tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739369781763979582023-06-20T21:34:25.633-07:00Watch Horology BlogThe Science of Measuring Timebryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-84045668488312537762009-04-21T16:38:00.001-07:002009-04-21T16:40:39.609-07:00TAG Heuer Watches: A Brief History of TimeMany well known watch manufactures have tried to emulate the success of TAG Heuer, but none can recreate the history that has made TAG the "avant-garde" of watch making. As a young watchmaker in St-Imier, a small village in Switzerland, Eduouard Heuer had a passion for precision, high-performance sports, and taking time measurement to new and greater heights. Since 1860, it has been this vision that has made TAG watches the international reference for sports and prestige.<br /><br />TAG Heuer is a brand that was founded with an <a href="http://indoor-tan.blogspot.com/">emphasis on innovation</a> and solid historical values. Since 1999, TAG Heuer has been a part of a world-renowned luxury group of companies: LVMH (Louis Vuitton- Moët Hennessy), making TAG a part of the world's fourth largest watch making enterprise.<br /><br />Whether it is their choice of materials, their focus on technology, or their world-class designs, TAG Heuer has set the standard: from developing the first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882, to the 1998 launch of the Kirium Ti5 (the first chronograph to measure time in 100ths of a second). Even today, the TAG Heuer slogan "Swiss Avant-Garde since 1860" symbolizes their well-known philosophy. TAG Heuer is not just another watch maker; they have written some of the greatest chapters in watch <a href="http://how-brides.blogspot.com/">making history</a>. As a result, TAG is one of the key reasons that Swiss watches are the benchmark in watchmaking worldwide.<br /><br />Anyone who is passionate about sports has probably seen the TAG Heuer brand associated with the America's Cup, the World Ski Championships, and Formula 1 Racing. Through these and many other well-known partnerships, TAG Heuer constantly drives new technologies in a highly competitive spirit. It is this spirit that is evident in their precision timekeeping instruments, which exemplify the brand's values and capture the essence of the TAG Heuer spirit of sport.<br /><br />If one ever doubts how important time-keeping is to the Swiss, a visit to the TAG Heuer 360 museum in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland will put those doubts to rest. The TAG 360 museum is the first museum dedicated to a unique collection of precision timepieces, and the 150 year history of a world-renowned brand. Located on the ground floor of the company's Swiss headquarters, the museum is a marvel of architectural beauty and time-keeping technology. The TAG 360 museum is a must-see if you find yourself in Switzerland, and a great way to while away the hours without losing track of time. Or if you lose track of time you will always have your Tag Watch.<br /><br />------------------------<br /><br />Tag Heuer Watches and Timepieces can be found at http://www.WatchesOnNet.Com with great discount watches sales.bryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-85746477259818494982008-12-18T14:42:00.003-07:002008-12-18T14:46:17.116-07:00Gevril GV2 Explorer Automatic 42mmPolished Stainless steel Case (316L)<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><li> <div align="left"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SUrEhzspQ2I/AAAAAAAAAgw/acw6uenlJac/s1600-h/gv2_blue.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SUrEhzspQ2I/AAAAAAAAAgw/acw6uenlJac/s320/gv2_blue.