2010年7月27日星期二
Tag Heuer Creates Unique Photography Art-Book
The photos will be used for creating photography art-book in a limited edition. The most famous and talented people from the world of Sports, Arts, and business came from over 20 countries, having contributed their time and creative resourcefulness.The TAG Heuer Company has continuously maintained close links to the field of professional motor sports and Grand Tourisme. To commemorate its legacy and provide support to children around the world, the brand has partnered with Save the Children, the independent charity for children fighting for the rights of children in more than 100 countries.TAG Heuer has initiated the "Dream Machines driven by Generous Hearts" project that started in the form of an one-of-a-kind photo exhibition and charity event that paid tribute to the very special relationship between famous men and women and the 'dream machines', the essence of Avant-Garde style, GT cars inspiring them.TAG Heuer has invited a group of men and women of different cultures to take part in the project. The participants posed alone as well as with the 'dream machines' giving power to their passion for driving.
Reliability and Luxury from Breguet
All these people shared one thing in common - a strong addiction to Avant-Garde GT cars and engines.The company's Honorary Chairman Jack Heuer has been paired with the car of his dreams, a Porsche Carrera. TAG Heuer President & CEO Jean-Christophe Babin has been featured with his own automobile, a luxurious Ferrari 456 GT. On the list of other celebrities that participated in this interesting project you will find Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay matched up with a Ferrari Enzo, while James Bond movie star Timothy Dalton has posed with a Ford GT 40 Limited Edition.TAG Heuer will donate all the proceeds received from the book sale for sponsoring Save the Children's international recreational and sports projects. Thus with help of the brand's project more children will get an opportunity to learn, play and develop.The scope of the TAG Heuer project, the prestige and repetition of the people involved generated a lot of energy, enthusiasm and interest along with the great resources deployed, resulting in remarkable international effort.The TAG Heuer project united such prominent racing personalities as Sebastien Bourdais, Fernando Alonso, David Coulthard, Lewis Hamiltovn,and Mattias Ekstrom, as well as sportsmen, musicians, actors, business leaders and writers coming from around the world.
Reliability and Luxury from Breguet
A Breguet fake watch is the nicest way to become an owner of a timepiece of the highest quality that is quite available. Breguet replica watches are the watches of your dream: they are perfectly reliable and elegant and they do not cost much. Breguet fake watches are really fantastic, these timepieces fulfill dreams of any person. A Breguet imitation watch is the best gift you ever could make!You will never find a fake watch that includes gold or emeralds. Fake watches are made out of high quality alloys and gem imitations. You do understand, that not all jewelry that is worn is authentic jewelry that is made out of precious metals and gems. Believe it or not, owners of exclusive jewelry often wear fake jewelry and store original jewelry somewhere in a safe. Really it is great idea to have an absolute copy of an exclusive piece of jewelry with intention to wear it and to be sure you won?????t lose it. Breguet imitation wrist watches that are presented at stores are 100 % copies of chronographs from Breguet.
Reliability and Luxury from Breguet
These also are great accessories for people who want to look stylish. With all these nice qualities, replica watches are less expensive than original wrist watches. The secret is quite ***: manufacturers of fake watches never apply expensive materials.Fake watches can be compared with reproductions of masterpieces from well known artists, replica watches are so similar to original watches that only a specialist can tell a replica watch from genuine timepiece from a well known watch company. You can compare each detail from an imitation watch and authentic watch, and you will see that there is no difference between these two details. Fake watches possess all the characteristics of original chronographs, such as accuracy and beautiful design.
2010年7月13日星期二
Review of the Rolex GMT Master II
I actually prefer the GMT movement over traditional movements due to its ease of use (once you understand it) and flexibility, even when I don't need to track multiple time zones.When I first got my GMT Master II, I found that it was running about 7 seconds fast per day. Automatic watches will never be as accurate as quartz watches, but seven seconds per day is a little extreme for me. I sent the Ulysse Nardin to Rolex (through an authorized dealer) to have it adjusted, and when it came back, it was running at exactly one second fast per day. A year later, still just one second fast per day. Even when it was running seven seconds fast per day, although I wasn't impressed with its accuracy, I was impressed with its consistency, and now that it's been adjusted, I'm very impressed with both. Rolex makes their own movements (most watch manufacturers purchase them from another company) which means the inside of a Rolex is as well crafted as the outside.The only complaint I have about the Rolex GMT Master II is the clasp.
