Friday, 2. April 2010
No one likes skin and bones, unless it’s the skin and bones of your watch, that is. It’s actually really cool to watch your watch work – all the cogs and wheels turning really gives you a sense of the craftsmanship involved in the making of your timepiece. Some skeleton watches are front and back, some are back only, some are luxury, some are everyday wear, some are sporty, and some are casual.
In deciding what kind of watch you want, it depends on what your daily needs are. Then take into account extraordinary activity like how often you encounter water, and how often you want to wear your watch. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on your watch to enjoy it either. Many skeleton watches today can be had for around $100.
These watches are attractive because they are different, and are fascinating to watch. Be careful, though! You don’t want to be caught staring at the beauty of your watch’s mechanisms all the time because people may think that you can’t wait for an event to end and take it as a sign of rudeness. Or they may ask to see your watch.
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Tuesday, 23. February 2010
A lot of people think diamonds are best reserved for special occasions, but this simply isn’t true. Yes, certain ornate pieces of jewelry and watches — the kind that compete with the chandelier for attention — are probably most appropriate for holidays and celebrations, but not all diamond pieces are this showy. Womens diamond watches, for example, are often demure enough for everyday use.
The appropriateness of your diamond watch really depends on three things: size, quantity, and color. Watches with large diamonds are usually on the more formal side, so you can keep things casual with gems of a smaller size. Similarly, a watch covered in diamonds is bound to attract attention, while small amounts of diamonds embedded along the strap, bezel, or face — note the “or” — are safe, subtle choices.
Color, too, is very important; white diamonds are more likely to stand out on yellow or rose gold, and virtually any pattern of colored diamonds (with the exception of black) is going to elevate your timepiece from your daughter’s piano recital to an evening at Carnegie Hall, whether you want it to or not.
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Thursday, 21. January 2010
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!
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Wednesday, 20. January 2010
If you’re into sports like hockey, baseball, or football, you can actually use a sports watch to show people how much you love your favorite teams. I know most people think of a sports watch as a specific style of timepiece, which it is, but that’s not all it is. The sports watches I’m talking about are the ones emblazoned with the colors and logos of your favorite teams. For example, if I liked the Pittsburgh Steelers, I might enjoy something with a black rubber strap and Steelers logo on the watch face.
Pretty cool, right? Ever better, there’s a sports watch for almost every team in every sport, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey—even NASCAR and college football and basketball.
And your watch doesn’t even have to look all that sporty, as most retailers offer as much variety in team watches as you’d find from a regular distributor. You can choose a variety of band materials (acrylic, rubber, metal, leather) and case materials (plastic, gold, silver, platinum). And just like regular watches, you can find the all the features you’re looking for, like water resistance, alarm clocks, and time zone support. You can even buy a Swiss- or German-made sports watch.
So go out there and support your team!
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Tuesday, 19. January 2010
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.
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Thursday, 14. January 2010
Shopping for timepieces can be so frustrating – it seems the cases and straps I like are never parts of the same watch!
I prefer to build my own watches online, which allows me to easily create the perfect designs for me.
For example, Fossil’s Build a Watch feature lets you mix and match watch cases and straps to find an ideal combination. Also, the program tells you the price, materials, and other info pertaining to each component, so you’ll never be surprised by your final product.
121 Time offers a similar program that allows you to create personalized watches in a variety of styles, from corporate to elegant, drawing from a selection of exclusively Swiss products. You can begin with a base watch and then modify the case, bezel, dial and hands, strap, and even the mechanical movement, or start entirely from scratch.
Blancier’s virtual workshop works the same way, with customizable options right down to the watch stem.
Of course, I’m not always in the mood to create my own watches. I like to mix it up and buy discount luxury watches designed by professionals as well.
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Friday, 25. December 2009
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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Thursday, 19. November 2009
I’ve got this friend who just can’t handle wrist watches. He says they feel weird on his arms and that he just doesn’t like to wear any extra accessories. The problem is that during work he has to know the time, all the time, and he can not walk around with a cell phone.
So I thought about it for a while and then said “hi! Why won’t you use a pocket watch?” Remember? The classy watch that is hidden inside the pants or suit pocket? He liked the idea and we started looking for a pocket watch but couldn’t find any. Turns out that not many companies keep these in stock anymore which is weird because these timepieces are really something.
After we’ve been searching for a while we found www.TimeinGold.com. These guys have a lovely selection of unique pocket watches and my friend couldn’t be happier. He ordered a pocket watch for a great price and now he keeps getting compliments from his co-workers.
So if you’re looking for a special wristwatch, I’d recommend you visit www.TimeinGold.com today!
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
Just because the word luxury appears in Luxury watches doesn’t mean that they have to cost a fortune. Now we’re not talking about buying a watch off the streets. No! We’re talking about 100% original brand name watches.
WonderWatches.com believes that luxury watches should not come with a luxury price tag. If you visit these guys you can find a wide selection of quality timepieces such as Cartier, Tag Heuer, Rado, Ebel, Concord, Bedat & Co. and Movado watches for amazingly low prices.
So if you’re looking for a luxury watch for a decent price, visit www.WonderWatches.com today!
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
But sometimes, giving a brand new piece of jewelry to your loved ones does not require any special occasion… Well, you better be giving a diamond ring when you are proposing, but how about surprising your wife with a special gold bracelet?
So if you are looking for that perfect present and don’t know where to start, how about a unique bracelet? A necklaces? Maybe pearls… We have it all available at www.IDJewelryonline.com.
And if diamonds are your girl’s best friend, at ID Jewelry we also carry the largest selection of the finest quality diamonds, certified by some of the most highly respected diamond grading laboratories in the world.
So go ahead, visit us at www.idjewelryonline.com and give the perfect gift of jewelry.
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