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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 11:02 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Tempvs Compvtare  The ability to adequately understand the Tempvs Compvtare (Tempus Computare) watches is proof of one's need to understand the story behind watches. The brand's first timepiece is the Shark Watcher, with an upcoming Sea Shepherd model coming soon. A simple view of the watch reveals a competent diver's chronograph timepiece with a unique placement of the lume and an edgy (literally) style. Aside from the attractive bright style, the watch contains two important messages. First is a more simple message for the watch industry and to the consumer. Tempus Computare watches are totally Swiss made and assembled. In an era where independent brands have difficulty getting off the ground (not that it was ever easy) it is especially noteworthy that Tempus Computare has been able to succeed with a totally Swiss product, when so many others rely on Asian parts. Handling the watch does reveal a distinct increase in quality compared to many other independent brand diver watches. The message here is really about quality and dedication to the preservation of independent, Swiss made watches.  The design of the watch implies its connection with sharks. Looking at the side of the watch you see a shark silhouette like shape while the caseback of the watch is engraved with (among other things) a shark figurine. Why sharks? Well aside from the majestic beauty of the world's oldest great predators, the Shark Watcher timepiece is part of an effort to help protect the creatures. The second, and most important message of the Tempus Computare Shark Watcher is that the oceans' sharks are being hunted down and need protection. Further still, the watches are ecologically friendly use no animal skins and rely of reclaimed steel (a form of recycling where steel from derelict items such as boats are reused for the watch cases).  A full one-third of the net profits from each sold Shark Watcher timepiece is donated to a host of charities and causes that are directly working to protect sharks. Fisherman mostly from Asia brutally harvest endangered or limited population sharks in violation of many international laws or treaties. Without proper protection, these important parts of our natural ocean eco-system are on a path to extinction. In addition to the severe consequences this would have on the environment, it would be a particular shame given the fact that sharks evolved millions of years ago, making them one of our oldest surviving species. Tempus Computare feels so dedicated to this cause that such a donation is strictly connected to the Shark Watcher and future eco-themed watches. At 47mm wide in polished or PVD black steel the Shark Watcher makes a bold presence on the wrist. It has a distinctive rotating bezel with a combo of sharp angles and smooth edges - as well as applied luminat. The watch case has sharp lugs that have blue luminant filled triangles on their ends. More lume is placed on the ends of the crown and chronograph pusher, which are themsleves functionally rendered and easy to operate. Matching blue lume is used on the dials of the wat ch for the hour and mintues indicators, chronograph subdials, and for the unique split, mirror image hands. Over the dial is a thick sapphire crystal, while the watch case is water resistant to 200 meteres. Tempus Sea Shepherd  Style of the watch is polarizing but fun. It is a functional look with added style and grace that make it unique among competitor diver watches. Inside the Shark Watcher is a Swiss automatic mechanical Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. The good looks of the watch help overshadow is stern message about environmental preservation. In the end, if getting a Shark Watcher timepiece from Tempvs Compvtare helps you save one shark, isn't it worth it? Price is between $9.400 - $11,400 not including VAT. Coming soon is the Tempvs Compvtare Sea Shepherd watch to supposrt the popular whale protection group. Similar in theme, the Sea Shepherd is coated with black DLC, has yellow luminant and trim in a different type and comes with a Sea Shepherd skull on the dial with a trident hour hand, and shepherd's staff for the mintue hand. The Tempvs Compvtare Sea Watcher timepiece is available now while the Sea Shepherd will be available in the near future. By Ariel Adams ablogtoread.com
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 11:14 am |
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stew77 Admin 
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Way out of my price range, but a very cool piece!!! I love the adventurous use of Lume on the crown, pushers, and even the case lugs...wow! I really like the hands style on the first one quite a bit too. The second one with the scull would certainly be a conversation starter. Cool...
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 11:34 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Indeed very cool piece.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 11:43 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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didn't really care for the Tempus Computare but the Sea Shepherd at the bottom of the page looks pretty cool imo and I believe it is now available for around $7000.hand6.gif Attachment: Tempvs-Compvtare-Sea-Shepherd-watch.png (Downloaded 168 times)
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 12:02 pm |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Those are bold designs; but at those prices- the sharks are on their own
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 02:51 pm |
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AntFarm 3T WIS 
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Really like the Sea Shepherd. Love the lume on it... I've seen the show Whale Wars (on which it supports) it's ok, but the people on it are a little nutty...jmo
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| Posted: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 03:25 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I know this logo...And the Sea Shepherd guy(well not personnaly)... Or I guess that we would not be friends and I would have to crack his watch...  I eat whale and I see no problem to that: Those whales are in fact hunted near my place and the Norwegian state regulate strictly how many heads can be tooken each year. Those whales are absolutely not classified as endangered species up here and there's still plenty of them every year. Whale is good and humans are predators who kill to eat. For the sharks: Yes there is some abuse... But those guys(as said by Antfarm) are a bit nutty and are taking themself for sea-warriors... They will sadly understand one day that war is not only killing animals. Those watches are very pricy to house a usual 7750 Valjoux and they seems to mostly finance the extremly expensive boats those shepherd guys are buying(As the last prototype who been sanked by the Japanese whaler) The watch really look good and I like it: Personnaly the skull logo is not fitting my meat taste... Last edited on Sat Mar 27th, 2010 03:33 pm by Hammerfjord |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 28th, 2010 03:15 am |
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deadlyapp 3T WIS 
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I'm going to agree with hammerfjord, and while I don't think this thread should turn into a political debate I find it hard to buy a watch like this knowing where the funds go towards. Too bad they don't drop the price by half and just be on their merry profitable way.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 29th, 2010 11:14 pm |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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"I gave at the office..." It is an Aussie way of saying: "I do not voluntarily choose to give your charity any more of my money". Pity - because without the gouge for the spurious purpose (sorry for the political stance) the first (non-skull logo) watch is actually pretty cool and could be on the radar for lots of us. Ah well - wait for the secondary market to kick in, I guess. Cheers - IanM hand6.gif
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| Posted: Tue Apr 6th, 2010 02:08 pm |
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nanoman 3T WIS 
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Great purpose to those that can afford to buy the timepiece while helping the cause. I did check Tempus Computare when I received the Blog to Read in my email. Many other ways to support but the Sea Shepherd would be the way to go.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21st, 2010 10:57 pm |
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Crue4 3T WIS 
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Those are pretty stunning although WAY out of my league..
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| Posted: Sat May 1st, 2010 02:40 pm |
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nsg1tausend 3T WIS
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Enjoyed reading about them, and seeing the pictures. Just, Uhm not my style. Regards Robt
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