Variety Watches

Oris Creates Exceptional Timepieces

Oris was founded in the charming city of Holstein in 1904, and continues to create mechanical marvels from this small Swiss town.  Oris manufactures some of the most mechanically advanced timepieces in the world from their ever-evolving factory.  At the heart of their watches lies the red rotor.  This patented piece of equipment is what allowed their watches to go from hand-winding to automatic movement, and the vibrant red color is distinctive to Oris watches.

The Oris lines include the Motor Sport, The Diver, The Aviation, and the Culture series.  Each featuring different esthetics, but all carrying the Oris reputation.  Accuracy reigns supreme for Oris and each of their lines puts that concept first.

The Oris TT3 Chronograph is a boldly handsome watch.  It is made from a multi-piece titanium case and stainless-steel bracelet, with black PVD plating.  It has a dial of black carbon fiber, and formula-one styling.  This watch is black on black and has a very masculine appeal.

One of the watches from the Divers series is the Oris Divers Titan Chronograph.  This amazing watch partners all the features required on a professional divers watch with the functionality of chronographic movement.  Its super-luminous hands are displayed on a jet black dial.  This watch is stainless-steel and titanium, with screw-in security crown, screw-in pushers, and Helium valve.  It is water resistant to, an astounding 3281 ft.

Oris has not been making watches for as long as some of the major Swiss Watchmakers, but they are not behind the times.  They put out real working pieces of machinery.  Oris watches are on the cutting edge of technology and design.  Check out one of their unique creations, today.

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Omega, Official Olympic Timekeeper

Omega Watches have been  premier watchmakers for decades.  The Omega Watch name stands for quality and style.  Innovation and state-of-the-art technology define Omegas philosophy, and these principles continue to push this company into the forefront of their field.

The Omega Watch logo has long been associated with excellence.  In 1999 Omega unveiled its first wristwatch featuring their Co-Axial mechanical movement.  This is, quite simply the most advanced, well-made mechanical watch movements in the world, and just one of Omegas accomplishments.

Omega Watches have been to the moon and back, literally.  In 1969 the Omega Speedmaster Chronograph was the first watch to travel to the moon, with Buzz Aldrin…and the speedmaster continues to be a standard piece of equipment on all space missions. 

As the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, Omega is dedicated to maintaining their exceptional reputation.  Reflecting on the innovations in official timekeeping and creating technologies to accommodate for those advances has been a tireless effort by Omega.  The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London, and will mark the 80th year that Omega has served as the official timekeeper.

If the Omega watch is good enough for the astronauts and Olympic athletes…I’m pretty sure they make a timepiece to my standards.  Omega…timeless, quality.

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Authentic watches are classics

 Rolex is, arguably the most recognized luxury watchmaker in the world.  Rolex has become a symbol of wealth and success in our culture in the states, and around the world. Wearing one of these coveted watches is a sign that you have arrived, and that status is what many of us dream of.  The Rolex Presidential is worn by many company heads, and signifies to others your position.

Cartier was founded back in 1847 and has remained a premier, quality watchmaker since.  Cartier is sophistication, epitomized. Creating many diverse and beautiful designs, has served Cartier well.  The name stands for luxury and high quality, and the look of these watches is unmistakable.

These timepieces aren’t merely functional, they tell a bit of a story.  They become, very much a part of whom we are…or who we want to portray to the world.  The wrist-watch has become an extension of our personality, and an emblem or our achievements.

Authenticity can take many forms, when we are speaking of watches.  It can come in a very expensive package or in a simple brown box.  To me, authenticity means honest, steadfast, quality.  Many watchmakers today fall into that category.

 The authentic watch for you has to be made well, feel and look amazing enough on you to wear everyday, and be matched with your pocket-book.  Be choosy…this is something you’ll have for quite a while.

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Omega Watch Sales are a great find for anyone looking for a fine watch at the best price.  On-line searches of Omega watches can produce substantial savings for a savvy shopper.

