CITIZEN 20th Anniversary Aqualand Watch

CITIZEN 20th Anniversary Aqualand Watch
You guessed it; the Citizen 20th Anniversary Aqualand Watch was made for use underwater. This stainless steel and rubber timepiece offers measurement of the surface interval, time, and depth of each dive, a 20-dive memory, an auto-start DiveMode, a water temperature read-out, three alarms, travel time with support for 42 cities in 29 time zones, electro-luminescence backlighting, and, of course, a glove-friendly design. Check it out... [read more]
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Baume & Mercier: How to spot a replica

Baume & Mercier: How to spot a replica
Thousands of replica Baume and Mercier luxury watches are produced every year. Baume and Mercier timepieces are worth thousands of dollars, but fakes can be purchased for under $200. Identifying a replica Baume and Mercier watch is difficult, but two telltale signs stand out. If the watch is selling for less than $800 and the quartz or automatic movement lacks Baume and Mercier markings, logo or caliber number, then the watch is a replica. To buy an original Baume and Mercier, you have to visit an authorized Baume and Mercier watch seller. Baume and Mercier timepieces can’t be found at the local mall but at prestige jewelry shops. Use a jeweler’s loupe to inspect the watch dial, the Baume and Mercier logo, the hours, minutes and second hand, color, the movement (which is the electronic or mechanical device that runs the watch), case back and the bracelet or leather strap.... [read more]
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About Michael Kors Watches

About Michael Kors Watches
Although many associate the name Michael Kors with classic American fashion styling, he is also known in the world of time keeping as a brilliant watch creator, designer, and manufacturer. The Michael Kors watch is a sleek combination of fashion forward style and incredible functionality. Each watch shares distinct features like stylish design, design specific leather or stainless steel straps, and they can be chronograph or analog. Kors uses only high quality materials such as surgical stainless steel, Swarovski crystals, diamonds, and genuine mother of pearl on many watch dial. Many watches in the collection have straps made of the most unexpected materials such as ceramic, acetate, and polyurethane wrapped links. The formal versions of the Michael Kors collection come with a signature adjust-o-matic closure that can only be found with the Michael Kors collection. And for those who... [read more]
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Nike Watch Review

Nike Watch Review
Imagine this: Your alarm goes off on your Nike watch at 6 AM giving you enough time for your early morning jog before jumping in the shower and heading down to the office for a long and stressful day. You throw on a pair of jogging shorts, a headband, a wristband, and of course your Nike running shoes. Then, you’re out the door. You find yourself jogging in the sand this morning, along Venice beach, every once in a while having to dodge surfers walking to the cool water with their boards. The sun is now shining hard above you; there are no clouds in the sky. As the intensity of your workout increases, you begin to sweat. You wipe some sweat dripping from your temples with your wristband and then glance at it for a moment to check the time. There is a digital watch in the wristband. This was unheard of until Nike recently came out with their Nike Cuff watches, perfect for any... [read more]
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About Bulova Watches

About Bulova Watches
All Bulova watches are guaranteed to be accurate to within one minute per year regardless of movement type. Both men’s and ladies Bulova watches are created using top-quality materials, expert construction techniques, and up-to-date technology. Even the bracelets and straps on these watches are produced according to the highest specifications. Bulova backs up the quality of its watches with detailed warranties and guarantees. Included in these warrantees and guarantees are features such as calendars, alarms, and luminous hands in many Bulova watches – both men’s and ladies’. Diverse styles are a hallmark of Bulova watches. Both men’s and ladies’ watches have been created for every situation: sporty, dressy, chic, and elegant are all choices for the savvy buyer of classic or contemporary Bulova watches. Offering watches for every event and situation: a... [read more]
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Men’s Watches Keep Getting Bigger

Men’s Watches Keep Getting Bigger
Ahalf century ago, a guy given a watch for the holidays would have torn off the wrapping paper to find a modest box containing a timepiece about the size of a quarter. This season that same package is more likely the size of a hamper, with inside it a hunk of bristling, steel-studded hardware and gears. Watches have bulked up steadily since the “Mad Men” era, incrementally becoming brawnier, thicker and wide enough across to invite comparison to sundials. Particularly over the last decade, high-end watchmakers like Breitling, Franck Muller, IWC, Lange & Söhne, Omega and Panerai and even traditionally conservative companies like Cartier led the way with models offering ample quantities of what the industry refers to as “wrist presence.” It was an odd development, given that the rest of the culture was headed in the opposite direction, favoring smaller cars, reduced carbon... [read more]
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Rolex Yachtmaster II