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281249598137516898" border="0" /></a>Blue Leather strap with white double stitching detail. </div></li> <li> <div align="left">Sport strap with white see through on strap</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Deployant clasp</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Blue/Plum Dial </div></li> <li> <div align="left">Blue Bezel</div></li> <li> <div align="left">G logo on second hand</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Raised Relief GV2 logo on dial</div></li> <li> <div align="left"> day/date window at 3</div></li> <li> <div align="left">screw in crown</div></li> <li> <div align="left">screw on case back</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Luminous hands and hour markers</div></li> <li> <div align="left">steel stick hour markers</div></li> <li> <div align="left">sweeping second hand</div></li> <li> <div align="left">transparent case back</div></li> <li> <div align="left">sapphire crystal </div></li> <li> <div align="left">water resistant to 50 Meters </div></li> <li> <div align="left">42 mm diameter(46mm including crown)</div></li> <li> <div align="left">case thickness 12 mm</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Strap Width: 22mm </div></li> <li> <div align="left">automatic ETA 2836-2 movement (25 jewels)</div></li> <li> <div align="left">Engraved Handcrafted Swiss on back of watch</div></li> <li> <div align="left"><strong>Limited Edition:</strong> 500 Pieces(each piece individually numbered)</div></li> <li> <div align="left"><span class="tech_specs">Handcrafted Swiss Timepiece</span></div></li> <li> <div align="left"><span class="tech_specs">stamped Swiss Made on dial</span></div></li></span>bryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-70489951301024647972008-12-04T21:35:00.002-07:002008-12-04T21:38:09.440-07:00Citizen Two Tone Moon Phase Eco Drive WatchCitizen Watch Company continues as the fastest growing major watch company in the United States. Citizen today holds countless patents in timekeeping, the rewards ofdevelopment work started in the Citizen research laboratories in 1918. Citizen science has developed materials highly resistant to scratch and wear; and Citizen quality control assures you of the lowest "trouble" rate of any production watches made.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://astore.amazon.com/precisionwristwatches-20/detail/B000EQRYJA"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/STiv3HsEFJI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ZoXq6hfXrUw/s320/citizen+moon+phase.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276160324956066962" border="0" /></a>Professional sports, the great outdoors, casual daily wear, business or the office, evening and formal wear - whatever your life style... Citizen has a watch for you.<br /><br /># Model # SKU AP1014-50A<br /># <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/precisionwristwatches-20/detail/B000EQRYJA">Calibre 8651 Collection</a>.<br /># Eco-Drive Technology - Charges in Sunlight or Indoors - No Batteries to Change.<br /># White Dial with gold tone hands and Roman Numeral hour markers.<br /># Moon Phase Indicator.<br /># Luminous hands and hour markers.<br /># When Fully Charged has a 180 Day Power Reserve.<br /># Solid Stainless Steel Case and bracelet.<br /># Push-button deployment clasp.<br /># Day of week and month subdials with date hand.<br /># Low Charge Indicator & Time Reset Advisory in the Event it Ever Needs Charging.<br /># Screw-Back Case.<br /># Non-reflective scratch-resistant mineral crystal.<br /># Water resistant to 100m.<br /># Case measures 42mm diameter by 11mm thick.<br /># 5 Years Original Citizen's U.S. Warranty.bryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-52235141475330075202008-12-03T20:26:00.001-07:002008-12-03T20:27:16.935-07:00Wrist Watch Collector Terms and Definitions<p><b>Arrowneous-</b> Mistakenly under the assumption that every watch with a broad arrow somewhere on it is actual military issue.</p> <p><b>Ashpulse purchase-</b> Buying a watch you don't truly want just because you can get it overnight and you have a coupon.</p> <p><b>Calatravesty-</b> Wearing a dress watch while rock climbing.</p> <p><b>Curiomark-</b> A scratch you make on the back of a watch because you simply had to see the movement.</p> <p><b>Dialalysis -</b> Extended examination of a dial with a loupe.</p> <p><b>Dialatribe-</b> A long, ranting review of the dislikes of a particular watch dial.</p> <p><b>Discombezelated-</b> A watch with a misaligned bezel.</p> <p><b>Escapemint-</b> The candy given out by retail watch dealers to be eaten while they process your credit card.</p> <p><b>Exhibacktionist-</b> One who repeatedly removes their watch to show off the display back.</p> <p><b>Hologramology-</b> The study or practice of the preservation of Rolex stickers.</p> <p><b>Hororific-</b> An extremely ugly watch.