 A recent sale highlighted several Omega styles such as the Men’s Constellation Perpetual Calendar Steel Yellow-Gold watch for the super sale price of $545.00.  That’s a savings of $295.00 off the list price of $840.00.  The 123.20.35.60.02.002 Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar Steel Yellow-Gold watch is from the Constellation line and is one of Omega’s signature styles. 

Another fantastic deal was on the Omega Women’s Constellation Automatic Champagne Gold Cindy Crawford Watch.   The 1292.10.00 Omega Women’s Constellation Automatic Champagne Gold Cindy Crawford Watch is being offered for $465.00, an astounding 33% off the list price of $690.00. 

The Omega Constellation series is the cornerstone of Omega design.  Showing off the craftsmanship and attention to style has made Omega the premier watchmakers they are today.  Finding these quality timepieces and incredible prices makes owning one all the more sweet.

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The first Watch was created in Italy around 1500 CE, yet the Egyptians were using sun-dials to keep time even before that.  The early timepieces were quite inaccurate and not very user-friendly.  It wasn’t until nearly 100 years later that watches were invented that could keep time to the fraction of the minute.  Before this, keeping time was only as accurate as down to the fraction of the hour.

Over time technology has improved, greatly.  Accurate timekeeping is invaluable and often taken for granted in our advanced society. 

Back as early as the 1600’s we began decorating our watches.  The watch was looked at as more of a piece of jewelry, and watchmakers showcased this by engraving watches and encrusting them with stones and gems. 

As time passed, watches became smaller and more polished in appearance.  Thus, more sought after and readily available.  Watchmakers from around the world worked on perfecting their trade.

 Until the early 1800’s watches were all hand-made.  The parts, of course, were not interchangeable.  The Swiss would soon change this.  They believed that was a huge market for mass production watches and went forward in creating that. 

Fast forward to today and you will find many, quality, accurate, mass-produced watches. 

The history of the watch has seen much innovation, but a watch does more than simply tell time.  Your watch makes a statement about you.  Are you practical or artistic?  Do you like bright or muted colors?  Do you want to blend in with the crowd or sparkle?  All of these questions can be answered by looking at your wrist.  A watch is something you wear everyday, it is an extension of your personality. 

Albert Einstein wore a Gold Longines, John F. Kennedy wore the Omega Ultra-Thin, and President Barrack Obama wears the Elini New Yorker Men’s Chronograph.

Whatever statement you want to make about yourself…there is a wrist-watch out there to convey it.

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Tissot Watches, founded in 1853, produced the first-ever production pocket watches.  Their innovation did not stop there…the luxury watchmaker has since produced beautiful designs, rich in texture and style.  Among these are timepieces crafted of materials like mother-of-pearl, wood, and even rock. 

Artistically, Tissot Watches excel, but pairing that with new and creative technology, really sets Tissot apart.  Implementing the, first ever, T-Touch technology is a shining example of the dedication to craftsmanship that Tissot exemplifies.

Tactile touch technology, or T-Touch allows the wearer to, simply, touch the face of the watch to alter the function.  This invention marks a true milestone in watch making history.

Tissot’s T-Touch watches are designed for everyone.  There are sporty styles with colorful, rubber bands to classic gold, silver, and platinum creations.  T-Touch series comes in both men’s and woman’s versions and with enough options to suit most any taste. 

With all the accolades, you would think the prices would be out of reach, but Tissot offers watches for any pocketbook.  Tissot produces nearly 2 million watches per year and offers tons of options.  The T34.1.481.14 Tissot PR50 Men’s Watch is a beautiful example of their desire to offer the consumer a quality watch at a reasonable price.  This watch retails for just $146.25.  On the other end of the spectrum is the T71.3.445.11 Tissot T-Touch Men’s Watch.  This watch is a masterpiece of design, offering T-Touch technology, with leather band and gold dial and accents.  The T71.3.445.11 retails for $6,495.00.

No matter your taste or budget, it’s clear that Tissot has a watch for you.  You can’t go wrong with one of these fine watches, and with so many options offered, the only problem you will encounter is choosing the one you want.

