November 17, 2007
Citizen watch co.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (シチズン時計株式会社, Shichizun Tokei Kabushiki-gaisha)
Is the core company of a Japanese global corporate group based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was originally founded as Shokosha Watch Research Institute in 1918 and is currently known as the manufacturer of CINCOM precision lathe machine tools as well as CITIZEN watches. The trade name originated from a pocket watch CITIZEN sold in 1924. It is one of the world's largest producers of watches.
In the United States, Citizen is best known for its Eco-Drive range of watches. All Eco-Drive watches are powered by a solar panel hidden under the face of the watch. The solar power is supplemented by an automatic quartz power source in the rare and discontinued Eco-Drive Duo series. All Citizen Eco-Drive models are made in Japan.
copyrigth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Watch
Is the core company of a Japanese global corporate group based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was originally founded as Shokosha Watch Research Institute in 1918 and is currently known as the manufacturer of CINCOM precision lathe machine tools as well as CITIZEN watches. The trade name originated from a pocket watch CITIZEN sold in 1924. It is one of the world's largest producers of watches.
In the United States, Citizen is best known for its Eco-Drive range of watches. All Eco-Drive watches are powered by a solar panel hidden under the face of the watch. The solar power is supplemented by an automatic quartz power source in the rare and discontinued Eco-Drive Duo series. All Citizen Eco-Drive models are made in Japan.
copyrigth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Watch
November 5, 2007
If it's your Birthday this week.
If your birthday is this week, expect some intense moments in romance and finance during the coming year. Come up with an unusual solution to the problems that arise in personal relationships. Focus on the development of a new business or personal project. Take the chance to be daring, different and unafraid to make changes or to explore the unknown.
Also born this week: actor Ethan Hawke, Leonardo DiCaprio, actress Sally Field, Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, folk music legend Joni Michell, singer Nick Lachey, Jaws star Roy Scheider, Ozzy offspring Jack Osbourne and Bryan Adams.
Also born this week: actor Ethan Hawke, Leonardo DiCaprio, actress Sally Field, Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, folk music legend Joni Michell, singer Nick Lachey, Jaws star Roy Scheider, Ozzy offspring Jack Osbourne and Bryan Adams.
Horoscope
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Take steps to avoid making costly errors on important paperwork. Read the fine print and sign your name in all of the appropriate areas.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
Be aware that platonic feelings could turn into something serious and wonderful. Open your heart and explore the possibilities of a brand-new relationship.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21)
Square your shoulders and face criticism with your head held high. See this as an opportunity to improve your weaknesses and rise above discord.
CANCER (June 22 to July 22)
Make the most of a very exciting and adventurous period. Young children are a major source of joy. Join them in activities that promote good, clean fun.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
Lie low and make plans to relax around the house this week. Concentrate on emotional housecleaning as well as coming to terms with old regrets.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
Several offbeat, unusual or creative ideas will float through your mind. Grab a pen and pad and document them in clear and concise format.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 23)
Make sticking to your budget a top priority this week. After working so hard to achieve a financial goal, do not blow it with frivolous spending.
SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21)
Be aware of the impulsive mood that threatens to overtake you. Keep your balance with self-discipline and selfless acts of service to others.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Your instincts are right on target. Pay attention to the subconscious inkling or tidbits of information that come through to your conscious awareness.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
Friends will benefit and grow as a result of your support and understanding this week. Share kind and encouraging words to lift their spirits.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Practise patience no matter what you do this week. Bide your time to avoid making hasty decisions that could come back to haunt you.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
Your thoughts will create the reality of your life. Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude and attract wealth, prosperity and good friends.
October 27, 2007
Automatic watch
An automatic watch (also called a self-winding watch or, in Rolex movements, "perpetual") is a mechanical watch, typically with a balance wheel escapement, whose mainspring is wound by the motion of the wearer's arm automatically, instead of having to be wound manually every day.
