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A watch is a small portable clock that displays the time & sometimes the day, date, month and occasionally year. They are usually wrist-watches, worn on the wrist with a watch-strap (made of e.g. leather (often synthetic), metal, or nylon), although pre-20th century and pre-cheap miniaturization, the majority were pocket watches, which had covers and were carried separately, often in a suit-pocket, and hooked to a watch chain.

Most watches are now digital watches, using a piezo-electric crystal, usually quartz, as an oscillator.

Watches may be collectible; these are often made of precious metals, and can be considered an article of jewellery.

The wristwatch was invented by Patek Philippe towads the end of the 19th century, when it was considered a woman’s accessory. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont, who had difficulty checking the time while in his first aircraft, asked his friend Louis Cartier for a watch he could read more easily. Cartier gave him a leather-band wristwatch from which Dumont was never separated.
Being a popular figure in Paris, Cartier was soon able to sell these watches to other men. During WW1, officers in the armies soon discovered that in battlefield situations, quickly glancing at a watch on their wrist was far more convenient than fumbling in their jacket pockets for an old-fashioned pocket-watch. In addition, as increasing numbers of officers were killed in the early stages of the war, non-commisioned officers, promoted to replace them, often did not have pocket watches (traditionally a middle-class item out of the reach of ordinary working-class soldiers), and so relied on the army to provide them with timekeepers.
As the scale of battles increased, artillery and infantry officers were required to synchronize watches in order to conduct attacks at precise moments, whilst artillery officers were in need of a large number of accurate timekeepers for rangefinding and gunnery. Army contractors began to issue reliable, cheap, mass-produced wristwatches which were ideal for these purposes.
When the war ended, demobilized European and American officers were allowed to keep their wristwatches, helping to popularize the items amongst middle-class Western civilian culture. Today, many Westerners wear watches on their wrists, a direct result of the first world war.

Mechanical timepieces are still used, usually powered by a spring wound regularly by the user, for example using a stem-winder.

The first self-winding mechanism, for fob-watches, was invented in 1770 by Abraham-Louis Perrelet; but the first “self-winding,” or “automatic,” wristwatch was the invention of a British watch repairer named John Harwood in 1923. This type of watch allows for a constant winding without special action from the wearer: it works by an eccentric weight, called a winding rotor, that rotates to the movement of the wearer’s body.
The back-and-forth motion of the winding rotor couples to a ratchet to automatically wind the watch. The spring drives an escapement, which consists of a lever that moves back and forth against a gear, keeping the gear moving at a specific number of times per second, usually four or five. That gear, in turn, drives all of the other gears of the watch that turn the hands on the dial.

Cheaper electronics permitted the popularization of the digital watch (an electronic watch with a numerical, rather than analog, display) in the second half of the 20th century. They were seen as the great new thing.
The first digital watch, a Pulsar prototype in 1970, was developed jointly by Hamilton Watch Company and Electro-Data. It had a red light-emitting diode (LED) display. Another early digital watch innovator, Roger Riehl’s Synchronar Mark 1, provided an LED display and used solar cells to power the internal nicad batteries. Watches with LED displays were popular for the next few years, but soon the LED displays were superseded by liquid crystal displays (LCDs), which used less battery power.
The first LCD watch with a six-digit LCD was the 1973 Seiko 06LC, although various forms of early LCD watches with a four-digit display were marketed as early as 1972 including the 1972 Gruen Teletime LCD Watch.
Digital watches have not replaced analog watches, despite their greater reliability and lower cost. In fact, because digital watches are so cheap, analog watches are often worn as status symbols. For others, analog watches are just easier to read.

Before learning about watches you should be familiar with some of the terminology. The word horology has two meanings; it is the study or science of measuring time or the art of making clocks, watches, and devices for telling time.

Since the first appearance of man on the earth an effort has been made to measure time. The tracking of the sun’s movement across the sky, candles that were marked at intervals, oil lamps with a marked reservoir, sandglasses (hourglasses) are some of the ways in which time was measured. In the Orient knotted cords and small stone or metal mazes filled with incense that would be burned at a specific rate.

Water clocks did not depend on the observation of the sky or the sun. The earliest water clock was found in the tomb of Amenhotep I who was buried around 1500 B.C. Greeks called them clepsydras; they were stone containers with sloped sides that allowed water to drip at an almost constant rate from a small hole in the bottom. Other clepsydras were cylinders or bowl shaped designed to slowly fill up with water coming in at a near constant pace. Markings on the inside of the bowl marked the passage of the hours. Though this was used primarily at night, it is thought they were used in the day hours as well. A metal bowl with a hole the bottom was placed in a larger bowl filled with water. It would fill and then sink in a certain amount of time.

Since water flow was not exactly predictable and difficult to control the flow accurately, timepieces that depended on water were very inadequate. People were drawn to develop more accurate ways of measuring and telling time.

The development of quartz crystal clocks and timepieces depended on the crystal size, shape, and temperature to create a frequency. Quartz clocks and watches continue to be popular. They work well enough for the price and although they tend to be slightly ‘off’ the correct time most people can afford them.

The first watches had a natural movement but no minute hand. They had to be wound every twelve hours. Watches were originally worn more for adornment than functionality. Timepieces worked with weights but these were not practical in portable timepieces.

Time measurement has been a goal of man from the beginning and a time line will help you understand how we got to where we are with watches. Watches have so many new functions. They have the date, the time, times across time zones and some have stop watches. Most watches have some kind of an alarm in them. The possibilities are endless and I can really see a Dick Tracy type of watch being real.

Here is a timeline of watch history. Some of the years might not be listed in chronological order but I got them as close to it as possible. It is very interesting to learn how watches have developed. It’s amazing when I think of the minds of the people who had their hand in creating watches, how smart and technical they must have been!

Prior to 1600 - The main problem was the driving power the timepieces ran were balanced weights. This made it difficult to carry them around.

1524 - Henlien was paid fifteen Florins for a gilt musk-apple with a watch. This is the earliest date of watch production that is known.

1548 - Other watches appeared and were probably French or German inorigin.

1575 - Swiss and English products began to appear. This was the period of the most advancements and innovation. First watch movements were made of steel and then later brass. They were straight verge watches with no balance and were highly inaccurate. The use of spiral-leaf main spring began. This allowed the power of a movement without hanging weights. These pieces were inconsistent in their accuracy.

1600 - 1675 - This was the age of decoration. Watches became more of a decoration and jewelry piece rather than being functional. The shape of cases changed from tambour cylinder with a lid, to a circular case with hinged, domed covers on the front and back. Champleve enamel and relieved case filled with colored enamel appeared.

1620 - The glass crystals were fitted to the cases as a typical alternative to metal opaque covers. The glass is translucent and allowed the owner to see the time without taking off the cover. In order to set the watch and see the time, the cover had to be removed.

1625 - Plain watches came about as the result of the Puritan movement. After 1660 - Fancy shapes and adornments were seen mostly on ladies’ watches.

1675 - The spiral balance spring is first used in watches. The accuracy now was measured in fractions of minutes as opposed to fractions of hours. This increased accuracy caused watchmakers to create a dial that had a minute hand and was divided by minutes.

1675 - Charles II introduced waistcoats with pockets. Men now carried their watches in their pockets rather than on a pendant.

1704 - Dullier and Debeaigre developed a method of using jewels as bearings.

1715 - Sully found out that creating a small sink around each hole would retain the oil because of the surface tension.

1725 - It was common to find a large diamond endstone in the cock.

1750 - The names of watchmakers never appeared on the dials of watches till now.

1761 - John Harrison made a clock that was so accurate it was used to measure longitude during sea voyages.

1775 - Champleve is now rare. Purrelet began production of self-winding watches.

1780 - Rareguel produced these watches.

