сряда, 28 октомври 2009 г.

What Barack Obama has a clock



WATCHMATRIX


Pictured is my Oberheim Matrix-6 and the Jorg Grey 6500 Series Chronograph - Barrack Obama's watch. I started a new blog on watches, WATCHMATRIX. I'll be posting watches I like, and watches I find to be uniquely interesting. Check it out.

The Oberheim Matrix-6 was my first synthesizer, hence matrix.

Eggplant



Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields. The culture of eggplant is similar to that of bell pepper, with transplants being set in the garden after all danger of frost is past. Eggplants are slightly larger plants than peppers and are spaced slightly farther apart. Eggplant requires careful attention for a good harvest. Small-fruited, exotic-colored and ornamental varieties can be grown in containers and used for decorations.


Recommended Varieties
Large Oval Fruit

Dusky (60 days to harvest, good size, early production)

Epic (64 days, tear-drop shaped)

Black Bell (68 days, round to oval, productive)

Black Magic (72 days)

Classic (76 days, elongated oval, high quality)

Black Beauty (OP-80 days)

Burpee Hybrid (80 days)

Ghostbuster (80 days; white, slightly sweeter than purple types; 6 to 7 inch oval).

Elongated Fruit

Ichiban (70 days)

Slim Jim (OP-70 days; lavender, turning purple when peanut-sized; good in pots)

Little Fingers (OP-68 days; 6 to 8 inch, long, slim fruit in clusters).

Ornamental Fruit

Easter Egg (52 days; small white, egg-sized, shaped, turning yellow at maturity; edible ornamental)


When to Plant
Eggplant is best started from transplants. Select plants in cell packs or individual containers. It is important to get the plants off to a proper start. Do not plant too early. Transplant after the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Eggplants are more susceptible than tomato plants to injury from low temperatures and do not grow until temperatures warm.


Spacing & Depth
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the row, or even closer for small fruited types. Three to six plants are usually sufficient for most families unless eggplant is a favorite vegetable, eaten often. Allow 30 to 36 inches between rows or space plants 24 inches apart in all directions in raised beds.


Care
Use starter fertilizer for transplanting. Side-dress nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are half grown and again immediately after harvest of the first fruits. Given sufficient moisture and fertility, eggplant thrives in the heat of summer. The plants tolerate dry weather after they are well established but should be irrigated during extended dry periods for continued peak production.


Harvesting
Harvest the fruits when they are 6 to 8 inches long and still glossy. Use a knife or pruning shears rather than breaking or twisting the stems. Many eggplant varieties have small prickly thorns on the stem and calyx, so exercise caution or wear gloves when harvesting. Leave the large (usually green) calyx attached to the fruit.

When the fruits become dull or brown, they are too mature for culinary use and should be cut off and discarded. Overmature fruits are spongy and seedy and may be bitter. Even properly harvested fruits do not store well and should be eaten soon after they are harvested. Large, vigorous plants can yield as many as four to six fruits at the peak of the season.


Common Problems
Verticillium wilt causes yellowing, wilting and death of the plants.

Flea beetles cause tiny holes in the leaves. Damage can be severe, especially on young plants, if unchecked. These beetles can be controlled by applying an insecticide.


Questions & Answers
Q. I planted my eggplants early, but they did not grow very well.

A. They probably were planted while the soil was too cold. It is better to hold the plants (but keep them growing) until the soil warms. If necessary, repot into larger containers to maintain vigor. Mulching with black plastic film can help warm the soil,, especially in northern areas. Floating row covers can help with cool, early seasons as well as bar harmful insects from succulent young plants.


Selection & Storage
Harvest eggplants when they are young. Size is not always an indication of maturity. To test, hold the eggplant in your palm and gently press it with your thumb. If the flesh presses in but bounces back, it is ready for harvesting. If the flesh is hard and does not give, the eggplant is immature and too young to harvest. If the thumb indentation remains, the eggplant to over mature and may be completely brown inside and bitter with large tough seeds.

