Since Sumerian time, human being has invented the devices to measure and keep track of time. Clock and watches further developed in modern days. Antique and vintage mechanical watches and clocks produced in Switzerland, Germany,Japan and USA were high precision device that were sought after by many collector for their complications, rarity and high in value....
MOVEMENT/ENJIN :SUPERB 5621 Hi-beat 28800 bph Automatic Movement
ORIGIN/BUATAN : JAPAN NO. SIRI/SERIAL NO. : 171997
CIRCA/TAHUN : 1991
CASING/KEMASAN : SOLID STAINLESS STEEL
FUNCTION/FUNGSI : HOUR, MINUTES, SECOND & HACKING SYSTEM DIAL: BLUE TONE BEZEL: STAINLSS STEEL/KELULI
MARKINGS/TANDA JENAMA : DIAL,CASEBACK, MOVEMENT BAND/TALI : GENUINE BLACK LEATHER BAND FIT 8" WRIST LUGS SIZE: 18mm BAND WIDTH: 18mm
LENS/CERMIN : HARDLEX MINERAL CRYSTAL
MEASUREMENT/UKURAN : 38mm WITH CROWN X 42mm LUG TO LUG WATER RESISTANT: YES BUT NOT TESTED
CONDITION/KONDISI : EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION PRICE/HARGA: RM1,600 (SOLD TO AIMAN FROM KL) LISTING: SOLD TO AIMAN FROM KL SOLD: BRIEF INFORMAION ON SEIKO WRISTWATCHES
The company started with the name Seiko in 1938. However, the original ancestor of the company was a business run by a local clockmaker in Tokyo by the name, Kintaro Hattori. The business was named K. Hattori and later it evolved into a company by the name Seiko corporation, Tokyo. The business originally started as a clock and jewellery shop and in 1892. It began production of clocks under the name Seikosha, which later evolved into Seiko.
Initially the company was named K. Hattori & Co in 1918 and was later named as Hattori Seiko & Co in 1983. Finally, in 1990 it became Seiko corporations. It established various companies under its name such as Seiko Watch Corporation, and became a holding corporation in 2001 and was finally named as Seiko Holdings Corporation in 2007. Although the company produces many different types of clocks and watches, it is particularly famous for its wristwatches.
In 1924, the first watch under the name Seiko was produced. Seiko also has the honour of producing the first quartz watch in the world under the name Astron. Thus by this fact only, one can get a basic idea of the rank of Seiko watches in the world of wristwatches. When this watch was first introduced, its cost was more than that of a medium sized car. However, this watch was a breakthrough in technology and set a new standard, which is being followed to this day.
In 1985 Seiko and orient watches set up a joint factory, which produces millions of watches each year. Seiko watches are known for their reliability and accuracy in time keeping, which is why their watches have been used for official time keeping in major sports events and the Olympic Games, which is also an honourable rank for the company.
The company produces different lines of watches of which, the most famous are Seiko 5, Grand Seiko, King Seiko and Credor. Collectors, due to their high esteem and unique features, treasure these watches as prized possessions. Seiko mechanical watches are especially considered as prized possession by collectors. When it comes to Seiko classic watches, the older a watch, the more precious it is.
Seiko wristwatches range from 50$ to 100,000$, which is certainly a price tag for luxury and high esteem. The Seiko kinetic watches being produced these days take the major portion of their sales in the modern era as they combine the self-energising feature of automatic watches with the high accuracy of quartz in time keeping.
Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds - additional centered hand for the date (Pointerdate) - Weekday (English), Month (English) - GMT and Moonphase
Casing:
Stainless steel case with milled sides and mineral crystal, screw-in Exposition Back to view movement, Milled crown
Dial:
White dial with breguet-style hands, arabic numerals and minute track, scale for the date on the inner bezel
Watchband:
Red-brown Constantin Durmont croco-style Leather Strap with gold-plated deployant clasp
Water-resistance:
To 3 ATM (30 m / 100 ft.)
