The Art Of Watchmaking Behind The Bvlgari Company
There is no denying the fact that the Bvlgari Company has
had a tremendous impact on the watch industry. Year after
year they seem to create and distribute a number of
impeccable watches that awe its customers. Because of
this, there has to be some art of watchmaking that they
have come up with to keep its customers satisfied.
Since the early twentieth century, the Bvlgari Company has
been able to present sophisticated and brilliantly crafted
timepieces. It truly has been their contemporary design,
the wholesomeness of their forms and the boldness of the
creativity that has got them where they are today.
Dating all the way back to the 1920's when the company's
first creations anticipated Art Deco with a unique and
intriguing style. This led to the bold coils of a snake
watch in the 1940's, which immediately became an emblem
among jewel-watches in the watch industry.
The 1970's saw the 'Tubogas' watch for the Bvlgari Company.
This was similar to the snake watch but was more flexible
and had an elastic gold bracelet made entirely by hand.
This became another model that stood out in the eye of the
public and soon became yet another symbol of elegance and
style.
It was the Tubogas that truly gave the company its name
with its pain-staking designs and intricate designs. The
1977 Bulgari-Bulgari followed that up and went above and
beyond. With the double engraved logo on the cylindrical
section, this watch was a direct result of architectural
sturdy designing.
What has been apparent among all of the Bvlgari Company's
watches is its amazing ability to constantly be ahead of
its time. It constantly is producing timepieces that are
amazing designing and new features that no other watch
company has displayed. And because of this, it has stayed
in the light of the public and is growing every year in
popularity.
Today, Bulgari Time in Neuchatel, Switzerland has a staff
of around 500. It is one of the only companies in the
world that is capable of providing assembly and its own
production as well. Because of its carefully targeted
takeovers, it now can manufacturer complicated watches as
well. Its technically sophisticated watches take years to
create and the unique items are very select. It's
constantly evolving stylistic innovation and technological
excellence has led to the Bvlgari Company being one of the
finest watchmaking companies in the industry.
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The Origin Of Michele Watches
Although Michele watches have only been known in the United
States for a few years, the true history behind the company
goes back to the 1940's. The company began with the
exquisite thinking of watchmaker Maurice Barouh in Belgium.
His strong belief in quality and refinement set the
company up for where it is today.
Maurice was fascinated with watches and was intrigued to
build and create enticing designs. He saw timepieces as
much more than just a way to identify the time. They were
a sense of style. And the designs of the watches he
created directly reflected his beliefs in craftsmanship,
styling and quality.
Over time, Maurice eventually passed on his passion and
desire of creating magnificent timepieces to his son Jack
Barouh. Jack operated in the Latin American area and
quickly became known. It was his individuality and
dedication to every small piece of the watch that caught
the attention of people in the area. He seemed to have a
keen eye for every little detail, which separated the
timepieces he created from others.
Jack and his wife Rita had their first child, and history
had been made. They named their first child Michele, hence
the name of the company. At first they created children's
watches so their daughter had a way to tell the time.
These watches were exuberant, bright and full energy. Much
to Jack and Rita's surprise, these children's watches was a
hit.
The success they had from the children's line caught their
attention. They began contemplating on whether or not they
should start building a brand. It was in Miami that the
family decided to launch the company and their MW
collection. In 2000, the third generation of Barouh's
joined the company. In 2002, Michele and Jeremy Barouh
followed and the company was going strong.
The opening collection featured the CSX-Diamond
Chronographs, which proved to be a hit like everything else
they produced. It was ultimately this collection that
launched the company and propelled them to fame in the USA.
They have had several different commercials, have had
radio commercials, and have been featured in a number of
different magazines. The magazine "American Time" even
called Michele watches a "watch market star."
There are a number of different watch manufacturers and
timepieces to choose from on the market today. But Michele
watches continue to have great success because of their
dedication to every detail in the watches, creating
sophistication and brilliance.
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The Omega Watch Takes Flight
There are countless achievements Omega watches have
experienced over its existence, but their association with
NASA is perhaps the most significant. To have the honor of
astronauts sporting your watch in space is something that
Omega has taken pride in. This is the kind of exposure
that can and did assist Omega in gaining success.
It all started in 1957 when NASA supplied each of the
Apollo astronauts with a standard Omega Speedmaster
Professional manual-wind wristwatch. Despite having almost
all equipment manufactured for use specifically for NASA or
in space, the Omega watch given to the astronauts was not.
Because of this, NASA had to go through a number of tests
to make sure the watches were sufficient enough.
Beginning in 1962, NASA began purchasing examples of a
number of commercially available watches. In doing so,
they could better test the various watches on the market to
see what watch would have the best results. After testing
a number of different watches, it was decided that Omega
watches had the best success.
The timepieces that were given to the astronauts were
intended on being worn for intra and extra vehicular
activities, including the moonwalks on the various
missions. Inside the pressurized environment the watch was
simply worn conventionally. However, during the extra
vehicular activities the astronauts wore the watches on the
outside of their pressure suits. In order to adjust to the
change, a long Velcro strap was designed to accommodate the
extra width needed.
