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Wristwatch Buyer's Guide

Monday, December 21st, 2009

When choosing a watch the first thing you must ask yourself is: Am I purchasing a wrist watch to tell time, or a wristwatch to induce a statement? If the answer is the former, then just go to your local store and pick one out from under the case and move on. If you want to induce a statement, then this guide will help you. Because you aren’t just purchasing a time piece you are acquiring an item of jewelry.

The first thing to consider is watch type. There are two major kinds: quartz and mechanical.

Quartz watches are the most everyday type of watch. They offer a high level of accuracy and constancy. At its core a quartz watch has a piece of quartz that is oscillating at 32,000 vibrations per second and it is that vibration that keeps time. A quartz watch only looses about 10 second each month and it needs a new battery every two years. That mean when it is time to adjust the battery your watch is only 4 minutes off. Quartz watches come in 3 major versions. Analog, and this is your standard face watch, it has numbers or tick marks for the intervals. Digital, which have a digital readout for the watch’s face; and they can have extra features like GPS, depth sensors, calculators, etc. And finally, anidigi watches, these watches are a hybrid of both. They have the standard face for elegance and a digital readout for those extras that are required.

Mechanical watches are a tribute to craftsmanship and they generally cost more because they have an internal gear and spring mechanism that keep time. These timepieces are very complex to build, but the negative effects is that they can lose minutes every month. These fine timepieces have two main variations. Automatic, these watches use your motion to keep the rotor swing in motion. These watches are great for people who where their watch daily because your daily movement will keep the watch rotor moving thus eliminating a cause to wind the watch. The automatic mechanical watch will typically have a clear face so you can see the rotor swinging. Finally, there is the manual wind watch, which needs daily winding.

Next, you should consider the watch materials. Precious metal wristwatches (gold, silver, platinum, etc) can accent a fantastic classic look. Aluminum wristwatches are very durable and they resist stain and corrosion. Also think about stainless steel, carbon fiber or titanium watches; all of these are very durable and can have a sport or business feel to them.

Finally, consider the features you want or need in your timepiece. Calendars, chronographs, tachymeter, world clocks and water resistance are all features you need or want.

Consider, a wrist watch is an investment, a statement and a piece of jewelry at the same time.

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Luxury Watches: Do Replicas Hold Up?

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

When we think of replica watches, it envokes thoughts of a low quality or inferior watch.  But in todays day, wearing a watch that may be a duplicate has turned into somewhat of a trend and is accepted by many.  Fake or replica watches are actually not what they used to be.  As technology advances so does the making of a replica watch that’s sturdy and reliable.  Fundamentally basic business rules still apply to look at producers, whether replica or real.  Produce quality and they will buy. 

The smartest way to maximise profits is to enhance the product, add quality and get people coming back to buy more.  From this viewpoint, some reproduction watchmakers essentially do a brilliant job.  Reproduction watches are low vis price but no longer low in quality.  The sole reason why they are called duplicates or fake watches because they are not allowed by the authentic watch manufacturers.  More people realize this and realize that the quality isn’t sacrificed, making reproduction watches an excellent deal.  So customers are showing a growing interest in these types of replica watches.  Honestly, copy watches have many benefits.  Advantages that some folks think makes it a natural choice to get a copy watch.  And given the authentic watches cost an extreme amount more, actually some as much as an automobile, again they just make fiscal sense.  Naturally if you’re a millionaire, you will not feel like that, but for the rest of us it is actually difficult to find a fair reason to spend that amount of money.  Why some one would spend so much on a watch, particularly when a copy has the same appearance, is beyond me. 

Wearing a copy watch doesn’t suggest you are devious or cheap.  Rather, it shows your braveness to follow what you want, it shows you’re a smart patron with independent discernment and aren’t influenced by those flashy ads for luxury items. 

To the contrary, if you do not have enough revenue but buy the genuine watch, that might still cost many months of earnings.  Maybe you are attaching too much importance on what a luxury brand can offer you.  Fundamentally today’s fake watches are so like the genuine watch that no-one can spot the difference.  Even if you tell your friends that you are wearing a copy watch, I think the bulk of people would understand and support your decision.  They may purchase a copy watch after they see your that watch looks so real.  Succinctly, fake watches are simply, good watches.  They have a sophisticated design but cost far less than those costly watches, so do not feel bad about saving money.