Dimensions:
Diameter 44 mm (without crown) - Thickness 16 mm - Lug width 20 mm
Warranty:
Two years international manufacturer's warranty
The item is new and comes with the original packaging and all document
PRICE/HARGA:SOLD TO MR ZAIN FROM PJ LISTING RM1800 SOLD RM1500
Constantin Durmont
Fascination Technology: Since centuries menkind has been fascinated by the dream to fly. From the early flying 'boxes' to modern jet airplanes - moving forward by the pure will of valiant flight pioneers and the creativity of exceptional engineers. The high speed and safety of the crews required more precise instruments each time. Those tasks also lead the tradional craftmanship of watchmaking and fine mechanics to new levels. Their passion and skills created most precise and innovative watches and flight instruments. Constantin Durmont mastered to combine the fascination of Technology with the Tradition and Artistry of Craftmanship.
Precious Time: A watch is so much more than just an instrument to keep time - it reflects a lifestyle, is an expression of personality and a piece of jewellery at once. Constantin Durmont fulfills those wishes - precious gemstones and precious metals like gold and diamonds are used for fine and unique creations. Constantin Durmont skillfully combines them all in their range, from the fashionable ladies' watch to the classic gents' chronograph, inspired by the European capitals of fashion, design and watchmaking.
IRHOMDEYS VINTAGE COLLECTION PROUDLY PRESENTS AUTHENTIC VINTAGE CUERVO Y SOBRINOS HABANA BY PHILIPPE DE BOIS & cFILS 1785
BRAND/JENAMA: CUERVO Y SOBRINOS HABANA
MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS BY PHILIPPE DU BOIS & CFILS
CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's
MODEL: AUTOMATIC
CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACCRYLIC CLEAN/BERSIH
MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS DU BOIS 25 JEWELS AUTOMATIC WINDING MOVEMENT
DIAL COLOR: BLACK
FUNCTION/FUNGSI: HOUR, MINUTES AND SECOND
HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE / KEEMASAN
MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: RAISED GOLD TONE STICK
CASING : GOLD PALTED & STAINLESS STEEL
LUGS: 18mm
MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 37mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 38mm LUG TO LUG
DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: -
CROWN: SS/ KELULI
STRAP/TALI:GENUINE BLACK LEATHER BAND
SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"
EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND
PRICE/HARGA: SOLD TO TUAN SIRAJUDDIN FROM PJ
BRIEF HISTORY OF PHILIPPE DU BOIS & cFILS
Philippe Du Bois and his son Philippe-Henri founded a watch company in the main house of the merchant dynasty Du Bois in Le Lode in 1785. Far-reaching business contacts throughout Europe and America made it possible for the young company to experience a brilliant start encouraged by the addition of their own offices in every country imaginable. Philippe Du Bois & Fils certainly didn't draw attention with fabulous watchmaking achievements, but they did write a piece of watch distribution history. The watch brand, still owned by family members after eight generations, has remained remarkably loyal to its two-century-old tradition. Contrary to the general trend in the watch industry, the Swiss firm has continued to distribute its wares directly to the consumer, a system that has been optimized with time.
The interesting watches of Philippe Du Bois & Fils may not be observed in any shop window, but attentive readers of trade press are always informed as to the newest models. Classic complications and nostalgic design harmonize with solid technology at Du Bois & Fils. Rare and collectible watch movements are often utilized, mostly remnant stock originating in the 1950s and 1960s. Widely strewn advertising campaigns and direct mailings aimed at the consumer bring the mostly limited editions of watch specialties to buyers. The system is directed from a modern principle office in Pforzheim, where a central watchmaker service, a giant warehouse, and a customer hotline are also situated. The insider tip for price-conscious specialty hunters hasn't made many friends in the watch industry, but it has garnered at least 30,000 satisfied customers.
BRIEF HISTORY OF CUERVO Y SOBRINOS HABANA WATCHES
At the end of the 19th century, Havana, the pearl of the Caribbean, became a meeting place for intellectuals, businessmen and world figures, as well as adventurers and sailors. On this island, time has always had another dimension--a realm where awareness and a carefree lifestyle co-existed and gave rise to the freedom of being.
