Archive for January, 2009
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Touchscreen Remote watch
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Watch terminology-Three-pin
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Watch terminology-Moon phase
Some forms have instructions on the surface of the moon moon small window, the feature known as “phase on” instruction. As we all know, also known as the lunar calendar, it is natural that a method of time in the history of great significance, especially in China, many people use the lunar calendar, one of this table is still in the modern production values.
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About Chronometer
Observatory table with a little professional vocabulary – “the Hong Kong Observatory certification” of the terms is one thing, and specifically for a major Swiss watch factory watches detection accuracy of official institutions, and its acronym for the COSC.
Observatory in order to obtain certification, every movement must be COSC consecutive 16 days 24 hours to accept three kinds of temperature and the location of five kinds of tests. Testing and evaluation of projects include: the average daily speed, average speed of change, the maximum speed changes, the speed difference between different locations, the biggest difference between the speed and temperature affect the value of sustained speed of 7.
Through this body clocks harsh testing movement that is “The Hong Kong Observatory table movement”, and can be found glory dial marked “Chronometer” word, table box was also a beautiful certificate. At present, more is the form of sampling, that is, each one on behalf of the adoption of a batch of qualified; the history of many stringent tests, and often held COSC precision game away. Between the early years, Patek Philippe (Patek Philippe) has won numerous awards in this competition.
But we have to know, mechanical error table as long as a day in between +4 ~ -6 seconds on the target because of its accuracy in line with the norms of 99.99 percent. As Rolex (Rolex) Table sheet date can usually poor control in two seconds is already the world’s most accurate mechanical watch one, so mechanical movement of the Hong Kong Observatory table is relatively accurate, if the table demanding accuracy quartz watch or clock strong mechanical watches than many times, but lost the great charm of the mechanical
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Senior watch identify the authenticity of the top ten tips
1. To see movement
First of all, we really are used in the tables on the movement type and movement logo are very familiar with the case of a transparent sheet at the end of counterfeit watches, you can look at the authenticity detected. Secondly, we must carefully observe the movement of the word, the word movement COA carving a clear appearance, false table is rough, there is no sense of beauty. Finally, to deeper understanding of the performance of movement, as indicated in chain method (manual or automatic, one-way or two-way), the voice of movement, such as travel time.
2. Look after the label
See table at the end of the factory label, usually the list of the label will have the brand logo, and the number of logo watch models. Some watch the end of the table there will be laser tag laser anti-forgery
3. To see the appearance of fine places
First of all, to watch the appearance of careful observation, including the appearance of polished: watch to see whether the way the fine grinding, polishing the very particular about the list, and leave the table with a far cry from the process.
Font: true table full of fonts, false table seems to lack self-confidence. Features: Most of counterfeit watches will feature efforts, this is a breakthrough to see through the false table. Many false table functions are displayed (kisaragi phase, perpetual calendar, tourbillon, etc.) do not have this feature in fact. Pointer: COA pointer from the length, thickness, shape and texture and to distinguish counterfeit. For example, frequently used by senior watch “Blue Steel pointer” true table pointer Youtong full color is blue, by firing from a complex process, leave the table is blue brush up. Panel: Advanced watch disk technology are commonly used enamel face, Ki engrave technology, radioactive metal disk, disk, such as shellfish, some watches have their own unique technologies, such as Rolex computer disk, the pure silver-plated Kadiatou such as carved disk. Diamond and mosaic: see mosaic technology, quality and size of diamonds.
4. Looking at a watch glass
General watch glass are made of sapphire crystal glass, the simplest method is to distinguish between finger tapping the glass surface, the real issue Sapphire table mirror clear voice.
5. To see the digital number identification
Table covered with a close look at the end of the name of all and figures relating to the identification, usually leave the table without any regularity, and even the median real table corresponds not. Each table is really an individually numbered.
6. To see the icon imprint
Including the strap marks, table buckle mark, mark the end table, table ear mark and a gold watch unique pictorial and digital imprint.
7. To see a place to hide
Observation of all the edge corner angle, such as the medial strap (to take the lead in a number). These are the most difficult to counterfeit watches do, but also most likely buyer neglected.
8. To see the traditional manufacturing process
Traditional crafts, such as screws modeling, table at the end of the polished and sculpture, as well as some table factory special watch on their own label.
9. Watch strap
Senior watch belt use of high-quality crocodile skin, hand-stitching, both materials are superior technology.
