tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53934268344763291102024-03-13T16:39:02.494+08:00PraestoPraesto takes great pleasure to offer premium quality timepieces at affordable prices to the watch community. It aims to be a brand for watch lovers / collectors seeking something different. It strives to offer designs that entice, amuse and inspire. It takes great pride in designs that it offers, because the designs are designs of designers and collectors. At Praesto, you can take part in its design process.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-43443638185411591932010-10-09T02:35:00.008+08:002010-10-09T03:08:25.913+08:00Praesto Aviator II (mockup)Ever since the release of our Aviator I, surprisingly we received lots of requests for Praesto Aviator II using Seagull ST1901 chronograph (hand winding), which is proven/well-known for its robustness / reliability. We did some mockup designs. Case would be same as Aviator I, except the movement, and sapphire crystal would be domed.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9nJ45h5TI/AAAAAAAAARE/2SFLjTcHkFw/s1600/A2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 471px; height: 197px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9nJ45h5TI/AAAAAAAAARE/2SFLjTcHkFw/s400/A2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525748687397053746" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Specification:<br /><br />- 316L steel case, 44m<br />- Movement: Seagull ST 1901 chronograph<br />- Lug width 24mm<br />- Domed sapphire crystal, with double AR coating<br />- Screw-down crown and pushers<br />- 20 ATM W/R<br /><br />Release date: Unknown<br /><br />Seagull ST1901 chronograph (hand winding)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9nbiyXmWI/AAAAAAAAARM/Ov_QuzwFWqc/s1600/ST1901+1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9nbiyXmWI/AAAAAAAAARM/Ov_QuzwFWqc/s400/ST1901+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525748990699084130" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9ncQY2G7I/AAAAAAAAARU/82SEfQVKZbQ/s1600/ST1901+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TK9ncQY2G7I/AAAAAAAAARU/82SEfQVKZbQ/s400/ST1901+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525749002940062642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">What do you say? Any comments would be appreciated!<br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-71117113763884840212010-09-08T01:21:00.007+08:002010-09-08T01:28:58.335+08:00Exhibition show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ1rw1P9DI/AAAAAAAAAQE/53-WRE9tGvY/s1600/47337_429418941098_656526098_5186797_7930365_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ1rw1P9DI/AAAAAAAAAQE/53-WRE9tGvY/s200/47337_429418941098_656526098_5186797_7930365_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514224188464821298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ2GSYuPVI/AAAAAAAAAQU/YNsYAgmiCAo/s1600/IMG_0084%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ2GSYuPVI/AAAAAAAAAQU/YNsYAgmiCAo/s200/IMG_0084%5B1%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514224644148575570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ13QxWRHI/AAAAAAAAAQM/snHZTR4sKxs/s1600/40949_429419206098_656526098_5186800_3333268_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ13QxWRHI/AAAAAAAAAQM/snHZTR4sKxs/s200/40949_429419206098_656526098_5186800_3333268_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514224386016953458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ1mUbfQkI/AAAAAAAAAP8/qpe3rs6w3sg/s1600/47969_429421011098_656526098_5186825_7575895_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yg1t_JqiwYE/TIZ1mUbfQkI/AAAAAAAAAP8/qpe3rs6w3sg/s200/47969_429421011098_656526098_5186825_7575895_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514224094941233730" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-77512166435341045662010-08-20T23:15:00.002+08:002010-08-20T23:20:15.581+08:00Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Sep 6-10, 2010We're showing at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, September 6-10, 2010 - the world's biggest timepiece event! You're welcome to visit us! Our booth number is <span style="color:#ff7713;">3D-B40.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-28495917437257139322010-02-28T02:06:00.002+08:002010-02-28T02:09:46.763+08:00Design contest: Praesto's Sports Car Watch model<span style="font-size:100%;">Hi Folks,<br /><br />Like the dive watch here <a href="http://www.watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&p=26747#p26747">http://www.watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&p=26747#p26747 </a>we're planning to make our first sports car watch model. We're inviting you gifted designers again to propose designs for us. All designs proposed will be subject to voting. Like the dive watch contest, the winner will be rewarded with 3 % of the total quantity produced PLUS your name be engraved on caseback of the watch!! You deserve the credit! You can do whatever you want with the 3% watches rewarded, e.g. selling to others at SAME price we do and reap full profit at zero cost on you!!<br /><br />Submission deadline: March 31, 2010, @ 11:59 PM<br /><br />Requirements are simple and straightforward:<br /><br />1) Design must be modern and unique.<br />2) Design must be original (no copies!!).<br />3) Design must be practical and legible.<br />4) Design must be given a name, other than the Praesto name logo.<br />5) Design must be presented with specification.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing some proposals soon!<br /><br />Good luck!