How it works
To accomplish this, the watch contains a fan-shaped rotor (a/k/a a weight or an oscillating mass) within the watch case. The normal movements of the user's arm and wrist cause the rotor to pivot back-and-forth on its staff which is attached to a ratcheted winding mechanism. The motion of the wearer's arm is thereby translated into the circular motion of the rotor that through a series of reverser and reducing gears, eventually winds the mainspring. The fully-wound mainspring in a typical watch can store enough energy reserve for roughly two days, however some models made specifically to have longer power reserves can last longer. Many automatic watches can also be wound manually by turning the crown (a notable exception is Seiko's wide-range of watches based on the company's 7S26 movement, which cannot be hand-wound).
Why it doesn't over-wind itself
On June 16, 1863, Adrien Philippe (of Patek Philippe) is credited with Patent No.58941, for the "slipping mainspring". This particular invention allowed the simultaneous winding of two or more mainspring barrels, certainly a different invention with a different purpose. However, the technology of his invention is said to be the foundation for the development of self-winding wristwatches.
The Slipping Spring
This "slipping" spring allows the mainspring to slide or slip a few degrees relative to the inside of the barrel while still staying fully wound. The end of the slipping spring moves from one groove to another on the inside the barrel, stopping each time, and thus keeping the spring under constant tension.
This attachment of spring steel is sometimes referred to as a “bridle”. This bridle slips along the barrel wall before excess pressure is passed to the going train and causing a defect known as “banking.” Banking occurs when the balance amplitude is too high and the impulse jewel strikes the back of the horns of the pallet fork. The “bridle” must also grip the barrel wall sufficiently to not slip down either too rapidly, or too slowly, a defect known as “mainspring creep” which results in a shortened reserve power time. http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/automsp.htm The slipping bridle on the outer end of the mainspring is illustrated here. (1). the bridle (in the barrel), (2) maintains outward pressure on the outermost coil of the mainspring (3). At less than full wind, the bridle pressure causes the outer tip of the spring to catch in a notch in the barrel wall (4) and maintain its position. As the mainspring reaches full wind, the outer end of the spring jumps out of the notch and releases tension by slipping across the smooth section of the barrel wall (5) until it catches in the next notch.
This "slipping" spring allows the mainspring to slide or slip a few degrees relative to the inside of the barrel while still staying fully wound. The end of the slipping spring moves from one groove to another on the inside the barrel, stopping each time, and thus keeping the spring under constant tension.
This attachment of spring steel is sometimes referred to as a “bridle”. This bridle slips along the barrel wall before excess pressure is passed to the going train and causing a defect known as “banking.” Banking occurs when the balance amplitude is too high and the impulse jewel strikes the back of the horns of the pallet fork. The “bridle” must also grip the barrel wall sufficiently to not slip down either too rapidly, or too slowly, a defect known as “mainspring creep” which results in a shortened reserve power time. http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/automsp.htm The slipping bridle on the outer end of the mainspring is illustrated here. (1). the bridle (in the barrel), (2) maintains outward pressure on the outermost coil of the mainspring (3). At less than full wind, the bridle pressure causes the outer tip of the spring to catch in a notch in the barrel wall (4) and maintain its position. As the mainspring reaches full wind, the outer end of the spring jumps out of the notch and releases tension by slipping across the smooth section of the barrel wall (5) until it catches in the next notch.
The Display Case back
On some automatic watches the rotor and its action are visible through a transparent case back, called a display back or exhibition back. In these watches, the rotors are often engraved or decorated in some way. Rolex is one of the few automatic watch manufacturers that traditionally eschews the transparent case back, mainly for enhanced water resistance.
On some automatic watches the rotor and its action are visible through a transparent case back, called a display back or exhibition back. In these watches, the rotors are often engraved or decorated in some way. Rolex is one of the few automatic watch manufacturers that traditionally eschews the transparent case back, mainly for enhanced water resistance.
