Archive for May, 2010

Glossary

Today I published a new section of my blog – Glossary, where I collected the most frequently used .

SPB Time 3.0

SPB TimeAs I wrote before, I like all kinds of watches :-D

Now I want to tell about my favorite PDA program SPB Time 3.0.

is an advanced, skinnable time toolbox for your phone. Analog and digital clock modes, World clock, timers and stopwatches, and advanced alarms. A lot of time-related functions in this world’s bestselling application!

It has a highly customizable finger-friendly user interface: easy installation, embedded online skins catalog, 50+ FREE themes.

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 ChronographIn honor of the 150 anniversary of the company TAG Heuer presented at the exhibition in Basel in 2010 the new Carrera Calibre 1887 . This watch – perfect proof that the models of this line on the right belong to the elite racing.

Watch is equipped with latest manufactory movement with integrated chronograph Calibre 1887. Especially for this mechanism, an improved version of original vibrational gear was created. It was invented in 1887 and became the first major company’s patented invention. Until now, this is one of the key components of high watchmaking art.

In addition to technological innovation, Carrera Calibre 1887 has astonishing elegance. In Canada and USA watches will be sold for $ 3900.

Maurice Lacroix brand

Maurice LacroixToday I posted the first article in the section “Brands“. In the article I told about my favorite brand – Maurice Lacroix.

Maurice Lacroix Regulateur Roue CarreeIt is not a latest news, but still very interesting.

The new masterpiece from – a talented mix of technologies, innovation and modern aesthetics. This is a response to the desire to raise the brand’s design and watchmaking to new heights.

The dial of this unique clock immediately attracts attention. For the first time hours are shown by a “square” wheel, which is driven by another wheel in the form of a clover leaf. Pointer hours is a small corner, covered with composition Superluminova.

Maurice Lacroix Rectangle WheelMaurice Lacroix Regulateur Roue Carree created by designer Michel Vermot, who is a specialist in the manufacture of both mechanical and electronic clocks and chairs the department of development tools at Maurice Lacroix.

Creating such a mechanism required a lot of time for adjustment, the calculations and determine the shape of teeth to ensure a continuous transfer of driving force. After countless tests on simulation models, the wheels were made using LiGA-technology.

43 mm case covered with very large sapphire glass, which provides a panoramic view.