Watches, which will remain in history, I part
Clock and watch the history of art kept many memories of unsurpassed masterpieces. Craftsmanship, exquisite design and original idea are just some of the characteristics that make a difference. It turns out that the number of sales almost does not matter, at the expense of recognition and influence, they have some models.
During the first three decades of the twentieth century some form of technical and decorative elements that have importance to the present day. In the second third of the century crystallize these ideas and make new findings. Last decades of the twentieth century and first decade of XXI century has enabled us to create a clear idea of what a modern clock.
Cartier Santos (1904)
Cartier Santos (1904)It is believed that this was the first wristwatch, which was conceived as such. It is made by the genius designer Louis Cartier at the request of his friend Albert Santos and should be used by pilots. At that time the clock is one of the main instrument in managing the aircraft, since it is difficult and inconvenient to unbuttoning his jacket and looking clock on a chain.
Cartier's watch is very functional, square with rounded corners, there are 8 screws and large, serrated crown. Of particular importance is the assistance of Edmond Zhezhe who invented the thin mechanism.
Cartier stubbornly refuses to work for its replication as it promised exclusive Santos watch. This watch is available to the public in 1978, when it was redesigned in steel and gold.
Cartier Tank (1919)
Cartier Tank (1919) Louis Cartier was impressed by armored military vehicles used during World War I, and created a wristwatch that is dedicated to them. It is simple in appearance, with a strict geometric shape as dictate the tenets of the Art Deco.
At the moment the market goes, Tank de Cartier is one of the best-selling watches in the world and is still among them.
Edmond Zhezhe a mechanism which is only 1.32 millimeters high and made of alloy that withstands large temperature changes. Zhezhe used in the invention of Adrian Philip Patek Philippe - serves not only the crown for winding and for setting the clock.
At the same time Zhezhe patent buckle boucle deployante, which is characterized by its elegance.
Cartier Tank used to create a series of successful models with different decorative accent.
Rolex Oyster (1926)
Rolex Oyster (1926) This is the first waterproof watch. It was designed by the legendary company founder Hans Vilsdorf Rolex. The inspired work of that used by Mercedes in the swim Glaytse of La Manche. Several years later Vilsdorf created the first automatic winding watch is Rolex Perpetual's first wristwatch with calendar and Rolex Datejust Rolex Day-Date, and the first wristwatch chronometer Rolex Daytona.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (1931)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (1931) If the workshop, Jaeger-LeCoultre was not with such modest dimensions, it could even displace Cartier. At first she wants to produce mostly mechanisms, but they are turning to the officers of the British Army and ask them for a beautiful, reliable, rugged watch that can not be izdraskva and broke easily.
René Shovo Alfred, heir of Edmond Zhezhe, created by its unique rotary clock design. On the basis of this clock was made and Tank Basculante of Cartier.
Reverso has various models: sporty, waterproof, astronomical, with two or three displays, connected to each other!
Patek Philippe Calatrava (1932)
Patek Philippe Calatrava (1932)Calatrava is the most famous model of Patek Philippe. The classic gold watch with a slim body, thin markers hours and thin arrows became a symbol of the company, rather than complicated models Graves, Star Caliber and the Sky Moon Tourbillon.
The cross of Calatrava, which is a stylized clover becomes the brand logo.
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