Tuesday, July 28, 2009

HISTORY OF FIRST AUTOMATIC WATCH - HARWOOD





Synonymous with the historical development of watches is the name John Harwood as the history of the first automatic wristwatch is his story. Being a soldier during World War I, he had experienced the short comings of the wristwatches available at that time. As an experienced watchmaker John Harwood knew problems, such as dust and moisture, were the most common factors in the watch movement repairs he encountered. He had the vision of a new type of a reliable wristwatch without the open-ing for the winding stem, which he identified as the point of failure. For this reason, Harwood paid particular attention to the development of a different winding and setting mechanisms, which needed to be located inside the watch. After observing children playing on a seesaw, he began to envision the basics of his self-winding mechanism.

Harwood had traveled to Switzerland with his two working prototypes and his detailed construction plans as he felt that only there he could find the technical conditions for the realization of his invention. On September 1st, 1924, one year after he registered his invention at the Federal Office for Intellectual Property of the Swiss Confederation at Berne, Harwood was issued patent No. 106583 for this pioneering invention.

Original construction plans of the Harwood Automatic 1922

After John Harwood’s invention was patented in 1924, two years later the first "Harwood perpetual" saw the light of day on the occasion of the Basel fair. Up to then the winding of wrist-watches was only manually possible
by winding the crown.

The invention of Harwood however used the kinetic energy at the wrist of the wearer for tightening the mainspring by means of an oscillating rotor in the center of the watch movement, a ’perpetuum mobile’ for an omnipresent timepiece.

This ingenious invention ranks among the milestones of watch history and acquires the title of a classic among wrist-watches, determined from the well-known watch magazine CHRONOS.

Identifying feature of the HARWOOD is its shape. The watch without a crown, with a fluted bezel and singular hand setting mechanism is a rare watchmaking piece. The traditional crown function is managed by the bi-directional adjustable turning bezel, which can likewise be used for hand setting and manual winding. A coloured dot indicates the respective mode of the watch showing up in a round dial window on the 6 o'clock position.

HARWOOD - A leading model with technical sophistication, exciting style, innovative, functional and dignified manufactured. A historical milestone having a secure place in the Olymp of the classics.

Nak cari jam Harwood ni memang susah, dah tak banyak lagi dalam pasaran, kalau ada pun harganya sangat menggerunkan sekitar USD1,500 ke atas. Setakat ini belum tengok lagi ada kat Malaysia. Kalau sesiapa ada bolehlah masukkan dalam Blog untuk kita semua tengok

Monday, July 27, 2009

HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 3510.50 REDUCED MOON WATCH (SOLD)









HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE AUTHENTIC OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 3510.05 CHRONOGRAPH MEN'S WRISTWATCH

SOLID STAINLESS STEEL BLACK TACHYMETER BEZEL

ACRYLIC CRYSTAL NO CRACK OR SCRATCHES

OMEGA AUTOMATIC CAL. 3220 MOVEMENT

LUMINESCENT SILVER TONE HANDS

BLACK DIAL WITH LUMINOUS STICK WITH 0 -60 MARKERS

THE REAR CASE SCREWS IN PROPERLY AND STATES ORIGINAL SPEEDMASTER CASE S/N 57465174 (CIRCA 2000's)

SOLID STEEL CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 41mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 44mm LUG TO LUG

HALLMARKED ORIGINAL OMEGA CROWN

GENUINE SPEEDMASTER BRACELET BAND FITS 7.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED OMEGA MODEL... RARE!

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING GOODTIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED AND COMES WITH ORIGINAL OMEGA LEATHER BOX


IT IS KNOWN AS MOON REDUCED WATCH

PRICE : SOLD TO REG BUYER FROM TTDI


Conquer the moon with Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch Reduced!

The Swiss watch maker, Omega has been blending elegance and strength to craft exemplary timepieces that revolutionized the timing equations and fashion statements of many! Omega watches has been the most prestigious brands of the Swatch Group and was founded in 1848 at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Louis Brandt as a small assembly unit that made watches. Today, Omega has become the symbol of prestige and precision and has become an undisputed leader in the field of horology.

Speedmaster has become world famous by being the first watch to be worn on the moon, in the 1960s when Neil Armstrong set his foot on moon. Keeping this legacy alive, the Omega Speedmaster still continues to be a favoured brand by astronauts and in flight simulations. Omega Speedmaster was the only watch that could come pass the rigorous tests conducted by NASA in its shuttle missions and made history with a space sojourn with the American cosmonaut, Edward White, in 1965 who became the first man to walk in space!

3510.50 model is popularly called Speedmaster reduced as it is smaller than the Speedmaster Professional. The Omega Speedmaster reduced models have self-winding chronograph movement with rhodium-plated finish, power reserve for 40 hours, Hesalite crystal and Chronograph functions.

The ladies' models have many options. Flaunt the glittering diamond collection of the 35.5mm model with a diamond encrusted bezel and a steel case fastened with a red leather strap by a fold-through buckle deployment and white mother of pearl dial. Light blue, orange and pink strap options are also available.

There is an alternate model of Omega Speedmaster reduced with stainless steel case, black mother of pearl dial and diamond bezel presented on a steel bracelet.

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Black Chronograph Men's Watch has a 40mm case fastened by hidden deployment to a brushed and polished 8 inch steel bracelet, bezel fixed with Tachymeter, black dial and automatic movement. It has Omega 3220 (Rhodium-plated movement) and chronograph functions. Built in with a 48 hour power reserve it is a sturdy model that braces you up to handle all the beating of the modern day life.

Today the Speedmaster has spread its wings beyond space and aviation sector to become a reliable sports model used in many adventure sports and water sports. This famous Swiss brand is indeed revolutionizing the watch industry by its innumerable innovations and inventions.

The Swiss celebrity label of Omega, through the Speedmaster series has indeed conquered all the barriers of space and time!

VINTAGE SWISS PRISMA AUTOMATIC MEN'S WRISTWATCH





VINTAGE SWISS PRISMA MEN'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970's

SHINNING METALIC BLUE DIAL WITH DAYDATE WINDOW AT 3 O'CLOCK

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NOR SCRATCHES

THE 21 JEWEL SWISS AUTOMATIC WINDING MOVEMENT WITH INCABLOC ANTI SHOCK SYSTEM

LUMINESCENT SILVER TONE HANDS AND WHITE CENTRE SWIPE HAND

RAISED SILVER TONE LUMNIESCENT BATON MARKERS

STAINLESS STEEL SQUARE CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 32mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 44mm LUG TO LUG

UNSIGNED CROWN

NEW GENUINE BLUE LEATHER BAND FITS 8.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED MODEL... !

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING TIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED

PRICE : RM340.00

VINTAGE SWISS GROWA MEN'S WRISTWATCH





VINTAGE SWISS GROWA MEN'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960's

BLACK DIAL

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NOR SCRATCHES

THE 4 JEWEL SWISS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT

LUMINESCENT GOLD TONE DAPHNE HANDS

RAISED GOLD TONE STICK AND STICK MARKERS

STAINLESS STEEL SQUARE CASE MEASURES 30mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 32mm LUG TO LUG

UNSIGNED CROWN

NEW GENUINE BLACK LEATHER BAND FITS 8.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED MODEL... !

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING TIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED

PRICE : RM100.00

Sunday, July 26, 2009

VINTAGE GERMAN MADE ANCRE 21 MEN'S WRISTWATCH





VINTAGE GERMAN MADE MEN'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960's

TWOD TONE DIAL WITH DAYDATE WINDOW AT 3 O'CLOCK

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NOR SCRATCHES

GERMAN MADE UMF RUHLA 7 JEWEL MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT

GOLD TONE HANDS AND CENTRE SWIPE HAND

ROUND AND STICK GOLD TONE BATON MARKERS

BASE METAL SQUARE CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 34mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 43mm LUG TO LUG

UNSIGNED CROWN

NEW GENUINE BROWN LEATHER BAND FITS 8.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED MODEL... !

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING TIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED

PRICE : RM200.00


VERY RARE VINTAGE SWISS ENDURA ALUMINIUM MEN'S DRESS WATCH (SOLD)





VERY RARE VINTAGE SWISS ENDURA ALUMINIUM MEN'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960's

SHINNING GOLD TONE SUNBURST DIAL

CRYSTAL IS CLEAN WITH NO CRACK NOR SCRATCHES

THE 15 RUBIS SWISS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT

GOLD TONE LUMINOUS DAPHNE HANDS AND RED CENTRE SWIPE HAND

RAISED GOLD TONE ARABIC MARKERS

GOLD PLATED ALUMINIUM SQUARE CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 33mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 41mm LUG TO LUG

UNSIGNED CROWN

NEW GENUINE BROWN LEATHER BAND FITS 8.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED MODEL... !