10. Looking at a watch box and certificate
Table set-top box work also reflects the value of the list, senior watch very carefully the table box, the certificate will be printed with watch models and produce a unique serial number, we call it the “birth certificate.” Some certificates have pinhole drill technology will watch the numbers played on the certificate in order to prevent counterfeiting
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Innovative materials in the use of watch
Patek Philippe silicon material gossamer
In 2006, Patek Philippe show another remarkable innovation – to Silinvar silicon materials Spiromax gossamer a balance wheel, this is when the mechanical watches of the epoch-making leap. In fact, both the way for the kind of shock, such as measuring the time when all of the key tools for accuracy. The more the law of vibration, the more accurately the rate of movement. If the vibration to achieve the ultimate perfection, such as when a state has become.
Spiromax is a balance wheel gossamer gossamer to monocrystalline silicon innovation from refined materials, the material from Patek Philippe, the two Swiss watch manufacturers and a leading research institutions jointly developed. However, only the material balance wheel gossamer can not overcome the problem of unequal strengths, to that end, Patek Philippe basic research design of the end of an innovative “curve” design. This to “the end of Patek Philippe curve,” named after the design patent obvious thickening of the balance wheel gossamer outer end Spiromax driven balance wheel gossamer concentric movement, vibration in the entire horizontal plane of the ultra-laws are the same center expansion and contraction . As a result of “the end of Patek Philippe curve” in the same plane vibration, Spiromax gossamer balance wheel to reduce the share of space mate, more than Philip or gossamer thin, only its third movement of the components for the ultra-thin belt to a great convenience.
Gossamer Spiromax balance wheel also has a number of design features, such as: balance wheel gossamer Central has a self-centered Siamese balance wheel base rod, the outer end is a unique short Siamese suppository that can accurately define the balance wheel gossamer the effective length. The adoption of innovative Spiromax balance wheel gossamer, Patek Philippe has created a number of unique advantages of the shock device. Gossamer Spiromax balance wheel has an ideal effective length without cumbersome movement debugging, even in the absence of the end of curve, but also to achieve a perfect movement vibration, it has a remarkable design of isochronism Chaoqun from temperature, movement tendency or magnetic fields. Patek Philippe end of curve, self-center and the base short game Siamese connections are Patek Philippe original designs, and has applied for registration of patents.
Athens diamond gossamer institutions Escapement
Equally keen to speed regulating device materials Escapement innovative Ulysse Nardin (Athens) watch factory, and his effort to focus R & D personnel will be betting the world’s most accurate study of hard materials – diamonds. And Germany in the production of ultra-thin diamond chip experts together under the table in Athens was finally able to R & D team on Earth the most hard diamond watches machine to produce the hearts of the most important escapement devices and balance wheel gossamer.
Because of the diamond itself is unparalleled hardness, and it gets the whole escapement device used in the parts must be replaced by the diamond material, in order to reduce wear and tear each other in the same time, inter-gear operation will also produce fewer diamonds wear and tear, and to upgrade the entire escapement devices shipped so performance. Escapement round natural diamonds also showed the excellent performance of the latest technology the special ingredients diamonds, can also provide spare parts to the gossamer best flexible as it will not because of external heat or cold affected, due to the stability of the diamond itself , and the daily temperature change will not cause the error rate increased, and can be corrosion-resistant. However, due to high production costs, the use of diamonds Escapement gossamer agencies have not yet entered the commercial stage.
In fact, Athens is a watch factory escapement device pioneer in the use of new materials, as early as in effect by the end of 2001 in Athens, Dr. Ludwig Oechslin designed silicon devices of gossamer. In 2006, in order to celebrate the 160 anniversary of the establishment of the Athens Anniversary 160 watch, but also for the first time the use of sub-phosphorus nickel Escapement watch. As a result of this form UN-160 dual Escapement, which is different from the traditional tile-type fork Escapement, the first issue is the weight increase, and without an increase in the power supply under the premise of how to reduce weight by this form will become need to face. Therefore, the Athens cited the semiconductor industry used to make micro-structure of the deep electric mold making technology to optical lithography technology to manufacture and electroplating nickel phosphorus Asia etched into hollowing escapement wheel, this is entirely in line with the two-way escapement wheel “light” demand to achieve dynamic running more smoothly and more precise objectives.
Innovation can not be an alternative
In addition to large watch factory in materials innovation, some small plants and independent tabulation table division also relies on its own resources to conduct the research and development. H. Moser & Cie watch factory will be a special escapement devices and materials used in local hearts, such as: forklift??watts Escapement early to watch the use of the British model, and escapement and escapement wheel fork in order to prevent the magnetic field interference, it also adopted the gold material. In the balance wheel on the use of the traditional screw model, which has played the role of weight compensation screw selected platinum manufacturing, not only enhance the balance wheel balance, but also to prevent the magnetic field on the impact of Speed institutions.
