Luxury Watches
After I got my tax refund last week, I wanted to get myself something special. I’ve been eyeing this Cartier Santos 100 for a long time now, and finally decided to treat myself.
You might be thinking, out of all the watches you could get, why that one?
The Cartier Santos is constructed with incredible craftsmanship and watch know-how of Cartier watchmakers, so the unbeatable quality was a huge selling point for me. The flat watch has a square but rounded face, that isn’t too slim or too thick. It’s comfortable to wear and goes great with formal or casual styles. That was crucial for me.
Although I wanted a luxury watch, I didn’t want anything too crazy or gaudy.
The brown leather band paired with the gold watch face puts a unique and modern spin on the classic stainless steel combinations you get with most watches. It’s easy to wear and see even in the dimmest lit-rooms. Another thing I like is that the watch is incredibly durable. Although it’s not built on a sports chronograph, you can wear in the most rugged conditions.
Once you buy a Cartier Santos, you really won’t need another watch for daily wear, it can go with jeans and a T-shirt or your best suit.
Manufacturing only the best timepieces since 1839, Swiss watchmaster Patek Philippe knows a thing or two about fine watches.
Patek Philippe is the only manufacturer that crafts its watches to the stringent specifications of the Geneva Seal. These exquisitely constructed watches are made with the latest technologies and the old world know-how that only comes from generations of experience.
So when Patel Philippe introduces a new collection, we have it on our radar.
For ladies who are admire the casually elegant style of the classic men’s Nautilus watch, Patek Philippe has come out with a women’s Nautilus Collection. This latest interpretation of the feminine Nautilus watch comes in stunning white or rose gold, with a diamond set bezel and a charcoal or silvery white dial. This watch is perfect for the go-getter who admires classic structure and without compromising her femininity.
For men, the Calatrava Ref 5153J is a very rare officier’s-style case made with superior Patek Philippe craftsmanship. This new style features a rounded bezel, a sapphire-crystal back protected by a hinged dust cover, a unique turban style winding crown, set with a brown alligator leather band. This watch is the perfect balance of refinement and casual comfort. If you’re looking for a chic, sophisticated watch that still has a laid-back air to it, this is the perfect watch for you.
When it comes to fine watches, it doesn’t get any finer than Chanel. Like the brand’s clothing, handbags, and other products, Chanel timepieces exemplify a certain cool aesthetic — sleek, refined, minimalist.
All of these qualities are present in Chanel’s J12 watches, available in masculine chronographs, feminine quartz models, and gender-neutral automatics. Designed in various manifestations of pristine white and impenetrable black, these timepieces are also marked by their distinct circular cases, a friendly nod to Swiss design.
And of course, since we’re talking Chanel, even the high-end, diamond encrusted models manage to look tasteful and restrained. These luxury timepieces feature twin rings of either classic white or exotic black diamonds set into the bezel.
For a more dynamic twist on classic Chanel style, we recommend the Superleggera Ceramic Chornograph for men, featuring a uniquely shaded black ceramic case coated in tungsten-carbide. The bracelet is based in this same black, though lightened with an elegant stripe of aluminum ceramic. Finally, a silver dial and silver subdials complete the look as a middle-ground between Chanel’s typical black and white polarities.
The thing that a lot of people don’t like about paying for insurance, is that it can sometimes be expensive, depending on the size of the box, weight of the item, and how much you insure it for. However, insuring an item (any item) ensures YOU of two things. First off, if the item gets lost somehow, and you have proof (receipt) of the item, in this case a watch, you can show it to them and they will reimburse you the full amount. It’s still going to be a pain in the butt to replace the item, but replacing it is much better than not getting anything back in return!
Second off, when you insure an item they will most likely give you a tracking or confirmation number. And the person will usually have to sign for the package as well – I believe the sign-age is optional though. Honestly, I think everyone should appreciate the benefits of the tracking/confirmation number and the sign option. This is going to truly allow you to see that A) the package or item got to the person and that B) they, the intended person, got the package.
I have had about three mishaps where I did NOT get insurance on a package and it somehow got lost and I lost everything and never got anything in return! Pay the few extra dollars and save yourself some major heart ache, money and time! This can be especially important if you are sending a relative or a friend a watch and it’s a little on the expensive side. I would think you would WANT to be protected!
Everyone knows watches allow their wearers to keep time, but what else have they got to offer? Let’s take a look.
One reason people wear watches is that, frankly, people have been wearing watches for centuries—why stop now? Some of the earliest timepieces were 16th century pocket watches, which were mostly functional but involved a level of fashion as well. Back then, if you had a pocket watch you would wear it on your buttonhole or waistcoat to flaunt your status, a style some men employ even today.
Second, a watch shows off its owner’s personality and style, be it sporty, funky, classic, elegant, rugged, or perhaps a combination of these. With so many different colors, sizes, brands, and makes, in addition to “build a watch” services, there’s really no limit to your customization. A lot of people like to mix diamond and gold cases with rubber straps, for example, to combine both edgy and timeless elements.
There’s certainly a watch out there for everyone. Into name brands? Try a Rolex. Sick of remembering which is the little hand? Go digital. Keep browsing and you’re sure to find the perfect timepiece!