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-27381887202108888022010-02-28T01:33:00.002+08:002010-02-28T01:39:06.918+08:00Design contest: Praesto's 1st Dive Watch Model<span style="font-size:100%;">Ladies and Gentlemen!<br /><br />It's time for Praesto to plan and make our first dive watch model. We're inviting you gifted designers out there to propose designs for us. All designs proposed will be subject to voting. The winner will be rewarded with 3 % of the total quantity produced PLUS your name be engraved on caseback of the watch!! You deserve the credit! You can do whatever you want with the 3% watches rewarded, e.g. selling to others at SAME price we do and reap full profit at zero cost on you!!<br /><br />Submission deadline: March 31, 2010, @ 11:59 PM<br /><br />Requirements are simple and straightforward:<br /><br />1) Design must be modern and unique.<br />2) Design must be original (no copies!!).<br />3) Design must be practical and legible.<br />4) Design must be given a name, other than the Praesto name logo.<br />5) Design must be presented with specification.<br /><br />If interested, please propose your designs here: <a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5870">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5870</a><br /><br />Looking forward to seeing some proposals soon? </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-82621781188704501762010-02-26T11:55:00.004+08:002010-02-26T12:02:08.720+08:00New Praesto straps just came out!We have 3 new straps that just came out like hot cakes. It will fit well with the Aviator and many other watches.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.praestowatch.com/home/accessories/">http://www.praestowatch.com/home/accessories/</a><br /><br />Material is all genuine Italian leather. Very soft and comfortable even though it's 24x24 mm wide and 4mm thick.<br /><br />We will post some pictures of the Aviator dressed in these new straps! Stay tuned!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-1120802321226290872010-02-13T01:51:00.001+08:002010-02-13T01:54:41.756+08:00Praesto is on Google Buzz.<span style="font-size:100%;">Praesto is on Google Buzz.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <a href="http://www.google.com/profiles/praestowatch#buzz" class="postlink">http://www.google.com/profiles/praestowatch#buzz</a><br /><br /></span>Are you using Gmail? Let's hook up! If you use gmail, then you have google buzz!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-72824148646632964272010-02-09T12:31:00.003+08:002010-02-09T12:36:03.686+08:00Praesto on Podcast!<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://www.mevio.com/episode/206298/episode-9-our-hopes-and-dreams">http://www.mevio.com/episode/206298/episode-9-our-hopes-and-dreams</a><br /><br /><a href="http://hourtimeshow.com/post/356149539/episode-11-back-from-sihh">http://hourtimeshow.com/post/356149539/episode-11-back-from-sihh<br /></a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-74062097543223052392010-02-09T12:16:00.003+08:002010-02-09T12:30:55.336+08:00Reviews on Praesto<span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Review by Watchreport.com<br /><a href="http://www.watchreport.com/2010/01/review-of-the-praesto-modern-fliegeruhr.html">http://www.watchreport.com/2010/01/review-of-the-praesto-modern-fliegeruhr.html</a><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><br />Review from Designer's perspective<br /><a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667" class="tweet-url web" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667</a></span></span><br /><br />Review by aBlogtoRead.com<br /><a href="http://ablogtoread.com/praesto/praesto-modern-fliegeruhr-watch-review/">http://ablogtoread.com/praesto/praesto-modern-fliegeruhr-watch-review/</a><br /><br />Review by Wristwatchreview.com<br /><a href="http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2010/01/25/review-praesto-modern-fliegeruhr/">http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2010/01/25/review-praesto-modern-fliegeruhr/</a><br /><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-50447098089953003772010-01-22T16:20:00.001+08:002010-01-23T04:27:21.980+08:00Is your email still valid?<span style="font-size:100%;">We just sent out this message below to our newsletter subscribers about email problem. If this applies to you, please respond to us immediately.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">---------------------------------<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This is a message to those who have pre-ordered our Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator watch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">The Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator is released and ready to ship. We sent out individual emails and Paypal invoices to those of you who have pre-ordered one or two versions of the Aviator, but have not heard back. Some emails even bounced back because the recipient eamil address no longer exists or its inbox has reached maxiumum size of storage. Therefore, we wondered if you have changed to use another email address more frequently than the one used to pre-order, or the emails we sent got trapped / deleted in the spam folder, or even got lost during transmission. Please kindly check your spam folder or your email filtering system.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">To speed up processes, if you're still interested in the watch, we ask that please kindly email to sales1 at praestowatch.com to re-confirm your order. If you have decided to cancel the order, please kindly let us know also. Otherwise, we will continue to hold the watch for you for another 2 weeks from today. After this 2 weeks time (max.), the watch will be released out to others. Therefore, if you still want to keep the pre-order price, please respond at your earliest convenience. Otherwise, normal retail prices will apply. Thank you for your attention!