1800 - The pocket chronometer was a readily available and accurate watch.

1814 - Massey was the first who used a push or pump with a rack that operated by pushing the pendant that turn on a ratchet basic or going bowl.

1850 - The United States were the first to use mass production with mixed results

1900 - Advances were made in metallurgy. This was the introduction of the balance spring on the first verge watch.

1952 - Battery powered watches became available.

1970 - Electronic watches were very successful.

Watches today use quartz crystals, batteries, and there are even atomic watches. Time tracking has never been more accurate and advances in the field of Horolgy are being made all the time.
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If you haven’t lived under a rock for the past few decades, then you surely know that Rolex stands for luxurious precision timekeeping, and you know that Timex is the premier name in inexpensive, reliable timekeeping. The vast area between the two, however, offers the widest selection of watches-in terms of function, fashion and price.

We’re all creatures of habit, and if one watch has served us well for years, it’s natural that we gravitate toward the same brand and design each time we purchase a new watch. If you’d like to adorn your wrist with a different type of watch, perhaps a Swiss-quartz or high-fashion watch, we offer you a cheat sheet below, to help you get up to speed quickly with the many offerings available today.

If you’ve always thought of a watch as a functional necessity, you might add a few fashionable watches to your collection of watches and bracelets. If you’ve always worn high-fashion watches, consider adding an elegant watch to your collection, perhaps one with a golden mesh band. Whatever your requirements for timekeeping and your sense of fashion, you’ll find a watch to suit your needs.

Impress Your Colleagues Watches

In the exclusive $5000-$2,000,000 range, you’ll find a variety of luxury watches with names that escape the average man or woman on the street, and you won’t find any of these online. Does Vacheron Constantin or Blancpain ring a bell?

Perception is everything, and a genuine Rolex brands you a person of discerning taste. If you live in New York City, you might be surprised to learn that you can buy a Rolex from a bona fide jeweler, most likely in the 10021 zip code. Forget all the hype about Rolex watches: people buy them for one reason. They are the most recognized status symbols in watcheseveryone has heard of a Rolex, and a diamond and gold Rolex remains out of most everyone’s price range.

Rolex watches are the most popular, and ownership is not a requirement for popularity. It might surprise you to learn that Rolex watches are not THE most accurate. It is unlikely that they take a year to make, and their resale value is of little importance to their buyers. Ah, Madison Avenue strikes again. Still, a Rolex watch is a fine watch and an investment in time. Give me status; give me a Rolex.

Other fine high-end watches include Cartier and Omega.

Affordable Treats

If you’re a mere mortal with a penchant for arriving at your destination in style at the prescribed time (perhaps your job depends upon it), youridea of a good watch probably resides in the $100-500 range, and maybe even toward the lower end of that scale. You know the names Seiko, Swiss Army, Pulsar, and Citizenjust to name a few. The brands available in this price range offer a wide selection of choices ranging from simple and elegant leather bands, to mesh and link bands. You’ll find analog and digital displays, timers, calendar displays, water-resistance, etc. in this price range. In fact, this price range offers the widest variety in terms of elegance, precision time keeping, and fashion choices. You can select from a number of watches using Swiss-quartz movements in this price range.

For the Fun of it

You’ll find everything from designer-of-the-moment watches to household names such as Swatch and Fossil in the below-$100 range. The Fossil collections feature casual and dress watches in a dizzying array of choices, and provide dependable service as well. Fossil offers a lot of bang for the buckfashion, dependability, variety.

Starting at $40, Swatch offers the most in up-to-the-minute throwaway watch fashion. The company began late in the 20th century as a consortium of Swiss watchmakers and worldwide graphical designers with one goal: to resurrect the analog watch. Swatch has come a long way since those days, and one of their newer creations, the Skin Diamond watch, can set you back a cool $2000. Of course, you won’t run into yourself coming and going if you sport this new status symbol. The rest of us can settle with wearing our moods on our wrists.

