Archive for January, 2010
The Evolution of Watch Movements
Even if you only have a rudimentary understanding of watch movements, you can’t help but to be amazed with the precision and meticulous nature of the various mechanisms. There are several components that work in harmony to create the movements, including the power source, wheel train, escapement and oscillator. The wheels and other moving elements of the watch are mounted between two plates, designated as front and back.
The front plate is always circular, but there are three different types of back plates that are used. A full plate movement was utilized in the earliest watches and features a circular design. As the watch evolved, part of the back plate was eliminated from the design to make room for balances; this was referred to as the three-quarter plate movement. In modern watches, the back plate is actually a series of bars or smaller plates that allow for more movement, known as a bridge movement.
There’s No Going Wrong With Quartz
You can’t go wrong with a quartz watch when it comes to timepieces. These watches perform magnificently - they are more accurate than mechanical clocks, are low maintenance, and needs no winding. Quartz watches spell elegance and style, that’s why they remain esteemed and sought after all over the world. They come in a range of styles for both men and women that complement many looks and can be worn during the most special of occasions.
A ladies quartz watch can be made of silver or gold and its variations. The watch face may or may not have luxurious embellishments such as diamond, crystal and other precious stones. Its straps can be the bracelet type, made of leather, or stainless steel. If you want a versatile ladies quartz watch, get the one with changeable, different-colored straps. Telling time is never boring with this type of watch since you can change the straps every day and pick the one that best suits your mood and outfit. Make sure that you keep your precious timepiece in pristine condition by investing in a watch storage box.
Prepping for the Big Presentation
When the company vice president chose me to make a presentation before the board of directors regarding our third-quarter earnings report, I was more than a little nervous. I knew right off the bat that I would need to rehearse enough to refresh my dormant public speaking skills. Beyond that, I would need to exchange my business casual look for a full-on high-powered professional wardrobe.
I tried on a number of power suits, eventually settling on a fetching pinstripe number. Then I picked out some wingtips and gold cufflinks to really convey the message that I’m a team player and an asset to the corporation. Still, it seemed like something was missing. It took me a moment to realize that I needed one of those impressive men’s watches with leather watch straps I had noticed online a few days before. A classy watch would truly complete the look.