was sending my watch for battery replacement
waiting and surveying around
spotted something very lovely
it’s that phrase again
“something i have been looking for”
all black Alba
just like this
which i always admires
but don’t think i can ever afford
with Sapphire Crystal feature
what the heck is that
| Leica has announced the M9-P, a “professional” variant of its already high-end M9 rangefinder. The only functional change is the sapphire crystal cover on the rear LCD, which also comes with anti-reflective coatings on both sides. |
Leica associated it with their camera too
meaning it must be something pretty awesome
Sapphire Crystal:
Synthetically formed,
the sapphire crystal of a watch
is extremely scratch resistant (nine on the Moh scale) and
is the material of choice for many watch collectors.
The downsides are that the
sapphire can chip at the edges if
it protrudes and it can shatter.
it kinda confused me
then i realized
the kind of Crystal meant here is different
from the usual understanding of what a crystal is
Crystal:
The covering of the watch dial.
in layman’s term
the transparent glass in between the air
and the “face” of your watch
Acrylic, mineral, and sapphire are
three types of crystals commonly used in watches.
Acrylic crystal is an inexpensive plastic that
allows shallow scratches to be buffed out.
Mineral crystal is composed of several elements
that are heat-treated to create an unusual hardness that
helps resist scratches.
Sapphire is the most expensive and durable crystal,
approximately three times harder than mineral crystals and
20 times harder than acrylic crystals.
besides learning a little something about watch
i kept thinking of the lovely watch(es) now
i always have pretty good impression of Alba watch
- personal reason
- celebrity endorsement
- and now another new one.. company profile
one,
personal reason
i own one Alba watch
when i was very young
Grandpa got it for me
it is temperature sensitive
used to call it an Iguana watch
like raining day it’s green
sunny day it is more towards purple
something like that
i have been trying to find it
but no where to to find
staying on in memory
two,
celebrity endorsement
back in 2006
until…
okay forget about it
i guess this is the main concern about watch
typical watches
round, showing you the time
a little bit of design
therefore celebrity endorsement matters a lot
like how well you carry yourself
watch represents status and taste
unconsciously influencing your perception of the brand
but please..
wearing a Seiko
doesn’t really mean
you will look like Daniel Wu or Lee Hom
yet it always works
to influence purchasing decisions
and by the way
Stanley is already with Casio G-shock now
three,
company profile
Dawn-Japanese-Seiko
| Alba. The ancients' word for dawn, passed down the generations into Spanish and Italian as a symbol of light, hope and new beginnings. The inspiration for a unique watch collection, characterized by fresh, bright designs for people who cherish life and who strive to get the most out of it. its success was immediate, with the Alba name becoming an instant symbol of the value and quality that consumers expect from a brand created by Seiko Watch Corporation.
Alba. Let the light shine on! |
conclusion of the post..
should i go for the watch???
i would definite go for the man’s one
it looks more sophisticated
and they are both of the same price
till then..
wait for my good news