8.13.2010

Sailing time a new domain




Sailing with the timing of the origin can be traced back to the old Age of Discovery. In the late 18th and early 19th century, began the process of industrialization of the western world immersed in the "wind and waves, to break new ground," the upsurge of the Britons at a time when many scientists and watch it through the efforts of artisans, first precision watchmaking technology play to the area with ocean sailing. Now, watch as an important branch of navigation, sailing watch because of its deep historical background and a wealth of detail design, continue to be explorers and watch fans worldwide attention.


Navigation timer
Since ancient times, mysterious ocean will be in its unfathomable charm, attracting many Western explorers eyes. Across the ocean, arrived at the other side of the process, the timer is essential navigation equipment. In recent years, many Swiss watch brands have launched a high-level to high-end movement with a waterproof, earthquake, time, speed, etc., functional navigational watch, and in this "hydrophilic" fever effect, the sailing watch watch as an important branch of navigation, has made no small breakthrough.

Compared to general navigation watch, the watch's precision superior sailing. The vast majority of water sports is concerned, a waterproof watch 100 meters usually meet the requirements, but provide professional sailing watch it at least 200 meters above the water resistance, and with record last time, moon phases, tides additional features such as drop. Benefit from the biennial General Cup (Admiral's Cup) and four years of the America's Cup (American Cup) Regatta, Corum, Panerai, Audemars Piguet, Girard Perregaux and other closely related with the professional sailing also will watch brand name Barghouti. In fact, Corum is the first designed for the sailing of the brand watches, brand's first Memorial Cup watch General was born in 1981, but after that, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, Girard Perregaux, Omega, Rolex, Hublot, etc. Brands have to enter the yacht racing, and get terrific. Even the watchs and fashion jewelry watch famous Bulgari, Hermes, in 2009 and 2010 were also introduced sailing watch.

It is worth mentioning that, Panerai America's Cup as a long-term sponsors, in the maintenance and transmission of classical sailing has made considerable efforts. Royal Maritime Club, according to categories defined in sailing, built before 1950 are classified as classic sailing yacht, built between 1950 to 1975 is a classic sailing yacht, and sailing ships built after 1975 is a modern yacht. Among them, around the classic boat race held is particularly worth watching. From three years ago, Panerai start against Scotland Fife famous shipyard had made in 1936, two-masted sailing Bermuda Eilean the recovery plan. Perseverance and hard work in the brand, the classic sailing ship finally back its past glory, and will ride the waves and lines around the world, I believe the news that sailing enthusiasts hearts with enthusiasm.


Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore


Audemars Piguet and sailing fates got tied in 1985. Fleet of brand sponsorship at UBS Ruishi Fan participate Whitbread Trophy Regatta, starting in 2001, with the Alinghi sailing team has formed a long-term partnership to jointly compete for the America's Cup-winning. Usher in the Royal Oak Offshore line, when the thirtieth anniversary, Audemars Piguet Alinghi special commemorative completed a watch, as the brand for many years with the Alinghi sailing team co-witness. In this year, Royal Oak Offshore Series Adds new force, ushering in a variety of timeless elegance, superior fashion watch over the black and white color.



Panerai Luminor 1950

Last year, Panerai has launched the "Classic Yacht Challenge," Special section - Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante needle 44 mm double recovery time classic sailing watch, to mark the brand's deep bond with the ocean in the world. In this year's Geneva show on the watch, Panerai Luminor series once again to bring the Luminor Marina 1950 44 毫米 the 3rd power watches. It has excellent durability and waterproof performance, easy sailing fans in the swing of the ship who obtain precise timing, speed data.



Rolex Yacht-Master II

Most industry experts have recognized Rolex watches and Omega watches are waterproof to promote the two pioneers, the Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf is developing the first waterproof watch, and who won the popular acclaim of the tab. Rolex's Yacht-Master Series three years ago ushered in the second paragraph on behalf of, and the series just is "sailing across the Atlantic Challenge" with the list specified. Compared with the founder type, the second paragraph on behalf of the design closer to the professional requirements Regatta, which started with 10-minute countdown to the system, two-way rotating outer ring, three spikes hard lock crown and Oyster bracelet, enough to meet any athletes at sea The stringent requirements.



Omega Ploprof 1200m

In the famous navigator, Captain Peter Blake of New Zealand sailing team the invitation, Omega in 1995 became America's Cup sponsors, and in 2005, the brand has also helped women's single sailor Ellen MacArthur completed a voyage around the world, At the same time create a new solo round the world sailing success. This year, Omega watches proudly Ploprof new classic style Ploprof 1200 meter coaxial dive watch. Subsection watch with a 8500-type coaxial movement, water depth of 1,200 meters amazing, and the bezel release the safety button, the two style sheet back, mesh-like bracelet and other unique design, which also watch to suit the needs of long-distance sailing.

Compared to general navigation watch, the watch's precision superior sailing. The vast majority of water sports is concerned, a waterproof watch 100 meters usually meet the requirements, but provide professional sailing watch it at least 200 meters above the waterproof performance, with record last time, moon phases, tides additional features such as drop.

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