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Gift-Giving From Women to Men: The Harley Davidson Watch

July 25th, 2010, Posted in Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches
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Are you trying to spice up your gift-giving a little bit? Tired of giving cologne and magazine subscriptions to the man in your life? Have you given him his own can of peanuts to fill out his Christmas gift every year for the last five? Does he like motorcycles? If he likes Harley Davidson, a Harley Davidson watch could be a great gift. Especially if you add a personal touch.

For the man who’s always late, a watch with a huge face, large numbers and light up hands is in order. Tell him you thought it might prompt him to look at his watch a little more often so he could see the Harley logo and that he would then remember that he was supposed to pick you up an hour ago.

For the man who’s always early and arrives before you’re ready, the same watch could work with a note that you thought maybe he would become mesmerized by the Harley Davidson logo and that would delay him, so that he would arrive on time, not when you’ve just applied wax to your legs and tossed your undies in the dryer.

For the true BS artist, and we all know who they are, a pocket version of a Harley Davidson watch is perfect. People who like to talk and tell stories are almost invariably very good at it. They know how to use pauses for effect and they know how to use props. Enclose a note with the gift telling him that now he has something new to talk about and can spend 20 minutes introducing it with a long story about his first bicycle that leads all the way up to the most recent gift that the most wonderful woman in his life has given him. Then he can pull it out with a flourish.

Of course, if you really want to make this gift-giving occasion special, you could always just buy him a Harley.

The Rolex DateJust – Worlds Most Famous Watch?

June 18th, 2010, Posted in Rolex Watches, Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches
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The Rolex Date Just is the most famous watch in the entire Rolex range. The name ‘Date Just’ comes from the fact that the Rolex Date Just was the first Rolex watch to automatically display the date and to automatically change the date without having to be manually changed. The date numbers move to the next day at precisely 12am on the dot. It was also the first watch to have the date feature verified by an official chronometer.

The look of the Rolex Date Just has been a hit with consumers since it was released in 1945, and as such pre owned vintage Rolex DateJust watches are very popular with collectors. The style can only be described as classic and the watch can be worn with anything and everything and gives an outfit an extra touch of class. The watch is gold and silver and comes in two versions, one for a man and one for a woman. The Rolex Date Just is a timeless watch and the design has lastest many years. Something to note about the Rolex Date Just is that it isn’t just a ‘style’ watch. The Rolex Date Just is also very robust and can be worn for most sports. Not all sports though, for more extreme  sports such as rock climbing or diving.

Rolex Date Just Specifications

The Rolex Date Just doesn’t specify a particular watch but a range of watches. One of the most popular of the range is the Lady DateJust:

Lady Date Just Specifications:

·         COSC certified chronometer.

·         26mm watch face

·         Steel casing

·         Domed bezel

·         Sapphire crystal used in the watch face

·         Silver dial

·         Water resistant to 100 meters/ 330 feet

·         Self winding movement

·         Jubilee style watch strap

Rolex Date Just watches are very expensive with the Lady Date Just being sold at over £3000. It really is a watch for people with a lot of money to spend! There are twenty two watches in the Date Just range and they are all in the £3000 – £4000 price range.  An interesting point to note about the Date Just range is that they are all made of differing materials so even though they come from the same range, they are made of different materials. Watch straps in the Date Just range are made of lots of different materials, from steel to gold to platinum and even leather. The Rolex Date Just watches are water resistant to an extent but not for extreme sports. They repel water for example, it would be fine to wear a Rolex Date Just in the shower or in heavy rain.

Eight Points to Guide You For Buying Valuable Watches

April 7th, 2010, Posted in Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches

If you are looking for the best investment for your money then you can consider buying one of these high quality, chic design and top craftsmanship products. Yes, I mean one of these designer watches. I can guarantee that as time passes by, their values will be relatively increased. But I want to give you some tips to buy the best and the most valuable watch.

1. Try to buy watch what will suit you, so that you will never feel restrained by the investment. There is a chance that you will not want to sell it. There are some more tips for buying the ideal watch.

2. You should always try to buy the watch from the reliable retailers which will assure you abundant after-sale service. What is more they usually give an unique, lifetime guarantee for the genuine timepieces. Also don`t forget the fact that there are a lot of wholesellers who sell replica watches and claim that they are selling original ones. So just be careful about that.

3. Always try to keep a good relationship with the retailer so they will be motivated to give you a preference if you are his loyal customer.

4. The best brands that I advise you to look are Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Croton Watches. Their good reputations not only rely on good luck but also in their unique timepieces.

5. Be conservative. You should know that nothing can be more obsolete than those with wild-eyed styles.

6. Avoid buying quartz watches because their value is very temporary and irreversible.

7. If you have a limited budget but you want to buy a designer watch then you can look for watches with genuine leather straps instead of those with metal bracelets. The latter style deserves higher cost. You should know that genuine leather strap is superior to an ordinary watch with metal bracelet. So you should make your choice.

8 .Keep all the instruction papers as well as package boxes.

Interested in Buying a New Watch?

