Showing posts with label luxury watches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury watches. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2013

General mechanical watches allowable error


General mechanical watches allowable error of about 30 seconds a day, the specific error according to the watch movement,luxury watches manual expressly error standard should be based on, if not explicitly identify the specific error standard should be based on national standards. The error relative quartz watch, the adjustment of the mechanical watch is particularly important.
Table Proofing time, if you begged fairly accurate let the second hand to the 12 o'clock position, pull out the crown, the second hand stationary, clockwise or counterclockwise turning the crown to adjust the position of the hour and minute, when pointer and scale time (TV or radio as a reference) the same time, push the crown back.

Luxury Watches time and date adjustment method:
1, mechanical watches in the normal position (head fully into) - This bit can manually winding to winding up (clockwise).
2, the head flick to the first, adjust the calendar and day of the week. - Up (clockwise) can adjust the calendar; adjust the Week - down (counterclockwise) rotation can be.
3, the head flick to the second paragraph, you can adjust the time, such as tuned 24 hours, calendar and day of the week also skipped a day.
4, the operation of the quartz watch tune the reference to Articles 2 and 3 of this. Tune Note:
①, the adjustment should be transferred to the calendar and the week before the current date day dial the clock more than 12 hours until the date turn to now and then adjust the correct time to avoid turning the calendar in 12:00. (Note that your watch is in)
②, adjust the calendar to avoid watch walk in 21:00 - 3:00 during the calendar turned, watch the calendar of this time the heaviest load of gear. Often turned the calendar at this time will cause deformation of the calendar plate gear, the calendar can not rotate.
(3) adjust the time of the mechanical watch minute hand should be appropriated, sold to customers the level of the watch from side to side more than 10 times, in order to reserve a certain amount of energy.
④, precise adjustment of the quartz watch should the minute hand faster than five seconds, and then transferred back to the present time should be sold to the customer to determine whether the correct time.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Organized by Silvana Annicchiarico and Jan van Rossem


Participate in "O'Clock: Time Design, Design Time" the Panerai Panerai Following in Milan exhibition a great success, the Triennale Design Museum (Triennale Design Museum) will be launched in Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA Art Museum)new exhibition: "O'Clock - Time Design, Design Time" exhibition.
Organized by Silvana Annicchiarico and Jan van Rossem, discretionary exhibition by designer Patricia Urquiola is responsible for the design and layout. The exhibition aims to explore the relationship between time and design, jointly organized by the senior watch brand Panerai Panerai Milan Triennale Design Museum. At the opening ceremony, Officine Panerai Panerai will also showcase a device works specially created for the Panerai Panerai watches designed by Patricia Urquiola.

Compared with luxury watches the exhibits in Milan, Beijing exhibition income more latest works to showcase China's emerging Zhuo has been into the design potential. The exhibition features original works by international artists and designers created many specific field, device design, artwork and video, designed to answer the following questions: "how to show the passage of time?" And "time is how to measure and experience? "all the exhibits to the passage of time, the evolution of the time, the time the decline of the theme, and some spicy irony, some rich poetic, some filled with meditation, while others are highly critical.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

The fourth gold triaxial Tourbillon Legend of Harry Winston


Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon series first wristwatch launched in 2009, this series has a paragraph 4.
Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 4 watch

The characteristics of this series is the use of three-axis tourbillon. Watch 6 o'clock, 3 Tourbillon framework is a set of one arranged together, each rotating at different rates.
Histoire de Tourbillon 4 Case a square pincushion material for the of similar titanium alloy Harry Winston specific Zalium with 18K gold alloy. Loaded inside the case is a manual on the chain of the new Harry Winston HW4501 movement to achieve a 50-hour power reserve.
Harry Winston Histoire de luxury watches Tourbillon 4 will be limited to 20. The series plans to paragraph 5 shall cease.