</p> <p><b>Invictanitis-</b> A disease affecting the judgement of novice watch buyers.</p> <p><b>Langeuish-</b> To feel depressed after the purchase of a watch with a price tag of 5 or more figures.</p> <p><b>Lugcheese-</b> The green stuff found between the lugs of a vintage watch.</p> <p><b>Lumiscrutiny-</b> The act of looking for unevenness in luminous hands/markers in a dark bathroom.</p> <p><b>Minervous-</b> The slight trepidation felt just after ordering a watch with a website's name on the dial.</p> <p><b>Mintocchio-</b> A watch dealer who describes every watch they sell as "mint", regardless of the actual condition.<br /> (see also: Nibnosia Rareiosis)</p> <p><b>Nibnosia Rareiosis-</b> A medical condition causing the sufferer to habitually lie about the condition or desirability of a watch he or she is selling. (see also: Mintocchio)</p> <p><b>Pinjectile-</b> An airborne spring bar.</p> <p><b>Polternick-</b> A scratch or dent on your watch that you have no recollection of making.</p> <p><b>Quartzsteria-</b> The brief illusion that your quartz watch has stopped even though it hasn't.</p> <p><b>Rattrepain-</b> A chronograph whose sweep seconds hand does not reset to zero.</p> <p><b>Remorse code-</b> FSOT, LNIB.</p> <p><b>Rolexia-</b> The inability to distinguish between quality and popularity.</p> <p><b>Seikosis-</b> The repeated purchasing of Japanese watches that never get worn.</p> <p><b>Stitchsker-</b> The short, stiff, stubby piece of stitching found on the inside of a watch strap that pokes and iritates the wrist.</p> <p><b>Strapophrenia-</b> Repeated and obsessive changing of watch straps.</p> <p><b>Submerciless-</b> Wearing a sport watch to a funeral.</p> <p><b>Valjitters-</b> The vibrations felt emanating from a Valjoux 7750 movement.</p> <p><b>Zenophobia-</b> The fear of mediocre watches.</p>bryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-53258432752152516752008-10-01T22:47:00.002-07:002008-10-01T22:51:11.480-07:00GRAN CAPITAN CORDUBA CHRONOGRAPH Model 3474Movement: Professional chronograph<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://astore.amazon.com/precisionwristwatches-20/detail/B000FVC5NE"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SORgpddzzPI/AAAAAAAAAbw/ja6CbtUKv4M/s320/corduba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252429330821401842" border="0" /></a>Case and dial: 52mm * Surgical grade solid stainless steel case * Stainless steel screw down case back * Screw down crown with unique protective cap * Anti-reflective mineral crystal * Checkered textured dial in assorted colors * Tritnite luminous hands and markers * Date display<br /><br />Band:Buffalo pattern genuine calf leather<br /><br />Water resistant: 200 metersbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-65881678295784939232008-09-30T21:40:00.002-07:002008-09-30T21:42:55.328-07:00SeaPro Men's Scuba 200 Strap WatchMOVEMENT<br /><br />Citizen Miyota 8215<br />21 Jewels Automatic<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOL_iYoLzUI/AAAAAAAAAbo/M-t5VxZB2G8/s1600-h/scuba+200+black.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOL_iYoLzUI/AAAAAAAAAbo/M-t5VxZB2G8/s320/scuba+200+black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252041081659051330" border="0" /></a>Dial color<br /><br />SS131112 Yellow/Black Textured Dial<br />SS131113 Orange/Black Textured Dial<br />SS131104 Silver/Black Textured Dial<br />SS131101 Grey/Black Textured Dial<br />SS131103 Blue/Black Textured Dial<br /><br />CRYSTAL<br /><br />Tempered Harden Mineral with magnifier<br />See thru tempered Harden Mineral glassback<br /><br />BRACELET<br /><br />Band Material: 20mm PU Strap<br />Clasp Type: Tang Buckle<br /><br />WATER RESISTANCE<br /><br />200 meters | 660 feet<br /><br />CASE<br /><br />316L Stainless Steel<br />Diameter: 43mm with crown<br />Screw in crown<br />Rotating Bezel<br /><br />FUNCTIONS<br /><br />Date<br />Luminous markers and handsbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-1710527189884121352008-09-29T22:01:00.002-07:002008-09-29T22:05:22.434-07:00Vostok-Europe Men's Expedition Around the World Russian Strap WatchExpedition presents its first EXPEDITION AROUND THE WORLD. The traditional Wonders of the World have long since ceased to amaze, trodden over by tourists and blurred by glossy photo shoots. A fresh look live into uncharted territories could lead to discovery of new wonders from a completely new perspective.