Sunday, December 25, 2011

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Bulova Women's 98V02 White Patterned Bracelet Watch

!±8± Bulova Women's 98V02 White Patterned Bracelet Watch

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  • Quality Japanese-quartz movement
  • Mineral crystal
  • Stainless-steel case; white-mother-of-pearl dial
  • Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Collecting Antique Watches - Hobby For A Select Few

!±8± Collecting Antique Watches - Hobby For A Select Few

Antique watches generally refer to mechanical watches that were made more than fifty years ago or more. Antique watches are not very useful in keeping accurate track of time, and instead make good gifts or a nice piece of decoration.

The antique watch business is a multi-billion dollar business. However there are a lot of fakes out there so buying an antique watch requires careful research.

A Brief History of Time

Some knowledge of mechanical watches will help a lot in judging the approximate date of manufacture of the antique watch:

1500s Peter Henlein of Germany created the first pocket watch

1660s Christian Huygens invented the remontoire

1680s Repeating mechanism for bells and sounds patented

1700s Rubies used in watch movements

1750s Enamel used on watch dials

1760s Lever escapement invented

1800s First self winding watch invented

1840s First watch to have winding and setting through crown

1914 World War I popularizes the wristwatch

1914 First wristwatch with alarm

1926 First water proof wristwatch

1956 First watch to display day and date

1960 First watch to have scratch-proof dial

Sources of Antique Watch

Antique watches of many established companies are available such as Rolex, Omega, Universal Geneve, Angelus, Vacheron & Constantin, Seiko, Benrus, Breitling, Gruen, Zodiac, IWC, Movado, TAG Heuer, Hamilton, Ingersoll, Shakosha (Citizen watch company of Japan) Gallet, Wittnauer, Bulova etc. There are a lot of sources on the internet selling watches online. Good buys can be found at auctions and second hand markets but the authenticity of these antique watches are doubtful.

Maintenance of Antique Watch

Maintenance of an antique watch is very difficult. The parts are not easily available and antique watches cannot be repaired at all watch shops. So do make sure that the seller also guarantees their repair if the need arises. Most antique watch sellers also provide maintenance and care manuals for the antique watch. Be sure to follow the instructions.

Cost of Antique Watch

Antique watches are available anywhere between 0 to millions of dollars depending upon the make, the date of manufacture, the history of the watch and the jewels in the antique watch. The market price of the antique watch is determined by its snob appeal and social acceptance.

Antique watches make wonderful gifts and give the wearer a distinct and artistic look. Antique watches combine artistic appeal and nostalgic charm. However, antique watches are costly in general and need a lot of maintenance and care.


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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

History of Tissot Watches

!±8± History of Tissot Watches

Tissot, a Swiss watch company, was established in the year 1853. Charles-Félicien Tissot with his son Charles-Emile set the foundation of this prominent business in the city of Le Locle. Buoyed by an extremely pioneering spirit and a forceful drive for mechanical craft, these two initiators brought in to the watchmaker's trade a sturdy and skilled company.

All the way through the existence of the Tissot Company, the firm has forever fascinated the thoughts of people across the globe. Right from the very inception, the company possessed technicians and engineers, contributing thoroughly in the growth and development of new innovative watch models. Led by a strong technical team, it incidentally went on to become the first producer of the antimagnetic watch. It also holds the glorious record of being the first to produce plastic watch, the "Rock Watch", the "Wood Watch" and "T-touch".

Along with the production of some exemplified "first of its kind watches", the Tissot Company also has its presence felt in the history of sports. It got its share of fame by participating vehemently in some major sports events: linked with Davis Cup in 1957 as the timekeeper and also took part at the downhill skiing in Switzerland in the 1938. At present, Tissot Company is the authorized timekeeper for various sporting galas: road biking, circuit racing, cycling, ice hockey and fencing. All these sporting affairs call for supreme dependability and correctness; they signify the meticulousness, significance and excellence of the Tissot Company. The company has rejoiced 150th anniversary of its esteemed institution in the year 2003. The Tissot brand, without any doubt, is not only one of world's most admired ones but also one of the most sought after brands in Switzerland itself.