It was in this unique atmosphere that Armando Rio y Cuervo and his brothers ran the jewellery and watchmaking business founded by their uncle Ramon (hence the name, Cuervo y Sobrinos--"Cuervo and Nephews"). In the spring of 1882, the family opened its "La Casa" shop on Havana's prestigious Avenida Quinta (Fifth Avenue).
As evidenced by the guest book and photographs that first came to the light only a few years ago, discovered in the basement rooms of the old La Casa shop, Ernest Hemingway, Enrico Caruso, Clark Gable, Winston Churchill and even Albert Einstein were among the Cuervo y Sobrinos shop's customers.
The brand-heritage of "another time" In less than half a century, the marriage of watch quality with the brand's Latin spirit conquered the Americas. Several leading watch brands (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Election and Longines) associated their names with that of Cuervo y Sobrinos to co-produce Havana timepieces.
During the 1890s, Cuervo y Sobrinos expanded its production network and opened three other outlets in European nerve centres. At a time when most European luxury-product manufacturers were expanding to other continents, Cuervo y Sobrinos dared to go in the opposite direction. It successfully established itself on the Old Continent: at Pforzheim, Germany, where the company choose noble materials such as gold and precious stones; in the heart of Paris, on Rue Mezlay, where the most prestigious jewellery was produced; and at La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, where the watches were created.
For its select clientele--international figures from the worlds of literature, science, film and politics--a stop at La Casa in the centre of Havana became as important as a visit to the great jewellers on Place Vendome in Paris or New York's Fifth Avenue. During the 1940s, when the brand was at its peak, Cuervo y Sobrinos watches were not just high-end timepieces--they also represented a lifestyle and a way of thinking.
Any dreams Cuervo y Sobrinos had of conquering the watch world however, were dashed by the Cuban revolution of 1959. Some of the Cuervo family sought exile in Europe and the business slowly fell into oblivion. For 40 years, the brand lay dormant, remembered only by connoisseurs.
A new era of Latin time
In 2001, Italian Marzio Villa re-launched the brand that had been hibernating for four decades by buying the rights to the brand name and acquiring access to the company's archives, which had been forgotten in the La Casa basement in Havana.
Three enormous trunks were discovered, which revealed a fabulous heritage: intact watch movements and documents never made public, including watch sketches and designs. New principal premises were established in Lugano in Canton Ticino, with production entrusted to various famous watchmaking firms in the Jura Valley.
Inspired by this hidden treasure, today's watch designers have reproduced the spirit of escape, refinement and the glamorous golden age of Havana in a modern way.
Pleasure of the senses. Pleasure of time. The Cuervo y Sobrinos collection is 100 per cent Swiss-made, but with a distinctive Latin flavour.
Responding to the very essence of the 1940s atmosphere of luxury and refinement, the Cuervo y Sobrinos collection is based on projects, designs and sketches elaborated by watchmakers during this period--a time during which the concepts of elegance were completely revaluated. To recall the Latin origin of the brand, today's manufacturers integrate details like blue indigo colour markings in every timekeeper. It confers aesthetic harmony, as well as a unique and inimitable identity to each watch.
The brand presented its complete collection at the Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show in 2003.
In 2005, Cuervo y Sobrinos launched its own proprietary movement, the CYS 2450, developed with movement's specialists in the Jura watch valley. The movement was first fitted inside the Esplendido single push-piece chronograph. It was later joined by the CYS 2854 proprietary movement, which drives the Robusto Tourbillon with a silicon tourbillon cage and hands.
For five years, Cuervo y Sobrinos has manufactured several timekeepers of Haute Horlogerie like the Robusto Tricalendografo, the Torpedo 3004 or Tour de Espana and the Eplendidos Grande Date Dualtime model presented at Baselworld 2006.
The Carl F. Bucherer brand stands for uncompromising quality as well as highly beautiful and stylish products. It combines the best in watch making craftsmanship with fine jewelry-making skills, yet the watches are created for unique and luxury people who value their time, for independent individuals, for those who make their life on their own.