First of all, the crown has four separate positions. The zero position is all the way in and screwed down. To get to the first position, simply unscrew the crown and let it pop out away from the threads. You can't set the sale uggs while the crown is in the first position, but you can wind it manually (about 30 partial rotations away from you, or clockwise, will sufficiently wind the spring). You typically then want to move the crown out to the third and last position which allows you to set the minute hand and the 24-hour hand. At this point, don't worry about the date and the hour hand. Once the minute hand and the 24-hour hand are in position, push the crown all the way back in to get the watch started again (don't screw the crown down just yet), then pull the crown back out to the second position, or one in from the last. This is where you set the hour hand and the date. Turn the crown in either direction until the date and the hour hand are accurate (make sure to monitor whether you are post or ante meridiem), then you're done. Push the crown all the way back in, and screw it down. When you travel, unscrew the crown, pull it out to the second position, and move the hour hand either forward or backward depending on which direction you are traveling in. Keep the hour hand and the date synchronized with local time, and use the 24-hour hand to monitor the time back home.There are a few important features of the Rolex GMT Master II's movement which you need to understand in order to fully appreciate this watch: When you set the hour hand and the date, you can turn the crown in either direction, allowing you to set the watch forward and backward. Most watches are designed to only run in one direction and can be damaged by setting them backwards. While setting the hour and date, the better ugg keeps running which allows you to adjust to new time zones without losing time on your watch. When setting the second hand and the 24-hour hand, however, the the best ugg does stop which allows you set it right down to the second. Very nice. When setting the hour hand and the date, the date changes at precisely midnight rather than gradually changing over the course of hours.
First of all, the crown has four separate positions. The zero position is all the way in and screwed down. To get to the first position, simply unscrew the crown and let it pop out away from the threads. You can't set the sale uggs while the crown is in the first position, but you can wind it manually (about 30 partial rotations away from you, or clockwise, will sufficiently wind the spring). You typically then want to move the crown out to the third and last position which allows you to set the minute hand and the 24-hour hand. At this point, don't worry about the date and the hour hand. Once the minute hand and the 24-hour hand are in position, push the crown all the way back in to get the watch started again (don't screw the crown down just yet), then pull the crown back out to the second position, or one in from the last. This is where you set the hour hand and the date. Turn the crown in either direction until the date and the hour hand are accurate (make sure to monitor whether you are post or ante meridiem), then you're done. Push the crown all the way back in, and screw it down. When you travel, unscrew the crown, pull it out to the second position, and move the hour hand either forward or backward depending on which direction you are traveling in. Keep the hour hand and the date synchronized with local time, and use the 24-hour hand to monitor the time back home.There are a few important features of the Rolex GMT Master II's movement which you need to understand in order to fully appreciate this watch: When you set the hour hand and the date, you can turn the crown in either direction, allowing you to set the watch forward and backward. Most watches are designed to only run in one direction and can be damaged by setting them backwards. While setting the hour and date, the better ugg keeps running which allows you to adjust to new time zones without losing time on your watch. When setting the second hand and the 24-hour hand, however, the the best ugg does stop which allows you set it right down to the second. Very nice. When setting the hour hand and the date, the date changes at precisely midnight rather than gradually changing over the course of hours.