Rado Watches

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Rado Watches

Rado is a watch manufacturing company of Switzerland. It is well known for its use of scratch-proof materials in their watches. It was established in 1917 under the name Schlup & Co. and initially was concerned with making only watch movements. It was not until 1957 that the company launched their own collection and branded them as Rado. They released the world’s first scratch-proof watch in 1962 called the Rado Diastar. Rado joined SMH group in 1983; SMH was later renamed to Swatch Group in 1998. The unique feature of Rado watches is that they have attractive designs and different materials are used to make the watch like ceramics, sapphire crystal, lanthanum, tungsten-carbide and titanium-carbide. The price of the Rado watches depend on the age, materials used and the model and typically ranges from ?250 to ?18000. Rado is one of the biggest brands that are being forged in the market today because of its brand value. Owing to the range and style they are the primary target in forgery and many fake Rado watches are put on sale even on the internet. To fight forgery and to maintain its reputation Rado has few retailers who sell their brand and it also does not practice selling their watches over the internet.

Some of the vintage watches are:

56-H(Chronometer)
990
990 De Luxe
999
Aedes
Alarm
Ales
Alpineum
Amber Horse 74
Arosa
Balboa
Balboa V
Balboa V Breithorn
Balboa V Debut
Balboa V DeLuxe
Balboa V Eiger
Balboa V Fancy
Berard 700
Black Colt
Black Pearl
Blue Castle
Blue Tiger V
Brienzer
Brown Stag
Brown Tiger V
Cape Horn
Cape Horn 280
Cape Horn 300
Captain Cook
Cologny
Cologny 701
Companion
Companion III
Conway
Conway 10
Conway 20
Conway 30
Conway 40
Conway 50
Conway 73
Conway GT
Cornell
Cosmo Travel V202
Daymaster
Daymaster 999(day/date)
Daymaster Starlight
De Luxe
Day-Night
DiaMaster
DiaStar
DiaStar 515
DiaStar Jubile
DiaStar Magic
Distinction Monorex
Ebnat
Eiger
Elegance

MOST EXPENSIVE WATCHES

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

MOST EXPENSIVE WATCHES

The most expensive watch to be ever made was a gold plated pocket watch which was sold at £7.12 million. It was the most complicated watch ever to be made involving 24 complications (complications are functions inside the watch other than the hour, seconds and the minute hands functions). This expensive watch was made by Patek Philippe for Henry GravesJr. It had an everlasting calendar with age and phases of the moon indication, sunset and sunrise indication, celestial charts showing constellation of stars. Before this watch the most expensive watch was Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile which cost £0.91 million which was auctioned in Geneva in the ear 2005.

The titanic watches are one of the most expensive watches they cost around £99,846, it is made by the Swiss jewelers are now making watches that have the hull of the doomed Titanic. The metal is mixed along with steel that is used in shipbuilding, which makes the casing of the watch. The dials are made up with the burned coal that was recovered from the furnaces of The Titanic. Some of them are also made up of silver, steel, gold and diamonds.

Double Tourbillions are also made up of platinum case and includes grand complication. The blue-steel Bruguet dials are wound manually. This piece seems to be inspired by the solar system.

Tecnica Skeleton Chronograph is made up of a platinum case and includes complications that have a minute repeater, chronograph and tourbillion; it also includes a cathedral chime.

Classical Billionaire Tourbillion is made up of 850 diamonds and has a dazzling skeleton dial (hour and minute hands). This watch has been wound manually along with a 90 hour power reserve and also features Caliber CO-372. There are only ten of these watches available and they range from £212,334 to £652,219.

 

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ROLEX WATCHES

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

ROLEX WATCHES

Rolex watches are an emblem of accomplishment. They are accessories which will leave people looking after you wherever you go. For example, if you wear a Rolex and go into work, you would garner respect from your co-workers. Rolex watches are symbols that bring around you an aura of self-confidence, appeal, and a feeling of immense satisfaction. Rolex watches are, in short, masterpieces, like a work of art that no one would ever tire looking at, and that gets appreciation from every source. 

Rolex watches are famed for their elegant looks and designs, and of course for the precision working structure. This quality of possessing a first-rate package of looks and excellence is why these Rolex watches harvest a hefty fee from a purchaser. But no matter what the cost, owning a Rolex watch is like owning a piece of treasure, which you can keep forever.

However, while Rolex watches are a prized possession, to keep them that way requires a lot of care on the owner’s part. Keeping track of the Rolex watch’s condition and maintaining it with proper care will ensure that you have your prize for years to come, and will also make you feel like its brand new every time you look at it. The basic necessity to ensure the care of Rolex watches is that they need to be worn on a regular basis. This helps in keeping the watch in perfect running state, and will keep the watch’s gears moving on a consistent basis.

The major names of Rolex watches include – Rolex GMT-Master watches, Rolex Explorer watches, Rolex Yacht-Master watches, Rolex Submarine watches, Rolex Oyster perpetual Cosmograph watches, Rolex Date-Day President watches.

Rolex has also opened “The Rolex Institute” to encourage individuals who have the potential to contribute to the world with the help of their quality, talent and achievements. The Rolex Institute honours those gifted individuals who contribute significantly to arts, science, education and culture.