The Company's background does not refer to the small watch workshop and not to the reputation of the best watchmaker in the county. Carl F. Bucherer and his wife Luiza a priori considered trade of watches as the art work building and selling a luxury life to their customers. Unlike the majority of Swiss companies who would invite their customers to their factories and demonstrate the assembly of their products, Carl F. Bucherer had his customers in his shop where he exhibited the ready models of watches at the best angles to customers to adore and realize that the items were exclusively made for the sake of each of them. That time Carl F. Bucherer did not manufacture watches of his own, he was just able to trade with them perfectly.
Bucherer watch story started in 1888 when a businessman in Flankenplatz, in the resort city Lucerne, at the Lake of Four Cantons in Switzerland, opened his first Watch And Jewelry Store along with his wife Luise. The place was not chosen out of the blue, since Lucerne was one of the most superb and fashionable places in Switzerland gathering the richest tourists in one place. In a while, Bucherer won Switzerland when he opened boutiques in several up-to-the-minute and popular resorts, like Lugano, St. Moritz and Interlaken. In 1915 Bucherer store was opened in Unter den Linden, the central street in Berlin where the luxury and stylish timepieces were in great demand.
Almost in the same period Carl Eduard and Ernst, Bucherer's sons, joined the father. Apart from the real commercial intuition inherited from their father, Ernst was a perfect watchmaker and his talent was officially recognized when he was employed as the official watch maker to William II, Kaiser of Germany. And it was him who created the first timepiece Bucherer branded. Though it was not a watch but a fine and luxury item, this exact model won popularity thanks to women models styled Art Deco.
Carl F. Bucherer brand growth is compared with that of Tiffany & Co., which grew to the reputed manufacturer from the small boutique, and in a while turned into the symbol of the American Jewelry Art. So Bucherer House is the national pride for Swiss people as well as Tiffany & Co. for Americans and Maubousin for the French nation. This company was in the top three companies next to Rolex and Omega which stayed required and reputed and continued manufacturing mechanical timepieces and magnificent watches during the crisis of mechanical watches. On the top of it, few people know about close relations between Ernst Bucherer and Hans Wilsdorf. And less know that the latter is the founder of Rolex, the watch industry. Though unlike Bucherer his name is not in the history tables.
Currently the Bucherer Company is guided by Jörg Bucherer, the grandson of the legendary grandfather. The last achievement of the company is the exclusive model by Carl F. Bucherer to honor the grandfather which includes three collections differing in style and performance. One of them is Pathos, delicate and graceful women wear line. Another one Archimedes, solid and stylish at the same time. And the third one, Patravi, is one of the trendiest hits of the season that matched unique designer watches with multifunctional mechanisms. Each one is exclusive and creative but all of them are luxury, chic and superior. Leaving alone stylish round watches of 40 mm in diameter equipped with all possible functions from Patravi that were much liked by both men and no less confident women. According to Bucherer policy, everyone is worth success and luxury life.
All the way through the existence of the Tissot Company, the firm has forever fascinated the thoughts of people across the globe. Right from the very inception, the company possessed technicians and engineers, contributing thoroughly in the growth and development of new innovative watch models. Led by a strong technical team, it incidentally went on to become the first producer of the antimagnetic watch. It also holds the glorious record of being the first to produce plastic watch, the "Rock Watch", the "Wood Watch" and "T-touch".
Along with the production of some exemplified "first of its kind watches", the Tissot Company also has its presence felt in the history of sports. It got its share of fame by participating vehemently in some major sports events: linked with Davis Cup in 1957 as the timekeeper and also took part at the downhill skiing in Switzerland in the 1938. At present, Tissot Company is the authorized timekeeper for various sporting galas: road biking, circuit racing, cycling, ice hockey and fencing. All these sporting affairs call for supreme dependability and correctness; they signify the meticulousness, significance and excellence of the Tissot Company. The company has rejoiced 150th anniversary of its esteemed institution in the year 2003. The Tissot brand, without any doubt, is not only one of world's most admired ones but also one of the most sought after brands in Switzerland itself.
