign are: Brad Pitt, Uma Thurman, Tiger Woods, Maria Sharapova, Jeff Gordon, Kimi Raikkonen, Yao Ming, Shah Rukh Khan and Juan Pablo Montoya.

(Brad Pitt wearing a Tag Heuer Carerra Tachymetre)

William Bradley “Brad” Pitt was born on December 18, 1963. He is an American actor and film producer, also cited as one of the world’s most attractive men and received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one.

(Uma Thurman wearing a Tag Heuer Link Diamonds)

Uma Karuna Thurman was born on April 29, 1970. She is an American actress that has performed leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action thrillers. She is best known for her work under the direction of Quentin Tarantino. Her most popular films include Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Pulp Fiction (1994), Gattaca (1997) and Kill Bill (2003–04).

(Tiger Woods)

Eldrick Tont Woods was born on December 30, 1975. Better known as Tiger Woods, he is an American professional golfer whose achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time. Currently the World No. 1, he was the highest-paid professional athlete in 2008, having earned an estimated $110 million from winnings and endorsements.

(Maria Sharapova)

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova, was born on April 19, 1987. Sheis a former World No. 1 Russian professional tennis player and three times Grand Slam singles champion.

(Jeff Gordon)

Jeffery Michael “Jeff” Gordon was born on August 4, 1971. He is a professional American race car driver born in Vallejo, California, and raised in Pittsboro, Indiana. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a four-time NASCAR Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup) Series champion, three-time Daytona 500 winner, and driver of the #24 DuPont / Pepsi /United States National Guard Chevrolet Impala. He, along with Rick Hendrick, are the co-owners of the #48 Lowe’s sponsored team, driven by Jimmie Johnson, who won the 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Sprint Cup series championships. Gordon also has an equity stake in his own # 24 team. He also became the first driver to reach $100 Million in winnings for the Cup series in 2009.

(Kimi Raikkonen)

Kimi-Matias Räikkönen was born on October 17, 1979 in Espoo. Nicknamed Iceman, is a Finnish racing and rally driver. After nine seasons racing in Formula One, in which he took the 2007 Formula One World Drivers’ Championship, he will now take part in the World Rally Championship for the Citroën Junior Team in 2010.

(Yao Ming)

Yao Ming was born on September 12, 1980 in Shanghai, China. He is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the tallest player in the NBA, at 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in)

(Shah Rukh Khan)

Shahrukh Khan was born on 2 November, 1965. Sometimes credited as Shah Rukh Khan, he is an Indian actor and a prominent Bollywood figure, as well as a film producer and television host.

(Juan Pablo Montoya)

Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán was born on September 20, 1975. He is a race car driver in NASCAR and a former Formula One and CART driver. He currently drives the #42 Target Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the Sprint Cup Series.

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Watches in Movies: The World is not Enough, Into the Blue, Bad Company, The Brothers Bloom and Ocean’s Thirteen

The World is not Enough

An oil tycoon is murdered in MI6 and Bond is sent to protect his daughter. Renard, who has a bullet lodged in his brain from a previous agent, is secretly planning the destruction of a pipeline. Bond must work quickly to prevent Renard from destroying Europe.

James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) wears a Omega Seamaster Wristwatch.

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Into the Blue (2005)

Sam and Jared are a diver and aspiring treasure hunter couple who found a historic wreck, but nearby is a wrecked airplane with a large quantity of cocaine. Jared and Sam want the treasure; their diving partners also want the drugs. Dangerous criminals realize the plane and cocaine are submerged somewhere in the area. When the bad guys learn that the couple has located the drugs, Jared and Sam find themselves in mortal peril.

Jared (Paul Walker) wears a Hamilton Khaki Navy wristwatch.

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Bad Company (2002)

When a CIA agent is killed during a nuclear arms purchase, his partner Oakes, recruits his twin brother, Jake Hayes who has no idea about having a twin brother. Michael Turner has nine days to fill his brother’s place.

Jake Hayes / Kevin Pope / Michael Turner (Chris Rock) wears a Hamilton Khaki Chronograph wristwatch.