Hautlence - Moser: family bathed in fire baptism

Georges-Henri Meylan, the former chief executive officer of Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet is still far from the time of retirement. Quite the contrary. In the years after the successful running of the Le Brassus Workshops, "I feel that he will not spend the rest of his life in front of the TV," the man, recently raised a very interesting initiative in the field of independent brands. He founded the family business MELB Holding, the purpose of the work is to bring together some of the beleaguered independent luxury watches brand.
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The first opportunity Hautlence, former shareholders of this company have already filed for bankruptcy before the abandon ship. Georges-Henri Meylan, said: "Breguet former Finance Director Bill Muirhead and his two sons (one is responsible for the high-end watch phone brand Celsius, a Hong Kong dealer) support, MELB acquired all the shares in the Hautlence , including liabilities are taken into account. "After that, MELB won another treasure: H. Moser & Cie.. This interesting company is now in a financial crisis, and once belonged to rely on dental implants fortune industrialist Thomas Straumann (BTW, his grandfather invented the the Nivarox the Niva Locks alloy constitute watches gossamer-based). Following a situation assessment and audit of the accounts, Georges-Henri Meylan eventually bought the company.After these two acquisitions, retain key management personnel. Joint Hautlence record and only did not give up the original share holders Guillaume Tetu looks radiant GTE to meet with us. His brand has not only been saved, but after the MELB Holding added, he also felt a wave of positive energy. Georges-Henri Meylan's reputation as well as a rich network has found a new way for this brand. At the same time, the product line to be adjusted, the introduction of a more reasonable price of a new series of Avant-Garde, the price dropped to 30,000 from 60,000 Swiss francs, but strictly follow the building very special brand DNA.Watch design simple, the style and Hautlence watch differ materially Moser & Cie, MELB Holding shares not yet reflect, because the transaction is less than 3 months.Remain in sales and marketing director Daniel Zimmermann post MELB the arrival has generated a positive impact. "They are all from the watch industry expert, will allow us to remain independent. Having said that, we still have many things to do: reduce the cost of production of movement; improve the impression of the final customer of our brand; competitors Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Lange & Söhne Lange and Patek Philippe Patek Patek Philippe distinguish, "he quickly added MELB to this gorgeous rigorous brands" brings a certain freshness.Strategic point of view, the sole acquisition of H. Moser & Cie MELB also very attractive, because the manufacturing gossamer transaction, accessories and wheel Precision Engineering, have become highly strategic product. "Chance favors us",  luxury watches Georges-Henri Meylan the MELB further plans to expand. For him, gradually produced a synergistic effect is increasingly evident, particularly in marketing, movement transactions, as well as logistics and distribution sharing. For example, is planning to build galleries will include two brand De Bethune, the latter in the local dealer is the son of Georges-Henri Meylan. The Europa Star will continue to look into the matter further development.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

RADO Rado True Thinline series really thin luxury watches


Swiss watch innovation pioneer RADO Rado cohesion beyond the contemporary watchmaking create ultra-thin, high-tech ceramic watch - RADO Rado True Thinline really thin Series watch, dedicated to the most intimate love beauty. Series luxury watches True Thinline really thin the breathtakingly slim beauty (Case thickness less than 5mm), bring the wrist closest comfortable wearing experience, the ultimate slim high-tech ceramic case both with flowing lines lightweight rubber strap models,, or moist detailed ceramic strap models are demonstrated unique meticulous aesthetic.


Leading the group London technological breakthroughs

Less than 5mm (some models) slim beauty, RADO Rado True Thinline the really thin series watch the high-tech fashion ceramic jewelry material to another enough to show disdain for the interbank peak. Since 1986, Rado is a pioneer in the watch manufacturing high-tech materials, today, but also to create the ultra-thin, high-tech ceramic watch - RADO Switzerland The Rado True Thinlin really thin series luxury watches.


To achieve this new ultra-thin structure, all watch components have to undergo a re-depth transformation to ensure perfect integration, including RADO Rado's unique ultra-thin quartz movement. With precision, stringent manufacturing processes, RADO Rado True Thinline really thin Series watch not only has all the excellent qualities of the high-tech ceramic, such as top-level comfort and hardness, also both extremely lightweight advantages.

Uncompromising design style

RADO Rado True Thinline really thin Series watch case simple and elegant, with a dazzling golden scale (real diamond models for the diamond scale), placed in the sapphire crystal arc arch microscope with a full charm. Case are high-tech ceramic material manufacturing, filling sensual fashion and superior comfort.