Rolex Yachtmaster II
There are many luxury watch makers, but fly to Basel and one of the first things you see is the familiar Rolex crown, quietly pervasive on signage throughout the arrival lounge. It’s a salutory reminder of who’s the big dog when it comes to market share, resale value, and brand recognition. At Basel 2101, Rolex announced an update to one of its most famous brands, the Yachtmaster. The Rolex Yachtmaster II, in a mixture of steel and Everrose gold, is an elegant upgrade to another watch design classic, and if you like chunky watches, is now the biggest Rolex the company makes, sporting a 44mm case. It also features a timer for regattas, a chronometer function that allows you to countdown as you get into position for the start of the race. All you need now is a matching... [read more]
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Bulgari All Blacks Special Edition

Bulgari All Blacks Special Edition
Last year the Bulgari group merged its three dial names – Bulgari, Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta – into a single watch manufacturer to create Bulgari, Bulgari Roth and Bulgari Genta lines. Since then, Bulgari has come under the control of luxury goods giant LVMH, and a significant horological shake-up is no doubt in the pipeline. The Endurer Chronosprint All Blacks Special Edition was unveiled at the 2012 Baselworld fair. In an unlikely collaboration with the New Zealand rugby team, the Italian jewellery house has endowed the dial of the watch – coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC), with a Maori tattoo design, while the case back is engraved with the team’s leaf... [read more]
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Mondaine, Simply Elegant

Mondaine, Simply Elegant
Mondaine is the creator of the Official Swiss Railways Watch collection, launched more than 20 years ago. Think of it as a miniature platform clock on your wrist. What’s new in 2012? It’s hard to imagine how a watch with a plain white dial and black markers could be made more subtle, but Mondaine has done it with the new Simply Elegant line, with a case just 7mm deep. Two dial sizes are available – 41mm and 36mm – and leather strap or mesh bracelet options. From $300 It features a brushed stainless steel case with push and pull crown. It also comes with high quality quartz movement scratch resistant sapphire crystal water resistant to 30 meters genuine black leather strap with buckle... [read more]
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Inexpensive automatic watches

Inexpensive automatic watches
When we talk about mechanical watches most people associate them only for privileged pockets. What most do not know is that you can start your automatic watch collection with a very small investment. In this article we select 3 automatic watches of recognized brands that will cost you less than $350. What can you expect from a “cheap” automatic watch? Much more than you would initially think. Firstly, we will not renounce to a reliable machinery. But do not expect to have a Swiss Made certificate. Most of the cheap automatic watches come with a japanese machinery. They may not be watches with a great finish but they fulfill its role to the perfection and give no maintenance problems. Design wise, the come for all tastes: classic, sports, military-inspired … Cosmetic finishes are fine but not comparable with higher ranges watches. Our... [read more]
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Year of production of modern Panerai watches

Year of production of modern Panerai watches
Want to know what year a particular Panerai watch was produced? Panerai stamps an alphanumeric code. For example, if the stamped code is G0976/1000, the letter G determines that the piece was produced on 2005, and the number 0976/1000 states that it is part number 976 of a totalof 1000 produced. YEAR / LETTER 2008 J 2007 I 2006 H 2005 G 2004 F,G 2003 F 2002 E 2001 D 2000 C 1999 B 1998 A 1997 No number Check out our selection of beautiful Panerai... [read more]
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Mr. Jones “The Last Laugh”

Mr. Jones “The Last Laugh”
Today we want to share a very original watch. It’s the Mr. Jones “The Last Laugh”. This watch has been designed by the comedian William Andrews. The model replaces the usual handles; the upper  jaw marks the hours and the lower the minutes. A gladly absurd object designed to remind us that life is brief.   [read more]
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About Patek Philippe Watches

About Patek Philippe Watches
Many rate Patek Philippe watches as being the best in the world. They are considered to set the benchmark in watch making and are considered to be works of art. I, for one, agree. Many watch manufacturers claim to make watches that are timeless and will still be desired years after they have been made and their original owner has long passed on. With Patek Philippe watches, this claim is true, as each year, antique Patek Phillipe watches fetch incredible prices at auction. Patek Philippe produce 22 basic calibers and over 45 different types of movements and is the undisputed leader of traditional fine watch making. It takes 3 – 5 years for Patek Philippe to design a new watch, depending of the complication of the watch. This can take much longer for exceptional pieces like the Patek Philippe Caliber 89 – created for the 150th anniversary of the company in 1989. It holds... [read more]
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Watch Sizing Guide