There is long-standing controversy about male and female eggplants, which is an inaccurate approach considering the fact that fruits are the product of sex and do not have it. However, it is folk wisdom worth some attention. Eggplants have a dimple at the blossom end. The dimple can be very round or oval in shape. The round ones seem to have more seeds and tend to be less meaty, so select the oval dimpled eggplant.

Eggplants bruise easily so harvest gently. Always cut the eggplant with the cap and some of the stem attached. Eggplants do not like cool temperatures so they do not store well. Harvest and use them immediately for best flavor. If you must store them, wrap them in plastic or use plastics and store for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Be careful as it will soon develop soft brown spots and become bitter. Use them while the stem and cap are still greenish and rather fresh-looking.

сряда, 21 октомври 2009 г.

Longing for the depths

Longing for the depths






Each of these watches became increasingly more alluring and outrageous sports design and the reasons are both amateurs and experts among divers. Will tell you about watches that are excellence of clock and watch art, and their technology is so sophisticated that they can reach depths fantastic. Companies simply demonstrate their abilities.

Among the criteria that a clock must meet to be called "diving watch are those for resistance to shock waves and magnetic and dial must be sufficiently bright. The ring around the dial must be able to turn to more easily measured over time. Strap and lens must be sufficiently strong, a mechanism must function perfectly at depths exceeding 100 m.

Clocks with ease enter into this category are Rolex (Oyster 1926; Submariner 1953; Sea-Dweller 1971), Panerai (Luminor 1950), Blancpain (Fifty Fathoms 1953), Breitling (Superocean 1957), Jaeger-LeCoultre (Memovox Deep Sea 1959; Polaris 1963), Girard-Perregaux (Sea Hawk Deep Diver 1965), IWC (Aquatimer 1967), Omega (PloProf 1971) and Tag Heuer (Aquaracer, 1985).

Watch for big brands only way "up" that remains "down" when seeking to remain in orbit close to Earth. Last year, Rolex presented Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Deepsea allowing diving to a depth of 3900 m. The other achievements are impressive, but remain far behind, such as Omega Ploprof, which is resistant to 1200 meters is hardly necessary to say, that such clock must have a release valve for helium. The reason for this is that helium molecules are among the smallest in nature, and work on greater depth in air is helium. Unpleasant consequence is that decompression can damage the clock.

A recent innovation is a device for measuring the depth of the company developed Favre-Leuba. Jaeger-LeCoultre made another instrument with the same function, working up to 80 m depth and used in Aquatimer Deep Two ... In the hands of masters clockworks is not only style but also your safety.

Albert Einstein's watch for 596 000 dollars


Albert Einstein's watch for 596 000 dollars


Nowadays to be rich, you should be smart. This is one of the simplest laws of jungle life. However, before geniuses do not always have the chance to be millionaires. Just such is the case of Albert Einstein, who could only afford to watch brand Longines. Today, this watch is worth more than many others, precisely because they stood on the hand of Albert Einstein.

Watch from an auction in 1931 with the original inscription "Prof. Albert Einstein" and the date it was purchased - February 16, 1931 - broke all records for a watch with this brand. It sold for a breathtaking 596 000 dollars. The buyer has remained anonymous, but this is the most expensive watch brand Longines sold than ever and nearly 20 times the original price paid Einstein.


Часовникът на Алберт Айнщайн за 596 000 долара

В днешни времена за да си богат, трябва да си умен. Това е един от простите закони на джунглата и на живота. Преди обаче гениите не винаги са имали шанса да бъдат милиардери. Точно такъв е случаят с Алберт Айнщайн, който можел да си позволи единствено часовник с марката Longines. Днес този часовник струва повече от много други, именно защото е стоял на ръката на Алберт Айнщайн.