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Tissot Watch Company celebrates its 150^th birthday.  A premier Swiss watchmaker since 1853, Tissot continues with the tradition of quality that keeps them ticking.  Tissot watches are best known for their innovative styles which continue to delight us today.

I have a couple of favorite designs for men.  The Tissot Quadrato is a handsome watch with bold features.  The Quadrato is all stainless-steel, with a square dial.  I love the functionality of this watch, with day, date and chronograph design.  This watch is elegant and contemporary.  Another great choice is the Tissot Gold pocket-watch.  Tissot was the maker of the first production pocket-watch back in 1853 and the gold version continues to make a sophisticated statement today.  It has character and exudes old-world charm.

I love both of these watches.  They exemplify innovation and tradition, which is what Tissot is all about.  Keeping up with the times, while remaining true to the highest quality craftsmanship has produced long-term success.  Tissot watches continue to impress me, and their styles made of pearl, wood, even rock…show their dedication to design excellence.

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The IWC Portuguese Grande Complication timepiece is a fascinating watch of horological complexities and impressive design. It contains the self-winding 79091 caliber, the same caliber that was released by IWC in 1990. Some of its features include a chronograph and a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar that also displays a four digit century indicator. All of these intricacies required 657 parts to be put together, thereby producing a timeless watch, which IWC says collectors will cherish as a new aesthetic identity for one of the world’s most prestigious mechanical watches.

The theme of the watch tends to be of exploration, with an imitation of a globe, with the longitudes and latitudes, appearing on the face of the watch. The multi-counting features render it a watch of discovery and adventure, and the classy design helps it retain the elegance the makers had in mind.

In addition to all of its mechanical functions and design features, the Grande Complication also boasts a case that is designed to be water resistant up to 30 meters. In general, minute repeating watches are not water resistant at all, due to their vulnerable slide piece. But IWC has always been a forerunner for this important distinctive characteristic. Even the predecessor of this watch was 10 meters water resistant which was unlikely at that time.

All in all, the IWC Portuguese Grande Complication is a timepiece that requires much skill and time to produce and therefore, IWC has announced a limit of only 50 watches to be released a year.

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Movado has been a perennial favorite among women for decades, primarily because they have stuck with a design theme that really works. Movado watches are best known for their Museum watch, which has become a symbol of style and sophistication.

My two favorite collections for of Movado watches for women are the Esperanza and Amoroso editions. The Amoroso I love best is made with a delicate two-tone dangle bracelet, featuring a round black dial with gold-toned hands and the famous Movado concave marker at the 12 o’clock hour. In the Esperanza collection, I love the sleek contemporary look of the mother-of-pearl dial, surrounded by a diamond-studded bezel, against a shiny stainless steel bracelet. It makes a highly sophisticated, yet utterly feminine fashion statement.

Rather than trying to choose between the two Movado watches I love, I decided to buy both of them. No matter which Movado you like best, you can be sure it will be among the most luxurious watches you have ever worn – accurate to within seconds per year and crafted with the highest quality materials. A constant innovator, Movado watches continue to be one of the top luxury watch makers in the world

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Just in case you have never heard of Panerai Watches, this Italian watchmaker has been making some of the world’s finest timepieces since 1860. Their most famous models are the Luminor and Radiomir watches, which were used by the Royal Italian Navy’s commando frogmen during the sinking of Allied naval ships during World War II.

It wasn’t until Sylvester Stallone “discovered” Panerai Watches in 1995 while shooting a movie in Rome that the watches became more widely known in the United States. Stallone was so taken by Panerai watches that he soon started giving them as gifts to his friends, like Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Panerai watches now come in four collections – the Contemporary, Manifattura, Historic and Special editions, but most of these collections are made in limited quantities, and each of them includes a number of issue on the caseback. Prices range from $6,250 to over $25,000.

It wasn’t until a new agreement was signed between Girard-Perregaux and Ferrari, that Panerai watches became the official timekeeper for the Ferrari brand. As a result, a new collection of watches known as “Panerai Ferrari” is available, but these watches are also produced in limited quantities.

The limited production runs for all Panerai watches make them a valuable commodity among luxury watch collectors, and often causes them to increase in value over time.

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