Review of the Rolex GMT Master II
The GMT feature of the Rolex GMT Master II is typically used in one of two ways. The first way is the technique the Pan Am pilots used, which is to keep track of both GMT and local time simultaneously. The second technique, which is more commonly used by travelers as opposed to pilots, is to set the 24-hour hand and the 12 hour hand to the same hour while in your "home" time zone, then to adjust the hour hand and date either ahead as you travel east, or back as you travel west. The movement in the GMT Master II is very unique in that it allows you adjust the hour and date backwards just as easily as forwards.Although the GMT Master II isn't difficult to use, it does require some explanation.View the Rolex GMT Master II photo gallery.The Rolex GMT Master II is a great looking and very functional high-end Swiss timepiece. It's a beautiful Replica Ulysse Nardin which is sophisticated in both appearance and operation, yet it somehow manages to present itself as understated and modest. The Rolex GMT Master II has a long and interesting history, and is certainly one of the most popular Rolex Professional models.The big feature of the Rolex GMT Master II is the additional 24-hour hand which tracks hours against the bi-directional rotating bezel in "military time" as opposed to standard 12-hour time. It was originally created for Pan Am pilots back in the early days of transatlantic flights. Pan Am pilots used GMT time, so they wanted a ulysse nardin that would allow them to monitor both GMT and local time simultaneously. The ulysse nardin replica's movement became more sophisticated over the years, and now allows the standard hour hand and the date to be set independently of the other hands which makes moving from one time zone to the next very smooth and ***.Features of the Rolex GMT Master II include: Automatic movement (caliber 3185) with about a 50-hour power reserve. 24-hour hand (more on the GMT feature below). Water-resistant to 100 meters, or about 330 feet. Screw-down crown (the Rolex GMT Master II has the Twinlock crown as opposed to the Triplock crown of the diver sport models). Bi-direction rotating bezel. By rotating the bezel in either direction, you can quickly and easily track a third time zone without having to reset the hour hand. Date "cyclops" to magnify the otherwise tiny date window. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. White gold hands and hour markers. Sold stainless steel case and bracelet (the bracelet uses actual screws to fasten the links together rather than friction pins). Luminescent hands and hour markers. Flip-lock clasp.
Review of the Rolex GMT Master II
It fits my wrist perfectly, it's beautiful without being overdone, and it's very functional. The solid stainless steel feels like satin in your hands, and the movement feels tight (in a good way) and precise as you adjust the hands. The bezel is easy to rotate but firm, the sapphire crystal is perfectly polished, and I love everything about the bracelet except the clasp. If you're looking for a very handsome, very high quality, low-key buy Ulysse Nardin to accompany you on trips across time zones, the GMT Master II will not disappoint.The Rolex GMT Master II is available with a black or brown (ugh!) dial, and with three different bezel styles: all back, red and black, and the classic blue and red (also knows as the Pepsi bezel). The Rolex GMT Master II currently sells for $4,525 and is almost never discounted. As always, if you decide to go Rolex shopping, make sure you are buying from an authorized dealer or a reputable personal seller. Don't expect discounts on stainless steel sports models, make sure all the ***work is in order, and if the price looks too good to be true, it is.The Ulysse Nardin replica watches overall has an amazingly solid feel that exudes quality and craftsmanship -- until you get to the clasp. The first thing I don't like is how Rolex tries to make it invisible by stamping a pattern into it that makes it blend in with the bracelet. Clasps are an important part of a watch, and in my opinion, should be emphasized and celebrated, not hidden. And the second thing I don't like is the fact that it's too thin and cheap looking. Admittedly I haven't had any problems with it, and the Oysterlock bracelet is generally very well respected, but I maintain that the clasp looks cheap and a little silly. If I've come to realize anything about Ulysse Nardin gift over the years, however, it's that you will never find a single watch that you love every last thing about and has every last feature you want, so in the overall scheme of things, I can overlook the clasp issue -- as long as it stays fastened.Overall, I love the GMT Master II.