На търг часовникът от 1931 година с оригинален надпис "Професор Алберт Айнщайн" и датата, която е бил закупен - 16 февруари, 1931 - счупи всички рекорди за часовник с тази марка. Той се продаде за главозамайващите 596 000 долара. Купувачът е останал анонимен, но това е най-скъпият часовник на марката Longines продаван някога и надвишава близо 20 пъти първоначалната цена, която Айнщайн е платил.

вторник, 20 октомври 2009 г.

Vladimir Putin was without a clock 6000 dollars during a visit to Tula Nyuzru forward



Vladimir Putin was without a clock 6000 dollars during a visit to Tula Nyuzru forward.

Russian Prime Minister was in the arms factories, where one of the fitters asked him Paderno something as a souvenir. Putin has not worn anything in them, so watch the worker asked. The Prime Minister is no way to evade the application. He recalled that recently gave a similar clock and the son of a shepherd in Tuva. Asked about the price of the gift Putin said that the watch is not platinum, and gold and so it is very expensive - about $ 6000

сряда, 14 октомври 2009 г.

Swatch Men's Irony Leather Chronograph watch



Swatch Men's Irony Leather Chronograph watch

Irony THE Chrono: Gently Glove - Swiss Quartz movement featuring shock-resistant case, Chronograph displaying one-hour, 60-second and 1/10-second subdials, Main dial brushed pink-gold tone hour, minute and sweep seconds hands with openwork design, Subdials displayed by pink-gold tone hands, Main dial brushed pink-gold tone hour markers, White-enamelled lettering/numbers and black/white indices mark subdials, White indices reveal outer minute track, Analog date display at 12, Brushed stainless steel round bezel and case enhanced with pink gold PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), Pink-gold tone crown and black selector buttons, Stainless steel caseback reveals easy-access battery replacement, 30 meters/100 feet water resistant

Brand: Swatch
Model: YOG400
Dimensions: .0 pounds
Band material: strap
Case material: Gold Tone
Clasp type: Buckle
Dial color: Brushed stainless steel round case enhanced with
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 30 meters
Features
Swatch Gently Glove Collection
Case Diameter - 40 MM

сряда, 7 октомври 2009 г.

Casio Women's Classic Analog Quartz Watch



Casio Women's Classic Analog Quartz Watch

Brand: Casio
Model: LTP1165A-4C
Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Band material: stainless-steel
Bezel material: silver-tone
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety
Dial color: pink
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 99 feet
Features
Quartz movement
Protective Mineral crystal protects watch from scratches
Case diameter: 32 mm
Stainless-steel case; Pink dial
Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Both classic and contemporary, Casio's Watch #LTP1165A-4C gets its professional, polished look from a stainless steel bezel, crown, and case. It also boasts the precision of quartz movement, is water resistant to 99 feet, and has a mineral crystal to guard against scratches. Silver-tone hands and indices on a luminous pink dial instantly charm, while a stainless steel caseback helps provide durability for longterm wear. Perfect for the office or dress ensembles, the streamlined design of this Casio original looks both sleek and feminine on the wrist. This watch is protected by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Development of the Timepiece Business
With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.

In developing its own wristwatches Casio began with the basic question, "What is a wristwatch?" Rather than simply making a digital version of the conventional mechanical watch, we thought that the ideal wristwatch should be something that shows all facets of time in a consistent way. Based on this, Casio was able to create a watch that displayed the precise time including the second, minute, hour, day, and month — not to mention a.m. or p.m., and the day of the week. It was the first watch in the world with a digital automatic calendar function that eliminated the need to reset the calendar due the variation in month length. Rather than using a conventional watch face and hands, a digital liquid crystal display was adopted to better show all the information. This culminated in the 1974 launch of the CASIOTRON, the world’s first digital watch with automatic calendar. The CASIOTRON won acclaim as a groundbreaking product that represented a complete departure from the conventional wristwatch.

