Mares Unveils HOT New Dive Watch

MARES Diving introduces Force Dive Watch: Just in time for the holidays.

NORWALK, CT (November 12, 2007) at the recent DEMA show, Mares introduced its new dive watch: Force. The Force will be produced in limited quantities and available just in time for the holidays.

An extensive feature list makes this both a stylish and quality timepiece; exclusively Mares.

The Force Dive Watch features:

• Solid Marine –grade 316L stainless steel construction
• Screw down crown and crown guards
• Superluminov dial markings and hands
• Stainless steel screwbar band to case interface
• Triple secure stainless steel clasp
• Solid forged type 316L stainless steel case back
• Unidirectional rotating bezel for safe, accurate bottom times
• Japanese quartz movement accurate to ±15 secs. per month
• 200M/660Ft. depth rating for worry-free underwater performance
• 2-year Unconditional warranty

The Mares Force dive watch, which was specially created by the Reactor Watch group, has a suggested retail of $350.00 and will be available at MARES dealers soon.

For additional information on this product and the complete line of Mares products for 2007 contact your MARES District Sales Manager, Customer Service or go to www.mares.com for your nearest Authorized MARES Dealer.

HEAD USA is part of the HEAD NV Group, which is based in the Netherlands and listed on the New York and Vienna Stock exchanges. The HEAD NV Group is a worldwide sporting goods company that manufactures and markets products under the HEAD brand (racquet and winter sports), Penn (world’s #1 tennis ball and racquet ball brand), and Tyrolia (wintersports bindings), in addition to the three diving brands (Mares, Dacor and Sporasub). HEAD NV’s Chairman is Johan Eliasch. The telephone number for the Diving Division is 203 855 0631; fax 203 866 9573; website www.mares.com. For HEAD USA information, log onto www.head.com

MARES introduces the NEMO EXCEL dive computer

Next generation NEMO EXCEL builds on popular advanced dive computer in a major way.

Building on the success of the original NEMO, the NEMO EXCEL is a natural evolution using upgraded components for a tougher computer with a more technical look. A larger segmented display and flat, recessed mineral glass provides improved contrast at wider viewing angles. The non-reflective mineral glass is scratch resistant, shock proof and tempered for better durability and visibility in all conditions. Large textured buttons make NEMO EXCEL’s 4-button intuitive menu operation even easier than its predecessor. A pre-shaped ergonomic strap allows the NEMO EXCEL to fit more comfortably on the wrist.

NEMO EXCEL has 4 Dive Modes: Air, Nitrox, Bottom Timer and special Free Dive functions. Equipped with the most advanced RGBM Mares-Wienke algorithm, considerably lowering the risks associated with the formation of micro-bubbles by introducing deep stops. An active, timer-controlled display light is easily turned on by the pressing of a single button. Strap extension is included. Watch functions include dual time zones, alarm clock function, stop watch and calendar.

“The new design of the NEMO EXCEL is the perfect integration of an advanced featured dive computer and stylish wrist watch. It is ideal for below and above the surface” states Phil Mintz, Vice President of Diving, MARES USA.

Recently tested by the world’s most widely published underwater photographer Stephen Frink; Stephen states:

“I just came up from my first dive with the MARES NEMO EXCEL. I loved the ease of navigation and general ergonomics. The screen is very informative, logical, and easy to read. It is small and handsome enough for daily wear while on a dive trip, yet packs an informational punch while underwater”.

The NEMO EXCEL has a suggested retail of $600.00 and will be arriving at MARES dealers in early August 2007.

For additional information on this product and the complete line of Mares products for 2007 contact your MARES District Sales Manager, Customer Service or go to www.mares.com for your nearest Authorized MARES Dealer.