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Monday, August 27, 2012

Amazing Gadget Watches for Daily Use

Everyone loves techno stuff and that's the reason we all love watches that have amazing gadgets. Gone are the days when watches were simple and only used to read the time - we can use our mobiles for the same purpose today. However, watch companies aren't out of businesses and this is because they see to it that they please people by coming out with the best of gadgets installed on our watches.
It's a fashion accessory as well
Each and everyone loves to look good and they go out of their way to make sure that this wish is fulfilled. Women have plenty of fashion accessories that they use to enhance their beauty - gadget watches being one of them; but, when it comes to women's watches, they aren't huge - they're actually tiny cute machines.
But, when it comes to gadget watches for me, they are usually bulky in size and this is because a man's arm is supposed to be larger and the watch should stand out - after all, he's got nothing else to boast of; not many other fashion accessories to wear on a special day.
Finding the right gadget watches
There are plenty of kinds of gadget watches and therefore before you set out to buy one, you should know exactly what you need. There are plenty of popular brands that manufacture these watches, but are you sure you're going to need them? Here's a list of some things that you need to keep in mind when you're shopping for watches.
Features
The overall features of the watch play a prominent part when it comes to picking one up for you. Some of the features that would affect your choice include external looks, color, shape, size and overall design. The material used is another important factor that you need to consider.
The Price
No matter what you're buying, price plays an important part. Based on the kind of watch as well as the brand, different watches would have different prices. You could buy gold or silver watches and they'd be cheaper than diamond studded gadget watches. But, obviously gold-plated stylish watches are going to cost a lot less. So, choose what you want and then accordingly search for one in the right price range.
Make sure the watch is water-resistant
One of the biggest reasons why watches get spoiled is water. It would be a shower or a day of washing the dishes that causes the watch to get corrupted. Therefore, when you buy a gadget watch or any watch for that matter, make sure it's resistant to water at least to a certain extent.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Men's Luxury Watches - Getting the One You Want

When men look for luxury watches they see to it that they pay money for what they want to get. Many men are particular about the things they own, especially their watches. It should be durable, reliable and be accurate when keeping time.
What is the most important thing when buying men's luxury watches? You have to know what they really like. For example, either automatic or quartz types of watches? When looking for men's watches, it must be durable to last for long time or even a lifetime. It should also have outstanding designs and styles, elegant to look at and be of a good quality.
As you know, in your daily life, watches tend to become one of your essential accessories that you can use 24/7. Different kinds of watches have different timekeeping abilities. These watches are not only for fashion and reputable brand names but have a high quality with premium pricing which tend to be expensive.
The reason why most of these watches are expensive is because it's a designer's watch and with great quality and brand which is mostly in demand to people who want to wear it. There are many reputable companies that make men's luxury watches and are considered the "best".
Let me share some of the branded names of men's luxury watches that are known worldwide:
  • Tag Heuer
  • Rolex
  • Rado
  • Omega
  • Jaeger-LeCoultre
  • Bvlgari
  • Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti
  • Bulova
  • Cartier
  • Fendi
  • Movado
These are just some of the better known brands which I mention although there are still lots of other branded men's luxury watches.
We all know that lots of men want to wear these kinds of men's luxury watches for many reasons. When buying men's luxury watches you have to go to their designated outlet where you can buy the original men's luxury watches.
If you are looking for affordable watches, be sure not to go to malls or big stores and always be sure you don't buy the replica or fake branded watches. You can also ask for discount on watches since not all establishments who sell them are greedy and would prefer to make a sale.
Remember automatic watches tend to be more expensive than the quartz type of watches. The difference between quartz and automatic is this; Quartz type watches need a battery to run and you need to change the battery when it gets weak, while Automatic watches run or work through your body activities or wrist pulse.
You can go around and shop for watches, if you have no time to shop around, you can shop online through the internet. You can find lots of sites that offering men's luxury watches. Just be sure that they are offering real watches and not replicas and/or fakes. When in doubt always ask for a certificate of authenticity.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Men's Watches for Winter


Men have been wearing jewelry for about as long as women. Necklaces and bracelets made of primitive materials like bone, teeth, and stones have been uncovered in many parts of Africa. The men of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome also like wearing articles of personal adornment, especially during battle or after death. Many believed they had to be buried with their jewelry in order to be identified in the afterlife.
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, wealthy men and women were the only ones who could afford expensive ornament. Precious metals decorated with jewels were worn by members of royal families and by their close friends. There was little if any distinction between the sexes when it came to accessories-kings wore just as many jewels as queens. But fashions changed rather abruptly during the Industrial Revolution. What happened?
The middle class grew and jewelry prices fell. Costume jewelry came into vogue, and most of it was designed specifically for the fairer sex. Middle class men, on the other hand, did not see themselves as fainéant kings or princes. They worked hard and they had no need for unnecessary decorations. They did, however, allow themselves a single indulgence. The watch has been the most popular article of jewelry for men for centuries. Why is this?
In our humble opinion, modern men like jewelry, as long it is it not really jewelry. In other words, as long as has a practical application and is not purely decorative, men are okay with it. All other accessories are considered by most guys to be a bit too effeminate. Earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces don't really do anything. But watches serve a purpose, they tell time.
Western man has been a huge watch fan for more than four centuries. Much like the jewelry that was worn by their wives, pocket watches were considered luxury items in 16th century Europe. They were so expensive that when they were lost or stolen, handsome rewards were offered for their safe return.
Though it had been around for decades, the wristwatch did not catch on until the First World War. Once again, it was considered by most men to be effeminate, but they thought differently when it was taken to the trenches. Pocket watches performed pitifully on the Western Front. They were either crushed in pockets or lost in the mud and the muck. Wristwatches, on the other hand, became a valuable tool that helped officers and soldiers coordinate attacks. By the 1930s, the wristwatch was outselling the pocket watch fifty to one!
Where are we now?
Though they rarely refer to them as jewelry, watches could quite correctly be called popular fashion accessories for men. They are so popular, in fact, that many of the top watchmakers release seasonal models, much like fashion designers do with clothes. What makes a watch more wearable in winter than it is in the summer months? Not much. Classic watches can be worn at any time of year. In this article we will review two of our all-time favorite timepieces.
Movado Museum Watch
One of the most popular timepieces in the history of horology, the Museum watch was developed by noted American designer Nathan George Horwitt in 1947. It features a midnight black watch dial and a single gold dot at that the twelve o'clock position, which was meant to symbolize the sun. The gold-toned watch hands represent the movement of the earth around the galaxy's brightest star. The elegantly beautiful watch has become a model of Modernism; it was the first wristwatch ever to be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection, hence the name.
For the company, the watch was nothing short of a game-changer. Before it was introduced, Movado was little more than a little-known luxury watch company from Switzerland. After it came on the scene, they were a global brand. More than sixty years after it was introduced, it is still the company's bestselling model. Not to mention the fact that most of their other models are designed around the inimitable Museum Watch dial.
Android Alien
A relatively new watchmaker, Android has created some of the most original and eye-catching timepieces in the modern era. But none can compare with their most famous model, the Android Alien. The watch features two identical dials that keep time in two different time zones and really do resemble the eyes of an extraterrestrial. The model is so visually stunning that it is often easy to overlook the fact that is also a well-made watch. Powered by reliable quartz movement, it keeps perfect time. A silver-tone bracelet provides a comfortable and secure fit and the polished argent case completes the look of this futuristic timepiece.