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOGzhLo36cI/AAAAAAAAAbg/pP-mx-cV8E4/s1600-h/expedition+trophy+orange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOGzhLo36cI/AAAAAAAAAbg/pP-mx-cV8E4/s320/expedition+trophy+orange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251676023131990466" border="0" /></a>Vostok-Europe Men's Expedition-Around the World Strap Watch<br /><br />Limited Edition-3000 Made<br /><br />Collection / Series Name: Expedition Gender: Men's<br />Band Material: Black Leather Strap with Orange Stripe Band Length: 9 inches<br />Band Width: 24mm Clasp Type: Tang Buckle<br />Movement: Automatic Mfg. and Caliber of Movement: 2426 Vostok | 32 Jewels<br />Dial Color: Choice of Orange, Black, or White Crystal: Mineral Crystal<br />Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 43mm<br />Case Thickness: 14mm Caseback: Exhibition<br />Calendar: Date Window at 6 o'clock Water Resistant Depth: 100 meters | 330 feet<br />Weight: 108g Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty<br />Additional Features:<br /><br /> Russian Movement and Assemblybryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-35477804392265510092008-09-29T20:32:00.002-07:002008-09-29T20:37:31.038-07:00Rado Integral JubiléMaterials<br />High-Tech Ceramic Innovative, durable and skin-friendly: introduced by Rado in 1986, high-tech ceramic has become our signature. In metallic or non-metallic colors, with a glossy, matt,satin-brushed or decorated finish, it is the most versatile of our materials.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://astore.amazon.com/precisionwristwatches-20/detail/B0002EONSO/104-2709999-6435113"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOGeWK9D-4I/AAAAAAAAAbY/j_1np6ECyVQ/s320/integral+jubile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251652744225487746" border="0" /></a>High-Tech Hard metal<br />Pure, simple and extremely tough: we pioneered the use of this material by introducing the world’s first scratchproof watch, The Original, in 1962. Sapphire Crystal Perpetual transparency: scratch proof high tech sapphire crystal is used throughout our collection. The application of edge-to-edge crystal and metallization are distinguishing features.<br /><br />High-Tech Diamond<br />Incomparable and enduring brilliance: the Rado high-tech diamond surface offers hardness equal to that of natural diamonds. Our invention and use of this surface have earned us an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for the world’s hardest watch.<br /><br />How hard is hard?<br />The extreme hardness of Rado high tech materials guarantees durability and brilliance. The Vickers scale is used to indicate hardness: the higher a value, the greater the resistance to scratches. Rado materials commence at Vickers 1,200 – far higher than gold, steel or platinum. The top value of 10,000 is attributed only to natural diamonds and to the Rado high-tech diamond surface.<br /><br />Rado quartz watches are equipped with top-quality Swiss batteries. Under normal conditions, a battery should last at least 30 months. The battery must be changed when the seconds hand starts to move in 4-second intervals (or when, on a multifunction watch, the digital display begins to blink). Battery exhaustion in a watch without a seconds hand becomes apparent only when the hands stop moving altogether. Battery changes should only be performed by an authorized Rado dealer or Service Center to ensure that only original parts are used and that your watch is properly tested for water resistance. A worn-out battery should be replaced immediately in order to reduce the risk of leakage and consequent damage to the movement.<br /><br />High-tech ceramics, sapphire crystal, bicolor, with 4 diamonds, Quartz movement, Date, available in L-size, M-size, S-size (S-size without Date)bryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-25957880342306646452008-09-28T23:09:00.003-07:002008-09-28T23:13:21.548-07:00Joshua and Sons Triple Time Zone WatchThis watch has a round 316L stainless steel case and a round dial with luminous hour, minute and second hands. The local time dial features Arabic numerals at 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00. Index markers are located at all remaining hour positions. The date window is displayed at 4:00. The black choice has a triple recessed black dial and two black sub-dials. The blue style has a triple recessed silver-tone dial, a red sub-dial and a yellow sub-dial. The silver-tone choice has a triple recessed blue dial, a yellow sub-dial and a red sub-dial.