Casio transformed the concept of the watch — from a mere timepiece to an information device for the wrist — and undertook product planning based on this innovative idea. We developed not only time functions such as global time zone watches, but also other radical new functions using Casio’s own digital technology, including calculator and dictionary functions, as well as a phonebook feature based on memory technology, and even a thermometer function using a built-in sensor. The memory-function watches became our DATA BANK product series, while the sensor watches developed into two unique Casio product lines of today: the Pathfinder series displaying altitude, atmospheric pressure, and compass readings.

In 1983, Casio launched the shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch. This product shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care, and was the result of Casio engineers taking on the challenge of creating the world’s toughest watch. Using a triple-protection design for the parts, module, and case, the G-SHOCK offered a radical new type of watch that was unaffected by strong impacts or shaking. Its practicality was immediately recognized, and its unique look, which embodied its functionality, became wildly popular, resulting in explosive sales in the early 1990s. The G-SHOCK soon adopted various new sensors, solar-powered radio-controlled technology (described below), and new materials for even better durability. By always employing the latest technology, and continuing to transcend conventional thinking about the watch, the G-SHOCK brand has become Casio’s flagship timepiece product.

Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: the built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, and the radio-controlled function means users never have to reset the time. In particular, the radio-controlled function represents a revolution in time-keeping technology similar to the impact created when mechanical watches gave way to quartz technology. Through the further development of high radio-wave sensitivity, miniaturization, and improved energy efficiency, Casio continues to produce a whole range of radio-controlled models.

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch




Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Brand: Citizen
Model: BL5250-02L
Band material: Leather
Bezel material: Titanium
Case material: Titanium
Clasp type: Buckle
Dial color: blue

Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: japanese-quartz
Water-resistant to 660 feet
Features
Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber E812 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
Max power reserve: 120 - 270 days with Power Save; Low charge warning: 5 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 43 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 12 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 4 hrs
Leather strap; Perpetual calendar
Chronograph functions with alarm, 24-hour, and 1/20th second subdials; Unidirectional rotating bezel; Alarm and date functions; Tachymeter inner chapter ring
Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

The Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar features a titanium case and deep blue dial. The timepiece features a 1/20 second chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, 12/24 time, dual time, alarm, date indicator, and power saver function. Additional features include an inner calendar, which automatically adjusts to the proper date as well as leap years through the year 2100. Independent hour hand adjustment makes changing time zones simple and precise. The genuine leather strap features attractive white contrast stitching and buckle closure.

The Citizen Watch Brand

The company was established in 1924. The founding fathers selected the name Citizen so it would be "Close to the Hearts of People Everywhere" and soon after adopted the company’s formal name, Citizen Watch Company.

During the last seventy-five years Citizen has expanded its business throughout the world and has achieved recognition as the global brand. The past twenty-five year period has coincided with the company’s dramatic rise to its current position as the world’s largest watchmaker, a distinction Citizen has held every year since 1986.

Beyond sheer size, Citizen is also recognized as a worldwide leader in advanced technology. From the world’s slimmest LCD watch to the first voice recognition watch and the world’s first professional dive watch with an electronic depth sensor, Citizen’s record of "world’s firsts" is unmatched.

More recently, Citizen has staked out a new position as the leader in Ecologically Friendly timekeeping with its Eco-Drives watches that are light powered. With models ranging from dress models to sports models to professional dive watches, Citizen Eco-Drive runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery.

Eco-Drive Frequently Asked Questions (See the full Citizen Eco-Drive FAQ here)

How can you tell if the Eco-Drive watch is getting enough light?
In normal use, the watch displays the time and the sweep-second hand moves in one second intervals. A very important feature of Eco-Drive is the Low Charge Warning Mode which as a result of low battery voltage, causes the second hand to jump two seconds at a time (while still keeping correct time).

How long will an Eco-Drive watch run after it is fully charged?
If your watch is put away where no light is available to it while in a fully charged state, depending on the model, it will run for from 45 days to 5 years.

How can the Eco-Drive watch be recharged?
Besides sunlight, it can be safely charged by exposing it to a fluorescent desk lamp, with the dial (face) up and within about 8 inches or an incandescent lamp (regular light bulb) no closer than 20 inches. Never use a halogen lamp since the heat generated by it can cause damage to your watch. The most efficient and the quickest is in direct bright sunlight (not windowsill) and never on the dashboard of a car.