Watch Sizing Guide
Watches are available in a large variety of sizes. People are sometimes overwhelmed and unsure of which size to buy. Especially online, where you can’t try on the watch before purchasing and you cannot see it in person. Unless there is a ruler in the picture of the watch, it’s hard to know how big it will actually look on your wrist. Watches like all pieces of jewelry come in many different types and sizes, and many people ask “What size watch should I buy?” To make this process easier especially when buying a watch online, where you don’t have the luxury to try on a watch, we have created a simple watch size chart guide. For a quick frame of reference to millimeters, a US quarter is 24.26mm in diameter. Additionally, if you are buying a watch for yourself, it is advisable to draw out the size of a watch on a piece of paper to quickly size it to your... [read more]
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The History of Bulova

The History of Bulova
  TIMELINE 1875 Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old immigrant from Bohemia, opens a small jewelry shop on Maiden Lane in New York City. 1911  Bulova begins manufacturing and selling boudoir and table clocks as well as fine pocket watches. These pieces are sold in unprecedented numbers. 1912 Bulova sets up its first plant dedicated to the production of watch components and their assembly into jeweled movements in Bienne, Switzerland. 1919 During World War I, the convenience of wristwatches (as opposed to pocket watches) is discovered. In 1919 Bulova introduces the first full line of men’s jeweled wristwatches. 1920 Bulova Watch Company, Inc. moves to 580 Fifth Avenue and builds the Bulova Observatory on top of the building for the taking of sidereal time. This is the first Observatory ever built atop a skyscraper. The Observatory is under the direction of a mathematician whose... [read more]
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Corum Watches – A Brief History

Corum Watches – A Brief History
The Corum adventure started in 1955, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. When the co-founders of the company, Simone Ries and René Bannwart, joined Gaston Ries’ watchmaking workshops, they knew that their new firm would benefit from this solid experience. Their alliance quickly established creativity and traditional craftsmanship as the order of the day. Shortly thereafter, the company carved out a significant niche for itself, one that remains theirs alone to this day, with a classic model that quickly became an international best-seller: the $20 Liberty Eagle watch, which is made from a genuine U.S. $20 gold piece. In the Corum workshops, genuine mint-state Liberty eagle ($10) and double eagle ($20) coins are carefully cut in half, and in between the obverse and reverse of the coin, a high-quality movement is carefully inserted. Although other companies had made this style of... [read more]
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Suunto Running Watches and Accessories

Suunto Running Watches and Accessories
Other than shoes, there are few pieces of equipment more important to a runner than a good running watch. Two key features to look for in a running watch are a heart rate monitor and a chronograph with memory function. Suunto heart rate monitor watches employ a slim, comfortable chest strap to monitor your heart beat and send data wirelessly to the watch, for display and memory storage. You can programm in your upper and lower heart rate limits and be alerted if your heart rate goes outside that range – as well as keep track of your highest, lowest, and average heart rate while you’re running. Chronograph running watches include a stopwatch function capable of measuring hours, minutes, and seconds, as well as the vital ability to measure lap times and split times. Many Suunto watches store split time data for up to 99 runs, and up to 99 laps. This memory allows for more... [read more]
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The Dependability of Seiko Watch

The Dependability of Seiko Watch
Whether you choice is a Seiko Sports, Chronograph, Kinetic, Solar, or Atomic Watch-the dependability and durability of the Seiko Watch is well known and respected the world over. For over a century, the Seiko brand has followed a tradition of excellence in the production of alarm clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches. If the Seiko Watch Brand is visible, you can rest assured that the warranties are as solid as the timepiece itself. Every Seiko Watch is backed by a manufacturer that is forward thinking and technologically innovative. The Seiko timepiece has more than a century of manufactured excellence. Seiko has an incredible selection that complement every lifestyle. Are you a big time sports fan? Not a problem. You can find every sort of Seiko make and style that compliments your sport and lifestyle of choice. Are you more on the conservative side looking for a Seiko brand... [read more]
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Bulova: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are all your clocks battery operated? A: Most are. This is usually signified by the word “quartz” written somewhere on the dial. There are some keywind mantels and chime clocks that have winding holes in the dial front, and also a small assortment of 30-hour keywind travel clocks which are wound from the back. Q: My clock is slow, or the hands move in a peculiar way. Does that mean that it’s broken? A: Usually this just means you need a new battery. Try replacing it. If that doesn’t work, send it in for service. Q: Why is an anniversary clock called an anniversary clock and a carriage clock called a carriage clock? A: When anniversary clocks were first made, they needed to be wound only once a year, on the clock’s “anniversary.” A carriage clock is called a carriage clock because the original purpose of the handle on its top was so that it... [read more]
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The Submariner Rolex

