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Vintage watches

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Ever since the arrival of the designer watches, we watch lovers have become a lot finicky about the way our watches look. Today our watches have become a potential aspect of fashion for us, and this fashion keeps on changing.

In fact, if we look back, we will the same thing used to happen back in the days of our grandfathers, only thing is their fashion did not use to change so frequently. Back then, the pocket watches were considered to be extremely modish, and when worn with a golden fob chain, they used to be become big fashion statements.

In old days, maximum debonair watches were generally made of gold and used to exude an aura of great style, wealth and panache. That is the only reason for which, even after the market getting flooded with expensive state-of-the-art watches, with ground-breaking technology underneath the dial, there are people who still like to buy refurbished old vintage watches which, are sold at auctions.

Therefore, if you are one ardent lover of halcyon old times, and want to get yourself a feel of old world charm by getting your self a vintage watch, then you have keep an eye out for the ongoing auctions in your city or over the entire world through internet.

Orfa Vintage Auto Wind Gold Plate Gents Watch However, we have done a search on vintage watches and have found that there are a few available for sale, over the internet. To name one, is Orfa Vintage Auto Wind Gold Plate Gents Watch. It is a gold plated watch with HPP431 30 Jewel Auto wind movement. The watch has been recently restored and is in great working condition.

Caravelle Vintage Auto Wind Gold Plate Gents Watch Another vintage watch that is out in the market for sale is the original Caravelle Vintage Auto Wind Gold Plate Gents Watch, which is also in a great condition. It also gold plated and has A.S 1916 Auto wind movement.

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Strap up your watch

November 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Long gone are the days when we used to wear a watch on our wrists to see the time. Now we wear it because it looks trendy and funky, and it goes with our apparels. Some of us even have special watches to go with special dresses. And it is this fashion consciousness which has all of sudden hyped up the role, that a watch plays in our daily lives.

Straight Velcro Strap Today if you just wear a watch, you generally expect that not only you, but also other people will see the time on ‘your watch’, and this is never going to happen if you just wear an average watch picked up from an average shop. However, this does not necessarily mean that you always have to wear an Omega or Rolex wherever you go, after all fashion is all about improvisation, and is not all that expensive, all the time.

The best way to make your watch look chick is to change the bracelet or the strap of the watch that you have. The change that a mere alteration of the strap or bracelet, can bring about in the look of a watch, is seriously unbelievable. If chosen correctly a good strap or bracelet can totally turn your ordinary wristwatch, in to the hottest wrist gear that you have ever worn.

The all new Straight Velcro Straps are very much in fashion these days and they render your watch, a kind of sporty and robust feel. They are modish and very eye catching. The biggest advantage of using a Velcro strap is that, it gives your watch a very firm hold and more importantly reduces the all over weight of your watch by a quantum amount.

18mm Stainless Steel Bracelet with Sports Clasp There are many other alternatives available in the market, and over the internet, so go ahead and dig in until you find the right one for yourself.

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Go trendy with the all new 16 - 20mm Yellow Metal Expander Bracelet

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

We have come a long way since we used to wear a watch just for reading the time. Today watch is a quintessential part of our accessories, and we definitely do not wear it just for knowing the time. Especially now, that most of us have a cellular phone, which accurately tells time.

16 - 20mm Yellow Metal Expander Bracelet The fact is that nowadays watches are worn more like ornaments; it has greater significance in terms of style and fashion, than in terms of its utility. That is why, watches today, are becoming so trendy, sleek looking and fashionable. Many people even customize their watch according to their own tastes and preferences, as often they do not find one of their choices.

By far, as most of you would agree, the bracelet of watch, contributes primly to the look of the watch, if not completely. A cool, shinning and tastefully chained metal bracelet, can definitely accentuate the beauty of a watch, and at the same time, a miss-fitting and poorly designed bracelet is capable of marring the entire glamour of the same.

For this reason, it is extremely important that you should choose your metal bracelet wisely and carefully. There are many bracelets, which tend to corrode too soon, or lose their colour in a short time, so make sure you buy them from reputed places.

11 - 14mm Yellow Metal Expander BraceletThere are many bracelets available in the market, but the new 16 - 20mm Yellow Metal Expander Bracelet, is one of the most eye-catching one. It is mainly meant for gent’s watches, preferably with metal casing. The colour of the metal used is yellow, which complements maximum colors. Moreover, as it is from a reputed company, its color will not run off in a long time, and is perfect for daily wear.
Moreover, it is of the expandable type, for which it is best suited, for a wide range of wrist size. These bracelets are also available in two-tone, colors.

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For being a sport

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

If you think sports watches are only meant for those die-hard sports fans, then I must say that you are deeply mistaken. Yes, I do agree, that when you wear them you do look like a sport aficionado, but that look is very much in fashion today, and it definitely goes with the high spirit of college goers.