While most watch buyers won’t come out and admit it, many people actually buy fakes on purpose. Fakes allow you to wear something that looks like the watch you want for a fraction of the cost. Of course, the authenticity, quality, craftsmanship, and in some cases even the design are generally as decreased as the price.
I can understand why this option might appeal to certain watch shoppers, but I’ve never wanted to buy a fake. I take quality and craftsmanship very seriously when buying a watch. If one watch costs $500 with a $50 fake available, that price difference is obviously there for a reason. Which watch do you think is going to last longer? Money money is on the real one, because it’s made from quality pieces.
But regardless of what they want to buy, many people don’t know how to tell a fake watch from the real thing. Or in this case, the real Rolex.
If you buy a watch online, the website is supposed to tell you whether its products are real or fake, but even if you find this information, you also have to make sure you can trust that what you’re reading is the truth. You can also look on the website’s “About Us” page for general product info, in addition to checking the watch’s description for a Certificate of Authentication—if it doesn’t have one, it’s probably a fake.
Another way to spot a fake is by comparing images on the store’s website to the ones on Rolex.com. If the colors or materials don’t exactly match, then you’re looking at a fake.
If you’re buying a watch in person, you can sometimes also tell by weighing it in your hand, since the quality materials in real watches are generally heavier than their cheaper counterparts.
Next time you’re shopping for watches, keep a couple of these tips in mind. When you’re shelling out the big bucks, you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.
It seems like most of the time, the watch industry is all about men watches. Well darn it, women like and need watches too! So here we have some of the top named watches in the industry. Some of these are a little more expensive than others, but all of them are going to have the quality and craftsmanship you really desire. One of the most expensive watches I saw was from Harry Winston. We will not be featuring that watch ($66,000) in this blog. However, we do have a few really nice options instead of the HW! We are starting at a funky little collection called the Spree Watch. Which makes sense if you could see it. If you are a little younger than I am you probably have heard of Spree candy – this watch looks like a bunch of Spree candies strung together.
It’s actually kind of cool – comes in purple, blue, pink, black and a lime green color. It’s more funky fashion that fabulous function. Another funky one to take a look at is something called Rocio by Nixon. Very minimalistic as far as bells, whistles and looks go. However, it has this quirky little function that makes it cool! It’s a squarish disc watch that has translucent numbers on the dial. The numbers actually float to show what time it is.
So you have numbers 1-12. If its 5 o’clock, the other 11 numbers will be translucent and the five will be “lit” up. Of course this means you won’t ever have the exact time, but still, kind of cool! Want something a little less wild and a little more classy and subdued? That’s okay too – take a look at something like the Nixon Elle, Dynasty, The Chalet, a black brushed Vega SS – which is a little bit of classy, meets stylish, meets functional.
I love a good wristwatch, but I was getting tired of the same old silver and gold—and by the way, the prices were starting to wear on me as well. I solved both problems by taking my business to www.MyTimePiece.com, a fantastic resource for discount luxury watches in tons of chic styles!
My first purchase was a super-sleek quartz wristwatch by Chanel with a black strap and black ceramic bezel. It goes with everything!
Over the last year or even last couple of months, there have been SO many cool watches that have come out for dads, or for men in general. For example, the Fossil Automatics is actually a watch that is Eco-friendly. A watch that is Eco-friendly, huh? This watch has NO battery. Cool huh? Instead, it works through various gears in the way that you move. It’s almost like solar where its stored up energy that makes it work. This isn’t anything super technical. When you move, the gears move. The energy is saved up. For just a few hours of you walking around or moving your arm, this stores the energy and will allow the watch to work for two full days without any additional movement.
Comes in a slick “nylon” strap, black, grey and white face and bezel. You also have some really nice vintage watches as well. We aren’t talking about pocket watches here (although those are available too). Instead, I’m talking about something like a Perrelet Automatic Chronograph. I really like the Chronographs for men, it’s just stylish and trendy, but also very classical looking. Stainless steel case, black and white dial, leather strap and auto self winding. While this doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, it screams luxury. It’s just nice to even look at, let alone own! Most of us know that Swiss watches are considered the best, but you also have German watches as well.
In this case, you have this funky little option called the Aeromatic Worldtime Chrono 1328. It’s another Chronograph, but so much more “bling” than the last one. This has a single alarm clock, stop watch, world city ring, screw protected crown ring, leather strap, it’s stainless steel which is really good for men because it’s hard to scratch and its got a great price attached to it. This somewhat looks like something between a divers watch, a business watch and an aviator watch – very classy and sleek, but it’s also very fanciful. Just an overall beaut!
Looking to buy watches? I always shop for fine watches at www.Bacario.com, because the selection is just fantastic. There, I found funky Techno Marine watches for my offbeat fiancé, sporty Chase Durer watches perfect for my little brother, and elegant Charriol watches my mother will love.
When I’m looking for a fine watch for myself, it’s all about Cartier. Available in two colors, the Cartier Santos 100 just drives me wild – the stainless steel case and alligator skin wristband are such sophisticated materials. And roman number hour markers? Very classy.
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