March 7th, 2010, Posted in Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches
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Are you interested in buying a new watch?


Why in this case not consider Casio watches? These models are renowned for their features and their aesthetics. You will not be disappointed with them. However given the wide assortment of models that exist you will need to choose your favorite one with care. In order to help you learn more on this I have written this short article and hope it will be useful for you.

First of all you should take a look at the features of Casio watches that you like the most. Most of the watches come with alarm function and stopwatch. Where it becomes interesting is whether you want a Casio watch with databank or one which displays world time. In truth the choice of your watch will depend a lot on the use that you will be making. For instance if you are fond of jogging you will perhaps interested in the stopwatch features in order to time yourself. In order to make the best choice it will be a good idea to list down the use that you expect to make of your watch before actually buying it.

Obviously you might want to choose the most aesthetic watch among the wide range of Casio watches that exist. This is especially true if you are shopping for a lady watch. But this does not mean that gent watches should be ugly or dull. Casio has many different models that are sure going to satisfy every taste under the sun. Ladies might for instance consider the bracelet style watch-bands as an attractive accessory. Do not hesitate to try the watch and see how it feels in your hands.

You might also want to respect your budget. If you do not have any budget constraints then you will be fond of the range of Casio watches. The upscale models will assure you of owning an original watch that will not be worn by many people on the streets. On the other hand if you face a limited budget then there are also some interesting models that exist at affordable prices. Casio watches are unbelievingly sturdy and will last for a long time. You do not have to fear of losing your money.

Casio watches are an interesting brand to consider if you are looking for a new watch. Whether you are looking for an expensive model or a cheap one you are surely going to find a model that interests you in the wide range of models. And this applies to both men and women watches.

Buying Tips For That Great Gents Sports Watch

March 1st, 2010, Posted in Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches

Gents Sports Watches


When you shop for a gents sports watch, it can be tricky deciding which of the many, many great men’s sports watches is the right match for you. While many guys impulsively buy the watch that looks the best (and this is just fine), if you want to spare yourself from a bout of buyers remorse, it can help to have these fundamental questions before you part with your hard-earned dollars.

What Will You Wear It For?

While the answer to this might simply be “to look cool” and that’s great! If you are buying a watch for complement your favorite outdoor activity or sporting event, then you might need to consider which features you will use regularly in practice. Do you want a golf watch for instance? Do you want a sailors watch or a dive watch? You might simply want a good-looking watch that matches your best suit, in which case features might not be so important.

How Much Are You Willing To Spend?

Gents wrist watches are sold at a wide range of prices. The average decent gents sports watch can usually be purchased for between $100-200. Higher status brands such as Rolex watches and Tag Heur might require an extra investment and essentially you get what you pay for in terms of quality and design.

Do You Want An Analog or Digital Watch (or Both)?

Analog watches have hands and markers that denote 12 hours of the day, usually with Roman numeral inscriptions. While this watch is the distinguished, classic look that you might be seeking. If you are running, or need to time yourself regularly as part of a health and fitness training program, than a digital style watch face might be more to your liking.

A digital watch presents the time display, stopwatch and often many other sports features with an LCD or LED display. Hybrid watches are available too that feature both types of displays. These are more utilitarian in purpose, they are not strictly a formal looking dress watch, nor are they a fitness watch, but might be suitable for everyday work and other more casual events.

How Will It Be Powered?

Digital watches are run by internal batteries usually lithium-ion cells that can be purchased from any electronics or jewellery store. Batteries typically last two years before they run out and need replacing (although some watches use solar power to keep them topped up for longer).

Analog watches are often powered by Quartz crystals that are run by vibrating a miniscule piece of quartz crystal. This makes them extremely accurate. Mechanical watches on the other hand are wound manually and operate through complex internal workings. mechanical watches are more complex and expensive than other types and less accurate, but do not require batteries. Some mechanical watches even wind themselves through the wearer’s arm motions, eliminating the need for regular winding.

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4 Watches In History

March 1st, 2010, Posted in Uncategorized, watch makers, watches, wrist watches
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Watches in History
There are a lot of different styles of gents watches on the market today. In this article we will be reviewing a couple of different ones that have a rich history in the watch world. The watches that we will be talking about are Michel Jordi watches, Omega watches, Harry Winston watches, and the ever famous Rolex watch.

The first watch that we are going to be talking about today is the Michel Jordi watch. In 2004 Michel Jordi created the first ever twist lock system watch. This watch was the only one of its kind that opened up like a fan.

The next watch that we are going to discuss is the ever popular Omega brand watch. There are two reasons that this particular watch company has imprinted itself into watch history, the first reason being that it was the official timepiece of the 1931 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The second reason that this watch has made such a huge impact on watch history and the history of the world is that on the first landing of the 1969 moon landing this watch was worn.