New members of the Swiss independent tabulation Mark Yanni "scarred" time


"Scarred" time


The apprenticeship Marc from making simple tools, any the watchmaker must learn the required course. many tools are available in the market to buy, have their own hands-on production, this can be handy when work done. Metal processing is not easy, Mark "scarred" to describe this period of time. Tools to create a metal material processing, tabulation of theoretical study, these learning is complete, and then began to practice the skills learned from the repair of antique grandfather clock and pocket watch. They have to understand the principles and mechanisms of their work, and then produce their own spare parts to replace wear corroded part, also can feel the history of luxury watches technology development process, such as Elgin pocket watch on a chain of unique design, and even occasionally see previous repair marks left, these are rare experience.

Considerable skills to master, Mark began to fix it myself, the production method cloth hot eggs as complex mechanical device. Russian national treasure human art history and watch the miracle of micro-mechanical history. In the study period, Gabel bear Glashütte as well as the work of the the Fortis development of movement, Mark fortunate enough to participate. Four years time is fleeting, complete Gabel Mr. learning life, Mark passed the qualifying examination of the Swiss Confederation, get a watchmaker certificate, and has since become the official watchmaker. Like other young people, Mark eager to take a look at the outside world, by Tiffany stringent recruitment process, Mark came to the headquarters of the watch  began watchmaker career in the New World . TIFFANY are unique as multiple levels of the world's leading luxury goods giant, technology, management, various departments, division of labor and cooperation, which makes Mark an eye-opener. headquarters clocks Ministry gathered the elite from around the world to bring the different parts of the experience, skills, and different cultures. Mark their own memories a TIFFANY work this decade, this time on his decade of growth, growth from juvenile to adult, also ready to play more responsibility. Subsequently, Mark returned to Switzerland, a new life awaits him here.2013 fashion handbags

"Curve" Series


Prologue movement "curve" Series watch Mark own development, adding kinetic energy reserves, soft and elegant design, highlighting women's feminine beauty. This works watchmaker introduced specifically for female customers.

The launch of the works to mark a few years all gold, platinum and other precious metal materials, priced at about 3-4 million Swiss francs. Currently preparing to launch a new generation of WDT dress form, still Prologue movement added date function is extremely useful, Case also be introduced to the stainless steel version, priced at about 10,000 Swiss francs. An annual production of about 25-50 luxury watches maker watch all custom watch.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

MB & F released the HM4 Final Edition Ultimate Edition watch


2010, the independent Swiss watchmaking brand MB & F created a shape imitate aircraft jet engine Horological Machine No. 4 (watch the machine on the 4th, that HM4). This year, they launched an upgraded version of the model: the HM4 Final Edition (HM4 Ultimate Edition).
The HM4 Ultimate Edition exterior design is also find inspiration from the aircraft body, this is an imitation of the stealth fighter. Like the classic F-117 the HM4 Ultimate Edition has boxy shape the dial, dark outer surface and use a high-tech titanium metal.


The HM4 final version of the constructor with HM4 Thunderbolt paragraph, use the same models self-winding movement with 72-hour power reserve.

HM4 Ultimate Edition Case sturdy lightweight titanium, the middle part of the transparent sapphire crystal to show the internal structure of the "engine".
Titanium metal shell with PVD vacuum coating technology plated black, wearing a cloak as it is to luxury watches.

Case charming transparent sapphire crystal glass spent 185 man-hours before a translucent crystal glass polished into such a complex and beautiful curves panel, from which light can penetrate freely HM4 within the institutions at a glance.

Each component and shape has its technical function, none of them is redundant. Or straight or curved lines full of poetic harmony. The large lugs guarantee the full comfort.

The the HM4 Ultimate Edition yield is extremely rare(luxury watches), only a total of eight, each priced at $ 230,000.

Only 5 store sale the HM4 Ultimate Edition: The Hour Glass in Singapore Los Angeles Westime, Paris, France Chronopassion,,Gstaad Chronometryx and Geneva MB & F's MADGallery.

