http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/ Engadget Comments for Concord C1 QuantumGravity watch defies reality, shows itself http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
This thing is AMAZING.]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
This is all flash and no substance...]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/@Hed

Such as? Have any links?]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.patek.com/patek-philippe.html?pageId=44395&backgroundId=3&lang=en&]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/That's the beauty of watch collecting... there are all sorts of watches for all sorts of people. I like this watch, but don't like the open space and the extra decoration that seems useless. Neat watch, though.

Personally, I like the motion of the Freak:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_vIjMSBRLo

But a 3d tourbillion is amazing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdlPMQlig4

Of course, if it doesn't play Asteroids, it's crap ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glud1WLrQsQ
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While I'm not really a Tag fan (well, maybe the original Monaco), I really like the belt-driven Monaco V4.
http://www.wristdreams.com/archives/2004/05/tag_heuer_monac.html

I like the Concord very much!]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 6:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 28th 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 6:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.c1-quantum.ch/themakingof/wp-content/themes/quantum/images/fullsize.png]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 8:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
that doesnt look anything like the watch]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 30th 2009 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 9:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
As depicted in the image adjacent to this text, a "Quantum Tourbillon" is visible, suspended via cables and attached to a bridge. The bi-axial motion is visible through the dial so that one may perceive the horizontal and vertical movement of the Tourbillon. A Tourbillon was initially invented in 1795 by French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet,to reduce the effect gravity has on a pocket watch. I have a feeling the Tourbillon in this watch is to increase its out of this world experience.
In order to enjoy all the superb complication, the Concord C1 Quantum Gravity Tourbillon has no less than 5 separate Sapphire Crystals, so that nothing misses the eye.

Other unique features are scattered throughout the watch like the seconds hand which is placed vertically on the side of the watch. The crown is hidden probably at the 2 'o'clock position, but it is on to BaselWorld where the hidden crown shall be revieled. Now the great aspect about this watch is the decision by the watchmakers to make the dial, traditional and simple. If the dial would have been complicated mechanisms like the Urwerks (which I truly love), it would have been too much.
Built from 511 parts and countless of hours in research, development and crafting, this watch is a fascinating plethora of unique components as well as exuding a distinct Sci Fi feel which will attract many watch enthusiasts who relish in high tech luxury mechanical timepieces"]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
and yes, the green stuff is extremely decent]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/No really.....]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
In other words: Maybe they should use that time they waste firing off horribly done "Matrix effects" to actually demonstrate what is so cool here.]]>Mar 27th 2009 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
22 mm, that's almost an inch thick.
]]>Mar 28th 2009 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
For instance Omega Seamaster Professional Quartz http://www.bacario.com/Details.asp?ProductID=1212

Rolex Cellini Quartz http://www.thefinestwatches.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.viewProduct/productId/2790

Longines DolceVita Quartz http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Longines/DolceVita-Quartz-Chronograph-XL/L5.680.4.71.6.html?utm_source=GBase&utm_medium=fpc&utm_campaign=GBase

ETA makes several quartz movements used in high-end brands...
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I had to look a little, and it is a Ladies watch, but here's a $120,000 Patek Phillippe Quartz

http://www.alanfurman.com/noframes/pp4911g.htm

But, I agree. Quartz watches at that level are exceedingly rare, primarily because they don't exhibit the soul of a mechanical movement. Accurate, but cold and silent.]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
It seems to me, and i'm no expert, that the engineering required to produce an impressive mechanical movement is much greater than throwing a simple, albeit more accurate, quartz movement into a watch. Besides....quartz just lacks the classiness of a mechanical movement. ]]>Mar 28th 2009 12:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
A you implying that cutting, matching, and setting that many diamonds is any less a craftsmans' marvel than a finely tuned clockwork? Some chaps from Amsterdam would like to have a word with you, son.

/I'll wear my automatic Helbros tomorrow for you]]>Mar 28th 2009 1:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
Where priceless and pointless go hand in hand.]]>Mar 27th 2009 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 5:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/Mar 27th 2009 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
You can consider going retro that the next step ... As phones are getting smaller & smaller, the next step is probably a wirst watch phone, using your bones structures as a transmitter / receiver ( they are already doing esearch on that ). Basic idea is, phone is your wristwatch, somebody calls, you hold one finger under your ear, and one on your throaty ( physical contact is needed to transfer the vibrations ), aka, a L ...

It sound silly, but compared to how people look hold a PDA to there ears, or those old cell phones ( 1kg bricks ), its a lot less odd looking...]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
Ever heard of those things called Bluetooth headsets?

There _are_ already a few wristphones around, and they all work that way: Hook up to your Bluetooth headset.

I still wear a normal digital wristwatch. For me it looks good enough, and it's cheap so I don't need to take any care of it.

I'm too young to appreciate mechanical movement. Digital is more practical :-)]]>Mar 28th 2009 4:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
And I still wear wristwatches, but only at work were Im not supposed to bring my phone out on to the floor and my hands are usually to busy to grab for it anyway.]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/
Or at least watches that have really cool technology rather than just being absurdly weird and expensive.]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/concord-c1-quantumgravity-watch-defies-reality-shows-itself/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AlD0cMHGIM&NR=1]]>Mar 27th 2009 5:57PM