The Submariner Rolex
The Rolex Submariner was presented for the first time in Basel 1954, after going into production in 1953. Its appearance implied a small revolution in the world of scuba diving and horology because it was one of the first wrist watches that could operate without problems submerged in water, ensuring resistance below 100 meters deep (330 feet). It was later strengthened by its patented tripleseal Triplock winding crown, making it capable of withstanding depths of  up to 300 metres (1,000 feet). In addition, the Submariner was the first one to have a rotating bezel with markers, allowing timing immersion. Radium paint,  luminescent, radioactive and visible in the dark,  was used for the luminous indices. With time, some dials presented a patina layer, which made the markers of these old clocks seem browned, but originally they were white. In 1955 the price... [read more]
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Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch

Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch
The Cartier Ballon has a case made with 18 karat white gold with a crown that is set with sapphire cabochon, a sapphire crystal, 12 Roman numerals, sword watch hands, and a beautiful black alligator skin strap with an adjustable folding clasp. It comes with mechanical movement combined with manual winding with an amazing 8 day power reserve that will definitely keep you on time.   Among its practical functions is being water resistant to 30 m, its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and its Cartier Calibre 049 Swiss-automatic movement. If you are wondering about its dimensions, you should know that it has 42mm diameter and 11.7 thickness. It also comes in a less opulent version, made with stainless steel.   It is definitely suited for celebrities who want to show their best style. Cartier always managed to impress people with its wonderful creations and designs and this... [read more]
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Breitling for Bentley 2012: A tribute to the famous “Bentley Boys”

Breitling for Bentley 2012: A tribute to the famous “Bentley Boys”
Breitling. Bentley. Once upon a time there were two brands that shared much common ground. The same passion for fine mechanisms. The same combination of prestige and performance. The same heritage of excellence. The same thrust towards the future, symbolised by a winged B signature. One day their paths met, and this encounter gave rise to a collection of exceptional chronographs. IF SPEED IS YOUR MANTRA BREITLING FOR BENTLEY SUPERSPORTS IS AN ENGINEERED TRIBUTE TO START YOUR ENGINES A vibrantly colourful limited series Breitling for Bentley Supersports timepiece design presents a virtual “dashboard-style” dial that will, as the lyrics of song “Born to be Wild” says it best, “Get your motor runnin’. Breitling lines up on the starting grid a 3×1,000-piece limited series of the Bentley Supersports, featuring a “dashboard-style” dial enlivened by an inner bezel and... [read more]
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Information on Panerai watches

Information on Panerai watches
Established in the mid 1800s, the world famous watch manufacturer Panerai has undergone a long history. Their watches’ high quality and unique design are well received by the stars and celebrities. Undoubtedly, wearing such a kind of wristwatch is an amazing experience. Panerai tends to favor the leather watch strap as opposed to linked or chain bands. The soft material ensures a custom fit that metal just can’t provide, and will never rust or tarnish. Most of their line features a day/date dial as well as frames made out of polished steel or gold. The makers of the Panerai collections rarely include precious gems in the bezels of their watches and their focus is on the simple and roomy design of the watch’s face plate. Most of these timepieces will number twelve and six o’clock and then leave the rest of the dial open for convenience. While most of the Panerai lines are... [read more]
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Cameron Diaz is the new face of Tag Heuer

Cameron Diaz is the new face of Tag Heuer
“I love being here in Switzerland to attend the launch of the Link Lady” said Cameron Diaz. “Throughout my career I have been very selective when it comes to identify with any brand. I love that TAG Heuer defies the rules; it’s an honor to associate myself with a brand as iconic and visionary. ” Cameron now joins the exclusive circle of Ambassadors for TAG Heuer: along with Maria Sharapova, she will promote women’s watches, while Leonardo DiCaprio along with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, Chen Dao Ming in China and Shah Rukh Khan in India, will support men’s. Worthy heirs to Steve McQueen, they all have the ability to challenge the norms and conventions, to fight for a cause and question their own values and beliefs. Free-spirited and rebellious, while they give Time a new look and charm. Like TAG Heuer , they are pioneers,... [read more]
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About Rado Watches

About Rado Watches
Rado has been making watches for over 40 years and their reputation as makers of superb timepieces was acknowledged when they produced the DiaStar – the world’s first scratch proof watch. Rado watches are made with an eye on the future. While other watch manufacturers rely on traditional materials, Rado has pioneered the use of modern materials, such as high-tech diamond, high-tech lanthanum, sapphire crystal, hard metal or high-tech ceramics. Below, is just a small sample of the Rado watch collection.   The Rado Original collection of watches are modern classics. There’s also the Diver and Chrono versions. The smooth lines, simple dial design and quality construction make the Rado Original a collector’s item. The Rado Original comes with hard metal bezel, facetted sapphire crystal, screw-down crown with crown protection, screw-down steel case back with the... [read more]
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