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Take a pre-season plunge with 2008's coolest sports watches and beach kitLast updated at 22:58pm on 8th March 2008
One tank full of icy water, a lot of diving gear, some very cold models, and one intrepid Live cameraman bring you the back-story of our spectacular watch shots.
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THE SWIMWEAR: Navy-blue patterned swimming trunks by O'Neill, £49.99, oneill.com
THE WATCH: Omega Planet Ocean £1,875, ogdenharrogate.co.uk Slim and sleek, with shocking orange bezel and buttons. Waterproof to 600m
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THE SWIMWEAR: Yellow shorts by Linea, £25, houseoffraser.com; blue fins by Speedo, £23, as before.
Bikini top, £50, and matching bottoms, £45, by Paul Smith, paulsmith.co.uk; orange fins by Speedo, £17, as before
THE WATCH: Montblanc sport Chronograph Automatic £12, 750, montblanc.com Made from tantalum, renowned for its anti-corrosive properties. Waterproof to 200m.
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THE SWIMWEAR: Swimsuit by Huit, £80, figleaves.com
THE WATCH: Glashutte Sports Evolution £4,000, ogdenharrogate.co.uk. German-made and waterproof to 200m, with a clever bracelet that fits to within 1mm
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THE SWIMWEAR: Red bikini with white and blue spots, by Diesel, £60, diesel.com
THE WATCH: IWC Aquatimer Split Minute Chronograph £4,400, iwc.ch. Waterproof to 120m, with push-button release safety clasp
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THE SWIMWEAR: Orange shorts by Helly Hansen, (left) £45, 0115 960 8797; goggles by Speedo, £15, 020 7497 0950
Multicoloured diamond-pattern board shorts by Energie, £85, 0870 751 6040; blue goggles by Speedo, £15, as before
THE WATCH: Audermars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore £12,900, timeproducts.com. The ultimate diver's watch, waterproof to 100m and exceptionally well built
Fortis B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph £1,635, ogdenharrogate.co.uk A favourite among watch collectors. The stainless steel case is waterproof to 200m
Sea-Doo SeaScooter GTi £349, iwantoneofthose.com The electric motor pulls you along at up to 4mph - and it can travel to depths of up to 30m. It has a two-hour run off one charge.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEALE HAYNES
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