Jorg Gray has released a new Barack Obama commemorative watch model. It's a
limited edition series. The 44th President of the United States has been
wearing a 6500 Chronograph watch since 2007, and that's the inspiration for
this one.

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Watch report has posted a review of the Phosphor Ana-Digi. It has a e-ink display that makes up most of the face. This new technology definitely gives it a modern look. It retails for $195 USD on a metal bracelet. Follow the link over for the full review.

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Phosphor Ana-Digi

Horology Crazy has posted an article on the restoration of a Casio MD-703-1AV watch. Ivan has posted photos of the entire breakdown and cleanup. This Japanese made model contains a Casio 394 module. It has a stainless steel screwback. After a new crystal, O-ring, battery and rubber strap, this one is like new again.

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Watch Report has posted a review of the Citizen BJ8040-01E. This titanium monster is nicknamed the EcoZilla. It's a tool diver with Eco-Drive. Inside is a solar quartz movement, and it comes on a black rubber strap. Overall, this one seems to have scored high marks for the price.

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Ivan has posted an article on the Citizen 7 NH8070-55FB. This watch is part
of the 7 range and was only released in Asia. It has a Miyota 8200
automatic movement. It's a nice enough model for the price. Follow the
link over to check it out.

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Italian brand ALESSI has announced a new collection of watches designed by Will Alsop and Federico Grazzini. There's four new digital quartz models that come in black, orange, green and violet. These models were produced with the help of Seiko. They will be available in July.

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Suunto has announced a new collection of watches named Elementum. These new models are all digital and come in number of styles. There's resin, leather and metal band options. The three models names are Aqua, Terra and Ventus.

The Aqua detects when the user enters the water and starts all the functions and measurements for an enjoyable dive such as depth, max depth, dive time, surface time and water temperature. Ideal for any lifestyle that combines urban life with submerged pleasure.

The Terra is equipped with all the essentials for survival in the outdoors, such as an altimeter for altitude measurement, barometer for easy prediction of weather changes and compass for navigation. It provides information that makes for outdoor exploration with the utmost confidence.

The Ventus (in the image) is a highly sophisticated yet elegant sailing timepiece with impressive features that allow for predictions of upcoming weather, an advanced compass for navigation and a sailing timer for the perfect race start. These make it a must-have extension to one's on-board equipment.

Suunto Elementum will be available in summer 2009 in USA, Italy and Sweden and in fall 2009 in Finland, Argentina, Greece, Japan and Singapore.

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