For many hunks, it is a must-have, as they emanate an aura of adventure and thrill. Besides, the sports, watches are also quite trendy and smart to look at and it definitely increases the appeal of the guy who is wearing it. Another advantage of wearing sports watch is that, they are quite robust for which, they can take shocks of the routine college life, quite easily. They are also quite lightweight, which allows free movement of your limbs.

These sports watches are widely available in the market, however be careful while buying one. Going for branded sports watch is always commendable, as they come with an assurance of quality. You can also buy them online.

The sports watches, owing to their designs and robustness, tend to cost a little more than normal watches.

Limit Gents Sports Bezel Strap Watch Limit Gents Sports Bezel Strap Watch, is certainly one of the most popular in this segment, and is being used by many young people around the globe. First of all, the watch’s movement is of the Japanese Quartz type, which is extremely accurate. It is a unisex watch, which can be worn by both girls and boys.

It is made of stainless steel, and features a chic sports bezel. The straps are generally of high quality leather, and the watch all over is very light in weight. Limit Gents Sports Bezel Strap Watch, comes with a guarantee of full two years, which itself vouches for the confidence of the company, in the performance of its product.

Limit Gents Sports Bezel Strap WatchThere are many other models of the same watch available.

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Experience ocean on your wrist

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

OmegaOmega is one of the trusted names in the field of watch making industry. The name demands customer satisfaction. The brand name brings forth with itself a sense of fashion among its worthy competitors. Each and every watch is different from the others and is the end product of tireless labor of the talented watchmakers from the Omega family. The watches are intricately designed and scream out attention.

The authentic OMEGA SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN CHRONOGRAPH 2210.50.00 comes with an attractive box, papers and effective warranty. Intense care is taken in the packaging of the box. The white colored outdoor and the red colored leather indoor designed speaks volumes about the watch itself.

The watch consists of an ocean blue dial to remind of the vast unending seas. The sea on the wrists is surely attractive to the envious admirers. The watch is available with a stainless steel crown. The ocean inspired watch is water resistant up to 600 meters below sea level. The watch can be flashed around along with the stylish bracelets. The bracelets are made of stainless steel and contain safety clasps and diver extensions.

The elaborate dial consists of a date window. The watch possess automatically winding chronograph movement due the specific column wheel device. The time piece ensures greater accuracy and stability in the hand movements of the watch. The free spring balance ensures accurate date, hour, seconds and minutes.

The watch possesses dome shaped scratch proof sapphire crystal to improve upon its already royal appearance. Omega has always customer satisfaction other than anything else. This simple yet invaluable priority helps it to carve a niche among its contemporaries. The overall package consisting of detailed packaging to top class features and high quality products is top notch. The authentic Omega international warranty is enough to ensure satisfying timeless experience.

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Fly high into time, the stylish way

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

A beautiful watch is the age long fantasy of many men and women. Many companies have made breaking headlines in the fields of designing exquisite watches which your wrists can proudly relate to. The wrist watches proclaim the new tide of efficient yet stylish time pieces.

Lufthansa has surely built an elegant timepiece for men which your wrist might fantasize about. It is the pilot collection. The color of the watch matches the sky high determination and goal of budding pilots. The original black leather straps with a stylish stainless steel buckle are sure to capture some attention. The dial is crafted for elegance that contains a fully active Tachymeter. The elaborate dial contains distinctly visible numbers and hour hands. The watch is proven worthy due to the 38mm stainless steel case which houses the aspirations of a pilot in the form of a watch.

The watch is limited in supply and is presented to the crew members of the Lufthansa fraternity. The timepieces are rarely available in the shops and have to be hunted online. The time piece is characterized by some exquisite and graceful quartz movement.

The watches are smart in their outlook. It has an elaborately designed dial. The black color of the dial makes it look sleek and thus is dearer to the wrists. The age old black dial and silver or white numbers provide a greater visibility to the eyes. The lucid date window keeps you accurately informed regarding the chronology of events.

The watch is obtained with a warranty card which extends for two years. Lufthansa is better known for its air services. Creating such attractive watches for its newly inducted crew members can comprise of the perfect present to head start a surging career in aviation. The watch reflects the overall style of pilot and the grace with which he guides the plane across vast skies.

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The Swatch phenomenon

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

The Swatch phenomenon The watch straps are as important as the watch themselves as they provide the finish to the whole package. The Swatch strap is a leather piece with cut out ends, and it comes in a variety of colors from the ‘ever popular’ black to that of the ‘raging red’. One could well buy a batch of these leather straps and utilize them on the same watch thus giving a whole new look to the watch, a color for each day of the week.

