Back to early of 60s when NASA was working on space experimental mission name "Mercury" and starting a new project called "GEMINI" -- send the astronauts out of the spaceship -- for some experimental in the space. While selected watches for operation need to be rugged enough to withstand in various environments such as atmospheric pressure, vacuum and low temperature. NASA considered many brands and tested in various environments and the only one that passed all testing was Omega Speedmaster. In 1965, Edward White, NASA's astronaut, wore Omega Speedmaster in mission GEMINI 4 for stopwatch recording during swimming in the space. In 1966, Omega added "PROFESSIONAL" after Speedmaster on the dial to celebrated as the watches of NASA's space experimental project.
OMEGA Moon Watch, the highest of the mountain is the respect
Is there anybody don't know Omega?
When talking about Omega, folks say yeah because it is an old branded. Behind the success of every Omega time piece is quality. Being the leader of the industry, Omega have to pass many testing. In 1950, accuracy of time indication and stopwatch feature are the keys competition of the era. Many brands try to improve the quality and invented new mechanism for their own watches to qualified by organization and federal institute of Switzerland. Omega was broke the record of accuracy in many events. In 1969, once again that Omega remarked as the first watches which reached the Moon in human history.
Omega became famous and gained a large sale number. The first Speedmaster collection, so called Moon Watch, is CK2918 manufactured in 1957 then another collections kept launched to the market. But most of them are the same design concept and performance such as stopwatch and time indication accuracy. Last year, Omega launched the latest collection, Speedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz 35th Anniversary to celebrated the 35th anniversary of Apollo-Soyuz Test project with a limited number of 1,975 watches.
EXTRA-FLAT 430 MC CARTIER’S PASSION FOR DESIGN INNOVATION IS BROUGHT TO THE TRANDITIONAL ROUND FACE WATCH. THE EXTRA-FLAT BALLON BLEU DE CARTIER’S CURVED FROMS ARE AS SOPHISTICATED AS THEY ARE ORIGINAL:THE SAPPHIRE-DECORATED CROWN AROUND WHICH THE DIAL ORBITS,FEATURES UNPERCEDENTED DETAILS. ONCE AGAIN, CARTIER’S UNIQUE CREATIVITY TAKES A STEP FULTHER WITH DESIGN. 18K PINK GOLD 46 MM CASE. MANUFACTURE MECHANICAL MOVEMENT WITH MANUAL WINDING, CATIER CALIBRE 430 ME (21 JEWELS, 28800 VIBRATIONS PER HOUR, 2.10 MM THIN). ALLIGATOR BRACELET.
The Peak is the acceptance It can be said that most people recognize the name of Omega due to the long history and high quality of the brand.However,it was a tough path for them too. In the 1950s, it was the decade of competition to be the first in the market by focusing in the correctness of the brand as a. A large numbers of brand tried to develop and produce new movement.So the central organizations of Switzerland started examining and guaranteeing quality. In 1969,it was recorded that the watches of Omega were the first on the moon for the very first time.
For 6 years, Patek Philippe Advance Research Department has been developing new products started from the lauch of the well-know Gyromax balance wheel which was first mounted in a movement in 1952 after being pantented on May 15, 1949 and secondly on December 31, 1951 with its specialty. Insteadvof weight adjustment screws on the outside of the rim, as in traditional balances, the Gyromax has turn able weight recessed into the top of rim,.After that, new material has been developed and Silinvar was lauched with this special marterial in 2005. Its traditional escape wheel requires no libtracation. A year later,Spiromax , hair spring escapement was released. Then in 2008 came Pulsomax with escapement in Silinvar for more efficient power transmission. These researches and innovations have greatly helped developing the working standard of the watch wold
“Manufactory” combines two Latin terms: manus=hand, factura=to make , to produce. In the watch industry, producers are designated as “Manufactories” if design their own movements and produce a signification part of the caliber themselves.
NOMOSGlashütte is one of only a few watchmakers with the designation of manufactory worldwide. Three of them are situated in Germany, Glashütte, the heart of German fine watchmaking. www.nomos-glashuette.com
The Plastiki is the most adventurous and iconic expedition since the Kontiki. David de Rothchild’s proposal to sail a solar- and wind-powered catamaran made of 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles 8000 nautical miles from San Francisco to Sydney quickly turned out to be a global event with millions of people following the adventure. In the course of the expedition across the Pacific Ocean, the pollution, in particular plastic waste in the world’s oceans and putout a rallying cry for a greater consciousness and respect for the environment.
The Plastiki expedition was the triumph for sustainable technologies and proved that waste can be converted into valuable new resources. The expedition team obtained the electricity they bicycle-powered generators. Also on board was a water capture and processing system, and a hydroponic garden that provided fresh green on the open sea.
IWC Schaffhausen, the expedition’s Official Partner, has a similar commitment to sustainability. Now officially certified as a CO2-neutral, the Swiss watch manufacturer covers all its energy needs with ecological power. Whether it’s high-efficiency filter system, energy recycling, making use of rainwater or solar collection, IWC plays a pioneering role. As you would expect, IWC dedicated a watch to the Plastiki mission: The Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Plastiki”, a model that is both elegant and eminently suited to the rigors of a demanding expedition. David de Rothschild and his crew wore it during their four-mouth voyage. It was no fluke that the watch survived the hardships unscathed. A series of 30 tests ensure its reliability under even the toughest conditions. These include climate tests, abrupt change of temperature and long-term corrosion tests. Its mechanical movement features am integrated shock absorber, is water-resistant to 12 bar and withstands magnetic fields of up to 80,000 A/m. The case is a strongbox, so to speak, built to take the extremes of such an epic adventure. No matter how inhospitable the climes you venture into, it’s good to have a companion you can rely on, come what may.
In tribute to the 150th anniversary of its rich and fascinating history , the Vulcain Anniversary Heart model reveals the full measure of Haute Horlogerie expertise accumulated over the decades by the Manufacture. It provides a glimpse of the legendary movement inextricably bound up with
Vulcain's requtation: a new interpretation of the Cricket alarm calibre.
The steel Anniversary Heart model is issued in a limited edition of 150
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The Watch for Presidens.
A sparkling and Mischievous interpretation sporty and chic, and exuding feminine refinement.
Ref.A2045/1: Stainless steel (316L), white dial, under dial, in white MOP
With crystal stones, White satin strap, deployment Steel (316) Buckle
286 diamonds (3.22ct) VS1, TW
SEIKO DEDICATED TO PERFECTION LORD. Asthe inventor of the quartz watch in 1969 and the analog quartz chronograph in 19831,SEIKO has decades of experience in matching high performance to elegant design.The new creation from the SEIKO Lord collection has a 12 hour chronograph,and an alarm with dual time option,all presented in durable steel case,with a hard coated bezel.SEIKO Lord .Streamlined design with the strength to endure. www.seiko.co.th
