Yao Ming is a basketball legend who was awarded the Asia Society "Visionary Award" in 2013. The Swiss watchmaker, Tudor Replica Watches, honored him by dedicating a special edition of their Chronohawk watch. The second of two Chronohawk Yao Ming watches produced was auctioned at the special event organized by Tudor Replica Watches and Asia Society Southern California, held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. It sold for $16,000.
The Yao Ming special models have the same design as the Chrono Hawk, which was one of the most beautiful sport watches in 2012. The watch has a 44mm case, with sharply cut edges. It also features a stainless steel round bezel,Omega Replica Watches as well as an octagonal rubber ring.
The pattern on a beautiful dial echoes that of the Tudor Replica Watches bridge. This pattern, along with the applied hour markers, the two chronograph counters, and the inner bezel with the minute track creates an impressive 3-D effect. The special models feature inner bezel rings, chrono hands and other parts in Yao Ming red. A special Yao Ming symbol is also inscribed on the black rubber strap in a striking red color, and another symbol is transferred onto a sapphire cover that covers back of case.
Jean-Marc Bories presented the watch to Yao Ming, the legendary basketball player, and said that Yao Ming represents the best in basketball and the best of humanity through his work with Special Olympics, WildAid, and its mission to stop the eradication and extinction of African elephants and sharks.omega replica Jean-Marc Bories said, "We are proud to honor a star of such renown".
The renowned Swiss watchmaker, Tudor Replica Watches, also presented Steve Nash with a Tudor Replica Watches 1966 Full Calendar watch in recognition of his charitable work, through the Steve Nash Foundation.
John Chiang was also awarded the title of "Asian American leader of the year" by Asia Society Southern California.