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBxnocce6I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/VPORR7fz_DE/s1600-h/triple+time+zone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBxnocce6I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/VPORR7fz_DE/s320/triple+time+zone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251322091199560610" border="0" /></a>This watch is powered by automatic movement which means the winding of the spring occurs automatically when the wearer moves his/her arm. However, it is recommended that you manually wind the watch at least once every two weeks. It is also important to adjust the time once a month as automatic movement can gain or lose a few minutes per month.<br /><br />Technical Data<br /><br />Men's timepiece features 22-jewels automatic aston movement<br />subdials twin mini quartz movement<br />White watch dial with blue, yellow and red subdials<br />Black leather watch strap<br />Stainless steel case<br />Luminous silver hands and hour markers<br />Luminous silver roman numerals<br />Mineral crystals front and back<br />Folding deployment clasp with JS logo<br />Date at 6:00 o'clock<br />50-meter/165-feet water resistance (5 ATM)<br />Case size 47 mm W x 14 mm thick<br />Strap dimensions: 24 mm W x 9.5 inches Lbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-86831995518023433202008-09-28T22:55:00.003-07:002008-09-28T23:01:21.204-07:00Tissot T-Touch Titanium WatchOne of the most innovative watches on its time due to its touch driven technology the T-Touch offers a precision instrument at your fingertips, combing high technicality and performance with cutting edge design and ease of use.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://astore.amazon.com/precisionwristwatches-20/detail/B000HDBBJY/002-0007902-8443208"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBvBMkId-I/AAAAAAAAAbI/lXJ53veZ0Vc/s320/t-touch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251319231857326050" border="0" /></a>More than just a watch, the T-Touch offers 8 separate functions activated by pressing on the crown and then pressing on the touch sensitive screen. With an accurate Altimeter (in feet and in meters), Chronograph (split and add time), Compass, Alarm, Thermometer (C or F), Barometer as well as Date and Time (choice of 12h or 24hr), the T-Touch offers a real feat of technological design combined with modern elegance.<br /><br />Technical Data<br /><br />Size: gent<br />Case Material: titanium<br />Water Resistance: 30 m<br />Glass: Tactile sapphire crystal<br />Dial: Black<br />Hour Indicators: Arabic<br />Bracelet: Titanium Grey<br />Movement Caliber: E40.305 Quartz with end of life (EOL)<br />Functions: multifunction<br />Guarantee: 2 yearsbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-83784989204624253632008-09-28T22:38:00.002-07:002008-09-28T22:42:41.922-07:00Akribos Skeleton Two Tone WatchAkribos has created an exciting and enticing timepiece for its Lifestyle Collection…the Men's Skeleton Two Tone Watch. Hold on and enjoy the ride!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBqmT9x38I/AAAAAAAAAbA/mI22Ep6fteA/s1600-h/rose+skeleton.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBqmT9x38I/AAAAAAAAAbA/mI22Ep6fteA/s320/rose+skeleton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251314371940966338" border="0" /></a>The Skeleton Two Tone boasts an incredible 46mm tonneau-shaped case with scalloped edges constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel, but the real attraction here is the skeleton mechanical self winding movement which can be seen through the large domed crystal, the propeller-style face plate and the luminous cigar-style hands. The dial features hydraulically embossed guilloche texturing and is complemented perfectly with a polished chakram-style bezel. At close glance you will notice the exquisite drape-sweep pattern embossed into the dial complements the sporty sleekness offered by the scalloped edges of the case. The globular crown with its black rubber equatorial ring is the final touch to the touch contributing to the frontal look of the Skeleton Two Tone. Mounted on a 23mm genuine French leather strap with contrast stitching and finished with a large tang buckle sporting the Akribos logo, it is water resistant up to 50 meters.