August 19, 2009
Lume upgrade
We're pleased to announce that we will upgrade the lume to be used, from current Superluminova C3 to a lume that is even brighter! What? Be ready for a surprise.
Stay tuned!
PS: Grab your pieces before it's too late!
Stay tuned!
PS: Grab your pieces before it's too late!
August 18, 2009
Praesto's on review again
Today, we're pleased to see another great review on us by aBlogtoRead.com, one of the most popular blog sites for timepiece reviews and news source. The statement "But the Chinese have been making watches, and watch parts for years" is very true. This has been the case for decades! Nowadays, times change. While we enjoy producing timepieces for other brands, it's certainly more "fun", exciting if we can make our own brand. That's why we started our own brand - Praesto.
[ Praesto is a latin word, meaning "to be outstanding, to surpass, to excell". ]
We certainly are aware that many people would think a Chinese brand is inferior (in terms of design and craftsmanship) to brands originating from the West. Well, maybe. Maybe not, depending on which brand. As for Praesto, we're changing that perception. :-)
"I think it is actually funny. To see a modern Chinese watch with an old sounding German name. The timepiece design is actually American." True, and we think it's a unique blend. Our target market is the American and European markets. This is why we gladly collaborate with watch designers and collectors from these two markets on design ideas at Watch and Clock Forum. Their ideas become our directions in designing and producing our next great timepieces!
Here is another nice review by Hodinkee.
[ Praesto is a latin word, meaning "to be outstanding, to surpass, to excell". ]
We certainly are aware that many people would think a Chinese brand is inferior (in terms of design and craftsmanship) to brands originating from the West. Well, maybe. Maybe not, depending on which brand. As for Praesto, we're changing that perception. :-)
"I think it is actually funny. To see a modern Chinese watch with an old sounding German name. The timepiece design is actually American." True, and we think it's a unique blend. Our target market is the American and European markets. This is why we gladly collaborate with watch designers and collectors from these two markets on design ideas at Watch and Clock Forum. Their ideas become our directions in designing and producing our next great timepieces!
Here is another nice review by Hodinkee.
August 10, 2009
Problems viewing our site ?
It seems a number of people who said they could not see our site properly on the browser they are using or did not see where to pre-order. We wonder if you're using the IE browser. We found out that IE does not seem to display our pages properly. :-( It seems it would take a couple of reloads to get the rendered HTML codes straight and work properly in IE.
If you use Firefox 3.0+, there should not be a problem viewing our site.
If you have problems making your pre-order, an alternative way is for you to email us:
- which watch you like
- your email address
- your shipping address
- your real full name
- your phone number
We can key in the details for you as every order must be recorded in system for easy management. Currently, no payment is necessary yet until the watch is ready for shipment.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if the above describes you.
Thank you!
Praesto Watch Team
If you use Firefox 3.0+, there should not be a problem viewing our site.
If you have problems making your pre-order, an alternative way is for you to email us:
- which watch you like
- your email address
- your shipping address
- your real full name
- your phone number
We can key in the details for you as every order must be recorded in system for easy management. Currently, no payment is necessary yet until the watch is ready for shipment.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if the above describes you.
Thank you!
Praesto Watch Team
August 08, 2009
Looking forward to making our first ladies model
As some of you know that Praesto's first introductory gents model (Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator) is a result of a design contest held at our forum a few months ago, we now would like to make our first introductory ladies model. We have made the announcement here.
If you're a designer and good at designing (ladies) watches, you're cordially invited to join and win the contest. You're to propose any designs that you think may be of today's taste of ladies for watches. Once we collect enough "proposals", members of the forum will vote for the winner!
Reward for the winner:
1. Your name be stamped (engraved) on caseback of the watch.
2. You will get 3% of the quantity produced for FREE!
Contest Deadline: September 8, 2009
Do you have a design that you would like produced for your ladies? Or, do you have ideas that you would like to share regarding how our first ladies model should be? Join us and make your dream ladies watch come true with Praesto! With Praesto, you can have an influence on what to be made! This is especially true if you don't see anything you like in the market or even if you do see something you like but can't afford to buy it. Here is the chance for you to take part in the designing/selection process! Praesto aims to produce watches that are affordable to buy.
TIPS:
a) Praesto is a latin word, meaning "to stand out, to surpass, to excel". When designing your watch, please think of what Praesto stands for.
b) Since Praesto strives to offer designs that entice, amuse and inspire, your designs should reflect this "quality".
>> Go to the contest forum
If you're a designer and good at designing (ladies) watches, you're cordially invited to join and win the contest. You're to propose any designs that you think may be of today's taste of ladies for watches. Once we collect enough "proposals", members of the forum will vote for the winner!
Reward for the winner:
1. Your name be stamped (engraved) on caseback of the watch.
2. You will get 3% of the quantity produced for FREE!
Contest Deadline: September 8, 2009
Do you have a design that you would like produced for your ladies? Or, do you have ideas that you would like to share regarding how our first ladies model should be? Join us and make your dream ladies watch come true with Praesto! With Praesto, you can have an influence on what to be made! This is especially true if you don't see anything you like in the market or even if you do see something you like but can't afford to buy it. Here is the chance for you to take part in the designing/selection process! Praesto aims to produce watches that are affordable to buy.
TIPS:
a) Praesto is a latin word, meaning "to stand out, to surpass, to excel". When designing your watch, please think of what Praesto stands for.
b) Since Praesto strives to offer designs that entice, amuse and inspire, your designs should reflect this "quality".
>> Go to the contest forum
August 07, 2009
Miyota 8245
As you can see on our website, we have put up a Pictures in Action page. On this page, we posted up pictures of Miyota 8245, the engine of our Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator.
Welcome to Praesto's Blog!
To keep our customers updated of our development, we're pleased to have this blog set up on Google platform. It is our hope that you would take part in sharing your ideas with us here.
So, this is our first "Hello World!" blog entry. Any comments? :-)
So, this is our first "Hello World!" blog entry. Any comments? :-)
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