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you have already responded to us and/or already made the payment via Paypal or other payment method as agreed, please sit back and relax as the watch is being delivered to your doorstep! Note that delivery time for some countries may take longer due to local customs process, transportation, and/or winter weather conditions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you would like to see how the actual Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator looks like, please click the following links.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.watchreport.com/2010/01/review-of-the-praesto-modern-fliegeruhr.html" target="_blank">http://www.watchreport.com/<wbr>2010/01/review-of-the-praesto-<wbr>modern-fliegeruhr.html</a></span> (Watchreport.com review)</p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667" target="_blank">http://watchandclockforum.com/<wbr>viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667</a> (Reiew from Designer's perspective)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.praestowatch.com/home/2010/01/06/modern-fliegeruhr-%E2%80%93-aviator-in-action/" target="_blank">http://www.praestowatch.com/<wbr>home/2010/01/06/modern-<wbr>fliegeruhr-%E2%80%93-aviator-<wbr>in-action/</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you have any questions please direct them to sales1 at praestowatch.com </span></p> <p> </p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">---------------------------------<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-54449464417801385872010-01-14T20:40:00.003+08:002010-01-14T20:46:11.361+08:00Our Modern Fligeruhr -Aviator got reviewed!.... from designer's perspective!!<br /><br /><a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5667</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-58918492609160631872009-12-24T13:32:00.006+08:002009-12-24T13:45:52.952+08:00Delivery updateWe're working hard to get this Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator out as soon as possible. Currently waiting for the parts and components for assembly. Sorry for the delay, and thank you for your patience!<br /><br /><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/microfibercloth.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" width=500 height=400 />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-17985279102920070232009-12-24T13:10:00.004+08:002009-12-24T13:48:29.517+08:00Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2010!Praesto Watch Team wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!<br /><br /><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/xmas09-anigif.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=400 height=300 />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-50658250528120924242009-12-21T22:11:00.003+08:002009-12-21T22:22:19.037+08:00Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator being delayedApparently Modern Fliegeruhr – Aviator is being delayed due to delay of parts and components. We're trying hard to release partially in early January 2010. We apologize for the long wait!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-59526356255409906862009-12-12T01:22:00.000+08:002009-12-12T04:25:13.360+08:00Praesto Tourbillon LT1Despite the hectic season, we're already quietly in the process of developing our first tourbillon model - LT1. The movement will be top notch seagull ST8000 tourbillon, housed in black DLC stainless steel case.<br /><br />Pre-ordering is coming soon!! Initial plan for production would be 50 units. "First come, first served". Price is to be finalized and listed on our website.<br /><br />Specification:<br /><br />Model: DLC Tourbillon LT1<br />Movement: Seagull ST8000<br />Case Diameter: 44mm excluding crown, stainless steel, DLC coated.<br />Crown: Screw down<br />Crystal: Sapphire<br />Caseback: display / see-through, with sapphire crystal<br />Water-resistance: 20 ATM<br />Strap: 24mm black genuine leather<br />Buckle: Polished stainless steel (not DLC coated)<br />Production Quantity: 50 pieces<br /><br />Mockups:<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://gs150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/?action=view&current=TB1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://gi150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/TB1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://gs150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/?action=view&current=TB1b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://gi150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/TB1b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://gs150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/?action=view&current=TB1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://gi150.photobucket.com/groups/s94/LVI3OBAUWC/TB1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-35918758667280349732009-11-19T05:03:00.004+08:002009-11-19T05:13:36.569+08:00What happened to Praesto the past 2 days?<p><span style="font-size:100%;">The past 2 days has been a bad history for us!