And, last but certainly not leastdepending on your current agethis category satisfies the Abercrombie-and-Fitch, Top 40 crowd with an assortment of watches from the king of the teen designers, Tommy Hilfiger himself.

Whatever your pleasure in marking time, find it, get it, own it, wear it. Mere mortals like us can browse and purchase the watches of our choice right hereonline.

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M J Plaster is a successful author who provides information on shopping online for http://www.watches-4-u.net/, http://www.watches-4-u.net/mens-watches.htm, and http://www.watches-4-u.net/womens-watches.htm. M J Plaster has been a commercial freelance writer for almost two decades, most recently specializing in home and garden, the low-carb lifestyle, investing, and anything that defines la dolce vita.

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Watch winder boxes come in as many options as the watch winders themselves. Since many people who purchase winders do so because they own very expensive or treasured devices, they often feel the need to have a complimenting watch winder box. Some boxes are made of beautiful hand carved wood, while others are primarily glass made for viewing. Some boxes even have open rotating devices to keep your cherished watch on display for easy viewing. Perhaps you own a beautiful watch that is a family heirloom. You want to keep your watch in good working order but it is not necessarily a watch that is worn on a regular basis. In cases such as this, a watch winder may be a good purchase. If your piece is particularly treasured and/or valuable, you may consider purchasing a top-of-the-line watch winder box or case.

Some of the less expensive watch winders on the market are useful for not-so-cherished pieces. Likewise, it can be considered a good investment for those owning higher quality self-winding watches to purchase a nice watch winder box or case. These boxes come with a multitude of options with virtually every option imaginable. Prices can be steep in some cases, however many who truly appreciate their pieces find it a small investment in maintaining a properly functioning watch.

If you own a particularly prized watch, you might be interested in a watch winder box or case that is designed for showcasing. Some boxes are created to have glass exteriors, which enable viewers to have a clear view of the piece while keeping it free from dust and other elements that may cause damage. Although watch winders may be functional in that they keep an unworn watch from running down, watch winder boxes and cases can be used as both functional and decorative aides for the self-winding watch.

Some of the more extravagant watch winders boxes and cases can be fairly expensive. Depending upon your needs and/or desires, a watch winder box can be designed to beautifully display your piece and keep it protected. The features of some cases that have built-in storage units andeven heating elements awe many avid enthusiasts. The storage units are often useful to store other valuables. The heating elements of some units keep the piece at a consistent temperature that resembles that of the human body. Since self-winding watches are specifically designed for wrist wear, some collectors find it necessary to keep their displays heated to avoid damage or deterioration.

Watch winder boxes and cases can be as intricate and beautiful as the watches they encase. Experts in this field suggest that watch winder boxes are rather useful if you own more than one self-winding watch, especially if the watches are valuable and precious to you. The handle that supports and winds the watch is usually adjustable and can be altered to fit any size watchband.

Features and options can vary widely among watch winder boxes and cases. Some elegant boxes are created from wood or may have a beautiful leather exterior. Those in the mid-range price group are often completely enclosed and are not usually considered for viewing purposes. These and more extravagant boxes may also be equipped with A/C or batteries to keep the winder functioning. Many people enjoy those types of features if the box will be stored for a period of time. The usage of a battery can be particularly useful if one choose to keep their watches in a safe-deposit box.

From the serious collector to the person who has a treasured family timepiece, watch winder boxes and cases can be a wonderful investment. Maintaining functionality and preserving the quality of the self-winding watch can assure the owner of an indefinite period of enjoyment. Although pricing for the high-end boxes can become very steep, most people find it a small price to pay for the protection and display of their prized possessions.

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While a watchs main function is to tell time, more and more of todays timepieces offer extra benefits — some serve as two-way radios, have built-in computers, or even monitor your position on earth using GPS. But while watches as a whole have increased in their utility, some go beyond the trendy bells and whistles and offer something more — timepieces that are built for life. Better known as luxury watches, here are a few things you will want to know before running off to make the big purchase.