Casio Men's G-Shock Classic Digital Watch



Casio Men's G-Shock Classic Digital Watch

Brand: Casio
Model: DW6600C-1V
Band material: Resin
Bezel material: Resin
Case material: Resin
Clasp type: Buckle
Dial color: digital
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 660 feet
Features
Quartz movement
Protective Mineral crystal protects watch from scratches
Case diameter: 50 mm
Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to accommodate your active lifestyle, the Casio Men's G-Shock Classic Digital Watch #DW6600C-1V features a digital dial face with a striking blue-and-orange tone design and a mineral dial window. The watch includes such convenient touches as a day-date-and-month calendar, a daily alarm, a countdown timer, and an hourly time signal. Both the 50-millimeter case and stationary bezel are made of high-quality resin. Other details include a black resin band and its accompanying buckle-clasp closure. Built to endure, this handsome timepiece brings a sporty edge to all of your favorite casual ensembles. It is powered by quartz movement and is water resistant to 660 feet.

Development of the Timepiece Business
With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.

In developing its own wristwatches Casio began with the basic question, "What is a wristwatch?" Rather than simply making a digital version of the conventional mechanical watch, we thought that the ideal wristwatch should be something that shows all facets of time in a consistent way. Based on this, Casio was able to create a watch that displayed the precise time including the second, minute, hour, day, and month — not to mention a.m. or p.m., and the day of the week. It was the first watch in the world with a digital automatic calendar function that eliminated the need to reset the calendar due the variation in month length. Rather than using a conventional watch face and hands, a digital liquid crystal display was adopted to better show all the information. This culminated in the 1974 launch of the CASIOTRON, the world’s first digital watch with automatic calendar. The CASIOTRON won acclaim as a groundbreaking product that represented a complete departure from the conventional wristwatch.

Casio transformed the concept of the watch — from a mere timepiece to an information device for the wrist — and undertook product planning based on this innovative idea. We developed not only time functions such as global time zone watches, but also other radical new functions using Casio’s own digital technology, including calculator and dictionary functions, as well as a phonebook feature based on memory technology, and even a thermometer function using a built-in sensor. The memory-function watches became our DATA BANK product series, while the sensor watches developed into two unique Casio product lines of today: the Pathfinder series displaying altitude, atmospheric pressure, and compass readings.

In 1983, Casio launched the shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch. This product shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care, and was the result of Casio engineers taking on the challenge of creating the world’s toughest watch. Using a triple-protection design for the parts, module, and case, the G-SHOCK offered a radical new type of watch that was unaffected by strong impacts or shaking. Its practicality was immediately recognized, and its unique look, which embodied its functionality, became wildly popular, resulting in explosive sales in the early 1990s. The G-SHOCK soon adopted various new sensors, solar-powered radio-controlled technology (described below), and new materials for even better durability. By always employing the latest technology, and continuing to transcend conventional thinking about the watch, the G-SHOCK brand has become Casio’s flagship timepiece product.

Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: the built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, and the radio-controlled function means users never have to reset the time. In particular, the radio-controlled function represents a revolution in time-keeping technology similar to the impact created when mechanical watches gave way to quartz technology. Through the further development of high radio-wave sensitivity, miniaturization, and improved energy efficiency, Casio continues to produce a whole range of radio-controlled models.