<br /><br />On the flip side, the screw-down exhibition case-back reveals beautifully the skeletonized and hand engraved 20-jewel mechanical automatic movement accented by blued steel screws. The Skeleton Two Tone with its skeletonized dial and propeller style face-plate will be a definite conversation piece will definitely turn heads!<br /><br />Technical Data<br /><br />Manual/Self-Winding Mechanical<br />90089 Calibre<br />Skeletonized 3 Hand Movement with Hours, Minutes and Seconds<br />21,600 v.p.h.<br />20 Jewels<br />34 Hours Power Reserve<br />Hand Engraved Skeletonized Movement & Rotor accented with Blued Steeled Screws<br />Tonneau Shaped 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Case with Scalloped Edges<br />Skeletonized Hydraulically Stamped Guillochè Textured Dial with Propeller Style Face Plate<br />Luminous Cigar Style Hands<br />Embossed Arabic Numerals (12,4,8) in Faceplate and Printed Minute Markers<br />Polished Chakram Style Bezel<br />3H-9H: 46mm; Overall 6H-12H: 44mm<br />Weight: 94.7 grams<br />Screw-In Exhibition Case Back<br />Mineral Crystals (Domed on Front)<br />Stainless Steel Globular Crown with Black Rubber Equatorial Ring (8mm)<br />5 ATM Water Resistant (50 meters/165 feet)<br />Genuine French Leather Strap (23mm) with Contrasted Stitching and Quick Release Pinsbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373936978176397958.post-35303413105795181742008-09-28T21:53:00.004-07:002008-09-28T22:14:56.955-07:00Breitling Emergency WatchDesigned for pilots and aircrews, the Breilting Emergency is an instrument watch with built in micro transmitter broadcasting on the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency. Following a crash or a forced landing, for example, the Emergency will send a signal on which rescuers can home in. The watch thus serves as a complement to the aircraft's own distress signaling equipment. The Emergency's transmitter is activated by unscrewing a protective cap and pulling the antenna out fully. It will then broadcast for 48 hours. Over flat terrain or calm seas, the transmitter's signal on the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency has a range of about 160 kilometers (100 miles), assuming the search aircraft is flying at 6,000 meters (20,000 ft.).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBiYSHVzzI/AAAAAAAAAa4/8Gr427SaiBk/s1600-h/SNWTCHBRT440_3021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_89OQ2UsT0Ao/SOBiYSHVzzI/AAAAAAAAAa4/8Gr427SaiBk/s320/SNWTCHBRT440_3021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251305334833008434" border="0" /></a>As of 2009, satellite transmitted distress signals will be picked up exclusively on the 406 MHz digital frequency offering enhanced compatibility with GPS or with aircraft Flight Management systems. Nonetheless, localization operations will continue to use the 121.5 MHz frequency, which in this specific context has may advantages over the 406 MHz frequency, particularly because it is more accurate and reliable in locating victims.<br /><br />Technical Data<br /><br />Caliber: Breilting 76<br />Movement: Superquartz, thermocompensated quartz electronic, analog and 12/24 hr LCD digital display; EOL indicator<br />Chronograph: 1/100th second, max. 23 hrs 59 min. 59.99 seconds<br />Calendar: Digital, day and ate programmed for 4 years<br />Case: Titanium, 18 k yellow or white gold<br />Water resistance: 3 bars, incl. with transmitter in operation<br />Bezel: Bidirectional, compass scale<br />Crown: Non screw locked, two gaskets, integrated push piece<br />Caseback: One piece case<br />Crystal: Sapphire, glare proofed both sides<br />Diameter: 43 mm<br />Thickness: 15.70 mm<br />Weight: 84.6 g<br />Interhorn width: 22/20 mmbryan7707http://www.blogger.com/profile/14362866860210620893noreply@blogger.com0