Automatic versus Quartz

Lesson number one is understanding what makes these things tick . . . literally. When shopping for a luxury watch, it is important to know the difference between an automatic watch (without batteries) and a quartz watch (with batteries). The automatic watch functions as a result of the physical movement of the wearers wrist. Thus, if an automatic watch is not worn and is stationary for a prolonged period of time, the watch will stop ticking. A simple shake of the watch will put time back in motion.

A quartz watch works off of battery power. Generally, automatic watches are more expensive than quartz watches because precise engineering is required to produce mechanical functionality. Another statistic — nine out of ten womens watches are quartz because women are generally less interested in the automatic movement of the watch and are more interested in the style.

Caliber Automatic versus Standard Automatic

To better understand a watchs movement, it is helpful to compare this function to the engine of cars. As a Porsches engine differs from a Buicks, a watchs movement can vary significantly as well. A watchs movement is measured by calibers — the higher the caliber, the better the movement. What this means is that although automatic movements function without batteries, after a certain time period, the watch will be slightly off time. A high calibernumber will generate greater precision. For example, after 30 days of wearing a standard automatic with a low caliber, the time will be off by approximately 12 minutes, while a caliber 36 (a high caliber movement) will only be off by 2 minutes. If the watch is placed on a nightstand and not being worn, a standard automatic will last approximately 36 days until it stops ticking while a caliber 36 movement will run for 50 days. Naturally, the higher the caliber number, the more expensive the watch will be.

Pick the Watch to Match your Personality

With the variety of different luxury brands out there, it may be overwhelming to figure out which brand will best coincide with your watch-wearing needs. Different brands tend to specialize in certain areas of timekeeping. For example, TAG Heuer is known for its precise timekeeping accuracy in the world of sports, particularly in golf and auto-racing. In fact, TAG Heuers newest brand ambassador, Tiger Woods, has actually helped to design his own signature piece for the golfer who prefers to wear something light while hes on the course: the Link Tiger Woods Limited Edition. Tiger even provided input on the design and making of the luxury watch — its sub-dial is burgundy, (Tigers lucky playing color) standing for power and victory. The automatic-movement timepiece also has a black face and is inscribed with Tiger Woods name.

There are several factors that come into play when considering the investment in a luxury watch. These are just some first steps that will get you started on your way.

If you are interested in more information on the Link Tiger Woods Limited Edition and the Link series, call (866) 260-0460 or visit TAG Heuers Web site at www.tagheuer.com.

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Everything has its beginning. And if you believe that time starts from somewhere, also consider the beginning of time measurements.

Early people have devised a system to tell the exact date. But a device that exactly tells the precise time comes much later. Water clocks, sundials, and candle clocks are the earliest instruments that somehow manage to tell time but accuracy is far from achievable.

In the 13th century, weight-driven clocks were developed. It used gears while hour hand was already used while the minute hand was an indication of luxury and wealth. The weight-driven clocks were publicly displayed on church towers, city halls, and monasteries.

In the 16th century, clocks were produced using spring instead of weight. The portable clocks or the pocket watches were the first timepieces that the public can own. During this time, the only persons who can own them were the rich and owning one signified the status, authority, and wealth of the person. Often, portable watches were placed on the wall of the house. The term portable though did not mean it could be carried on your pocket. The term changed its meaning some years later.

The first transportable watches or pocket watches was used also in the 16th century. This time, clocks no longer had to stay at one place. Pocket watches can already be worn around the neck or carried on a pocket. The same era also brought revolution to the development of pocket watches. Mechanisms were introduced to bring time-telling precision. Some packet watches even had an alarm.

The entry of the 17th century made pocket watched even more desirable. The box-like image was removed and was replaced by more rounded and slimmer cases. Clockmakers also became instant artists as they infuse designs and craftsmanship to every pocket watch the made.

