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Old 28-08-2009, 05:25 PM
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Astronomy Watch Astrofest Special

Hi all,
I recently negotiated with YES watches to offer a deal for the Queensland Astrofest on their incredible watches, which I have loved wearing for many years.

The offer goes into September and with the Iceman's blessing, I'm putting it out there for the benefit of all Aussie astronomers who may want to take advantage of the Astrofest specials. Just go to the specials web page and take a look around.

http://www.yeswatch.com/astrofest

Please note that there is nothing in this for me, I’m not affiliated with the company in any way other than being a very satisfied customer, having been a customer since the first model released. I think it’s a great opportunity for aussie astro-people to get a good deal on a great watch that’s exceptionally suited to astronomy.

If you haven’t seen them before, these watches are worn by astronomers, astronauts, pilots, etc. I can't help but notice the one on Adam Savages arm every time I watch Mythbusters and they even have a place in the time museum at the Royal Greenwich observatory...

Although I'm not a representative of the company or the product, I'd be happy to answer any questions about them, just PM me.

Otherwise you can direct your questions directly to Bjorn Kartomten, the founder of the company using the Contact menu option on the web site.

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Old 28-08-2009, 09:35 PM
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They look fantastic Eddie. I have been looking for a new watch.

How clear are they in the dark? Can you read them easily with a red light?
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Old 28-08-2009, 09:44 PM
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They seem to be a brilliant watch but way out of my budget range
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Old 29-08-2009, 01:11 AM
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Hi Rod,

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They look fantastic Eddie. I have been looking for a new watch.

How clear are they in the dark? Can you read them easily with a red light?
They do have an internal blue light that's not overly bright, but they can also be seen no worries with a Red light.

I warn you though, if you do get one, you will become dependant on it !
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Old 29-08-2009, 01:26 AM
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Hi Ron,
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They seem to be a brilliant watch but way out of my budget range
Yes they're sure not cheap, but in my opinion these are one of those rare items whose worth is more than the cost in the long run.

I gave a testimonial on the specials web site and it was easy to write, given that I meant every word of it!

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Old 04-09-2009, 10:16 AM
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I am SEVERELY tempted. A few deep breaths, and some clear air is needed.....
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Is it Swiss made
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Old 04-09-2009, 05:26 PM
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I am awaiting an email reply to see if they will do lay-buy at the discounted prices ahead of Christmas. Fingers crossed, will keep you posted.
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Old 04-09-2009, 06:01 PM
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Hi Trevor,
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Is it Swiss made
Yes the movement is Swiss. But it truly is an international watch. From the tech spec page...

The hand movement comes from Switzerland, the sapphire crystal from Germany and the chip is from Japan. The solar and lunar calculations are based on formulas from the US Navy and Meeus's algorithms. The PET countdown function comes from NASA. The programming is done out of Hong Kong with case and assembly completed in China.

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Old 04-09-2009, 06:02 PM
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I am awaiting an email reply to see if they will do lay-buy at the discounted prices ahead of Christmas. Fingers crossed, will keep you posted.
Good luck with that, hope it all works out for your!

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Wow, nice features!

I wish they'd have a picture to show how big it looks on a wrist though, as if it's huge, then I'd write it off regardless of features.
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Old 04-09-2009, 06:23 PM
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Wow, nice features!

I wish they'd have a picture to show how big it looks on a wrist though, as if it's huge, then I'd write it off regardless of features.
Well, I don't have big wrists or arms by any means and it's fine for me.

There is a picture of Bjorn wearing one of his creations on the site

http://www.yeswatch.com/wrist-watch/...kartomten.html

This should give you a pretty good idea. The Inca, Kundalini, Zulu and Cozmo are all the same size and are the same as the one in this picture.

The Worldwatch is thicker and slightly smaller in diameter. Also they are not Titanium, but pressed out from a single block of Stainless Steel. All models have Sapphire glass which I defy anyone to scratch. I've rubbed mine up against a concrete wall (a couple of times in the stairwell where I used to work) and even under a loupe can see no visible damage to the glass. It's quite amazing!

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Onr of my hobby's is watch collecting. I had an origional 1971 Omega Speedmaster NASA series (NASA official Moon watch on the back) these were one of the few watches worn in space.The rocket firing time was done on one of these watches (Apollo 13) and Neil Armstrong wore one on the moon.
http://www.chronomaddox.com/aldrin.jpg

Quartz and tuning fork watches did not pass NASA testing
http://www.omega-fanatic.com/pages/o.../moonwatch.php
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Hi David,
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Onr of my hobby's is watch collecting. I had an origional 1971 Omega Speedmaster NASA series (NASA official Moon watch on the back) these were one of the few watches worn in space.The rocket firing time was done on one of these watches (Apollo 13) and Neil Armstrong wore one on the moon.
http://www.chronomaddox.com/aldrin.jpg
Cool! I also have a 1974 Omega, but not a Speedmaster!
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Quartz and tuning fork watches did not pass NASA testing
http://www.omega-fanatic.com/pages/o.../moonwatch.php
Well, that was then and this is now! In the printed YES catalogue (I had a couple of hundred at Astrofest and they were being handed out to attendees), there is a picture of one on the arm of a Shuttle Atlantis astronaut in flight, so they are certainly good enough for astronauts now.

Of course the only the hand movement is analogue, everything else is digital.

These watches are also featured in the time museum at the Royal Greenwich observatory.

Personally I think these watches are one of the watch worlds best kept secrets.

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Old 04-09-2009, 06:42 PM
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attendees), there is a picture of one on the arm of a Shuttle Atlantis astronaut in flight, so they are certainly good enough for astronauts now.
The astronaut I mentioned is commander Steve Frick. Here is a page about it

http://hrluxury.com/watches/yes-watch-tested-in-space

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Old 04-09-2009, 08:15 PM
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They certainly look like great watches. Quite correct, modern watches such as these are used by Astronauts these days.
I just love my old analogue clunkers.
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Old 05-09-2009, 07:21 AM
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Good luck with that, hope it all works out for your!

All the best

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Thanks Eddie, Bjorn has already replied to my email...he does not do lay-buy, but he is happy to do a good price for me when I am cashed up, so I am very happy with that. I am definitely getting one...just need to save the beans now! Hopefully in time for Christmas.
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:47 AM
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Thanks Eddie, Bjorn has already replied to my email...he does not do lay-buy, but he is happy to do a good price for me when I am cashed up, so I am very happy with that. I am definitely getting one...just need to save the beans now! Hopefully in time for Christmas.
That's great! I'm sure once you start wearing it you'll wonder how you ever did without it.

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Old 05-09-2009, 12:00 PM
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Hi David,

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They certainly look like great watches. Quite correct, modern watches such as these are used by Astronauts these days.
I just love my old analogue clunkers.
Yes of course, I have several sitting in a drawer, they are engineering masterpieces in their own right and I can understand your love of them.

If you haven't heard of a Patek Phillip Sky-moon Tourbillon, then this might make you wet your pants.

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/clo...llon/index.htm

These things are the most complicated watches ever made and sell for well over a million US each. It's two watches in one (there's a watch on each side) and has Celestial sphere, sidereal time as well as moon phase, etc.

Fully analogue and truly a masterpiece. I like to tease myself with a look at the latest on these, a couple of times a year

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