Famous People Watches

One of the most interesting discoveries of our time was the Antikythera in 1901 which was only recently studied. Although there are still many things to be discovered about it, the Antikythera is a machine dating back to the 2^nd century BC. It was cased in a wooden box which measured 38 cm x 18 cm. The complexity of this machine changed the way scientists think about the tools used in Antiquity and despite the fact it was not able to tell time, it could measure and display the movements of the Moon and show numerous astronomical cycles, one of which that lasts 76 years. The precision and the calculations that went into making this machine surpass anything that scientists believed. It was capable to predict how the sky will look on a certain date while taking into consideration the sun, the moon and eclipses. After being lost and swept under the sea, after more than two thousand years, it was discovered and studied with great care. The name comes from the island which posed a real threat to passing ships due to its rocky coast; the location where the ship filled with treasures sank.

Inspired by this great discovery, Hublot decided to offer a new version that will help archeologists learn more about the way it functioned. The main problem was fitting everything into a watch. It pays homage to Ancient Greece and the abilities of the scholars and engineers and it also pays homage to watch making because the modern version can also display time. It is the first time that any watchmaker has created a model inspired by an archeological discovery and there wasn’t any better company for the job than Hublot.

The indicators that we know the first Antikythera to display are carefully presented in its modern-day replica. The watch has two faces; the first one shows the calendar for the Panhellenic Games, the Egyptian calendar, a Zodiac and the position of the sun, moon phases and the sidereal year. The back shows four different cycles ranging from 19 to 76 years which is the first time that these cycles are reproduced and Hublot had to invent high quality noncircular hands that would pay homage to the first version. It is truly a great masterpiece from Hublot and a great discovery that shows how advanced were the civilizations 2000 years ago; the gears used to move every indicator are enough to amaze even the modern watchmakers.

Here is something that will surely stand out, a watch with a rotor; actually it has two rotors, one on the back and one on the front. The design is inspired from the turbines on an airplane and adapted to a watch that can give the same visual effect when you wear it. Perrelet made this feature a part of their watches and the new collection with two rotors promises a lot when it comes to luxury watches. They call it the Turbine Collection and there really is not better word to describe it.

First thing first, it looks amazing; like it is standing by for take off and once you move it just a little a bit and set the turbine into motion, it really does look like is ready to fly away. This feature is achieved with the help of weights in the back of the watch that turn the blades clockwise or counterclockwise. They really made every detail to look as aggressive and as cool as a turbine and with the black and red colors, it just looks perfect. From the great case, there is a rubber strap which binds perfectly and it adds to the overall look of the watch.

Let’s talk a bit about the technical part. The front rotor is made of 12 blades made of titanium which are powered by a weight hidden in the back. For an enhanced experience, they set luminous hour markers behind the blades. This combination makes for a great sight when the blades are spinning but also when the watch is just sitting on the table. If you turn it around, you will notice that the back casing is see-through and it allows you to see the mechanical parts as they move.

Perrelet have surely achieved a cool looking watch and although they made a few other watches in the past with the same idea in mind, this is by far the best looking. The attention to detail can be seen from every angle and even the dial used to set the time is unique and it has a small movable half circle which allows for a better grip. If you are familiar with the previous Perrelet models and their price tags, you will be happy to know that the Turbine Collection is the fairest priced one. Looking forward to seeing this cool watch on the market and also to future turbine inspired Perrelet collections.

Have you ever wanted more from your watch? Do you like having the latest gadgets? Are you looking for a great looking watch that has something extra? Well, look no further; this cool gadget from Chinavasion is surely an interesting piece of technology. When you first see it, you may think that it is a digital watch with a nice colored LCD screen. In fact, it is an MP4 player posing as a simple watch. The 1.8 inch LCD screen makes it look like a small television right on your wrist and the 8 GB memory makes it perfect for keeping your favorite songs.

As far as design goes, it looks very interesting and it has a futuristic feel to it. You can easily scroll through the menu with the buttons on the side and there is a USB connection so that you can quickly transfer your music, pictures and movies to and from this cool gadget. You can easily fool someone that it is an ordinary watch with a big display or you can brag about the things it can do. It also has a built in speaker if you want to share your favorite songs with those around you but it is better to just plug in your headset using the 2.5 mm jack.

If you are more interested in the specs, you will be happy to know that the screen has a 56,000 colors and that the video format is MTV at a video resolution of 160×128; not really your home entertainment system but it is perfect for boring moments when you need to get some entertainment. Mostly, clients use it for playing back mp3, and with such a big memory capacity, you don’t have to let any song out. To make sure that you don’t have to stop using it when you need the most, this cool watch has a rechargeable Li-on battery.

The main thing about this watch is that it is very good looking and also very smart and this will surely make a hit with the younger generation. Who wouldn’t want to have a watch that can play music and videos? The price is also pretty affordable considering the effort put into this gadget and you can have one for the price of around 70 dollars, depending on where you decide to get it from. All in all, it is a great gadget to have on you.