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Here is what happened. Our website went down the past 2 FULL days, just because there was a technical misunderstanding between our web host and credit card company. Our web host tried to automatically debit account renewal fees from our credit card, but the credit card company thought the transaction was a fraud. From there came the nightmare for Praesto for 2 days - 48 hours, 2880 minutes, 172,800 seconds ! Naturally, this led many someone to think we went out of business! How could this be? We have been making watches for other brands for many years and now for Praesto, our own new baby. We operate as usual everyday, but the past 2 days we did it with our websites being dead. This has driven us nuts as we were trying to help clear things up with the credit card company and web host ......</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Now, we're back alive again! We apologize for causing worry to some of you who have placed the pre-order. :-( This "misunderstanding" really has caused us some brand damage, esp. when Praesto is still at its infancy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2432460">http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2432460</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=97661">http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=97661</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5346&start=0">http://www.watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5346&start=0</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">We could have sent out individual emails to pre-order individuals but we could not, because all such is done on the server with which our account was temporarily de-activated. Now this should teach us a great lesson! (Well, we did make the announcement on Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/praestowatch">http://twitter.com/praestowatch</a> and our fan book <a href="http://www.facebook.com/praestowatch">http://www.facebook.com/praestowatch</a>)<br /><br />Just in case, for future incidents like this, here is our gmail account: praestowatch at gmail . com. If you ever can't get a hold of us due to whatever reasons, this is the safest and surest way to reach us!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you for understanding.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you have any questions/complaints/comments, please email me at amos at praestowatch . com or praestowatch at gmail . com</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Kind regards,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Amos<br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-71384172427089386312009-11-06T11:35:00.002+08:002009-11-06T11:41:19.096+08:00Praesto Tshirt for Modern Fliegeruhr Aviator<span style="font-size:100%;">Praesto Tshirt for Modern Fliegeruhr Aviator is here. High quality. It feels very good, comfortable to wear; made of 100 % cotton, machine washable ... You would feel like flying :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=PB053796.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/PB053796.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=PB053798.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/PB053798.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=PB053791.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/PB053791.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=PB053790.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/PB053790.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br />One small request: would you mind telling us what Tshirt size you're wearing? We want to make sure our Tshirt fits on you. Please take a vote and comment here: <a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5293">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5293<br /></a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-41627634447291625452009-11-06T11:27:00.002+08:002009-11-06T11:35:09.237+08:00PVD black aviator<span style="font-size:100%;">The PVD black aviator is here:<br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviator3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviator3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblackPB043780.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblackPB043780.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblack2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblack2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorpackagingblack.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorpackagingblack.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=lumeshot1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/lumeshot1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br />For comments, please click here: <a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5090&start=15#p23749">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5090&start=15#p23749</a> Your comments are precious and appreciated.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-61752877814232596582009-11-04T01:55:00.003+08:002009-11-04T02:07:11.557+08:00Aviator is here!Finally, are you waiting for these pictures?<br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=PB033797.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/PB033797.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblackgrey2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblackgrey2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblackgrey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblackgrey.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblue0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblue0.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblue00.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblue00.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblue2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblue2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblue3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblue3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorbluegrey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorbluegrey.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorblue.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorblue.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorbuckleside.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorbuckleside.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorbuckle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorbuckle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorcaseback2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorcaseback2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorcaseback.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorcaseback.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorcrown2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorcrown2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorcrownsideview.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorcrownsideview.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorcrown.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorcrown.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorgrey00.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorgrey00.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorgrey2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorgrey2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorgrey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorgrey.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=aviatorstrap.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/aviatorstrap.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=lumeshot1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/lumeshot1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/?action=view&current=lumeshot2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/aviator/lumeshot2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />The PVD black one will be assembled tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-22241721304631747142009-10-30T00:46:00.005+08:002009-10-30T01:41:16.843+08:00Praesto 2010 designsWhat do you think of the following designs for 2010 ? Still preliminary concept. Constructive criticism is welcome!<br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S128A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S128A.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S128B.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S128B.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S127A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S127A.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S127B.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S127B.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S127C.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S127C.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Below are auto chronos.<br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S129A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S129A.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S129B.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S129B.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/?action=view&current=S129C.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/S129C.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Any comments?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-5349960927703027172009-10-13T11:56:00.004+08:002009-10-13T12:31:13.804+08:00Praesto's DLC Tourbillon<span style="font-size:100%;"><br />We're planning to produce a very limited edition of black tourbillon housed in a high quality <span style="font-weight: bold;">DLC-coated</span> stainless steel case, but we're being torn apart between the 2 case styles. If you were to buy the tourbillon, which case would you prefer? Please cast your vote here: <a href="http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5141&start=0">http://watchandclockforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=122&t=5141&start=0</a><br /><br />Forget about the finishing of the case as shown on the renderings. Final one will be DLC-coated. Black.<br /><br />Case #1:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_Tourbillon.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 596px; height: 899px;" src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_Tourbillon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Case #2<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_Brushed_Tourbillon.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 596px; height: 899px;" src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_Brushed_Tourbillon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_PVD_Tourbillon.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 596px; height: 899px;" src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/watch%20designs/Praesto_PVD_Tourbillon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Movement is well-known Seagull ST8000.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/movements/ST8000PA103717.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 816px; height: 612px;" src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/movements/ST8000PA103717.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/movements/ST8000PA103724.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 816px; height: 612px;" src="http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/giovinowatch/movements/ST8000PA103724.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Specification:<br /><br />Model: Praesto Tourbillon DLC<br />Movement: Seagull ST8000<br />Case Diameter: 44mm excluding crown, stainless steel, DLC coated.