Kari Voutilainen independent tabulation division created by Masterpiece Chronograph is the world’s first use of new materials Carbontime balance wheel watch. This balance wheel there are many aspects of materials innovation, which is gossamer shares by a single carbon fiber (Monofilament CarbonFiber) manufactured before the cut rather than the traditional round shape, instead of using a transparent ceramic plate (Ceramic), the other in the balance wheel disk installed tantalum gold alloy (Tantalum-Gold) compensation screws, these materials together with a balance wheel Carbontime Antimagnetic and non-thermal advantage of special than the traditional copper beryllium alloy has better isochronism.
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Interpretation of the deep-sea diving watch “unspoken rules”
The rules of a watchcase
Diving For example, waterproof watchcase is the most critical structural design. Diving has a proud superior waterproof structure is so special about the shape and structure watchcase. In the early twenties had begun to explore the many brand waterproof structure, after all, was able to watch with waterproof function is one of the few. At that time, the structure of water can be used as swimming only require use of form, structure and design in the relatively modern diving table seems not mature enough.
However, due to technological advances and bold designer watches in the late twenties still designed representative waterproof structure, which is the most famous double-decker structure watchcase. The principle of two-tier structure is actually a re-watch the existing design a better performance waterproof shell. At that time, the most well-known brands manufactured Marine Omega and Rolex manufacture of Pre-Oyster watchcase adopted a two-tier design, only shape the structure of a greater difference. Rolex introduced a circular shell, and the Omega chose a square shell structure. Unfortunately this kind of design is not ideal waterproof structure, in the late twenties Rolex launched the impact of the next century waterproof shell structure 11 “Oyster” watchcase! It can be said that modern diving table are continuing to explore, as well as the design of their predecessors based on continuous improvement, and the Ho-style watchcase structure later became a major brand Diving pioneer shell structure.
Therefore, the modern form of diving the most significant features are more or less have similarities, that is, using one manufacturer watchcase. Through strong and professional design of the shell structure, while improving the rear cover and crown seals Department to become a diving deeper, more durable watchcase diving. More than 300 meters depth of water table the vast majority of divers are using the locking screw crown and screw locking the, through the water for the three most vulnerable parts of the transformation can be assured that the reduction of the gap, increasing sealing effects.
Therefore, the first diving tables similar to a common one is to create thick watchcase and screw locking the crown structure and the rear locking screw.
Rules of the Second shoulder pad
Do not remember the first shoulder pad structure which created the brand, but able to see whether it is being loaded or Sport watches are often used shoulder pad structure. A friend of mine once asked me shoulder pad What is the role of the largest? I was surprised to tell this has a large high-grade watches Friends of the table, the current shoulder pad just decorative role.
Several days later, who once taught that a friend finally pointed out that my fatal mistake. Indeed, the shoulder pad! As the name suggests, it is to protect the crown from the touch of the “shoulders.” Diving For example, the design more practical and effective, can imagine the locking screw crown despite pressure than ordinary-in crown is more durable and waterproof, but still in use because of friction caused by external forces or offset injury occurred. Shoulder pad structure very effective to protect the crown from the impact of external forces, particularly in the Sport section of the most common, it is commonplace in the form of diving.
Therefore, Diving general characteristics of the second highest position in the table design has a protective effect on the shoulder pad.
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About Watch’s “Calendar Table”
Calendar of origin
Watches feature “Perpetual calendar” has been translated into “calendar.” This story from ancient times about the Western Zhou Dynasty, the famous lumberjack million years, one day he uphill wood, cutting it sat under a tree to rest. He looked at shadows spellbound eyes, mind, and still is how to Seasonal thing. Unwittingly have more than half of the time, he discovered that the shadows on the ground has been quietly moved position. Man struck, thinking, why not use to calculate the length of time? Home after years on the design of a “Miriam sundial.” He was carrying home-made sundial instrument to an audience with the emperor, the Son of Heaven rejoicing, From then on, the years of research dedicated to seasonal. After dozens of years, years elaborate solar calendar has finally completed. When he was dedicated to the solar calendar??have is a white-haired old man.deeply moved, so the sun calendar named “Calendar” and closure years as “the sun god of longevity.”
Legend: the birth of calendar
In fact, for the timing of the recording form of exploration has been toward the two seemingly opposite direction developing – “moment” and “eternal”, but people obviously want to explore the latter as early as the former. The early 20th century to the hundredth of a second precision mechanical code table was made of the early 17th century the world’s first calendar features a bell had been born.
1615 Geneva, Darboux created a history of the first calendar features a clock, Shi Germain in 1636 have created one. The next several centuries, and many continue to watch the master input into the mechanical structure improvements. In the process many complex functions of watches, the calendar is the most important, it is time to run the eternal significance of the representatives. After 200 years, the performance calendar in the form did not change much. Be called a perpetual calendar can display the table in addition to hours, minutes and seconds outside, but also have the date, week, month, moon phase, leap year instructions functions.