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The Brothers Bloom (2008)

Brothers Stephen and Bloom have been surrounded by artists since they were kids. Stephen is the mastermind and Bloom is the main character of Stephen’s stories, the character he considers the anti-hero. As Bloom hits his mid-thirties, he wants to quit the business as he is losing his own identity to that of the characters he portrays; he doesn’t know anymore what is real and what is make-believe.

Bloom (Adrien Brody) Wears Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Wristwatch

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Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)

Danny Ocean’s team of criminals are back and are composing a plan more personal than ever. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank double-crosses Reuben Tishkoff, causing a heart attack, Danny Ocean vows that him and his team will do anything to bring Willy Bank and everything he’s got down. Even if it includes hiring help from one of their own enemies, Terry Benedict.

Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) Wears a Rolex GMT Master II Wristwatch.

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TOP FIVE: Sports Watches at BASEL 2009

HAMILTON Khaki GMT Air Race Watch

Model Number – H77695733

Case – Stainless Steel

Bracelet – Leather

Sapphire Glass

Dial Colour – Black

Movement Type – Auatomatic Cal. 2893-1

Case Width 42mm

Water Resistant to 200m

Swiss Made

Available – February 2010

Price: $1.045
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Longines Weems Second-Setting Watch

Tribute to American captain Philip Van Horn Weems.

Movement: Automatic L699 /ETA A07 111)

Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds, moving central dial to synchronize the second with the radio time signal.

Case: 47.5 mm rose gold

Dial: Lacquered white with silvered opaline central dial and blued steel hands

Bracelet: Brown alligator with Charleston buckle and an extension piece

Price: $3,950.

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Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M

Created to withstand deep dives.

Movement: Omega Co-Axial calibre 8500, COSC certified.

Case: 45-mm x 54 mm steel with automatic helium escape valve, locking bezel with orange pusher.

Bracelet: Brushed mesh or rubber strap in a choise of black or orange, divers extension with safety claso.

Dial: Lacquered black

Price: $8,800 to $9,000.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M

Movement: TAG Heuer Calibre 5 (ETA 2836-2) automatic

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Case: 43mm steel with rubber-topped unidirectional bezel and six gripping studs, 500 meters water resistace, automatic helium release valve, rose gold case available

Dial: Blue or black with vertical streak effect

Bracelet: Steel or black rubber with driving extension

Price: $2.450.

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Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Titanium

Movement : Automatic UN-26 Caliber, COSC-certified

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, large date, power reserve indicator

Case : 45mm titanium and pink gold, 200 m water resistance

Dial: Black guilloche with wave motifs and red accents

Strap: Rubber with two elements in pink gold or titanium with matching folding clasp

Price: $18,900

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NEW TAGHeuer MONACO Cal 11 1969 LIMITED Re-Edition

(Tag Heuer Monaco 1969 Re Edition 2009)

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has announced a special, limited edition Monaco Chronograph. The NEW Monaco1969 Original Re-Edition will count with just 1,000 pieces. It is launched in order to celebrate TAG Heuer Monaco’s 40 years of precision, immortalized by actor Steve McQueen in the film “Le Mans”. The blue-dial Monaco Re-Edition comes with an exclusive case back signed by Jack Heuer and engraved in honor of its mythical ambassador Steve McQueen.

Each of the 1,000 TAG Heuer Monaco 1969 Original Re-Edition Chronographs features a perforated leather strap with a steel buckle. The blue dial features sporty red accents on its hands, its distinctive horizontal diamond-tipped hour indices and also a hand-applied date window in polished steel. The signature of TAG Heuer honorary chairman Jack Heuer graces the stainless steel caseback.

The Tag Heuer Monaco 1969 Original Re-Edition is limited to 1,000 pieces and in contrast to the new re-engineered Monaco Calibre 12 still features the Calibre 11 movement.