Oris Atelier Worldtimer
Oris modified the 2836 to add the plus/minus buttons, and added a second timezone display at 3 o'clock on the dial.Automatic movement, 38 hour power reserve.The dial is silver and grey, decorated with guilloche or machine turning.Date display at 6 o'clockPerfectly sized at 42.5mmThe hands and indices are lumed with Superliminova, so it should be readable at night as well.Water resistant to 30m or 98ft, but I'd be hesitant to get a nice rolex watches like this damp. This is not a sport watch!MSRP of the Worldtimer is $2525, or $2625 on the bracelet, which is downright cheap for what it is. I hope to get one of these for review very soon.There are certain high-end Swiss ulysse nardin watcheses that I've always admired for their style and function, among them is the Ulysse Nardin GMT ± Perpetual. It's a travel watch in the tradition of the Rolex GMT Master, but with a neat twist: It has two buttons that increment or decrement the local time. When you travel, simply press the buttons as required to jump to your destination time zone! Simple to use, hard to make and very functional. However, being a Swiss chronometer of in-house design, the Ulysse Nardin is out of my price range. Imagine my surprise and delight, then, at discovering that well-regarded Swiss brand Oris now has a similar watch, the Oris Atelier Worldtimer.There are two versions, with and without bracelet. The picture shows the version I prefer, on an leather strap. Features of the Replica Ulysse Nardin includeSapphire crystals front and back, with interior anti-glare coating and doming on the front for easier visibility.Movement based on the ETA 2836, a well-known movement with good serviceability and excellent reputation.
Review of the Sinn 856 UTC
Additionally, it's a little hard to remember which direction moves the UTC hand versus the date meaning you're likely to get it wrong every now and then which can be frustrating.Otherwise, the Sinn 856 UTC is a very competent and practical web watches gift. For someone who loves unique and robust mechanical web gifts for jewelry, you can see how the Sinn 856 UTC is very appealing. I've been wearing it on and off for a few months now, and whenever I put it back on, I fall in love with it all over again.View the Sinn 856 UTC photo gallery.Black matte dial. Luminescent hands and hour markers.At its heart, the Sinn 856 UTC is an aviation jewelry. The pilot style dial and hands (reminiscent of an analog dial in a cockpit), UTC feature, and anti-magnetic shielding make it a good choice for pilots who are looking for a beautiful, unique, and practical alternative to a Breitling or the Rolex GMT Master II. The one issue I have with the ETA 2893-2 movement, however, is that you can't set the 12-hour hand and date independently and simultaneously like you can with the GMT Master II. Instead, the hour and minute hands are set in the conventional way, and the UTC hand is set by rotating the crown in one direction (in the second position) while the opposite direction sets the date. Being able to set the 12-hour hand independently is a bit more useful for switching between time zones, in my opinion.
Review of the Sinn 856 UTC
Screwdown crown and caseback. Flat sapphire crystal. Date perfectly positioned just inside the 4 o'clock index. 40mm wide case, 10.7mm high. These dimensions work really well for people with smaller wrists who still want a big watch.View the Sinn 856 UTC photo gallery.In my tireless search for unique, robust, and beautiful watches gift online, it was inevitable that I would someday be wearing a Sinn. I chose the 856 UTC as my first Sinn because it represents a very nice balance between functionality and design.Before I get into the specifics of the 856, I want to provide a little background on the Sinn brand. Sinn is a German watch company that has been *** mechanical watches since 1961. Sinn is owned by Lothar Schmidt who, in addition to having been with IWC and A. Lange & Söhne in the past, happens to be an engineer. I mention this fact because Schmidt's background in engineering clearly manifests itself in the design of many Sinn watches, including the 856 UTC.Features of the Sinn 856 UTC include:ETA 2893-2 mechanical movement. UTC (GMT) hand which you can use either to see the current 24-hour time, or to monitor a second time zone. Anti-magnetic shielding. The my web replica watches's movement is encased in an iron core which protects it from magnetism. Anti-humidity system. The 856 has a copper sulphate capsule built into the case at about the 7 o'clock position which absorbs any moisture that may find its way into the replica watches. Over time, the capsule turns bluish as it absorbs moisture, and should be replaced about every five years (the normal maintenance interval for a mechanical watch). Tegimented case and bracelet. The 856's case and bracelet have been hardened to about four times the normal hardness of stainless steel. If you're an engineer yourself, that's about 1,200 Vickers. I've worn the 856 several times, and literally there's not a single scratch on it. The case and bracelet are also sand blasted for a dull grayish look that I personally love. Water resistant to 20 bar (200 meters, or about 650 feet).
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