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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:15:58 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch Victory Medals Set Atlanta 1996</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Swatch Victory Medals set was recently sold for $4600.00 on February 23 2008</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Swatch Victory Medals set was recently sold for $4600.00 on February 23 2008</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:10:10 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Hollywood Dreams</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest auction news Hollywood Dream swatch  was sold for $610.00 on Jan 15 2008.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest auction news Hollywood Dream swatch  was sold for $610.00 on Jan 15 2008.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:09:21 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Phone Orders</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Don't feel comfortable ordering products online? No problem! SwatchandBeyond.com accepts orders over the phone.</p><p>
To order by phone, please call us  1-516-974-8255 during our customer service hours 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern time Before calling, please note the Product Numbers of the items you wish to order. To find the Product Number, simply click on the item you wish to order and locate the Product Number below the item name.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Don't feel comfortable ordering products online? No problem! SwatchandBeyond.com accepts orders over the phone.</p><p>
To order by phone, please call us  1-516-974-8255 during our customer service hours 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern time Before calling, please note the Product Numbers of the items you wish to order. To find the Product Number, simply click on the item you wish to order and locate the Product Number below the item name.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:14:17 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch, Tiffany in strategic alliance for production of Tiffany watches</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> Swatch Group and US jewelery and silverware company Tiffany &amp; Co announced a strategic alliance for the development, production and worldwide distribution of Tiffany brand watches.</p><p>
The Swiss watch maker will incorporate a new watch-making company that will be authorized to use Tiffany's trademark and operate under the Tiffany name. The new entity will be wholly owned by the Swatch Group but Tiffany will share in its profit and have one seat on its five-member board.</p><p>rnUnder the agreement, Swatch will produce existing Tiffany watch designs and add new ones. It will also have the right to establish Tiffany &amp; Co watch stores in certain markets outside the United States. These stores could also sell some Tiffany jewelry, the companies have said.</p><p>rnThe initial term of the arrangement is for 20 years, with an option to extend it for another 10 years if certain conditions are met.</p><p>rnThe picture is of curtain made entirely of Swatch watches. </p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> Swatch Group and US jewelery and silverware company Tiffany &amp; Co announced a strategic alliance for the development, production and worldwide distribution of Tiffany brand watches.</p><p>
The Swiss watch maker will incorporate a new watch-making company that will be authorized to use Tiffany's trademark and operate under the Tiffany name. The new entity will be wholly owned by the Swatch Group but Tiffany will share in its profit and have one seat on its five-member board.</p><p>rnUnder the agreement, Swatch will produce existing Tiffany watch designs and add new ones. It will also have the right to establish Tiffany &amp; Co watch stores in certain markets outside the United States. These stores could also sell some Tiffany jewelry, the companies have said.</p><p>rnThe initial term of the arrangement is for 20 years, with an option to extend it for another 10 years if certain conditions are met.</p><p>rnThe picture is of curtain made entirely of Swatch watches. </p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:57:59 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Special Edition ?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> Greeting</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Need your help, I acquired this swatch,  part of a collection,the swatch model is GK710 Gold Breeze released in 1994, not sure about the crown and the crystals,  when it was released? <br />
If it is Special Limited edition, country specific..?  or is it custom made?. Any help will be appreciated.</p><p>Thanks in advance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> Greeting</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Need your help, I acquired this swatch,  part of a collection,the swatch model is GK710 Gold Breeze released in 1994, not sure about the crown and the crystals,  when it was released? <br />
If it is Special Limited edition, country specific..?  or is it custom made?. Any help will be appreciated.</p><p>Thanks in advance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:50:08 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch James Bond Collection (3)</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Swatch James Bond Collection (3)</p><p>
19th September 2007</p><p>In 2002, Swatch unveiled a series of James Bond theme watches. The famous watch designer was commissioned to design 20 watches, one for each film, to celebrate 007's 40th anniversary. Each watch came complete with the "007 40th anniversary" logo on the box or a special sleeve, the "007" logo on the strap loop, and the name and original release date of the movie engraved on the strap. These watches were limited in number and are now highly prized collectibles.</p><p>The watches were released in four phases of five watches, with the third wave launched in autumn 2002 and contained Roger Moore's final four outings as 007, and the debut of Timothy Dalton as James Bond in "The Living Daylights. Each of the phase three watches were designed by Swatch in 2001 and released as part of their 2002 Fall/Winter collection (with the exception of "A View To A Kill" and "The Living Daylights" which came under the 2002 Spring/Summer collection).</p><p> Moonraker</p><p>Swatch number: YKA4000
Color case: Aluminium
Diameter case: 46 mm
Hands: Swatch Beat
Type strap: Rubber Strap
Water-resistant: 100 Meters
List Price: $90.00</p><p>For Your Eyes Only</p><p>Swatch number: YSG115G
Color case: Gold Metal
Diameter case: 24 mm
Hands: Gold, Gold
Type strap: Fliplock Bracelet
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $100.00</p><p>For Your Eyes Only is a gold tone metal link bracelet accented with open arrowhead shape; gold tone case; black dial accented with a shooting target and four crystal bullet hole markers; gold tone hour hands; gold tone crown.</p><p> Octopussy</p><p>Swatch number: YLG115H
Color case: Gold Metal
Diameter case: 32 mm.