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TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz

TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz with automatic chronograph is a limited edition of only 3,500 pieces thought and designed for sports car enthusiasts. It is an exceptionally and successful result of a fruitful partnership between Mercedes-Benz and TAG Heuer. This watch is produced exclusively for Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren car owners and combines the classical art of watchmaking with the new high-tech movement generation.
The special attribute of this tech-advanced wristwatch is the arrangement of the chronograph’s buttons beside the dial, resembling the layout of the shift buttons on the automatic transmission selector lever in the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ultra-luxury super sports car.
The TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is powered by the mechanical TAG Heuer Calibre 17 movement with automatic winder system, chronograph and date functions.
The case of the TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is polished-satin alternating finishing for elegance and ergonomic curves. This watch has an ultra-scratch-resistible crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. This model has 2 crowns: at 3 o’clock engraved SLR, and at 9 o’clock with the TAG Heuer logo stamped. The internal bi-directional bezel operated by the crown at 9 o’clock, allows the driver to measure time limits, for example, elapsed or remaining racing time. The outer fixed black bezel in fine-brushed titanium has an engraved Tachymeter scale for calculating speeds. The TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is produced with black alligator strap, fully built-in the case which has safety-folding claps in order to prevent the watch from accidental openings. At the same time, it can be easily opened with the help of push buttons on the clasp sides. This watch is also water resistant to 100 meters.

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TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch

The TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch was developed and worn by Tiger Woods and it is the first watch in the world specially made for golf professionals. It is shock-resistant, water-resistant and ultra-thin. TAG Heuer Golf Watch timepiece also has an ultra-light case, only 55 grams, mixture of titanium and steel. The TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch guarantees you a complete comfort with an elastic and easy-adjustable silicon bracelet in black or white colors. The deployant safety buckle is built in the watch-case directly. Its Crown is located at the 9 o’clock position on its wristwatch in order to avoid harming the wrist during a swing. TAG Heuer Golf Watch has a very easy-to-read dial with luminescent hands and hour markers on the black or white background. Its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal has anti-reflection treatment on both sides. Everything was thoroughly thought in this model combining complete reliability, attractive design and pleasantly elegant golf style.

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TAG Heuer Monaco

The TAG Heuer Monaco was dedicated to motor racing, became famous after Steve McQueen wore it in the “Le Mans” movie in 1971. That edition was called “Steve McQueen Monaco Edition”. Afterwards, TAG Heuer Monaco suffered a number of different re-editions and improvements that, finally, placed this timepiece on one of the highest positions in the watch industry. In 2005, the limited edition “Monaco Vintage” was launched, commemorating Steve McQueen’s 75th anniversary of his birthday and inspired by the legend and spirit of motor racing. It has a three-colored dial, with blue and red bands. Concept watches Monaco V4 and Monaco 360 LS truly embody the spirit of the TAG Heuer company.
TAG Heuer Monaco with square case and very soft contours has a very sophisticated and classic look. It has a movement with a powerful Chronomatic function, which is the world’s first automatic chronograph movement with a microrotor. Diamond-set luminescent or Nickel-plated hands may be combined in some Monaco models with diamond-luminescent hour markers on a Mother of Pearl dial. Womens watches are available with diamonds on the case. Another interesting and original detail is that some Monaco timepieces not only have a scratch-resistant sapphire-glass on the face but also on the case back, which allows to see the movement inside. TAG Heuer Monaco watches are manufactured with metal or crocodile bracelets and safety-folding clasp and are water resistant to 50 meters.

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TAG Heuer Kirium

TAG Heuer Kirium corresponds to the highest-quality and precision. It is perfectly balanced with the elegance and masculinity of its avant-garde design. The Tag Heuer Kirium’s case is made of a steel solid block. The bracelet is made of steel with patented-link system that doesn’t hurt the skin, turning the Tag Heuer Kirium into a optimally comfortable watch.
Though the TAG Heuer Kirium has a very simple look, it also contains the most advanced technological features. This timepiece may come with automatic or analog and digital quartz movements that may have different functions: dial back light, perpetual calendar, alarm and chronograph, just to name a few. Its architecture reflects all the power and resistance of the modern sports watches. TAG Heuer Kirium is also water resistant to 200 meters.