Tommy Hilfiger Women's Sport Leather Strap Watch


Tommy Hilfiger Women's Sport Leather Strap Watch


Brand: Tommy Hilfiger
Model: 1780726
Band material: Leather
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: Buckle
Dial color: silver
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: japanese-quartz
Water-resistant to 99 feet
Features
Quality Japanese-Quartz movement
Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches and dings
Case diameter measures 44.9 mm without crown
Stainless-steel case; Silver dial; Day-date-and-month functions
Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)



With a cool, contemporary face, the Tommy Hilfiger Women's Sport Leather Watch #1780726 is a unique addition to your fashionable, everyday wardrobe. Featuring a silver-tone dial with three shiny, silver subdials, a convenient date window at three o'clock, skeleton hour and minute hands, and a black and white second hand--all framed by a stainless steel bezel engraved with the distinctive Tommy Hilfiger name--this timepiece is held in place by a textured, white leather band with a buckle clasp. Also offering a durable mineral crystal and the reliability of Japanese quartz movement, this watch is water resistant to 99 feet and is backed by a 10-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.

The Tommy Hilfiger Brand


The History of Tommy Hilfiger In 1969, Tommy Hilfiger began his retail career while still in high school with $125 and 20 pairs of bell-bottom jeans. This entrepreneurial spirit mixed with raw talent led him to establish a small chain of retail stores, where he designed the clothes people wanted but could never find. In 1985, Hilfiger introduced his signature collection of menswear.

Since its inception, the Tommy Hilfiger brand has been built on a powerful design philosophy: Adding fresh, new perspective to traditional, all-American stylings. This approach proved so compelling, that in less than two decades, the Company grew from a single line into a global business encompassing a wide range of products. From menswear and womenswear to licensing agreements in accessories, footwear, fragrance and more, Tommy Hilfiger has become a fashion icon.

Tommy Hilfiger Watches – Classic, American, Cool It was only a matter of time before Tommy Hilfiger took on the world of watches. Inspired by his father who worked 42 years as a watchmaker in the jewelry business, Tommy Hilfiger was driven to design his own watch collection. Putting his extraordinary talents and infallible fashion instincts to the test, Tommy Hilfiger stepped into the role of watch designer. His goal was to offer the precise, reliable performance of a quality timepiece as well as the classic American style for which his sportswear was so well known. Hilfiger set out to create fashion watches of unmistakable style and exceptional value, and that’s exactly what he did.

In 1999, Tommy Hilfiger entered into an exclusive, ongoing licensing agreement with Movado Group, Inc. for the well known watch company to design, manufacture and distribute Tommy Hilfiger Watches worldwide. Meticulously designed to complement the Tommy Hilfiger lifestyle and brand aesthetic, the launch collection combined a cool, classic sophistication with quality craftsmanship.

Today's Tommy Hilfiger watches remain true to the brand's original design concept. Sporting a traditional American style with a modern twist, the latest Tommy Hilfiger watch collection ranges from stainless steel chronographs and multi-eye models, to chic designs with genuine diamonds, reversible bands, iconic Tommy Hilfiger detailing like plaid etching, and signature Tommy Hilfiger fabrics and colors.

General Information and Care Tommy Hilfiger watches have been developed with meticulous attention to quality, function and detail.

Battery Information A Tommy Hilfiger quartz analog watch has a 1.55-Volt silver-oxide battery. It is specially designed for watches and will last approximately 18-36 months under normal use.

NOTE: Frequent use of special functions, like the stopwatch timer on chronograph models, may shorten battery life.

Water Resistance All Tommy Hilfiger watches meet international standards for water resistance to 3 ATM, so faucet spray or rain won’t damage them as long as the case, crown and crystal remain intact.

DO NOT press the push-buttons on a chronograph model when the watch is under water, or it will not remain water resistant.

NOTE: We recommend that you do not get your leather strap wet. Exposing leather to water can cause premature wear and deterioration.

Tommy Hilfiger Watches Limited Warranty Tommy Hilfiger Watches (THW) warrants to the original consumer that his/her watch will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ten (10) years in the US and Canada, or two (2) years in Europe, Asia and Latin America, from date of purchase. During this period, the watch movement will be repaired or the watch will be replaced (at the sole discretion of THW) free of charge, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.

This limited warranty does not cover batteries, straps, gold-plating, scratches or any damage arising from normal wear, accidents or misuse, or from any alteration, service or repair performed by any party other than the Tommy Hilfiger Watch Company or one of its Authorized Service Centers.