Harry Winston watches is our next topic of discussion in today’s article. These watches made an impact on watch making history when their “Opus V” series became famous for being hand crafted and precisely timed by now famous watchmakers FP Journe and Greubel-Forsey et al. These watches sell for around two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Now onto one of the most famous watches in all of history, the Rolex watch. This company which began in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and W Davis established their watch company called Wilsdorf and Davis. This company which in 1908 became Rolex was the first wrist watch company or pocket watch company to make a truly water proof watch, it is the “Oyster”. Rolex was also the first company to come out with an automatic date watch called the “Date just”, and the fist dive watch called the “submariner”.

All of the above mentioned watches are just famous examples of key players in wrist watch history. This is not to say that there are literally thousands of other watches and watchmakers who in some form or fashion have played important roles in making wrist watches the way that we see them today

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Types Of Gents Watches

February 22nd, 2010, Posted in pocket watches, watches, wrist watches

A lot can be learned about a man just from looking at the type of watch that he keeps on his person. Today we will be looking at some different aspects of gents’ watches.  The main categories that we will be going over are shape, size, color, material, and style.


The first category of the day is the shape of a gents watch. This is particularly important in a gents wrist watch, and for that reason we will go over a couple examples of them.

The shape of a watch is imperative to the style that a man wants to present to the world. A round classic watch face shows that for the most part the man or gent is conservative and laid back. This is not always the case but in most cases it is. A watch face with a square or rectangular shows more of a modern or hip concern of the world. Meaning that the person cares more for a fashion sense and what is in style.

The next category that we will be going over is the size of a watch this can also say a bit about a man’s personality. Like most other things in life if the item that a gent has on display is larger than most then more than likely he is trying to over compensate for a lesser feature about himself. This can be a mental, physical or emotional feature. This is not always the case but is true more times than not. The size of gents pocket watches is for the most part going to be in the same size range, but one again the wrist watches are the ones that vary somewhat in size of watch face, and watch bands.

The color of a watch has a lot to do with the mood and natural color of the person who is wearing it. If it is a soft earth tone or silver or black then more often than not the person is a conservative who likes to be in style but not on the edges of style. On the other hand a watch that has zebra print of neon pink watch bands is usually going to be more of a outgoing, and not afraid to try different things kind of person. These of course can be totally wrong it all just depends on the type of person wearing them.

Whether it is a gents leather strap watch or a gents stainless steel watch picking out and wearing a watch have a lot to do with what the watch is made out of. There are many different types of watches out there that have either leather straps, stainless steel straps or are made out of some special metal such as titanium or platinum. The material of a fine quality gents watch should be as unique as the person who is wearing it.

The style of a man’s watch has a lot to do with the gents own personal style. A gent’s pocket watch for example says that he is an old fashioned man who likes things to be as they were. While a modern steampunk wrist watch says that the person is a modernist and a dreamer who likes to live in a ever growing future.

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Sizing Watch Bands

November 18th, 2009, Posted in repair and tools, Uncategorized, watches, wrist watches
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Determining if you can interchange your watch band is the first step in picking out a band.The normal standard or straight strap is the one that you will  be able to interchange. Look at the picture below to see where the band connects to the watch,If it is any other type it might not be x17264780possible to change the band.

If you have your old watch band on hand and it is not to badly worn out then you will not really need to do these steps, you can cheat and look on you watch strap.

Things you will need to figure out which is the right band for you are:

  1. your wrist
  2. a piece of ribbon or string or a tailoring tape (flexible tape measure that is on a ribbon )
  3. pen or pencil
  4. piece of paper
  5. ruler
  6. conversion chart


How to remove Watch Bands

November 17th, 2009, Posted in repair and tools, Uncategorized, wrist watches

the watch bands/watch straps are what hold the watch to a person’s arm, they come in many different shapes, styles,lengths,widths. They can be very expensive and flashy to the extremely cheap and plain. The most common watch band is probably the replacement watch band,and for that reason we are going to talk about a couple of different methods of dealing with the replacement watch band.

The first one is going to be on how to remove an old watch band:this is really a simple process all that your going to need is a soft surface to hold the watch so that it does not get scratched a small screw driver,tiny alan wrench or a spring bar tool.Once you have these items just put the screw driver/spring bar tool in between the lug hole and the spring bar and while at the same time pushing slightly down so that the pin becomes dislodged. After this is done just flip the watch around and follow the process for the other side.I would recomend working with the watch face away from you, so that if you miss or the tool slips it will only scratch the back of the watch not the front removingwatchband

After you have gotten your old watch strap off, it is time to put the new one on. The first step that you are going to do is get a new spring bar or spring pin and slide it into the watch band slot at the end. It is best to use the buckle end of the watch band to make sure that it goes on correctly. To align your watch correctly make sure the buckle watch band is on the side that has the twelve o’ number.(other wise you will have to turn it 180′ to see what time it is) Once this is done turn the watch over an insert one end of the spring bar into one of the lug holes. After doing this use the spring bar tool to supress the other end of the spring bar so that it can be slide into the other lug hole.(be very careful and deliberately slow and precise with this movement as this is when most of the scratches come into play). Next guide the spring bar that is being pulled back by the spring bar tool into the other lug hole so that the watch band sits like you would normally see one on a watch. The final step is just slightly wiggle the watch to make sure that pin/bar sets properly.