Why so expensive explain several senior watch

OMEGA Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch Apollo - Soyuz "35th Anniversary Edition":
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch Apollo - Soyuz "35th Anniversary Edition"

Like the Duke of Windsor gave his wife Cartier brooch, because of some love the elephants will give it eternal value. The same table, with the blessing add unlimited value story: July 15, 1975, the Soviet Union simultaneously launched two spacecraft, in one fell swoop to rewrite the history of aviation. Of course, in this great historical event, all the astronauts are wearing Omega Speedmaster luxury watches.

Recalling the "Apollo" program as a whole, with a precious photo records moving pictures of the lunar rover left behind the last stop position. Car lunar rover makes astronauts set foot distance the lander farther, and this had not been achieved in the aerospace mission before. This car was first used car has landed on the moon four decades, Omega also launch a special limited edition watch to commemorate the landing on the moon trip.

Montblanc Montblanc Star World Single button chronograph:

The Montblanc star single button chronograph

Why antique valuable, because it has a long history, is the accumulation of time and verify.As the only chronograph, it is a tribute to the father of the chronograph technology.Montblanc retrieved from the invention of Kay world inspired by the achievements of the Stars single-button chronograph luxury watches. This chronograph function mode the unique dial the two chronograph dial device fixed scale pointer, which indicates the seconds and minutes chronograph.

Shuffled around a lengthy talk about table guide, we come up with six tables directly make you feel "it is what is worth buying. Its design philosophy, movement choose to unique brand DNA ... even if they are not good for your heart, but also will be able to open your selected table, watch the optimal state of the assessment form.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

The Glashütte social responsibility went beyond the traditional craft maintenance only watches

Summer of early 2012, the German the top watchmaker determine the two-year cooperative relationship with the Zurich Film Festival, to achieve a commitment to strengthen the film industry sponsorship.
In during the eighth Zurich film festival, Glashutte is located in the center of Zurich Rennweg (Rennweg) 35 century-old building DittingHaus opened a dedicated VIP lounge. In order to ensure two film festivals the Director NadjaSchildknecht and the Karl Spoerri time during the film festival arrangements, Glashutte for two with a Glashütte watch. Nadja pick a watch in the 1960s series, and Karl is back decades, the selection of a watch in the 1970s series. "We very much welcome to the Glashütte become an official partner of the Zurich Film Festival of the partners - the famous German fashion watches manufacturer, is not only dedicated to watchmaking, is also fond of making movies from last year Glashutte become an official partner of the Berlin International Film Festival. able to win such a partner, we are very pleased. "two Film Festival Film Festival director says.
Indispensable precision mechanical movement, very different process, the complexity of the technology and the perfect time to master the art of filmmaking, as the combination of traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology combine to create an outstanding film . Glashutte Zurich appearance on behalf of the the Glashütte further strengthen its comprehensive, in-depth commitment to support the arts and cultural activities.
Glashutte not only for the development of the arts community from sponsors to contribute more to the fullest in watch design marries art. Glashütte 20th century retro series selected the three periods of the 20th century as a source of watchmaking heritage the Glashutte town (Glashütte) traditional inspiration. Sixties (Sixties) "and" seventies (Seventies) "series of modern vision of the man who changed her ideals, music, architecture and design two decades throughout the world were explained. Glashütte the classic eccentric design also reflect the simple beauty and harmony, according to the golden ratio proportion of ancient times has always respected artist, is the use of their excellence in the arts, music and architectural works. In addition, Glashutte set of specially produced to commemorate the table - Dresden 800th anniversary souvenir sheet also extremely artistic value conferred. Eight sets of tables as light as paper Mason porcelain surface with fine strokes to depict 8 Dresden's famous attractions: the Semper Opera Saimupeier Opera, Dresden's Castle Dresden Palace, The the Zwinger's Crown Gate Heights Unger Palace, the palace gate, The Hofkirche Catholic court church, Church Of Our Lady Notre Dame, The Blue Wonder Blue Wonder, Castle Pillnitz Pierre Nitz Palace, The Celebrated Canaletto View Of Dresden's famed old city Dresden The old city famous Canaletto landscape. Given the important task of German culture and home Saxony, Glashutte spare no effort for the future generations of artistic and cultural heritage preservation and advocacy efforts.
The Glashütte social responsibility is already beyond maintain only watch the traditional process, there will be the world's culture and art, while the promotion of Germany's top art of luxury watches making and continues to make every effort.