World’s Oldest Working Clock

Monday, February 16th, 2009

World’s Oldest Working Clock

The oldest working clock and most probably, in the world is in England. Historians believe that the clock was made around 1386. Documents of cathedral show that there was an appeal to generate funds for the maintenance of a ‘clocke’. The clock was made completely of wrought iron and was initially run by a verge escapement and foliot balance mechanism. It was found that the clock was not accurate and the pendulum mechanism was implemented. This clock had no hands but it chimed every hour. The clock was oblivious for some time until 1929 when it was rediscovered and investigated. And in 1956 it was repaired and restored. The pendulum was replaced and it now runs on the original foliot balance mechanism.

Biggest Clock Faces

The title of the biggest clock fact in the world is in dispute mainly due to lack impartial and accurate measurements. The main contenders for the biggest clock face in the world are:
1.    The clock at Cevahir Mall in Istanbul. It claims to have a diameter of about 36 meters.
2.    The Colgate Clock at Jersey City, Manhattan and claims to have a diameter of 50 feet.
3.    The Flower Clock at Tehran claims to have a diameter of 49.21 feet.

The Oldest Pocket Watch

The world’s oldest pocket watch was small and spherical in shape. It was also called Bisamapfel watch and was made in 1505. It is a rare piece and it is believed that only 5 of them were preserved until World War II, when the watches were lost. It is believed that the watch was made by Peter Henlein and that there is just one watch that survived the World War II. But nobody was yet sure of this was in fact the oldest pocket watch ever. After through investigation by many watch experts and historians, it was concluded that Peter Henlein was the inventor of this watch and that the watch was indeed made in 1505.

HISTORY OF WATCHES

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

HISTORY OF WATCHES

In the early years the only way time was measured was using sand timers. The early watches seen by the world in the history were spring wound clocks. In 1400s spring driven watches were made and evidences of it are still seen. In the year 1511 it was known to the world.  In 1500s the history watches were called clock-watches; it was hung around the neck using chains. Many of the Germans made miniature clocks and watches way before it was actually known to the mass, but there are no evidences to prove this. The clock watches were heavy, drum shaped cylindrical brass boxes; they were several inches in diameter with engravings and small ornaments on it. The history watches generally had only one hand which pointed out the hour. The techniques used were very poor and the time shown were several hours ahead or behind. They were well crafted and served as ornaments, novelties and used as part of the jewellery.

As times changed the watches also underwent changes, in 1600 the pocket watches were used. People started using watches in the pockets not as pendants when King Charles III introduced a waistcoat in England. Through out the history of watches there was one major issue that plagued them, that was called the lack of isochronism.

A leap in the history of watches came in the year 1657 with the advent of spring balances. The spring balance turned the balance wheel into a harmonic oscillator, with a normal ‘beat’ opposed to to disturbances. This helped in increasing the accuracy of the watches. In the year 1724 quality watches went to the duplex escapement, in Britain.  In 1765 came the advent of temperature compensation and Chronometres, this was possible with the various scientific instruments that were beginning to be developed.

 

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The Basics Of Engagement Rings For Men

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

The acceptance of a marriage proposal by a woman is sealed with the gift of a diamond-studded engagement ring in many parts of the world including Spain. While these are very good looking, but when you think of giving diamond watches for men and women as gifts, you are actually adding a lot of practicality to the gift. You can see some of the most famous names of the industry behind the creation of such unique pieces and jewelers usually pursue on certain specific types of this jewelry.

Tacori, for example is a designer known for its diamond jewelry meant for weddings and mixes the classical and modern styles with deftness. For some of the most colorful and exotic pieces depend on Hildago creations whereas engagement rings from the 130-year old company Christian Bauer are available from select outlets and their diamond jewelry is made only to order. The diamonds chosen for these matchless pieces are carefully screened for color and clarity and if you think that any diamond up for sale are used, then your are wrong. When traveling by plane or by train be sure use jewelry boxes for safe keeping of your expensive jewelry. By using jewelry travel boxes they offer a higher degree of security. Here are some tips for using jewelry travel boxes.

Both men and women admire and wear diamond watches as a jewelry item. It is a fact that the earliest wrist watches were actually diamond bracelets which had a small timepiece attached to it. The first of its type was seen nearly 430 years ago, as a gift from Earl of Leicester to Queen Elizabeth I which was a tiny clock round in shape and studded with diamonds which was suspended from a wristband. Chances are that this was the first genuine diamond timepiece for ladies.

On the other hand, till WWI, men liked to sport pocket watches considering wrist watches to be too feminine. It was actually the invention of the airplane that led to the development of the first men’s wristwatch. This is due to the fact that during early years of the airplane, both hands were used for control purposes in the absence of fuel gauges. Thus there was a need for a timepiece which would allow the pilot to check the balance fuel and track his range as well as not leave the controls to reach out for his pocket watch.

