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Timepieces for the Blind
A lot of blind people read the time, touching with the fingertips the dial of hunting watches, which glass lid opens. The first wrist watch models for the blind, one of which was Tact Watch Model by Breguet, appeared back in the 18th century .
Tips of the fingers of some persons are sensitive enough to read the time practically accurately with a single touch. But a lot of people face problems, reading the time in such a way, let alone the expanding of the probability of error, because hour hands can be deformed or broken because of touching.
An Austrian from Vienna suggested substituting the Roman numerals of the watch face with conventional symbols, the form of which in an figurative way recall to the figure of hours which they represent.
The method of Lukaschovsky, named after its artficer, is about representing one hour by a dot, two hours by two dots, three hours by a triangle, four hours by a square, five hours by a five-pointed star, six hours by a zero. In the first half of the watch face, these symbols are convex; in the second they are represented symmetrically but they are concave.
The hour hands are made of steel and are resistant enough to frequent contacts.
However, another method proved to be more easy to use - a watchmaker P. Tissot from Locle, Swiss devised the system, using the Braille type, already known to the blind.
Smaller salient dots represent the minute divisions.
Omega Quantum of Solace
In QUANTUM OF SOLACE, James Bond, played again by Daniel Craig, will be wearing an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer with a black dial.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer, a professional divers’ watch, is equipped with a helium escape valve and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Thanks to its special diver’s clasp, the bracelet made of stainless steel can be easily lengthened, so it can be fitted around a diving wetsuit. As its name suggests, Planet Ocean 600m is water resistant to a 600 metres depth (2000 feet).
This chronometer, which has a power reserve of 48 hours, is equipped with OMEGA’s calibre 2500 self-winding chronometer movement fitted with Co-Axial Escapement and offers greater long-term precision.
Cartier Tank watches
Sometimes an artist gets inspiration where least expected. For instance, the Cartier Tank watch was inspired in 1917 by the new Renault tanks which Cartier saw in use on the Western Front. The prototype watch was presented by Cartier to General John Pershing of the American Expeditionary Force.
There are now over thirty variants of Tank watch, in both automatic and quartz versions. The two of them are designed for ladies. Their lines and proportions are similar to those of tanks found on First World War battlefields. They are both a square and a rectangle, yet elegant. The Lady’s Cartier Tank replica watches have stylish black leather band and reliable quartz Japan movement. Besides, they are water resistant.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch Series
No cross, no crown. Sometimes watches need to go through hardships in order to get laurels. Like Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, which was on the wrist of Daniel Craig while he was doing all those difficult tricks. In return, after that it was sold at auction for more than 200 thousand. Today it rests in a collection of some James Bond admirer.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean replica watches blend together polished and brushed finished surfaces for both cosmetic appeal, and functional advantage. Their bezel is slightly smaller than the case. This gives the Planet Ocean watches a smoother and more distinctive appearance. Their solid hands look like an arrow. The Planet Ocean replica watches also have bold color schemes. Some parts of the face of the watches are orange, in different degrees depending on the particular model.
Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif Paris Watch - A Homage to the City of Paris
Piaget Watch Company has presented the novelty named Polo Tourbillon Relatif. The watch created for real Parisians and Paris fans will be shown at the upcoming SIHH 2008 watch and jewelry show.
The new wrist accessory (as well as previous models of the brand) is a special version of Piaget prestigious Polo Tourbillon Relatif watch.
It is supplied with a unique mobile flying tourbillion which is suspended upon the minute hand of the watch. The tourbillon is hand-wound. Such a tourbillion is considered to be one of the most complicated, interesting and expensive devices in the haute Horlogerie world. It uses the unique Manufacture Piaget caliber 608P movement elaborated by the brand. The mechanism is adorned with 27 jewels and has 70 hours power reserve.
Hublot Supports Smiling Children Foundation
Hublot and the Smiling Children Foundation have announced their partnership. The prestigious watch manufacturer has offered its support to the projects initiated by the Foundation, aimed to help young women in Morocco and Afghanistan. Hublot presented its new Big Bang, a special moderately sized version. Part of the watch sale revenues of will be given to the Foundation.
34 Millionth Watch from Longines
Swiss watch brand Longines has recently turned out its 34 millionth watch. The 34 millionth Longines watch is a HydroConquest model. The timepiece became a new addition to the Longines Sport Collection, and is presently displayed at the 34 Million Watches museum in Saint-Imier.
The Longines Sport Collection was unveiled in 2007. The line comprises divers’ watches that are highly demanded among sports and watchmaking fans.
Raymond Weil as Official Watch of Most Glamorous Music Awards Event
More than 2,500 guests were invited to the Roundhouse venue in London for the BRIT Awards 2008 with MasterCard Nomination Launch Party.
Raymond Weil, celebrated luxury Geneva watchmaker, has proudly announced their status as Official Watch to the glamorous music awards event - The BRIT Awards 2008 in association with MasterCard.
Raymond Weil has continuously maintained close relationship to the world of music, including design collaborations with Craig David, Lemar, and Jay Kay, as well as links to other most prestigious music events and sponsorship of the International Music Award at the annual Nordoff-Robbins Silver Clef lunch.
Raymond Weil has continuously acted as the supporter of Nordoff-Robbins, providing music therapy for both adults and children. The brand has recently joined efforts with celebrated British singer Leona Lewis. The new partnership with The BRIT Awards 2008 has strengthened Raymond Weil’s relationship with the music industry.
New Hublot Big Bang for Tuiga
Hublot has continuously maintained close connection to the world of sea and yachting. As a faithful partner and friend of the Yacht Club of Monaco, the Swiss watch brand participated in the 8th Monaco Classic Week held from 12 to 16 September. This way Hublot and the Monaco Club have once again strengthened their relations and shared the common values.
Tuiga represents the flagship of the Yacht Club of Monaco. On board Tuiga Jean-Claude Biver revealed to the general public and the media the third version of the Big Bang developed exclusively to honor the vessel. The reception was held on the legendary boat, a 15-meter JI class constructed by William Fife and restored in 1993. The boat is moored in front of the Yacht Club.
Panerai Radiomir 1936- Created for Avid Collectors and Watch Enthusiasts
The Panerai watch model produced in 1936 for the first Submersible is back again. The initial timepiece marked the appearance of a wristwatch manufacture under the Panerai name. It was developed in September 1935 by the request of the Royal Italian Navy that required a luminous underwater diver’s watch.
The development of the watch became a turning point for Officine Panerai, which had continuously specialized in manufacturing of an impressive series of instruments with distinguished technical features:
- mechanical calculators for torpedo-launches,
- self-luminous devices for night gunnery,
- underwater compasses,
- mechanical depth gauges.
All the instruments listed above were characterized by the highest quality and were developed to guarantee maximum reliability and accuracy during the missions performed by the Royal Italian Navy. The same constructional principles were used while developing Officine Panerai watches.