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Found a Daily Deal for a U-Boat Watch

Written by HeinreichS on February 06, 2012 under Cool watches, Discount Luxury Watches, Luxury Watches, Watches Articles

Looking for a stylish new watch that will fit any occasion? Well you are in luck! I found a slick deal for the U-Boat Men’s Classico Automatic/Mechanical Chronograph with a black dial and a black calf leather band that might be perfect for you. You can have this awesome watch for only $1750, which means you save 50% off of its normal price of $3500.

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.

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Was So Close to Buying a Watch

Written by HeinreichS on January 30, 2012 under Cool watches, Discount Luxury Watches, Luxury Watches, Watches Articles

I am a big fan of watches. In fact, I am wearing a Kenneth Cole Reaction watch on my left wrist right now. I have had and have been wearing this particular watch for almost ten years now. As much as I love this watch and as much as I continue to use it, more and more I am looking to trade up for a newer, more stylish watch.

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.

Tags: Cool watches, Designer Watches, Luxury Watches, Watches

Watches Named In Honor of Celebrities

Written by LucyB on July 22, 2010 under Watches Articles

Nothing says “I’ve made it” like a luxury watch. But what really says “I’ve made it” is when you have a luxury watch named after yourself. Here are a few of our favorite watches named after celebs:

Jean-Claude Killy Rolex Dato-Compax – Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy was unbeatable in alpine skiing in the late 1960s. He won all three downhill events at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France, and also won gold in the World Championships. As well as a Rolex, he’s had a ski area in the French Alps named after him. We think that’s pretty good.

“Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona - Paul Newman was a successful jack of all trades, as an actor, entrepreneur, film director, car racing buff, and humanitarian. His successes include winning an Academy Award for the Martin Scorsese film The Color of Money and co-founding the very delicious Newman’s Own range, which sends all profits to charity.

Steve McQueen Heuer Monaco – Steve McQueen was a pretty darn cool actor, and it makes sense that he was nicknamed “The King of Cool”. He starred in classics like The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape, and in 1974 he was the highest paid actor in all the world.

Tags: Jean-Claude Killy, paul newman, steve mcqueen

I Love My Quartz

Written by LucyB on July 14, 2010 under Watches Articles

When I was six years old, I was presented with my very first wrist watch. I felt like I had truly become an adult; I could coolly check the time myself or tell passerbys the time if they happened to ask. The watch I was given was a Quartz; my mother, who wore a silver and gold Quartz herself, told me this was one of the best value, best quality, and most precise watches around. I remember my first Quartz well; it had a pink plastic rim and a comfortable cloth wrist band which was pink with multi-colored flowers on it. When I entered junior high, my parents gave me a delicate Quartz with a glossy dark brown crocodile-print wrist band, and I wore it throughout high school; it was my lucky charm. Now that I’m an adult, it’s no surprise that I’m still wearing a Quartz, one very much like the one my mother used to wear.

Tags: Quartz

Stuff About Watches You Didn’t Know: A History

Written by LucyB on July 07, 2010 under Watches Articles

Watches are amazing devices which came about in the 15th century, evolving from spring driven clocks. A Mr Peter Henlein is credited with the invention of the first pocket watch in 1511.

People started wearing timepieces in the 16th century in Europe and they were weighty things: they were somewhere between the size of a regular clock and the size of today’s watches. These watches were generally fastened to clothing or worn around the neck. Did they have a glass cover? Nope. They were generally covered with a little brass door, which you had to open up to check the time, which was usually just marked with an hour hand and not overly accurate.

In the 1600s, men started wearing watches in their pockets, but women continued to use them as pendants on their clothing. In the late 1700s, in the age of the Enlightenment, watches developed in leaps and bounds as scientists gave them the attention they deserved. In the 20th century, watches become more and more standardized, and in 1969, the Quartz watch was born, revolutionizing watch technology.

Check out this history of watches:

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“A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist…”

Written by Watches Addict on May 25, 2010 under Cool watches, Watches Articles, Watches Videos

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:

Tags: Casio, digital watches, Knight Rider

Cartier Santos 100: Style and Versatility

Written by Sarah on February 17, 2010 under Cool watches, Luxury Watches, Watches Articles

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.

The Latest Styles from Patek Philippe

Written by Sarah on February 15, 2010 under Cool watches, Jewelry, Luxury Watches, Uncategorized, Watches Articles, Womans Watches

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.

Tags: Cool watches, mens luxury watches, new watch styles, Patek Philippe watches, womens luxury watches

Do I Really Need To Insure A Watch I Send?

Written by Watches Addict on February 01, 2010 under Luxury Watches, Watch Care, Watches Articles

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!

Tags: insure a watch, send watch insured, ship a watch

Shipping News: How to Mail a Watch

Written by Sarah on January 25, 2010 under Watch Care, Watches Articles

If you’re looking to send a watch to a friend, family member, customer, or buyer, you need to keep in mind some guidelines before placing your timepiece in the mail.

First, if you are in the United States, consider shipping your watch through US Postal Service Express Mail. This might be a little more expensive, but your package will be taken care of and not thrown or jostled around.

After you’ve chosen a shipping method, begin by wrapping the watch in a soft cloth—these can be bought just about anywhere. This will protect the bracelet and case back. Next, place the watch in a zip lock bag to prevent water damage. To further cushion your timepiece, wrap it in an extra layer of bubble wrap before shipping.

For optimum protection, most seasoned watch shippers add even one more layer: an acrylic box that fits in your cardboard mailing box. Put your watch in the acrylic box, then tape it shut, surrounding it inside the cardboard box with a light layer of Styrofoam peanuts to keep the two boxes from banging together.

Congratulations, you’re watch is ready to be shipped!

Tags: mailing watches, protecting watches, shipping watches

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