Perpetual Calendar watch obsessed fans because the table is mainly based on practicality, because it usually has more than a hundred years there is no need to adjust the date of the above characteristics, such a character of the mechanical structure of the gear configuration, the need to go through precise calculation, very complex, the most important “core” installation, is a known as the “kidney-type structure” of the parts.
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Limited edition watch treasures
With the January 8th Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza, 1500 square meters of floor clocks, jewelry gallery’s opening, we can enjoy close high-level watch brand ZENITH, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot, Franck Muller, Girard-Perregaux (GP), including 14 of the world’s top jewelry and watch brands, including the world’s limited number of rare watch.
There are a limited number of unique design, the value of brands as well as the special commemorative significance given that these are the typical characteristic of limited edition. And some limited edition merchandise, and more is reflected in the commemoration of its value. To commemorate the history of some of the reasons for the design, some with well-known figure named, while others are for a piece of commemorative events and special launched. Each limited edition watches will table the back engraved unique ID, together with sufficient proof of the identity of limited edition watches Certificate of Authenticity.
“I would like to pay tribute to the lagoon’s friends, who gather in a few small islands, inspired the Renaissance, and today is still brilliant. Therefore, I produced a 100 limit big happy flagship Venice limited, the adoption of its dial Anoectochilus process, into Piazza San Marco lion wing. “really force the world’s president and artistic director Thierry Nataf said.
Of course, these limited edition also has a good value-added space, which became the dream of many collectors treasures. In fact, the largest brand limited edition products principle that should be of products that can not be copied luxury, limited to only a small number of people to have a high price. The purchaser to buy a personality, a new brand to enhance the grade, the satisfaction of all things natural.
Some limited edition watch has a very complicated technical performance, the highest number of representatives of Jijia artistry of watches, such as the Reverso Grande Complication triptyque watch classic flip watchcase brought together within day-to-day, astrology and the years in three different time but does not stop there, this watch has a proud 18 the complexity of functions, and six patent applications. Price 3,600,000 Tatsu, the world’s limited 75.
In some people, the core values of limited edition is not the product, is that it can offer dreams and exclusivity. Like those classic little bottle of red wine bottle, limited edition is also a precious luxury, buy a smaller one. Today, some watch manufacturers produce 10,000 “limited edition” or slightly change the color of limited edition dial a “limited edition” and “limited” frivolous as a marketing tool.
For those people respected veteran Swiss manufacturers, while others use different methods to defend their “limited edition” of the distinguished: Breguet may have to spend a year making a watch; Patek Philippe Pagoda in order to ensure that its limited edition watches the credibility of the product released immediately announced that they are making it a tool for destruction; Jijia is only this year launched a global mosaic of more than 3,000 precious stones stars of La Rose Rose watches, valued at 6,908,000 yuan.
1, Bvlgari watch prices Assioma Multicomplication hollowing shop contact
Automatic Tourbillon contains two complex and calendar functions, combined with the show the second time zone function that this hand-made watches need 760 hours of development time, watch the master in charge of production spent three months making 416 parts , and then assembled in the movement of internal diameter of 27.4 millimeters of space, the thickness of only 7.57 millimeters, the world’s only limited edition 20.
2. Maurice Lacroix Mmoire 1 price shop contact
Strictly limited production, Mm oire 1, only two indicators: minute hand and second hand, as for hours, from a turntable is responsible for shows that have a timing function, contains 537 parts.
3. HARRY WINSTON watch exotic birds theme price: RMB494400 / each
King of diamonds HARRY WINSTON GLAZE first attempt will be combined with diamonds, this little-known technology of integration of traditional crafts and jewelry watches mosaic art, a total of four, namely, parrots, peacocks, Phoenix and the pink flamingo. Both with each watch dial color contrast with the satin strap. Avenue Exotic Birds exotic birds with the theme of limited edition watches will be five sets of global distribution.
4. Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 Price: 25000-75000 euros
Chronograph with two and three-needle two classic watches, all of a switch assembly patent??, a limited edition platinum, platinum limited edition 8, Rose Gold Limited 58, 1858 Memorial.
5. Richard Mille RM012 Tourbillon platinum prices paragraph HKD 3509000
30 Global Limited is the brand first “zero-dial” and Richard Mille watches, “branch model” together with the precision mechanical calculation, the concept of lines from the modern bridge and building technology, the management network to provide the most robust and resilient quality, can withstand temperature changes and physical wear and tear.
6. Jijia watch Reverso Grande Complication triptyque price: RMB 3600000
Classic flip watchcase cohesion within the day-to-day, astrology and three years at different times, with 18 proud of the complexity of features and applications for six patents, the world’s limited 75.
7. ZENITH big flagship happy Venice limited, the price of RMB 226000
This is a series Chronomaster Rose gold versions of all the protagonists: inverse jump date, the display dates or stencil design. Global Limited 100.
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