Hamilton Khaki Gmt
The American watch brand Hamilton (Movement Swiss Made) presents one of his latest creations: the Khaki SkyMaster UTC, a decidedly vintage watch design, with a steel case 42 mm water resistant to 300 meters and a gauge equipped with the GMT. A watch is ideal for travel. Discreet, elegant and durable. For this new model will be available from April 2011, the trademark hamilton khaki gmt (Swatch Group) has drawn its inspiration from its own history books, specifically the pages of the 1940s. At that time, the hamilton khaki gmt Watch Company was proud to provide the U. S. Navy with sophisticated navigational instruments in the form of marine chronometers. The Hamilton Khaki SkyMaster UTC pays tribute to these Hamilton watches measuring sidereal time (see box below), ie the time based on the motion of stars around the earth, and not the sun. This new trio of timepieces with the GMT function is presented in a vintage design and abbreviations are used in airports * to trace the extraordinary developments of the navigation watch "yesterday until today. "These new watches reflect the heroic war exploits of their ancestors, who kept the ship out of danger by ensuring a reliable and accurate navigation. Their strength is manifested through an imposing 42 mm case made of stainless steel, Swiss movement and a magnetically GMT sealing up to 30 bar (300 m). The 24 time zones, adjustable manually by means of a push to two hours, use the airport codes IATA (International Air Transport Association) to three letters as reference points. These include airports more familiar, such as JFK and LAX, but also more distant destinations such as Honolulu or Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Dial side, three versions are available: white, silver and gray, contrasting with black numbers and white easy to read. The case back boasts the famous motto hamilton khaki gmt and a engraving confirming the origins of Swiss timepieces and quality of his anti-magnetic movement (important when you pass regularly under the metal detection portals at airports). Side straps: they are available in sailcloth lined with rubber or leather reminiscent formerly used for decks artisans. * Airports: CPI, ACA, JFK, CAY, RIO, PDL, KEF, LON, MUC, CAI, PSG, DXB, KHI, DAC, BKK, HKG, HDN, SYD NOU AKL, MDY, HNL, JNU, LAX . "Sidereal" comes from the Latin "residues" which means "star. " Sidereal time is a way to determine the exact coordinates of a point on the surface of the earth. This time is based on the fact that the earth rotates on its axis every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 3. 5 seconds. The sidereal year begins March 21, then to 21 September each year, for example, the civil time and sidereal time vary by 12 hours. . . Harrison Ford's love of action is not limited to daring stunts. He is also working on innovative solutions to combat the threats to the environment on our planet. For over 17 years, the actors involved on the boards of Conservation International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of life prescribed on Earth and is convinced that the communities work of the people only if they are with nature are consistent. The hamilton khaki gmt has oriented throughout its history, in the future and finds that it is now time to help protect the planet. hamilton khaki gmt has therefore decided to support Conservation International and to contribute financially contribute to the valuable work of this organization in the world. The hamilton khaki gmt Conservation timepieces have GMT functionality, with a second time zone, which covers the geographical focus of the projects of the Conservation International, from Colombia to Indonesia. Harrison Ford was actively involved in the design of watches and his signature of stylish adventure is clearly evident. The classical black dial bears bold numbers and the inner and outer rings give these timepieces a dynamic expression. As with every heroic stunt depends on meticulous attention must be detailed, applies to these watches finishing touches such as fine cut hands and date windows, or studded and stitched leather straps. It is high time that it guarantees the preservation of the planet. Exactly this attitude is reflected in the high-precision Swiss Automatic GMT movement in the hamilton khaki gmt Conservation Watch, which is visible through the case back. Decorating this 'window' is the engraved signature of Harrison Ford and the Conservation International logo. Special packaging in corrugated cardboard also supports the message to use to protect resources recycled materials. Harrison Ford sums up the urgency of environmental protection in his words: "Our health relies entirely on the vitality and the living with our fellow species on Earth. If we protect the places to where the processes of life, we strengthen not only the future of medicine, agriculture and industry, but also the essential conditions for peace and prosperity. . " Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster (PA), USA. Known for innovative design and watch technology, hamilton khaki gmt is a member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of watches with 160 production sites in Switzerland. hamilton khaki gmt has secured with product appearances in over 300 films a permanent place in Hollywood. . . .