From the year 1985, the Tissot Company has been attached with the Swatch Group. From the same period onwards, it has been characterized by a networked system of merchants in 140 countries all around the world. Since all Tissot watches are fashioned in Switzerland itself, which facilitates the company to make use of the "Swiss Made" brand. The Company tenders a broad array of products that will catch the attention of both admirers of a pleasant design and enthusiasts of watchmaker's technology.

In the recent years, the company has transformed itself into a more popular brand than ever. It could well be attributed to its "T-Touch," expertise. In this unique range of watches, a number of new watches encompass "touch-sensitive navy faces" and comprise compasses, barometers, altimeters and thermometers. Same range of watches has further provided it a boost by featuring in some movies: as in The Cradle of Life and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Those who get gratification by having fine quality watches, admire these traits in Tissot watches. By and large, it is rated as the foremost watch brand that presents high class watches at mid price range. Tissot is on its way to take their sports sponsorship to a towering height by becoming the official timekeeper and partner of some grand sporting events like Olympics and other adventure sports. By sponsoring some big names in the sporting arena, it has already created a niche for itself that cannot be easily taken over by its rivals in the near future.


History of Tissot Watches

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Luminox Watch History

!±8± Luminox Watch History

Most big-name watches as corporate standards earlier. They are all at least 90 to 150 years old. With this type of experience, it is understandable why a new watch company feels intimidated and give up before they ever had the chance to start.

All that changed in 1989 when two American businessmen made the brave decision of the Swiss watch industry technology and a unique lighting system to be used in order to create a new watch different way of allWorld had ever seen before. The theory behind this innovative watch should appeal to sports fans. Finally, are designed to be able to withstand some serious abuse and a clock face from the light position. To the point about the special and unique abilities of this new style of watches, the two businessmen Luminox rightly called their new company.

Since the illumination function of Luminox watches is what really stands out, can be usefulto have a clear picture of how the technology works. Unlike other watches that can shine, Luminox watches are called the thin gas lanterns, borosilicate glass capsules fed. These capsules provide constant lighting without the need for batteries or solar power. Among the other advantages of this system, the capsules also continuous light for up to 25 years and are brighter than previously produced clocks lit. With a Luminox watches, there is no need to press a key or makenothing special to use the light up to a factor, it does so automatically, regardless of external conditions. Conventional lights, that use some form of luminous paint must be recharged from a source of light for a certain period of time.

At the beginning of the Luminox Watch Company, with a little 'of a struggle for the warning was needed to really grow as a company. Of course, extreme athletes have been taking place, but were not able to reach the consumer market Luminoxare needed. That all changed in 1993 with a call from an official contract to the U.S. Navy SEALs. By early 1994, the company is able Luminox, the original SEAL Dive Series I, was again the amazing ability of the Swiss machine, with its unique lighting system, set to offer some success for a company Luminox coupled serious.

This was the turning point of the needs of society Luminox. Including the seals of the popularity of Luminox watches, the owners began to seea dramatic increase in the number of sales. For the next five years focused on the sale of its plastic Luminox watches. Around 1999, the company decided to expand and began to look at their styles, using steel and titanium, as well as fiberglass models already on the market. In the last few years have introduced many new models Luminox. And as I write this, the Luminox is introducing the next generation of lighting clock, the Luminox EVO Navy SEAL Series Mark color.The peculiarity of this series is that the markers actually glow the same color as the numbers on the dial.

The Luminox watch company is striking example of what hard work, dedication and a product can do, the U.S. military needs. Continue with both the Navy and Air Force specialized watches for pilots and special forces work. They are also at work provides the common person with well-made, hard to watch affordable self-illuminating.


Luminox Watch History

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