Thursday, August 20, 2009

CITIZEN PHOTO CONTEST AWARDS

       Citizen watches recently held an awards presentation to the winners of its "A Moment in Time"photo contest, with a charity auction of the winning works and photos taken by seven celebrities. The event, to raise funds for the Green World Foundation, took place at the Siam Paragon's Fashion Hall recently.
       Presenting the awards to the winners are Vipavan Mahadumrongkul,general manager of C. Thong Panich Ltd, the sole distributor of Citizen watches in Thailand, and Suzuki Tadahiro, managing director of Citizen Singapore. Also present at the event is MR Narisa Chakrabongse,chairperson of the Green World Foundation.
       "More than 700 photos by professional and amateur photographers were submitted to the contest," said Mrs Vipavan."Forty finalists have been chosen to display their works along with photos taken by seven celebrities. They are all being auctioned with the proceeds going to the Green World Foundation."
       In the adult category, the winner is Yaowalak Pipattangkul with "One Life One Change". The first and second runners-up are Methaporn Pirojrat with "I Love You Just the Way You Are" and Pichaporn Prukrasameepong with "The Golden Land'.' All were awarded a Citizen Eco-Drive watch and cash prizes.Surasak Jiamsap was presented with a special prize, a Citizen Eco-Drive,for the theme,"The First Moment of Daylight".
       In the youth category, Jitpitak Sae Dan won the first prize with "Saeng Lod". The first and second runnersup are Danai Wongwattanachai with "Soo Chai Chana" and Methas Srithanya with "Kanghan Dek Len". All received Citizen Eco-Drive watches and cash prizes. The special prize for the theme "The First Moment of Daylight" went to Korakot Wichaidit with "Chao Wan Mai" and was awarded with a special model of Citizen EcoDrive.
       The event also showcased the latest collection of Citizen Eco-Drive ti-mepieces from Basel Fair 2009 including the Promaster BJ2110-01E and Promaster BJ2120-07E, diving watches with water resistance to 200 metres, with a depth meter and chronograph.
       Also presented were the Perpetual Calendar BL5395-00E, the Perpetual Calendar BL5390-03A, the Super Chronograph JW0071-58E, and the Wicca 10th Anniversary FB1173-01D,a limited edition watch with a star engraved crystal decoration and 150-day power reserve. Only 100 pieces are available in Thailand.
       Equipped with advanced Eco-Drive technology, the Eco-Drive watch is able to convert light from any source,solar or artificial, into electrical energy,with the help of the solar cell beneath its dial. The solar panel is free from harmful elements such as mercury,zinc and cadmium, and with regular exposure to light, will preserve the light in a special secondary battery or energy cell, which can be recharged without change during its 20-year lifespan.
       Unlike quartz watches, the EcoDrive watch can conserve its energy for a long period of time once its revolutionary battery is fully charged.All models are equipped with more effective light-powered functions, and every watch has a trademark, EcoDrive on its dial and back case.

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