<br />Crown: screw down<br />Crystal: Sapphire<br />Caseback: display / see-through, with sapphire crystal<br />Water-resistance: 5-10 ATM<br />Strap: 24mm black genuine leather<br />Buckle: Polished stainless steel (not DLC coated)<br />Very Limited Edition: 50 pieces<br /><br />Why DLC coating? What is DLC coating?<br /><br />Benefits of DLC coating<br /><br />- low coefficient of friction<br />- high wear and abrasion resistance<br />- high hardness<br />- high indentation resistance<br />- anti-reflective<br />- anti-allergic properties<br />- corrosion resistant<br />- bio-compatible<br /><br />DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating is commonly used in many heavy / light industries, such as automotive, medical, machinery, and of course our beloved watch industry. It's an extremely hard and resistant carbon coating. The coating process has been reliably used in the manufacture of surgical instruments for some time now. It is considerably harder and more resilient than more commonly found PVD coatings, and adheres particularly well to stainless steel. It is several times harder than that of steel !!!<br /><br />Those who want to know more about DLC, the following links may help.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon" class="postlink">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://ablogtoread.com/general/discussing-dlc-linde-werdelin-talks-about-the-hard-black-elemental-watch-and-diamond-like-carbon-coating-in-general/" class="postlink">http://ablogtoread.com/general/discussing-dlc-linde-werdelin-talks-about-the-hard-black-elemental-watch-and-diamond-like-carbon-coating-in-general/</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.friendsoforis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34882&mode=linear" class="postlink">http://www.friendsoforis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34882&mode=linear</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://ablogtoread.com/linde-werdelin/linde-werdelin-dlc-hard-black-ii-limited-edition-watch/" class="postlink">http://ablogtoread.com/linde-werdelin/linde-werdelin-dlc-hard-black-ii-limited-edition-watch/</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/INTRODUCTION/DETAILS/DLC/index.html" class="postlink">http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/INTRODUCTION/DETAILS/DLC/index.html</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Watches made in DLC-coated cases are highly resistant to wear and abrasion, and can be had from other brands for $5000 - $7000 bucks! Praesto sells at<br /><br />Tentative Pricing (based on current cost structures):<br /><br />Retail price: $1320 + shipping<br />Pre-order price: $990 + shipping<br /><br />Tentatively, we plan to produce only 50 pieces so availability is very limited. Unless demand is greater, 50 pieces is our plan at the moment. <span style="font-weight: bold;">First come, first served.</span> Pre-ordering begins immediately after this voting process is done.<br /><br />***** Pricing is to be confirmed after further cost adjustment (most likely adjusted down) and at the time of official announcement of pre-ordering. *****<br /><br />Comments? Welcome!<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-81564506744848079162009-09-17T08:34:00.005+08:002009-09-17T09:00:06.130+08:00Modern Fliegeruhr - Aviator Update<style></style> <div><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Hello!<br /><br />Just in case you're wondering development status of our <a href="http://www.praestowatch.com/home/2009/07/25/modern-fliegeruhr-aviator/">Aviator</a>, here is the brief update. We're currently busy machining the cases and parts for the watch. Manufacturing a quality timepiece takes a lot of processes and therefore it takes quite some time. Although </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >our target release date is end of November or latest before Xmas</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >, there are times when we simply have to fine-tune parts to ensure quality. Unforeseen delays that occur in the production of fine timepieces are common. Nonetheless, we will keep you informed of production / delivery status.</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" > When all is ready, we will make the announcement with pictures.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />Praesto Watch Team<br /></span></div> <div><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ></span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-24737927751703214432009-09-08T02:05:00.002+08:002009-09-08T02:10:32.167+08:00How do you deal with packaging box/case?Your kind and honest comment is requested for the following questions:<br /><br />Q1: Would you rather spend your hard-earned money on better quality of the watch itself (or its design), or on a fancy packaging box/case that ships with the watch?<br /><br />Q2: What do you usually do with the box/case after opening it? Throw it away, leave it to collect dust somewhere, or keep it safe for possible re-use?<br /><br />Q3: Do you travel with your packaging case? In what occasions?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-68222557368022034912009-09-08T02:00:00.002+08:002009-09-08T02:03:54.038+08:00We hit on AskMen.com!<a href="http://www.askmen.com/fashion/watch/praesto-modern-fliegeruhr.html?asid=ffeccc8d">http://www.askmen.com/fashion/watch/praesto-modern-fliegeruhr.html?asid=ffeccc8d</a><br /><br />Thanks for your support!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393426834476329110.post-36612288838068530932009-08-19T02:17:00.001+08:002009-08-19T02:19:38.554+08:00We're on Twitter, too.Join us! <a href="http://twitter.com/praestowatch">http://twitter.com/praestowatch</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0