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snob sau nu…

watchaddict — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:06:57 +0000

Initial aveam de gand sa postez doar ceasuri, mai apoi am luat hotararea sa postez si instrumente de scris.Acum trebuia sa imi exprim parerea in privinta unor amici de ai mei.

Vi se pare ca achizitionarea unui ceas sa zicem mai scump decat media pentru un cetatean cu venituri medii este snobism?

Parerea mea e ca nu…Multi ar spune ca da pentru ca “vezi doamne” ala n-are ce manca dar isi cumpara ceas de nu stiu cati bani.

Dragii mei,pasiunile fiecaruia trebuiesc respectate.Fiecare are cel putin o pasiune, o placere mai mult sau mai putin ascunsa.Cati dintre voi nu v-ati cumparat o pereche de blugi in trend, sau o inghetata de vanilie…De ce? Pentru ca v-a facut placere,nu?

Eu visez intotdeauna la un Mercedes pe care, mai devreme sau nu, o sa-l achizitionez.

Asa ca, parerea mea e sa lasati oamenii sa viseze, sa dea frau bucuriilor, sa traiasca asa cum vor…

Dar totusi sustin interzicerea magazinelor de vise…

PARKER URBAN PENS

watchaddict — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:27:44 +0000

Parker Urban Pen

A pen for all generations, the Parker Urban Pen has redesigned writing techniques. The Parker Urban pen is a favourite for the fashion conscious and for the fast moving younger generation. The design of the Parker Urban pen is fresh and innovative. This pen is really smart and a good choice. Please note that the barrel engraves gold. Should you require a black engraving, this can be done on the silver stainless steel part of the pen.

Parker Urban Black Platimun Trim Ball Pen – Please note that this pen engraves gold

Parker Urban Matte Black Gold Trim Ball Pen – Please note that this pen engraves gold

Parker Urban Navy Blue Chrome Trim Ball Pen – Please note that this pen engraves gold

Parker Urban Silver Chrome Trim Ball Pen – This pen engraves charcoal. A YAG laser engraver must be used to achieve this effect.

Parker Urban Matte Black Gold Trim Ball Pen

Parker Urban Gold Gold Trim Ball Pen

Parker Urban Premuim Series

Detin acest model de aproape 2 ani de zile si raportul calitate/pret este impresionant.De remarcat este greutatea acestora care depaseste orice asteptari.Parerea mea este s-a le incercati si nu veti regreta. La aceasta colectie este disponibila atat stilou,pix cat si creion mecanic.

I’m back again…fresh this time

watchaddict — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:58:26 +0000

Mda…se pare ca am lipsit destul de mult de pe scena asta,dar sper sa ma revansez cat mai repede pentru aceia care intr-adevar asteapta noi propuneri din partea mea si de ce nu sfaturi.

Am promis ultima data ca o sa incep sa expun si INSTRUMENTE DE SCRIS.Sper sa va placa ce am descoperit in perioada de cautari asidue.

Dar sa lasam vorbaria la o parte si sa trecem la fapte…zic

ALFEX designer:Marcus Eilinger Limited Edition

watchaddict — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:05:39 +0000

Name:	Mechanical
Code:	5587.395
Maker:	Alfex
Price:	1’824.32Euro 2’500.00USD 2’700.00CHF
Function:	05. watches
Color:	black
Material:	stainless steel

Specific attributes:
Comment:	Movement : Mechanical with alarm, handwinding Case : Stainless steel, polished and brushed Dial : Black Strap : Leather, imit croco black Cyrstal Sapphire anti-reflective Waterresistance : 10ATM

Doxa Chateau des Monts limited edition

watchaddict — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:22:07 +0000



Brand:	DOXA
Colectie:	Chateau des Monts
Cod referinta:	620.10S.105.01
Marime:	barbatesc
Forma carcasei:	rotunda
Materialul carcasei:	otel inoxidabil
Rezistenta la apa:	na
Geam:	cristal safir antireflex
Cadran:	negru
Indicatori orari:	arabic
Bratara:	piele
Calibrul mecanismului:	mecanic Swiss Made
Functii:	hms
Garantie:	2 ani

Weird watch: AK Geneve’s HMS Automatic Warp

watchaddict — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:42:38 +0000

This week’s watch comes from one of my favorite out of the box watch designers, Arny Kapshitzer, and his brand AK Geneve. First announced in 2008 you only have to take one look at the HMS Automatic Warp watch to realize what makes it unique. Yet it is so much more complex than that. That the designer had a possibly unhealthy obsession with a certain popular Sci-Fi series from the 1960s is obvious. What isn’t so apparent at first look is the level of complexity and ingenuity that this watch represents. Admittedly you won’t hit warp speed wearing this piece but you certainly will break a few boundaries.

Melding Wrist And Watch
As I’ve already mentioned Arny was quite taken with the Star Trek series, hence the name and also the reason why he chose to give the case of his watch a shuttle shape, conveying the notion of aerodynamic speed. Emphasizing this concept of streamlined movement the elongated case has been designed to form an extension of the arm, creating a kind of synergy between wearer and watch not normally seen in a watch of this size.

To reflect the fact that the arm is always slimmer at the wrist joint, the watch has been engineered to be thicker on the crown side. A small detail perhaps but this remarkable design works to guide the lines of the watch so that it fits more snugly with the shape of the arm. This, of itself is rather unusual as most watches are designed to sit on top of the wrist, whereas the HMS Automatic is designed to meld with the wrist.