The Watch Winder
For people who do not wear their automatic watch every day, watch winders are available to store automatic watches and keep them wound. This is particularly advantageous if the watch had complex or perpetual calendars or moon phases. A watch winder is a device that can hold one or more watches and moves them in circular patterns to approximate the human motion that otherwise keeps the self-winding mechanism working. A mechanical watch should be kept wound and running as much as possible to prevent its lubricants from congealing over time, which diminishes accuracy. A full service (which involves disassembly, cleaning and re-lubrication) should be performed at least every five years to keep the movement as accurate as possible.
For people who do not wear their automatic watch every day, watch winders are available to store automatic watches and keep them wound. This is particularly advantageous if the watch had complex or perpetual calendars or moon phases. A watch winder is a device that can hold one or more watches and moves them in circular patterns to approximate the human motion that otherwise keeps the self-winding mechanism working. A mechanical watch should be kept wound and running as much as possible to prevent its lubricants from congealing over time, which diminishes accuracy. A full service (which involves disassembly, cleaning and re-lubrication) should be performed at least every five years to keep the movement as accurate as possible.
Article Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_watch
September 29, 2007
Bulova Women's Diamond-Accent Chronograph Watch
List Price:$550.00
Sale Price:
$283.00
$283.00
Product Description
A versatile timepiece that's perfect for every occasion night. Stainless steel bracelet and case with crystal trim. Silvertone chronograph dial with 16 diamond accents. Three-hand movement. Water resistant to 30 meters
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #421 in Watches
Brand: Bulova
Model: 96R000
Band material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: deployment-buckle
Dial color: Silver
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 30 meters
Features
Silver Dial with Chronograph Functions
16 Genuine Diamonds
Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet with Deployment Buckle Clasp
Date Display
Water Resistant to 30 meters/100 feet
Amazon Sales Rank: #421 in Watches
Brand: Bulova
Model: 96R000
Band material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: deployment-buckle
Dial color: Silver
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 30 meters
Features
Silver Dial with Chronograph Functions
16 Genuine Diamonds
Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet with Deployment Buckle Clasp
Date Display
Water Resistant to 30 meters/100 feet
September 25, 2007
Pierre Cardin Women's Watch
From Pierre CardinList Price:
$250.00
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2 in Watches
Brand: Pierre Cardin
Model: PCD4007YB
Band material: Metal
Bezel material: Metal
Case material: Metal
Clasp type: jewelry-clasp
Dial color: black
Movement type: analog-quartz
Oris Big Crown Complication Mens Watch
From Oris
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$1,225.00
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$1,225.00
Price:
$940.00
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Product Description
Oris Mens Watch 581 7566 40 61 LS - WITH SERIAL NUMBERS - Silver Dial, Gold Markers - Moon Phase, Week Day, Day Date - Second Time Zone - Self Winding Automatic Movement - Cal. Oris 581, Base ETA 2688/2671 - 17 Jewels, Power Reserve: 38 Hours - Exhibition Case Back - Certificate of Authenticity - Plexiglass Crystal - Steel Case & Black Leather Strap - Manufacturer Box & Manual - 50 Meters / 150 Feet Water Resistant - 38mm = 1 1/2" Case, 7" Adjustable Strap - Deployment Buckle
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #23244 in Watches
Brand: Oris
Band material: Leather
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: deployment-buckle
Dial color: silver
Dial window material: Acrylic
Movement type: automatic movement
Water-resistant to 50 meters
TAG Heuer Men's 2000 Aquaracer Chrono Watch
From Tag HeuerList Price:
$1,895.00
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #9107 in Watches
Brand: TAG Heuer
Model: CAF2110.BA0809
Band material: stainless-steel
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: double-locking-fold-over-clasp
Dial color: black
Dial window material: antireflective-sapphire
Movement type: Automatic
Water-resistant to 990 feet
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