Interestingly, the large-scale acclaim of diamond engagement rings happened at the same time when wrist watches for men hit the popularity charts. Today, the three best-known manufacturers of diamond watches are Cartier of France, Citizens of Japan, and Movado of Switzerland. The last name is referred to when someone describes accuracy and exclaims ‘runs like a Swiss watch’. Movado who has been engaged in this business now over a century has on offer over 200 varieties of diamond watches to choose from, each distinctly different from the other.

Looking For The Perfect Clocks And Gift Ideas?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Marc Ecko Watches

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Don’t fly over the coot’s nest; get a clock that leaves an impression. In general most people like to be aware of the time, still some of us forget to look at the clocks that hang on the walls and don’t come on time, and so forth. If you’re planning to give someone a gift, try to find out what he or she wants.

Some of the clocks available today include the twelve songbird chirping clocks. The clock comes with the history of birds. This clock is commemorative and will trademark the different birds from the Northern American hemisphere. The chirping birds will bring joy to the home while telling time.

The colorful-changing clocks will glow and appears in the colors of rainbows, i.e. green, purple, pink, white, etc. the clock changes sequence with every hours and comes with twelve hues. The clock is cordless making it easy to move around, and has a large LCD displaying numbers that makes it easy for those hard of seeing. During the night, turn off the lightening features, or let them shine. What a magnificent gift idea, since most of us enjoy the beautiful rainbows.

Looking for a great gift idea, try the two-timing clock and lamp combo, whereas you touch the lamp and it either shines or shuts off. The lamp is made of ceramic and shaped like a ball and the brass and metal tones bring in a new twist to décor. The shades are made of glass. The clock runs off battery, so cords are not a problem. Save time, energy and space!

Beer lovers might take delight in the No Drinks clock. This idea clock forbids any drinking before five o’ clock, yet each hand that meets an hour has five o’ clock showing. This is a wacky gift will bring a smile to faces, since a man stands up against an object on the clock, looking like he has had too much.

An idea alarm clock is the talking handsets. The handset talks each time the phone rings letting the owner know the callers number. The phone includes an alarm clock, as well as other features. Get a calendar, phone book, caller ID that talks, alarm clock and more rolled into one affordable gift.

Men might take delight in the talking watches. The watch will tell him the time with a single push of the buttons. The watches are gold, silver designed, and each Quartz watch has a chimer, alarm clock, and temperature gauge. The clocks are idea for anyone who has difficulty seeing, or for those men that merely like it big.

If you are buying a gift for someone that has old-timer watches you might consider the Award Frames. These glass frames have wooden trimmings, and will hold items awarded to the person. The frame will hold army metals, insignias from the army uniforms, watches, pictures, ribbons and more.

This brings to mind another gift idea. Some men enjoy the watches that hang from their truffles. The watches come in gold or silver and often have designs on the back of the watch, e.g. a train. This is an idea watch for younger boys that like the old fashion look, or the elders.

Gift buying is never easy, however when buying a gift always consider what the person can use as well as will enjoy. There are a lot of clocks and watches available and if you take the time to search for the best offers you will have a great chance to find a great gift that will make leave an impression. Most of the items named in this article for example, costs less than $20. For someone who loves clocks the items named in this article are definitely some great gift ideas!

Watch history

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

In the early years the only way time was measured was using sand timers. The early watches seen by the world in the history were spring wound clocks. In 1400s spring driven watches were made and evidences of it are still seen. In the year 1511 it was known to the world. In 1500s the history watches were called clock-watches; it was hung around the neck using chains. Many of the Germans made miniature clocks and watches way before it was actually known to the mass, but there are no evidences to prove this. The clock watches were heavy, drum shaped cylindrical brass boxes; they were several inches in diameter with engravings and small ornaments on it. The history watches generally had only one hand which pointed out the hour. The techniques used were very poor and the time shown were several hours ahead or behind. They were well crafted and served as ornaments, novelties and used as part of the jewellery.

As times changed the watches also underwent changes, in 1600 the pocket watches were used. People started using watches in the pockets not as pendants when King Charles III introduced a waistcoat in England. Through out the history of watches there was one major issue that plagued them, that was called the lack of isochronism.

A leap in the history of watches came in the year 1657 with the advent of spring balances. The spring balance turned the balance wheel into a harmonic oscillator, with a normal ‘beat’ opposed to to disturbances. This helped in increasing the accuracy of the watches. In the year 1724 quality watches went to the duplex escapement, in Britain. In 1765 came the advent of temperature compensation and Chronometres, this was possible with the various scientific instruments that were beginning to be developed.

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