неделя, 4 октомври 2009 г.

Skagen Women's Silver Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch


Skagen Women's Silver Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch

Small stainless steel case with mirrored border and silver dial with 12 crystal indicators. Stainless steel mesh band.

Skagen
Model: 358SSSD
Band material: stainless-steel
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Case material: stainless-steel
Clasp type: fold-over-clasp
Dial color: silver
Dial window material: Mineral
Movement type: Quartz
Water-resistant to 99 feet
Quartz movement
Mineral crystal
Case diameter: 28 mm
Stainless-steel case; Silver White dial
Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Ideal for everyday wear, this casual Skagen timepiece for women communicates an attitude of confidence with streamlined styling. It presents on a silver-tone mesh band with a fold-over clasp closure and offers a silvery white dial with crystal indexes in all hour positions and silver-tone hands framed by a stationary bezel and housed within a 28-millimeter case. This watch is powered by quartz movement.

четвъртък, 1 октомври 2009 г.

Най-древните часовници били два вида / The oldest were two types of clocks

astore.amazon.com/watches_for_you-20Водни часовници

Най-древните часовници били два вида. Водният часовник представлявал пробита кофа, разграфена отвътре. Когато водата изтича, нивото й пада и се отчита времето по белезите. Тези примитивни водни часовници били използвани за пръв път в Месопотамия в началото на II хилядолетие пр. Хр., но за съжаление няма начин да се знае кога и къде. По-късните водни часовници имали много камери и сифони за по-голяма точност, тъй като старият модел бил неточен и погрешен.

Часовник - сянка

За точното определяне на времето в началото се е разчитало на часовник-сянка и това следователно било възможно само когато слънцето грее. То свети почти през целия ден в Египет, където са създадени първите часовници-сянка в началото или в средата на II хилядолетие пр. Хр. Часовник, оцелял от времето на Тутмос III (XVI в. пр. Хр.), показва как Т-образна отвесна колона хвърля сянка върху хоризонтално поставен прът, отбелязвайки с ивици с различна дължина изминаването на часовете.

Слънчев часовник

По-голяма точност и прецизност са възможни със слънчевия часовник - друго египетско изобретение, няколко века по-късно. Най-старият открит слънчев часовник представлява диск от слонова кост с картина на гърба. Той е от времето на фараона Меренптах, XIII в. пр. Хр.


Стенен часовник

В сравнение с тези ранни часовници отличителната особеност на стенния часовник е котвата - приспособление за задържане на механичното движение, за да се определи скоростта на движение. Котвата съществува от времето на династията Тан от Йи Хсин и Лиан Лин Дсан и е включена в огромния часовник с водно задвижване, който те конструирали между 723 и 725 г. за правителството на Чан Ан. Котвата работела като спирачка към механизма, докато водата, изтичаща с контролирана скорост, пълнела съд, при което механизмът моментално се освобождавал и процесът започвал отново. По този начин часовникът „тик-такал" няколко пъти в минута. На всеки кръгъл час звънял звънец, а всеки петнайсет минути удрял барабан. Този часовник бил снабден и с глобус, който показвал местоположението на звездите и индикатори на движещите се Слънце и Луна, показващи изгрева, и залеза и фазите на Луната.

Циферблат

Големият часовник, построен от Су Сун в столицата на династията Сун Кайфен (1088 - 1090), имал много циферблати. На първия етаж на триетажната часовникова кула имало редица от прозорци, в които се появявали фигури, даващи информация за датата и часа. Този начин на представяне на времето може би води началото си от първия часовник, завършен през 725 г. Не се знае дали е имало циферблат, или се е разчитало само на звънците и барабаните.


