November 30th 2010 - "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" will take place tomorrow in Los Angeles setting the stage for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. As a partner of The Recording Academy®, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry has launched a special edition timepiece and jewelry collection and will now introduce the "official timekeeper" to Music's Biggest Night: an innovative desktop widget inspired by the design of the I-Gucci GRAMMY timepiece. Compatible with Mac or PC, the application is a real-time countdown to the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. ET/PT on February 13th, marking the time in days, hours, minutes and seconds.

 
Both stylish and practical, the widget comes with a range of features such as a local and L.A. time and date display and a direct link to the latest GRAMMY and Gucci Twitter updates. The I-Gucci GRAMMY widget can be downloaded exclusively from Gucci Timepieces.com, Gucci.com and Gucci's Facebook page. After the event, the countdown panel will disappear and the watch will remain, to be used as a stylish desktop timekeeping device.
 
The widget application takes inspiration from the I-Gucci, Gucci's first-ever digital timepiece and an iconic choice for those seeking a contemporary, cosmopolitan watch. It offers the ultimate in versatility: with a flick, the broad watch face changes from a two-time zone dial in large digits to a streamlined version that features two discreet digital hands revealing local time. Its large, double-layout digital display features a special tag celebrating the GRAMMY partnership. The yellow PVD stainless-steel case is complemented by a wide, black or white rubber strap that sports both the GRAMMY and Gucci logos. Again emphasizing the partnership, the case back features the GRAMMY Awards special edition label. Precious versions of the I-Gucci are also available with sparkling diamonds outlining the watch face for an added touch of glamour.
 

About Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry
 
Gucci Timepieces has been designing, developing and manufacturing iconic Gucci watches since the early 1970s. Taking advantage of the worldwide recognition of the Florentine house – and its unique duality in brand positioning, pairing modernity and heritage, innovation and craftsmanship, trendsetting and sophistication – Gucci Timepieces is one of the most reliable and consistent fashion watch brands, with a clear design approach and positioning. Made in Switzerland, Gucci watches are recognized for their design, quality and craftsmanship and are distributed worldwide through the exclusive network of directly operated Gucci boutiques and selected watch distributors.  Since January 2010, Gucci Timepieces has also been distributing the Gucci Jewelry collections, capitalizing on the expertise gained in the watch sector and leveraging the synergies between the watch and jewelry industries. For more information about Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry, please visit www.guccitimepieces.com.
 
About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys.


Media Contacts:

Katia Cicconetti Jaime Sarachit
GUCCI Timepieces and Jewelry The Recording Academy
+41 32 732 05 55 +1 310.392.3777

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