MALDONADO 8 Posted August 22, 2013 Graham-London GRAHAM its origins begin in London, the clockmaker George Graham (1673-1751) who was responsible for many innovations in watchmaking .. He invented the chronograph, the exhaust cylinder dead-beat, the pendulum of mercury to compensate for temperature differences, etc. .. He also built the master clock of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, which defines the time most of the eighteenth century. GRAHAM-London was resurrected in 1995 and is now a private company owned by the Anglo-Swiss watch company that designs and builds its own clocks in the La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland . Chronographs BOMBING OR COUNTDOWN: These pieces were used primarily in multi-crew aircraft, in combination with bomb sights. Primarily manufactured in Switzerland, were used by air forces of several countries .... Italy, France, Great Britain ... The planes were used to drop bombs for the first time even before the First World War. In previous colonial wars, someone already came up throwing grenades and other explosives on the Indians, but the bombing itself, appears in the Great War. These experiences show that the certainty of reaching a target from different altitudes and speeds should not be left to the instinct of the crew. They are developed optical instruments and chronographs for use together, installed in aircraft or in a wristwatch. Manufactured by many major brands, left to right and from top to bottom, Minerva, Universal, Leonidas, Breitling and Zenith. The most important of these pieces is that changed direction after a second press of the trigger button (function "countdown"). The rotating bezel has a luminous triangular marker. Initiates a second hand account of seconds in the direction of clockwise to pull the trigger button once. To start the countdown, press it twice, so the needle goes in the opposite direction clockwise and can apply the scale of distances. The other button present in most clocks, is to reset. Member, welcome aboard ..... Londons GRAHAM is on a mission .... "A long flight back to its roots " Today's destination is, Fortress Chronofighter. La Fortaleza Chronofighter pays tribute to the clocks used by the crews of RAF Bomber Command. A tribute to these "chronograph to ritorno", or at least a whole crown and pushers, is undoubtedly the Chronofighter Graham . Rep. Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver Movimiento: Asia 7750 movimiento cronógrafo automático en 28.800 Caja: acero 316L Diámetro: 47 mm Espesor: 17,5mm Fondo: roscado de acero Cristal: Zafiro con doble AR Esfera: negra con C3 Súper Luminova naranja Aplicada sobre los marcadores y blanco en agujas Correa: Heroic 18 marron oscuro con pespunte blanco ( del amigo Ibrid ) Cierre: Buckle heroic 18 Rep. Graham Chronofighter Oversize Silver Dial Movimiento: [/b]Asia 7750 movimiento cronógrafo automático en 28.800 Caja: acero 316L Diámetro: 46mm Espesor: 17mm Fondo: roscado de acero Cristal: Zafiro con doble AR Esfera: plateada con C3 Súper Luminova blanca Aplicada sobre los marcadores y agujas Correa: encargo a artesano José María http://replik.as/showthread.php?27280-Tenemos-nuevo-artesano-en-correas.......................... Cierre: Buckle Graham In the beginning, the timers used by the flight crew were just great watches strapped to their jackets. However, they were vital pieces of equipment used to track the flight plans and air strikes. These watches had to be trusted to airmen, a matter of life or death. They were recognized for their reliability and accuracy. These watches had to work on top of a world of adrenaline and emotion, where freezing temperatures prevailed in the supreme heights. Were operated by men wearing leather jackets and gloves filled with large wrinkles, strapped to their seats, while confined to a flight deck in combat. And at night, on night missions, in the dim glow of the instruments of their cabins. More than enough reasons to design and develop a specific system to activate the chronograph without fail - the result was the famous lever Graham. The lever is a device that allows the crew member using the stopwatch intuitively under stress, while having his thick gloves shoes. It is a failsafe system that does not distract the user from the vital task, because the lever on the left is achieved effortlessly with the right hand. With the thumb starts and stops the stopwatch. The result is precise timing. We've reached cruising altitude. Through the window, you can examine a real clock that remembers these times. Set in a leather bomber jacket . With the eyes of a hawk, this instrument embodies a part-time in the history of British aviation. As the fuselage of a flying fortress, the box presents a subtle mix of brushed and polished, playing with light and with the legend. Thanks for reading .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted August 22, 2013 Everytime i see a graham, i want to pop that crown and see if it blows up :P looks like a grenade . But beautiful watches though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted August 22, 2013 Jumping Jesus Maldonado, where have you appeared from? Your first posts have been outstanding and informative, your pics are better than superb. I have been here for over 3 years and can't post pics properly, let alone take crystal clear one like you (and Del - amongst others). Where have you been hiding? Light under a bushel........................ Welcome, great to have you aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MALDONADO 8 Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Maldonado I'm Spanish national forum several years by Spaniards and Americans. I discovered your forum by chance and if I may I will also here Edited August 22, 2013 by MALDONADO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 6,973 Posted August 22, 2013 another bloody good post - Thanks from all your readers ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blits 0 Posted August 27, 2013 Fantastic pics! I need to get my sweaty little hands on similar straps - any ideas anyone ? Don't want to pay more than the 148 bucks I paid for the rep though .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Diamond 0 Posted August 27, 2013 A fabulous post with some interesting insight into the Graham brand. You have some skill with a pencil dude, welcome to RWG!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted January 8, 2014 That's one of the most interesting posts I've read lately , always loved Grahams, thanks for your effort!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted January 11, 2014 Great post. Only recently discovered this brand but would love one for the unique style. And my name is Graham so that makes it extra awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
