These are three Rebellion timepieces that I photographed during Baselworld, back in March. Rebellion is a small, modern, racing inspired watch brand. Their timepieces are large and have bold, sporty styling. Each collection is limited edition, with an edition number engraved on the case flank. Rebellion timepieces generally cost $20,000 and up.

The PR Director for Rebellion just sent me this photo of a special limited edition watch they have created for their drivers to wear during races.

Race proven "Predator Chronograph 24 Hours". A limited edition of 24 pieces worn by the Rebellion Racing drivers during the Le Mans 24 Hours will be sold after the race. Features include. dial and bezel in black carbon fibre, 24 hour counter in red and special extendable racing clasp that can be adjusted to wear over racing suit. (Photo of one of their race cars.)

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In its two years of existence, Rebellion has built a solid reputation with exceptional timepieces - chronographs, regulators and tourbillions - inspired by the world of automobile racing. Conceived in collaboration with the designer Eric Giroud, the Predator also borrows many of its features from racing cars: the brake discs and the pedals, the five-layer dial with its honeycomb base, and the push rod shaped bridges connecting the chronograph counters to the dial. Not to mention the formidable technical mastery of the double sectorial seconds hand at 9 o'clock: the shorter hand indicates 0 to 30 seconds, with the longer one taking over for 30 to 60 seconds. The case is constructed in a sandwich of superimposed layers available in various materials, so there are many ways to personalise the timepiece.

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This is the new RE-1 Automatic Chronograph from Rebellion. Rebellion was launched in 2008 and is based in Lonay (located on the shores of Lake Geneva). Rebellion makes luxury watches in very limited quantities.

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PRESS RELEASE:

Exciting new Swiss watch brand Rebellion Timepieces makes its debut at Baselworld 2008 with a spectacularset of five calibres, including world premiere GMT Jumping Hour. Crafted in small quantities, Rebellion's bespoke, precision-engineered cases and movements offer cutting-edge style to a select few. The five Rebellion calibres to be unveiled are a manual wind with power reserve; a cam-lever chronograph; a column wheel chronograph; world premiere GMT Jumping Hour; and a stunning all-new tourbillon. In presenting five new calibres at Baselworld 2008, Rebellion Timepieces is making a clear statement of its long-term ambition, not to mention its extraordinary technical capability.

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