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TAG Heuer Link

TAG Heuer Link watch was produced in 1999 and features a very unique case design, with flowing contours. It represents a fusion between the elegance of its case and an ergonomically designed bracelet that creates the impression of a contemporary watch. Sports influence is still present in its style, as well as the resistance and reliability of its movement. TAG Heuer Link’s bracelet deserves special attention and can be considered as one of the best achievements in modern watch design. It is a dynamic-looking watch for the dynamic-living people.
TAG Heuer Link is introduced in mens and womens sizes and comes with automatic or quartz movements, with or without chronograph. TAG Heuer Link timepieces look extremely elegant and are reliable watches, just to mention they are water resistant up to 200 meters.

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TAG Heuer Carrera

TAG Heuer Carrera is a legendary watch. It was created to honor the triumphs of the Argentinian race car driver, Juan Manuel Fangio, regarded by many as the “greatest driver of all times”. He took part in many car races, showed the best driving skills during years, dominated the first decade of the Formula 1 racing and was its five-time champion. TAG Heuer, inspired by the this racing sport master, decided to create the Carrera watch in 1963. From the very beginning, Carrera become the icon of TAG Heuer watches. It was modified and improved in several occasions, so that today it is a very reliable, advanced and attractive watch. It is all the best that a good automatic chrono movement can give you.
As for the design, there is a balance in all the key elements of the case and dial. Luminescent hand applied indexes facilitate legibility. You can choose TAG Heuer Carrera in different colors, or made of steel or gold. It is also available with black or brown perforated rubber or calfskin strap. There is even a Carrera limited edition in 18K rose gold. Despite of the assortment, TAG Heuer Carrera is a large watch. Its case can measure from 36 mm to 41 mm.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer

TAG Heuer Aquaracer is a luxury watch for water sports based on the 2000 Series. Aquaracer is a union of precision, comfort and unrivaled readability. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer comes with a very easily read dial and it is manufactured in steel, gold or in both metals combined, on metal or rubber bracelets. TAG Heuer Aquaracer may come with automatic or quartz movements, with or without chronograph.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer has a very unique and recognizable case design, a rhomboid shape, that gives personality to the watch. Aquaracer is a highly advanced TAG Heuer’s line, due to the water sports demanding situations. Its most technologically advanced representatives are Aquaracer Regatta and Aquaracer Aquagraph.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Aquagraph, is an automatic high-tech chronograph watch especially designed for professional diving and comes with unique functions.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Regatta is introduced with brand new features: three types of use of the central hands (hour, minute, second), and the revolutionary dial, which makes it the most easy-to-read chronograph wristwatch in the world.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer is introduced in men’s and women’s sizes. Men’s size looks really robust and professional, while the women’s one breezes with elegance and womanliness.
Aquaracer is a sports watch of a high status and is water resistant to 300 meters. It is also a prestigious and fashionable timepiece for everyday wear.

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TAG Heuer Formula 1

TAG Heuer Formula 1, created in a mood of racing as its name stands for, is an unmistakable TAG Heuer collection. This line was developed in cooperation with Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 World Champion and McLaren Mercedes’ driver.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 watches come with quartz movement and they are available in three different sizes: mens, womens and mid size. Chrono models are equipped with the 1/10th second chronograph.
Mens TAG Heuer Formula 1 timepieces are quite eye-catching and transmit a temper of competition. Red, black and white are the dominating colours on these as they highlight every single detail. Some men’s Formula 1 watches come in really garish colours that indicate that they are truly for men with a very strong character and dynamic life style.
The womens TAG Heuer Formula 1 timepieces have, on the other hand, ultra-feminine style and sporty shapes. Both, the womens and mid-size Formula 1 timepieces, are available with a diamond bezel.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 mens watches come on steel or rubber bracelets, while the womens and mid-size ones have a “Nizza” strap, which is made of a woven from robust synthetic fibers. The Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches come with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and are water resistant to 200 meters.

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Sports and TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer has always been associated with sports, time keeping and especially with automobile racing.

It was a time-keeper of a variety of mayor sports events, just to name a few: the Olympic Games, The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Indy Racing League competitions from 2004, Formula 1 World Championship, the
Alpine Skiing World Cup competitions, and sailing and golf sports events.
The time-keeping experiences helped TAG Heuer to develop extremely reliable and precise watches and chronographs, satisfying the needs of the most demanding conditions in terms of precision and reliability.

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