The Lights GMT

From CuleM -

Courtesy of CuleM

I had to take about 20 minutes last week when writing a bio for a new product that I am launching and it surprised me to realize that I have lived in:

6 countries

9 states

and 22 different towns/cities!

So GMT watches are always of interest to me ; )

Courtesy of CuleM

The reason for the lights name is one of those watch design "Easter eggs" that I always enjoy finding -

Courtesy of CuleM

Major cities around the world are illuminated when the lights go down.  Ever look down on a city as you fly over at night?  It's a cool sight, whether you're fling over Omaha, Nebraska or the City of Lights itself.

Now if that wasn't cool enough, the folks behind CuleM aim to give something back -

When you buy this watch, we will

plant 100 trees,

protect 6 acres of rainforest,

assist in the clean up of our oceans

and help impoverished

women and children

around the world. 

Okay, CuleM, you have my attention!  We will be following up with some more in-depth Q&A on the watch, the people behind it, and the charitable initiatives benefiting from the Lights GMT. So stay tuned!  But for now, here are the pertinents -

DIAL VIEW:

Minimalist sunray world map dial with scattered superluminova points representing cities around the globe that illuminate by night

Slim and elegant blue hour, minute & second hands

Independent 24 hour GMT hand with red tip

Round 40mm stainless steel watch case

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass

Push down crown - inspired by the waves of the sea

Date window at 6 o’clock


CASE BACK VIEW:

Swiss made top grade ETA 2893-2 automatic movement with 21 jewels

Open case back with transparent see through mineral glass displays the automatic movement

24 destinations engraved with the correct time zones in both GMT and BST summer and winter time (BST and GMT)

6 continents of the world engraved around the case back

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Top Grade ETA 2893-2 automatic movement - 42 power reserve - 28,800 Hz frequency

316L stainless steel case - Lug to lug 46.85mm - 21mm lug width - Case height 10.15mm

5 ATM (50m) water resistance

Priced at £995.00

Doing Good - Omega Viva Rio - Social Action #7

As a former school teacher myself, this one rings true! Well done Omega & Viva Rio! Here's the scoop, straight from the source -

Improving Municipal Schools

Courtesy of Omega

Schooling lays the foundation for brighter futures, which is why this project aims to renovate and equip two Municipal Schools within Rio.

Courtesy of Omega

The public primary education in Brazil is managed by the Municipal Government. In the last few years, Rio has advanced considerably in improving access to basic schooling. However, there are still some challenges to be overcome, such as in the schools’ infrastructure.  Aiming to foster this process, Viva Rio will support the refurbishing of school units in order to address their infrastructural needs. The chosen institutions support a large number of students and are located in vulnerable areas of the city.

How OMEGA will help

Benefitting around 1000 students every year, the aim with this project is to improve study conditions for students in two primary schools within the city of Rio de Janeiro. It will provide them with equipment and furniture that will be useful to both their education and their teachers.

The total renovation includes the painting, refurbishing and equipment for a computer lab and a recreational space. The schools will be provided with computers chairs and playground toys.