Hands: Gold, Gold
Type strap: Metal bracelet (additional white leather strap included)
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $100.00</p><p>A View To A Kill</p><p>Swatch number: SIB101
Color case: Black
Diameter case: 34 mm
Hands: Digital display
Type strap: Plastic Strap
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $70.00</p><p>The Living Daylights</p><p>Swatch number: GK914
Color case: Plastic
Diameter case: 33 mm
Hands: Grey, Grey, Grey
Type strap: Leather Strap
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $80
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Swatch James Bond Collection (3)</p><p>
19th September 2007</p><p>In 2002, Swatch unveiled a series of James Bond theme watches. The famous watch designer was commissioned to design 20 watches, one for each film, to celebrate 007's 40th anniversary. Each watch came complete with the "007 40th anniversary" logo on the box or a special sleeve, the "007" logo on the strap loop, and the name and original release date of the movie engraved on the strap. These watches were limited in number and are now highly prized collectibles.</p><p>The watches were released in four phases of five watches, with the third wave launched in autumn 2002 and contained Roger Moore's final four outings as 007, and the debut of Timothy Dalton as James Bond in "The Living Daylights. Each of the phase three watches were designed by Swatch in 2001 and released as part of their 2002 Fall/Winter collection (with the exception of "A View To A Kill" and "The Living Daylights" which came under the 2002 Spring/Summer collection).</p><p> Moonraker</p><p>Swatch number: YKA4000
Color case: Aluminium
Diameter case: 46 mm
Hands: Swatch Beat
Type strap: Rubber Strap
Water-resistant: 100 Meters
List Price: $90.00</p><p>For Your Eyes Only</p><p>Swatch number: YSG115G
Color case: Gold Metal
Diameter case: 24 mm
Hands: Gold, Gold
Type strap: Fliplock Bracelet
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $100.00</p><p>For Your Eyes Only is a gold tone metal link bracelet accented with open arrowhead shape; gold tone case; black dial accented with a shooting target and four crystal bullet hole markers; gold tone hour hands; gold tone crown.</p><p> Octopussy</p><p>Swatch number: YLG115H
Color case: Gold Metal
Diameter case: 32 mm.
Hands: Gold, Gold
Type strap: Metal bracelet (additional white leather strap included)
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $100.00</p><p>A View To A Kill</p><p>Swatch number: SIB101
Color case: Black
Diameter case: 34 mm
Hands: Digital display
Type strap: Plastic Strap
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $70.00</p><p>The Living Daylights</p><p>Swatch number: GK914
Color case: Plastic
Diameter case: 33 mm
Hands: Grey, Grey, Grey
Type strap: Leather Strap
Water-resistant: 30 Meters
List Price: $80
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:32:35 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you don't find the particular watch you are looking for, please don't hesitate to call 516-974-8255, or you can send an email to info@swatchandbeyond.com for an alert when back in stock.</p><p>We will be listing new swatch watches daily.  </p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:12:36 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Several of the moguls said they wear Swatch watches rather than Rolexes</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>On the lighter side of the questionnaire, the billionaires revealed
not all of them have a penchant for flashy jewelry or pricey wines.
Several of the moguls said they wear Swatch watches rather than
Rolexes. Among the moguls not sporting gold and diamonds on their
wrists: Times Square real estate titan <a href="http://video.forbes.com/fvn/billionaires09/er_charney031109" target="_blank">Leon Charney</a>, who is worth $1.4 billion.</p><p>Charney says wearing a Swatch watch is a matter of convenience; he swims with it on every morning. </p><p>Several
billionaires said they don't drink and prefer diet soda to a nice
expensive bottle of vino. Catsimatides' favorite bottle of wine: "One
I'm not paying for."</p>http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/17/billionaire-predictions-catsimatides-broad-ruffin-business-billionaires.html<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the lighter side of the questionnaire, the billionaires revealed
not all of them have a penchant for flashy jewelry or pricey wines.
Several of the moguls said they wear Swatch watches rather than
Rolexes. Among the moguls not sporting gold and diamonds on their
wrists: Times Square real estate titan <a href="http://video.forbes.com/fvn/billionaires09/er_charney031109" target="_blank">Leon Charney</a>, who is worth $1.4 billion.</p><p>Charney says wearing a Swatch watch is a matter of convenience; he swims with it on every morning. </p><p>Several
billionaires said they don't drink and prefer diet soda to a nice
expensive bottle of vino. Catsimatides' favorite bottle of wine: "One
I'm not paying for."</p>http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/17/billionaire-predictions-catsimatides-broad-ruffin-business-billionaires.html<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:28:43 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch X rated</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Swatch X rated was recently sold for $275.00 on March 3 2008</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Swatch X rated was recently sold for $275.00 on March 3 2008</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:41:30 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>Break dance swatch</title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Ladies Swatch watch Break Dance Designed By Schmidt-Müller after a poster from Keith Haring, was recently sold for $302.00 on March 3 2008.
The standard version of Break dance swatch was auctioned for $488.96 on March 4 2008.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Latest Auction News. Ladies Swatch watch Break Dance Designed By Schmidt-Müller after a poster from Keith Haring, was recently sold for $302.00 on March 3 2008.
The standard version of Break dance swatch was auctioned for $488.96 on March 4 2008.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:20:01 -0700</pubDate>
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