This U-Boat has a large face that will not only please your own eyes but the eyes of anyone passing by.  Look at the back and you will see a clear window into the soul of the watch and its inner workings.  The strap is made from genuine calf leather and fits well with the color scheme of the piece. The dials and markers are also black to match the rest of the watch’s look.  The push-button clasp will make opening and closing the clasp very easy.  Encased in a black ion plated stainless steel plate you can be sure as to the durability and quality of the watch.  With a Swiss automatic mechanical chronograph powered by a sapphire crystal, your watch will keep accurate time for as long as you own it.  The U-Boat watch is also water resistant at 10 ATM/100 meters/330 feet.

When looking for bargains on watches, keep your eyes peeled for daily deals.

This past weekend I was browsing through the fine selection of clothes at an Express store in my local mall and happened to pass by the small display of designer watches they had inside.  Each watch was Express branded either by the word or the lion that has seen more recent use as their brand logo.  One watch caught my eye in particular: it was a black watch with a black band and a large black face.  The dials were metallic, as were the hands.  There was a nice, small metallic lion embedded just above the center of the face.  I saw the price below it and thought, “This is well within my price range.”  Then I look more closely at the watch and saw the band was not metal but a leather strap.  It looked nice but I am not interested in non-metallic straps on watches.  If it had a black steel band I would have bought it right then and there.  Unfortunately, I had to walk out of there without my prize.

Cool watches like these are hard to find as such reasonable prices.  Hopefully the next time I swing by, there will be a watch just right for me.

But a Seiko watch is. A Nixon is a little less expensive and just as suave; it can help you pull off an all black outfit with a dash of panache. And if you want to have your watch for a really long time, think about a Tag Heuer. The reason these watches are harder to find for an extreme deal is that they have scratch-proof crystals, meaning they’ll stay looking good longer.

When all’s said and done your watch should reflect your own personality and who you want to be.  It’s great if you can get a watch for a snap deal, but if you can’t don’t compromise — spend a little extra for something you love.

So I fell in love with the Clerc CXX Scuba watch in white. Do you know how many diamonds are on this baby?  294 just on the lugs, bezel and dial. Another  32 are on the indices and 13 on the buckle. That’s 339 diamonds. I knew then and there I had to have this watch, no matter what.

Here’s the even better thing. It’s practically $20,000 at original price, but I found it on TheWatchery.com for just under $7,000. Like I said, I love my diamonds and don’t mind paying the price for them but hey, if you can save some money, you do it, right?

So now I wear this beauty out anytime I have some impressing to do, or just when I want to feel like a lady. Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend!

From the time I was a young adolescent, I owned a Timex watch with a stainless steel clasp. I remember that the more sophisticated looking fastener made me feel like a sophisticated adult. As I grew older, my interest in watches expanded to include luxury watches by brand name designers, such as Michael Kors, but I maintained my loyalty to Timex as well.

I am petite and have a small wrist, so I like watches that do not overwhelm it. Although the most popular Michael Kors watches seem to be oversized, he does make watches with more moderately sized faces, such as the Michael Kors Chronograph Rose Gold Tone Steel Ladies Watch. As the name implies, the watch face, and stainless steel bracelet are both rose gold. The chronograph dial ensures that I always know the exact time, and the watch is water resistant up to 100 meters. I love the versatility of this watch; it is sport enough that I can wear it when I run errands without feeling overdressed, yet elegant enough that I can wear it as a pretty accessory when I go out to dinner at an upscale restaurant.

Like my fixation for knowing the time, my fondness for watches has not waned over the years. If anything, it has grown and matured to appreciate a variety of watch brands and styles. I guess I am not ready to abandon my addiction.

It’s an elegant watch made for only the most elegant of ladies. You can wear this with your business casual attire or dress up your wrist for a night on the town. Sometimes simplicity works. Not to mention, rose gold beats out a yellow gold watch any day of the week. Yellow gold just looks like you’re trying to rich and important, but in reality, you’re not.

You can find this stunning masterpiece at TimepieceTrading.com where it’s being sold for a mere $79, which is over $150 off the orginal price. Snatch up this beauty before it’s too late –no pun intended. Okay maybe it was…but seriously buy this watch!

Above is the Starck PH1116. As you can see it is a twist on the digital aesthetic. Here the ’80s watch is contemporized into a wrist band that illumines the time when a button is pressed. Pretty slick, and pretty sleek, too.

This IWC watch is gorgeous and makes me wish I could afford it. But at $8,720 from Time Imports, and the original at $10,900, it seems like it will be a long time before that’s possible.

This Invicta Sportswatch is a beauty.Perfect for the weekends, and any sporty endeavors you may encounter, this watch is a nice medium between the two above.

To keep a tab on all of our favorite watches, check back in next week, as we begin to think about love-watches.

1. They’re less dangerous than other drugs. I mean, you could backhand someone and really hurt him, but…

2.  They make you look classy. It’s a nice piece of jewelry that you can wear all the time. What’s not to love?

3. You always know the time. Sure cellphones have the time. But what if your cell phone dies? What then? You’re going to have to ask around on the streets, “Excuse me, sir, can you tell me what time it is?” only to be discouraged by angry mumblings until you eventually find a sweet old lady who has the time and will only give it to you if you listen to the story of the birth of her ninth grandchild. Is it worth it?

4. They add to your stylin’. Members of the opposite sex always notice the details in what you’re wearing. If you have a nice watch, they won’t soon forget.

5. There are so many different kinds. You can find a watch that matches your personality or lifestyle. And when you grow out of it, move on to a new one.

There you have it folks. What reason do you have not to become a watch addict?

1. Memento Morii: Mr. Jones makes these playfully serious watches. It’s important to remember that time is a human construct, and that eventually, we will be outside it.

2. ODM: For your inner child, this watch and other like it take me back. Perfect for a funky outing on a Friday night:

3. Tsovet: This classic black on black watch screams ultimate cool.

4. Ingersoll: This limited edition mechanical watch is a beauty, and it won’t break the bank.

5.  TX: This watch puts the whole world in your hand.

I loved the original Knight Rider series when I was a kid in the 1980s, and have been talking to my watches ever since. I have yet to summon a sympathetic, listening Trans-Am by doing so, but that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped hoping. (KITT, if you’re out there…)

If you’re feeling nostalgic, Casio makes a couple of inexpensive calculator watches that take us back.

And meanwhile, for old times’ sake: