The Tradition of Providing "Tools" for Consumers with Active Lifestyles Continues
ORANGEBURG, New York — July 2005 — Navigating the high seas or the local bay can be difficult, but Wenger, the maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, is introducing two new water-oriented timepieces - the AquaGraph Tide and AquaGraph Yacht Racer.
 Featuring a unique quartz movement, the Wenger AquaGraph Tide tracks tides in two locations; a home and an away port as an example. A must for any one with a passion for the seas, especially sailors and boating enthusiasts, the AquaGraph Tide also features a moon phase sub-dial, durable blue rubber strap or solid 5-link stainless steel bracelet and features:
- Exclusive 9-Jewel Swiss quartz movement
- Rotating bezel for 2nd tide location
- Water resistant to 100m (330ft.)
- Stainless steel case with screw-on back
- Date display
- Mineral crystal
- Retail Price: $450.00 for strap and $500.00 for bracelet
 The Wenger AquaGraph Yacht Racer features a 10-minute pre-race countdown timer with audible alerts at every minute and at 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 seconds prior to the start of the race. Additionally the watch features a 96-hour race timer. With a stylish white dial and blue rubber strap or solid 5-link stainless steel bracelet, the men's AquaGraph Yacht Racer also features:
- 9-Jewel Swiss quartz movement
- Alarm
- Date display
- 100m (330ft.) water resistance
- Stainless steel case with screw-on back
- Retail Price: $450.00 for strap and $500.00 for bracelet
"The AquaGraph Tide is the first analog tide watch at under $500. We've built in a lot of real-world functionality for consumers who are passionate about spending time in or near the water and made it affordable for them to own a timepiece that enhances their enjoyment", said Marc Eskridge, COO of Wenger. "The Yacht Racer is an essential sailor's timepiece. It features the critical functions that every sailor and boating enthusiast wants on their wrist when tackling the open ocean."
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