The first American to walk in space, Edward H. White, wore
his speedmaster during his Gemini 4 spacewalk. Other
astronauts that have sported an Omega watch while in space
include Bill Anders and Jim Lovell from Apollo 8, Neil
Armstrong and Mike Collins from Apollo 11 and Fred Haise
from Apollo 13. There have been many more astronauts to
wear Omega watches, but these are just a few.
A number of the watches worn by NASA astronauts are
displayed in various places around the world. For
instance, the watches worn by Neil Armstrong and Mike
Collins are currently at the National Air and Space Museum
in Washington D.C. Other places that various watches are
located at include the Museum of Science and Industry in
Chicago, The Omega Museum in Switzerland and the U.S. Naval
Academy in Annapolis.
Although the locations of al the Omega watches worn by NASA
astronauts is not exactly clear, the ones that are
displayed play a big part of history for Omega and NASA.
Many present astronauts still wear the Omega speedmaster on
shuttle missions.
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Buying Antiques - Six Things You Must Know
When it comes to antiques, a lot of people mistake them as
a status symbol and try to purchase as many as they can as
showpieces for their home. However, the truth is that
antiques should be seen more as art pieces in the home that
accent taste and class rather than wealth. If you enjoy
antiques and like to decorate with them, there are some dos
and don'ts that you should keep in mind.
DO buy something that you really like and enjoy looking at.
If you find an item of great beauty and can afford it (of
course, not all antiques have to be expensive, either), you
should get it and add it to your home. Much like art,
antiques are an acquired taste and a personal decision,
meaning that what one individual likes may not be what you
find attractive. However, just like choosing your favorite
color to paint the walls in your room, it is important that
you like the items that are decorating your home.
DON'T buy something because it's valuable. Antiques can
hold a lot of value, but if you don't ever plan to resell
it or to pass it on as an heirloom, it is not important to
"invest" in that particular antique. Especially if you
are not partial to how it looks, being either indifferent
to the design or actually not liking it at all, you'll find
that owning that item only makes you angry at the money you
spend every time you look at it. That is not a pleasant
way to live and will not create a welcoming environment for
you in your home.
DO purchase matching items and use them to accent a room.
For example, if you find a particular set of chairs that
you like and the style matches a framed mirror in your
foyer, buy the set and place them on either side of your
front door to help bring the room together.
DON'T decorate an entire room with antiques. The vision
becomes overwhelming, and the value and beauty of the
individual pieces are lost among a jumble of items that are
visually intimidating. If you really want to collect
antiques, set up your own show room in one room of the
house rather than decorating with them.
DO buy faux antiques, if it is the style that you prefer.
Remember, there is no need to spend outrageous amounts of
money on a table that was used once by King George when he
was writing a letter when you can buy a replica for
one-tenth the price. Many people are not experts in
antiques anyway and could never tell the difference on
sight.
DON'T brag. Trust that anyone who is going to be impressed
by the antiques you have acquired will either be silently
impressed or will ask questions about the items they like
and voice their opinions. Others who are not impressed
really don't need to hear the history behind the unit and
are quite likely to become annoyed with a braggart.
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The Art of Omega Watch Design
The art of designing one of the most recognizable watches
in the world is far from a quick and painless process.
There are many steps that go into producing the intricate
and precise detail that is found in the Omega watch
designs. And with a multitude of collections and models,
the art of an Omega design begins at the drawing table.
The first step to creating an Omega watch is to draw out
the concept and design. The design is created by the
designers for Omega, who present their ideas to the board
of directors. After long discussions and meetings, the
designers and the board of directors come to an agreement
on how the new Omega watch design should be.
Once the decision has been finalized concerning the main
visual aspects, the designers go back to the drawing board.
This is when they create the new Omega watch as a 3D model
on the computer. This process is done collectively by the
designers and the engineers to avoid designing a proposal
that is not feasible from a technical point of view.
The next stage of the process is when the suppliers come
into the picture. The prototyping phase is where the
decisions are made for what kinds of material to use and
what colors should be used for the dial and the hands. As
soon as the first prototypes are produced, they are then
submitted to the board of directors and the markets for
approval of the final decision.
The first prototype that is produced for the Omega watch
design is created by a special printer. The printer gives
the watch the first real touch of what the new watch could
possibly look like as a finished product. It is during the
casting phase that the rest of the aesthetics are
finalized. Everything from the colors to materials to the
overall design has to be complete.
The last phase to designing the new Omega watch is passing
the test. The overall design and movements get tested
several times to make sure everything will be congruent
with each other. It is essential that the design,
movements and materials are all feasible and completed on
the drawing board before the watch begins actual
development. As soon as it passes all of the tests,
production can begin.
As you can see, there is a great amount of detail that goes
into creating a new Omega watch design. From drawing up
the beginning ideas to passing the final tests, the overall
process is time consuming to help produce the intricate
designs you find in Omega watches.
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