When Christian Huygens discovered the law of pendulum, which for your information was different fromGalileos, clock had yet again moved one step further. The law proved to be very helpful in the development of pocket watches.

In the 18th century, pocket watches continued to evolve. This time, jewels were used as bearings. Diamonds became part of some pocket watches that boosted the price of a single pocket watch to the ceiling. Oil was also became part of pocket watches during this period. This was to lubricate and smoothen the movement of the watchs hands. In the second half of the 18th century, pocket watches were produced with three hands. Contrary to the inclusion of the minute hand during the 16th century, second hand made sense since accuracy in telling time was far better.

In the 19th century came the glory days of the packet watches. This era brought the several watchmakers into the picture. Names such as LeCoultre & Cie, Ulysse Nardin, Minerva, Heuer, IWC, and many others were established in this period. The quality of pocket watches became better than ever.

By the turn of the 20th century, certificates were issued to those watchmakers that created precise watches. Unlike the previous years, issuance of certificate became more of a requirement than luxury.

And as the years gone by, the popularity of pocket watches diminished as wristwatches became more popular.

Although pocket watches are not so much used today, it has served as one of the important instruments for several centuries.

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Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides pocket watch resources on www.about-pocket-watches.info.

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Watches are classic. They are an essential part of every wardrobe, but they must also possess style and functionality to the wearer. For years, watches have been extremely popular gift ideas while remaining a constant self-indulging accessory.

In 1881, Kintaro Hattori opened a clock shop in Tokyo, which established a foundation for modern clock and watch making in Japan. This new brand was titled Seikosha. The store was the direct ancestor of the current Seiko Corporation, Tokyo, which is the parent company of Seiko Corporation of America. Eleven years later, Hattori opened a clock factory with ten employees. Two months after it is inception, the first dozen clocks were produced. In 1895, the production of pocketwatches began. Following that trend, the company began to produce alarm clocks in 1899, which was followed by the introduction of table and musical clocks in 1902. In 1912, Hattori began considering ideas regarding the production of a Japanese wristwatch. The following year, his company began working on the first Seikosha wristwatch to ever be made in Japan. In 1924, the Seiko brand was officially created. After 43 years of the company’s existence, the first Seiko wristwatch was made.

Since that time, there have been many modern advancements to the world of watches. But, throughout the changing times, Seiko has remained a powerhouse in the timepiece industry. In 1956, they produced the first self-winding wristwatch made in Japan. In 1964, Seiko released the worlds first quartz chronometers and became the official timer of the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo. In 1968, they introduced the worlds first quartz wall clock. The following year, in 1969, Seiko released the first quartz watch. Also that year, Tiffany & Co. began selling the Seiko Astron 35SQ, which was encased in solid 18kt yellow gold. During the next several years, Seiko introduced many firsts to the world of watches, including the first multi-function digital watch and the first LCD quartz watch with six-digit digital display.

Seiko has served as the official timer for various athletic competitions and events. Among the collections offered by Seiko include the Tressia, La Grand Sport and Elite Collections, which includes the Sportura, Arctura and Coutura. Their line of technology timepieces include the Kinetic Perpetual, Kinetic Chronograph, Kinetic Auto Relay, Kinetic, Analog Digital, Chronograph, Flight Computer and Perpetual Calendar. The majority of Seiko timepieces are designed to be water resistant. The U.S. warranty for Seiko watches, which are sold by Seiko Corporation of America, is three years. The warranty for clocks is one year. Certain restrictions and exclusions may apply, so be sure to read your warranty information closely when purchasing any new timepiece and always retain a copy of all such warranties.

As with any timepiece, caring for your watch will promote a longer life for the product. If the battery is in need of changing, be sure to have this done immediately. Seiko advices that customers contact an authorized Seiko dealer for battery and other minor repairs. If the timepiece needs further repair or replacement parts not serviced by an authorized dealer, customers may return the watch to the address on their warranty card for proper handling. If the watch is under warranty, the repairs should be done at no cost. If the warranty has expired, however, the customer will be responsible for the cost of repairs and replacements.