Keeping this sleek design firmly strapped to your wrist is a custom made bracelet formulated from perfluorinated, hypoallergenic rubber that resists all acids. Yes, it is more expensive but it also much more reliable over time than the vast majority of rubbers currently available. Displaying his design genius even in the smallest of details Kapshitzer created a clasp that is recessed into the inner surface of the bracelet so as not to injure or impede the wrist of the wearer.

Mission Control
Undoubtedly though, it is the dial that has really caught your attention. Keeping with the watch’s overall sci-fi theme it resembles something out of a spaceship mission control panel. Located directly in the line of sight of the wearer a cut-away metal piece reveals the jumping hours and minutes on two superimposed discs. The seconds are displayed at 3 o’clock on a cylinder linked directly to the crown with 9 o’clock forming the tail of the “spaceship”.

Flying Into The Future
Not only is the design of the case very futuristic its construction is also quite out of this world. Whilst it is not readily apparent simply by looking at the watch, the middle piece is made entirely of compressed carbon fibre. This serves several purposes, making the watch not only highly shock resistant but also exceptionally light. Composed of 15 different pieces, each one has been lovingly screwed on, using a total of 34 screws. The crown also consists of 20 individual pieces, all of which serve a purpose.

Not Quite Warp Speed
Powering the AK HMS Automatic is the Time Engine 001, a relatively basic automatic movement which has been created in collaboration with Concepto. However, as one expects from such a unique piece attention to detail and the use of exotic materials is almost standard. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the oscillating weight is made of iridium alloy with a carbon-fibre plate. The telescopic crown is directly linked to the movement, and is not screw-on but instead has a bayonet fitting and is mounted on a titanium shock-absorber.

The Final Word
It is no secret that this watch will not suit everyone’s taste but it is highly doubtful that that was ever the intention of the designer. I think what you need to take away from this piece is the incredible attention to detail and the demonstration of what is possible. Complex but at the same time simplistic this is something that has been designed, much like the ship it was modeled off, to be used not just admired. Besides, whether you’re a fan of Star Trek or not it is very difficult to deny the sci-fi ‘coolness’ factor of this watch!

ABINGDON JACKIE WATCH (pink/white)

watchaddict — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:53:52 +0000

Abingdon Watches

has created the ultimate in pilot accessories for women with Jackie,

a Chronograph watch with a slide rule rotating bezel. This beautiful

watch will stand out on your wrist for years to come. It’s available in

three gorgeous shades of genuine mother of pearl.

Features:

High Grade Stainless Steel Case

Screw down Case Back

Rotating Bezel with E6B function

Genuine Mother of Pearl Face

Sub Dial for Military time

Sub Dial for Chronograph

Date Box

Mineral crystal

Water Resistant to 50M (165ft)

Super Luminous glow in the dark hands

2 year warrantyDimensions:

Case diameter – 41.5

Crystal diameter – 28mm

a.b.art MM121

watchaddict — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:14:37 +0000

MM121

Stainless steel rose-gold plated 4 case, black dial with superluminova indexes, 17 jewel unitas ut6498 hand winding movement renowned for its quality and consistency, sapphire crystal, water resistant, black leather cushioned strap. 2 year manufacturers warranty.

Size – 46.5 mm Diameter x 13 mm thick

£898.00

MONTBLANC Star XL Automatic 02353

watchaddict — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:58:23 +0000

Calibre: Montblanc 4810/401

Features: Automatic

Indications: Hour – minute – seconds hands, date display

Complications: -

Power reserve: Approx. 42 hrs

Frequency/Jewels: 28,800/h, 21 jewels

Material: Stainless steel

Bezel: Fixed

Sapphire crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Case back: Stainless steel case back

Crown: Non-screw crown, 1 O-ring

Dial: Black guilloché dial

Hands: Rhodium-plated feuille and baton hands

Distance between horns/clasp: 21/18 mm

Diameter: 40 mm

Height: 12 mm

Water-resistant: 3 bar (30 m)

Material/Colour: Alligator-skin strap / Black

Clasp/Buckle: Triple-folding clasp

Longines Heritage L1.645.4.52.4

watchaddict — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:48:52 +0000

L1.645.4.52.4

Collection Heritage Collection

Case: Round, in stainless steel with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Diameter: 40 mm. Water-resistant to 30 metres (~ 100 feet).

Movement: L633 self-winding mechanical movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and providing 38 hours of power reserve.

Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds. Date at 12 o’clock.

Dial: Black, with 12 “rosé” applied indexes and “rosé” “Dauphine” hands with Superluminova.

Bracelet: Black alligator strap with buckle.

L633

40.00

20.0 mm

Heritage Collection

The Heritage Collection: the quintessence of classicism in watchmaking

For over 175 years Longines has been the heir of a watchmaking tradition that was forged in the furnace of elegance and precision. Over the years the brand has played an important role instilling classical beauty in watchmaking with regard to both pocket watches and wristwatches. By virtue of this rich watchmaking heritage Longines has created a line of watches called the Heritage Collection. This collections pays tribute to the historical creations that have an aesthetic quality which has since become classical and essential. While some timepieces remain as evidence of a production that more or less excluded the wristwatch until the end of the 19th century, the Heritage Collection contains principally models intended to be worn on the wrist. The Elégantes de Longines line, inspired by the Art Deco movement that was characteristic of the 1920s and 1930s, pays a subtle tribute to the elegance of ladies’ watches. The Présence Heritage line focuses on the classicism of the pocket watch that has been adapted – with just a touch of nostalgia – to be worn on the wrist. The Conquest Heritage, Silver Arrow and Flagship Heritage lines offer models that celebrate the golden age of traditional mechanical wristwatches, a period when Longines competed to set certain stylistic standards with regard to timepieces.