These leather straps are of the highest quality and they are currently sized to 18mm, in addition, the straps come with cut out ends thus making it all the more easier to attach them. The straps are designed to be durable and convenient at the same time. The leather is of the highest grade and is ensured to not cause any reaction when worn by customers with sensitive skin. The leather strap can be easily modified to suit most of the watches, depending on the similarity of their movements to swatch. One can use the same strap on a variety of the swatch models, making this the strap for all seasons!

With the demand on customization, one can now customize ones watch by changing the strap every now and then, even coordinating it to ones apparel. With most of the watch straps degrading over a certain period of time, the swatch strap may well be the way to go as these straps can be used and changed with as little trouble as possible.

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The Omega movement

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

The Omega movement The Omega sea master planet ocean chronograph is of the Omega 3313 automatic caliber and is one of the top of the line watches.

The Omega sea master has a self winding chronograph movement, with column wheel mechanism, one of the advantages of this watch being that it does not need to be winded up in order to function. To put it plainly, all that a user has to do is to wear the watch for a few hours a day and the watch winds itself. Of course, if the user does not wear the watch for a few days and keeps it stationery, then the watch has to be winded manually once with the help of the winding crown near the base of the watch. This watch in particular has a power reserve of 52 hours so it should run smoothly for that duration irrespective of whether the user is wearing it or not.

This watch utilizes co-axial escarpment, an invention of George Daniels and this method offers this watch accurate precision stability. The co-axial escarpment does not require lubricants of any kind; therefore it is able to function with precision and durability of the movement. This watch epitomizes functionality at its very best and is able to withstand pressures up to 2000 feet. The domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal complements the setting by providing greater protection to the watch. The Omega sea master watch is able to keep time quite effectively in land as well as under water, up to 2000 feet anyway. The dial of this watch is 45.5mm in diameter with the casing in stainless steel, thus making this watch quite compact.

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Constant Companion: In Air And On Ground

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Dark and elegant, the Lufthansa Ladies Pilot Chronograph Watch is sure to set the standards in stylish appearance and urban functionality. This watch is designed exclusively for, and presented to the Lufthansa flight crewmembers upon completion of their flight training. However, the masterpiece is more than just a souvenir. It is designed to accompany the flight crew with whatever task lay at hand for them. This watch is built for pilots by the manufacturers those who know mostly them. It can so withstand the pressures a pilot’s watch must face.

Lufthansa Flight Training Pilots Chronograph Watch

The watch bears a stylish contour, splendid tachymeter, and a dial that matches the rest in aesthetic finesse. An ultra urban look crafted for the independent women who carry out massive tasks with elegance.

Apart from a date indicator, the watch bears refined luminous hands and hour marks. Stainless steel makes up the case, adding to its urban luster. The wristband is matching black, made of genuine leather in a classic style.

The dial itself, nestled in the stainless steel case, is shiny black and interspersed with silver hands, inner dials, and hour marks. The overall effect is that of sophisticated beauty. Tucked on the right is inscribed ‘Lufthansa Flight Training’ with the familiar logo of a flying bird next to it. The reflective surface of the dial gives the watch an impressive finish.

On the inside is a high quality Quartz movement, which comes with a two-year guarantee. The watch boosts complete water resistance up to 10 ATM.
The watch is not available in any other watch outlet, being made exclusively for the Lufthansa flight crew. So this remains one of a kind chance to join the club of professionals known for their limitless liberty and independence.

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A Watch That Keeps Pace With You

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Far ahead of its time, when the first Moon Phase was revealed in 1947, it was regarded as nothing less than a human miracle. Able to tell the time, date, day, month as well as current moon phase, this masterpiece can be regarded as a miniature mechanical computer: the smallest gadget for its age.

Omega has essentially remained unchanged in its mechanism since that time. Apparently, it was far ahead of its age then. Ever since its birth, what has changed however, is Omega continually raising the bars for craftsmanship and precision with the arrival of its every new model.

OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MOONPHASE

Revealed in 1999, this Omega Speedmaster is the culmination of more than one fifty years of tradition of precision and elegance. The reliability and accuracy is beyond doubt, as the assembly of each watch is done meticulously by scores of procedures executed by human hand. Hundreds of parts, consuming a cumulative of more than a year of manufacturing goes into each watch. Omega thus stands behind every watch that it crafts, offering an exclusive international warranty. Rest assured you would not need it.

This eighteen-jeweled watch model features a movement driven by Omega 1866 manual Calibre, with a manually driven chronograph. The power reserve is remarkable, up to forty-eight hours. And it is not just what is inside that is astounding: it feature a crystal cover made of sapphire, completely scratch resistant and antireflective. It comes with a stainless steel polished bracelet, adding tremendously to its grave tinge.

The watch is a remarkable addition in the already near-imperial Omega arsenal, and with its unmatched accuracy in time, date, month and moon phase, it only standing out of the rest.

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