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The real score on what is the best brand among all watches is always a debatable topic for wristwatch fanatics. The different features and uniqueness in style of each brand of watch makes it even harder to rank which one is better than the other. Although, when you talk about Rolex watches, there is an instant public perception of excellence that makes the big difference from all other brands of watches.

For a fact, Rolex watches are undoubtedly known to be the best fine watch brand internationally. Their brand has long been well-known to be the maker of superior watches. Rolex is the pioneer and inventor of numerous major watch concepts.

Examples of these are the first “certified chronometer”, the first successful “waterproof” and dustproof watch casing, the first automatic changing date wristwatch, and the techniques applied in the manufacturing by the bulk of premium watches.

In the 1980’s the image of Rolex watches surged from popular to one of world’s renowned watch brand. Rolex watches have become the status symbol of rich people throughout the world. Rolex watches’ popularity rose astronomically with its price. From a Rolex watch sold at $900US in 1981 it increased to a staggering $2,350 by 1991. This happened without any major modification to the watch design.

The Rolex watch phenomenon though has some myths accumulated through time. Here are some of them:

* That Rolex watches are handmade per unit individually.

This is a myth. Majority of the Rolex watches are mass-made by state of the art factories that apply various construction methods invented by Rolex. This high-end watch brand finishes around 1 million watches each year. There are special edition watches however that are really handcrafted.

* It is a myth tosay that the most accurate watch of all time is Rolex.

Even a 25 dollar worth Casio watch can tell time as accurately as a Rolex. The expensive price tag of Rolex is brought about by the jewelry that accentuates it. Money therefore is not a factor in choosing the most accurate watch.

* Years are spent in the making of a Rolex watch.

Untrue. Although this claim is bombarded by Rolex watch advertising campaigns, there is no scientific proof that proves this. This marketing strategy is just designed to create an image of laborious craftsmanship that takes years to make, to justify the price of course. The idea behind is to cover up that in reality Rolex watches are mass produced.

* Rolex watches can be resold at a high price.

Although it is true that Rolex watches have higher resale value than other watches, it does not assure that buying a Rolex watch is a sound investment. Any watch when resold was meant to depreciate in value. So be sure that business of reselling a Rolex watch is not the reason for buying one of the world’s most expensive watches.

Are Rolex watches the best in the world?

It all depends on what your purpose is. If you like the most popular watch and a status symbol and you have the money, then by all means have it. But if you are just looking for a good performance watch, it will be more efficient to pick a watch for your type of activity.

Examine the features, the durability, looks and match it with the owner’s personality.

The most comfortable watch and the one that you really like to wear is always the best choice.

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We’ve all heard of those high-end luxury brand watches like: Cartier, Piaget, Rolex, Technomarine but because they cost many hundreds, even thousands of dollars they are simply out of reach of most people’s budgets. It’s like, should I get a second car or buy a Rolex and for most people it’s clearly the second car. Let’s face it, luxury watches are designed for the rich to provide them with a “status symbol” they yearn for that will help feed their, in most cases, large egos.

On the other hand, we all have human vanity and if you’re the type that would like yours massaged by such a symbol of affluence, there’s a little thing called Replica Watches that you might want to take a closer look at.

Replica watches provide the not so affluent with the opportunity to sport incredible imitations of various luxury watches like: Cartier, Piaget, Rolex, and Technomarine for a fraction of the price. On the other hand, the downside of replica watches is that in one way it could be considered a form of stealing. Like buying bootleg copies of CDs or DVD’s or illegally downloading music from the internet. You’ll have to make that call but replica watches do “borrow” the copyrighted designs of the luxury watches.

Plus, the whole purpose of luxury brands is to not cater to just anyone. They are manufactured and designed with the utmost quality with full knowledge that as a result, their cost will be prohibitive for most people.

