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Hard to believe that 2009 went so quickly, according to scientists our perception of time slows down as we get older, so everything seems to happen quicker, a good reason to wear a watch then ! There are some exciting new products that we hope to be offering our customers this year, so watch this space..!

If you really need to buy something special this Christmas, look no further than WatchConcierge for a present that will fit the bill. We offer superb discounts and guarantee that you will be happy with your purchase.

Watch Concierge

We are pleased to announce that the new WatchConcierge site is now live. You are now able to perform more extensive product searches, and alternative products matching your requirements can now be suggested. We have made every effort to ensure that your buying experience is as hassle free as possible, and we have also added a range of products that we are sure you will find interesting.

Perhaps the most well known luxury brand in the world, Rolex is the choice for many. Rolex's marketing campaigns are legendary and their ambassadors include the very best sportsmen and women, musicians, singers and more. Listed below are 10 interesting facts about Rolex and their history, most interestingly the original company was founded in the UK ! Rolex

1) Founded by Hans Wildorf.
2) Started in Hatton Garden UK.
3) Rolex Name registered 1908.
4) First wristwatch to obtain first class Chronometer Certificate.
5) Rolex Starts manufacturing watches in Bienne Switzerland 1912.
6) In 1925 changes name from Wilsdorf & Davis to Rolex Watch Co.
7) The Rolex crown logo is registered as a trademark in 1925.
8) Rolex patents the screw down crown known as the Oyster.
9) Founder Hans Wildorf dies in 1960.
10) Rolex produced its 10 millionth certified chronometer in 1990.

Vacheron Constantin Tour De L’ile

To mark its 250th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin created the worlds most complicated wrist watch. Housed in an exquisite 47mm case the hand wound calibre 2750 features 834 parts and 16 complications.

To put this in perspective, the previous most complicated wristwatch (Patek Philippes Sky Moon Tourbillon) featured 686 parts with 12 complications. Like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantins masterpiece requires two faces to display all of its complications. The technical specifications of this piece are mind boggling, as well as the standard time keeping functions this watch has a minute repeater, Tourbillon, Power Reserve, second time zone, moon phase, age of the moon, striking mechanism torque, perpetual calendar, equation of time, sunrise and sunset indicators and a sky chart.

A true masterpiece and a fitting commemoration for a business that has been in continuous operation for over 250 years....

Vacheron Constantin