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING TIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED

PRICE : SOLD TO MR CHRISTOPHER SHAW, HONGKONG

Monday, July 20, 2009

PREVIEW - HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH MK40 (SOLD)






HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE AUTHENTIC OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MARK 40 COSMO 3520.05 CHRONOGRAPH MEN'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA NOV 2006

SOLID STAINLESS STEEL BLACK TACHYMETER BEZEL

CRYSTAL NO CRACK OR SCRATCHES

OMEGA AUTOMATIC CAL. 1151 MOVEMENT

LUMINESCENT SILVER TONE HANDS

BLACK DIAL WITH LUMINOUS STICK WITH 0 -60 MARKERS, 3 REGISTER CHRONO DIAL WITH GMT

CALENDAR POINTER

WATER RESISTANT 30 METERS/100 FEET

THE REAR CASE SCREWS IN PROPERLY AND STATES ORIGINAL SPEEDMASTER CASE S/N 59681765

SOLID STEEL CASE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 41mm EXCLUDING THE CROWN AND 44mm LUG TO LUG

HALLMARKED ORIGINAL OMEGA CROWN

GENUINE SPEEDMASTER BRACELET BAND FITS 7.5" WRIST

DISCONTINUED OMEGA MODEL... RARE!

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING GOODTIME AND RECENTLY SERVICED

PRICE WHEN NEW : RM15,000

PRICE OFFERED BY 2ND HAND WATCH DEALERS AT BERJATA TIMES SQUARE AND THE MALL IS BETWEEN RM8,500 - 13,500 (DEPENDING ON THE CONDITIONS EITHER NOS, MINT, EXCELLENT OR GOOD)

SOLD TO TUAN HASROL FROM PERAK

Friday, July 17, 2009

SOMEONE ASKED ME ABOUT RADO DIASTAR LCD


HIMORI SAN, A WATCH COLLECTOR FROM JAPAN, ASKED ME WHETHER I KNEW ABOUT RADO DIASTAR WITH LCD. HE SURFED INTERNET AND COULD NOT FIND ANY ARTICLE ABOUT THIS WATCH.

RADO DIASTAR DID PRODUCED LCD WATCHES IN 1970'S WHEN MOST OF SWISS WATCH PRODUCERS STARTED PRODUCING LCD WATCHES TO COMPETE WITH JAPANESE LCD WATCHES. RADO DIASTAR LCD WATCHES WERE PRODUCED IN LIMITED QUANTITY.

HIMORI SAN... THE PICTURE I POSTED HERE AN ULTIMATE PROOF THAT RADO DID PRODUCED RADO DIASTAR LCD.

THANK YOU

Thursday, July 16, 2009

FLEA MARKET DI HONOLULU dan WAIKIKI

BULGARI
ULYSSE & NARDIN
INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO (IWC)
PANERAI
A. LANGE & SOHNE
FRANC MULLER
JACOB & CO
OMEGA

JAM-JAM BERJENAMA YANG DI PERAGA DI BUTIK-BUTIK DI HONOLULU
HARGANYA ADA YANG SAMA DENGAN MERCEDES & BMW

Hari ini, rabu aku cuba gi flea market di Pearlridge, kat dengan Arizona Museum, naik bas no. 42 dari hotel penginapan Hilton Hawaiian Village, tambang USD2 and quarter. Malangnya masa sampai jam 12.45, flea market dah nak tutup. Flea market buka dari 6.00pg - 1.00tgh setiap rabu, sabtu dan ahad. Melepas nak cari jam-jam vintage!

Ada satu lagi flea market yang lagi besar di Honolulu Stadium tapi tak sempat nak pi pasai seminar habis jam 5.00 ptg, sesiapa yang berpeluang ke Honolulu, cuba-cuba le ke sana.....

Hari ini, Selasa 21.7.2009 gi ke International Market di Waikiki. Di sini cuma jual barang-barang cenderahati seperti t-shirt, baju Hawaii dan lain-lain. Beli ckit untuk keluarga dan teman-teman pejabat.


Setiap taman sepanjang Waikiki terdapat fixed barbeque set. Ramai keluarga beriadah dan berkelah di taman-taman sambil berbarbeque, bergembira dengan keluarga. Alangkah indahnya jika suasana seperti ini dapat kita lihat di Malaysia tapi malangnya susah nak dilaksanakan, bukannya apa... paling lama 2 hari aje le barbeque set tu ada kat taman, lepqs tu ada le engineer tak bertauliah gi cabut dan juak kat keling botoi.... itulah Malaysia yang indah tapi dicemari oleh jurutera yang oleh merosakkan generator TNB dan doktor tak bertauliah yang cucuk imunisasi sendiri dengan najis dan ditambah dengan perempit dan peragut
HEHEHE..... MAHALNYE KASUT NI DI WAIKIKI, SEBENARNYE MAHAL BERMAKSUD DI LARANG MEROKOK! KALAU CONVERT DUIT USD NGAN RM MEMANG LE MAHAL, PEJAM MATA KIRA 1 TO 1, BARU HATI TAK RISAU DAN KEPALA TAK PENING