However, if you’re ok with the whole copyright thing and your heart is set on buying a replica watch; then, as the old saying goes, “buyers beware”. Just because it’s relatively dirt cheap doesn’t mean its bargain. You still need to exercise caution and wisdom before you buy.

The internet has become the home of thousands upon thousands of companies selling replica watches which makes it rather impossible to inspect anything you purchase beforehand. Not that you must inspect a replica watch before you buy but it certainly doesn’t hurt because even in a replica craftsmanship matters. Simple things like, does it have changeable batteries or is it simply a toy knockoff of the original is difficult to discern in a picture.

Omega, Cartier and Rolex are all popular replica watches today. While inspecting a prospective replica you should verify that brand names are actually spelled correctly. An example of this often occurs in knockoff bags, purses or shoes: “Prada” becomes “Prado” or “Chanel” becomes “Channel”.

Another thing to remember before purchasing a replica watch is this: Are you or will you be comfortable enough, in your own skin, to wear such a watch when friends, family or colleagues realize that it is replica? I’m not here to judge because frankly, I partially agree with both sides of the argument but I bring it up only, so that you are aware of the fact that purchasing a replica watch “may not” turn out to be the status symbol you hoped it would be. On the other hand, it may be just the ticket you’ve been looking for and if so - go for it!

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Kevin Erickson is an entrepreneur and writer. For more articles he’s written visit: Mens Watch | Baby Crib Bedding | Wine Country Gift Baskets

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Watches are classic. They are timeless. In a world where time seems to fly, having a reliable watch is a must-have accessory for any wardrobe. Whether shopping for yourself or as a gift for someone special, a watch is the perfect choice.

With so many manufacturers and use of metals, there is without a doubt something for everyone. If durability and longevity is what you seek, it may be time to consider titanium watches. These timepieces are crafted using one of the strongest materials available to watch manufacturers. Titanium watches feature some of the lowest weight to strength ratios found in any metal. In short, this comes down to the fact that titanium watches have cases that are both lightweight and strong while maintaining an exceptional resistance to extreme temperatures. To give you an idea, Titanium weighs less than half of the weight found in steel, yet is a mere 60% heavier than aluminum. However, it is certainly much stronger.

Some individuals suffer from metal allergies, which means that they cannot wear certain pieces of jewelry without having some type of reaction. A discoloration of the skin is most common, but the reactions vary depending upon the individual s resistance to metal and the metals contents. Because of the properties in Titanium, watches made from this metal are shown to cause fewer allergic reactions than even gold or silver. In addition, Titanium watches are resistant to saltwater corrosion, which is valuable for divers, surfers or swimmers. Many of these watches are crafted to withstand virtually any environment, which provides for a good investment.

Titanium was discovered over 300 years ago, but was not used in the production of watches until the 1900s. A cost-effective process for working with titanium was founded in the 1940s and so began the era of a new style of watches. This new method provided users with a large variety of colors, including classic to extravagant.

Many of the worlds top watch manufacturers offer titanium watches, including Citizen, Seiko and others. Perhaps the widest selection of watches can be found online, but retail watch dealers may also carry a nice selection of products. Depending on your geographical location, a nice selection may be widely available at every corner. For those who do not have a large retail hub nearby, the internet or speciality catalog shopping may be a nice option. Prices range from several hundred up to several thousand, depending on the style and features that you choose.

When purchasing any timepiece, inquire about product warranties and guarantees. If your watch has a warranty card or information, follow the manufacturer instructions to ensure that your warranty is properly activated. If you need to return a warranty card, do so as quickly as possible. If the warranty information is simply tucked inside the box, always be sure to keep it in a safe place. It is a good idea to retain all warranty information, along with your original purchase receipt. This will aid in proper handling of future warranty issues, such as repair or replacements should they arise in the future.

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Peter Bishop manages the watches portal at www.llcwatches.com and is a true seiko watches fan himself.

Written By: Peter Bishop