Magellan Adventurous 1521 Collection

• 2008-02-05
  Filed under Luxury
  
  Magellan Watch is named after Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521).  This great navigator and explorer embarked on a daring expedition that has become known as the first circumnavigation of the world.  The expedition proved conclusively that earth is round and is even today considered one of the most important feats in human history.
  
  Magellan Watch is established in the heart of the Swiss watch production region.  The 1521 series - the number refers to the year in which Magellan reached his objective - incorporates a dial in the form of a half globe, housed under a scratch-resistant anti-relfective sapphire dome.  This protected model features an automatic movement (a de-centric weight winds the main spring), crown fully incorporated into the case, hands curved with the circumference of the dial and a 24-hour hand which indicates the longitudainal position of the sun at any given time.
  
  Although the model is unique and innovative, the look and feel remains profoundly classsic.  The 'canons' (set of tubes that transport the power for the hands up from the movement to the centre of the dial) require milling with extreme precision.  Add to this the labour intensive assembly process and the use of delicate materials such as mother of pearl and you will understand why Magellan produces a maximum of three, individually numbered units per day.
  
  Click here to see the Magellan 1521 collection.
  Link: http://www.magellan-watch.com