Кръгъл циферблат

Някои от водните часовници, конструирани в елинистичните времена и използвани в средиземноморските страни като Египет и Гърция (вероятно от III в. пр. Хр.), били снабдени с кръгови шайби. Часовете били маркирани с линии, радиално излизащи от центъра, а шайбата била свързана с поплавък в камерата с вода. За да си усложнят задачата, гърците и другите народи в Източното Средиземноморие имали часове, чиято дължина варирала с годишното време. Броят на часовете в светлата част на деня бил фиксиран, така че в средата на зимата те били много по-кратки, отколкото в средата на лятото. Поради тази причина втора шайба се въртяла зад първата, за да коригира дължината на часовете при промяна на датата.

Кварцов часовник

Понеже електрическият ток кара кварцовите кристали да вибрират с постоянна честота 32,768 херца, те могат да се използват за направата на изключително точни котви. Уорън Алвин Марисън, часовникар от Ориндж, Ню Джърси, САЩ, и Дж.У. Хортън се възползвали от това и през 1928 г. изработили прототип на кварцовия часовник. През следващата година те предоставили своето изобретение на публиката.


Water Watch

The oldest were two types of clocks. The water clock represented drilled bucket, graduated from the inside. When water flows, its level falls and the time is recorded in scars. These primitive water clocks were first used in Mesopotamia at the beginning of II millennium BC. But unfortunately no way to know when and where. Later water clocks had many cameras and siphons for greater accuracy, because the old model was inaccurate and wrong.

Clock - shadow

The exact timing at the beginning has relied on a clock-shadow and therefore it was possible only when the sun shines. It shines almost all day in Egypt, where they created the first-clock shadow at the beginning or middle of the II millennium BC. Watch survivor from the time of Thutmose III (XVI century BC.) Indicates how the T-shaped vertical column casts placed on a horizontal pole, marked with stripes of different lengths of elapsed times.

Sundial

Greater accuracy and precision are possible with a sundial - another Egyptian invention, several centuries later. The oldest discovered a sundial of ivory disc with a picture of the back. It is the time of Pharaoh Merenptah, XIII century BC.


Clock

Compared with these early distinctive feature of clocks wall clock is the anchor - a device for retaining the mechanical movement in order to determine the speed of movement. Anchor there since the Tang dynasty of Hsin Yee Liang and Lin Dsan and is included in the huge water-driven clock, which they constructed between 723 and 725, the Government of Long An. Worked as an anchor to the brake mechanism, while the water leaking at a controlled speed, full court, in which the mechanism is released and immediately started the process again. Thus the clock "tic-so" several times per minute. Every hour I called bell and fifteen minutes each drum hit. This watch was fitted with the globe that showed the location of stars and indicators of the moving Sun and Moon, showing sunrise and sunset and moon phases.

Dialog

Big clock, built by Su Sung in the capital of Song Dynasty Kayfen (1088 - 1090), had many dials. On the first floor of a three-storey clock tower were a number of windows that appear in the figures, giving information about the date and time. This presentation time perhaps stems from the first clock, finished in 725, does not know whether there was a dialog, or has relied only on bells and drums.


Round dial

Some water clocks constructed in Hellenistic times and used in Mediterranean countries such as Egypt and Greece (probably from the III century BC.) Were fitted with circular washers. Hours were marked with lines emanating radially from the center, but the puck was connected with a float in the chamber with water. To complicate their task, the Greeks and other peoples in the eastern Mediterranean had hours whose length varies with season. The number of hours in daylight was set so that, in the middle of winter, they were much shorter than in the middle of summer. Therefore, second pulley squirm behind the first is to adjust the length of times a change of date.

Quartz clock

Because the electric current causes the crystal to vibrate at a constant frequency of 32.768 Hz, they can be used to make extremely precise anchors. Marisan Alvin Warren, a watchmaker from Orange, New Jersey, USA, and Dzh.U. Horton took advantage of that and in 1928 developed a prototype of a quartz clock. The next year they submitted their invention to the public.Категория: Други

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Quartz movement
Mineral crystal
Case diameter: 38 mm
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Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
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Quartz movement
Mineral crystal
Case diameter: 28 mm
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Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
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