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German-Made Military Automatic Watches Generate New Interest in Designer Luxury Timepieces

Arctos Elite GPW K1 (Limited Edition of 50 watches) Unique Combination of Roman and Arabic Numerals, CAD$1,180.00 © Rufus Lin Design

Arctos Elite GPW K1 (Limited Edition of 50 watches) Unique Combination of Roman and Arabic Numerals, CAD$1,180.00 © Rufus Lin Designs

As of Dec 1, 2008, Arctos Precision Watches of Germany has appointed Rufus Lin Designs (which has offices in Vancouver, Canada and Tokyo, Japan) to be sole distributor in Canada and Japan for all Arctos watches. The Arctos brand has a history stretching back to 1923, and is known for its military watches. The watches are made in Germany, and incorporate in-house mechanical movements.

The watches shown in this news release have sapphire glass, front and back, and their cases are made of high-tech ceramic and titanium. The automatic movement can be viewed through the exhibition back. Arctos is currently being sold online at www.verynicewatch.com. Rufus Lin Designs intends to appoint several retailers across Canada in the first half of next year, and welcomes enquiries from established watch stores and jewelers.

Chief Designer Rufus Lin says, “In keeping with our concept of independent, artisan-produced watches, rather than mass-produced or conglomerate brands, Arctos is yet another high-end, German-made watch that we are introducing to Canada. Arctos military watches are already very popular in Europe, and are beginning to attract a lot of attention in other parts of the world.”

Arctos GPW Pearl White Ceramic High-tech ceramic watch with unusual overall white design, featuring a luminous dial, hands and index markers, CAD$2,111.00 © Rufus Lin Designs

Arctos GPW Pearl White Ceramic High-tech ceramic watch with unusual overall white design, featuring a luminous dial, hands and index markers, CAD$2,111.00 © Rufus Lin Designs

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact David Leo, Manager Business Development at canada@rufuslin.com or
tel: (604) 232-9765 or visit: www.rufuslin.com, www.verynicewatches.com.
Catalogue requests may be made to info@rufuslin.com.
Manufacturer information at: www.arctos.info

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