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Posts Written OnJune 2015

4th Of July Sale-A-Bration!

The 4th Of July is just a few days away and many Americans will be celebrating America’s 239th Birthday starting on Friday July 3 as businesses and government offices across the nation will be closed to observe the Federal holiday. Holiday weekend travels are on numerous American’s agendas this 4th of July as many travel to popular destinations for the holiday, including New York City, San Francisco, Orlando, Boston and Philadelphia. Fireworks exhibits are tops on everyone’s list for the patriotic holiday as are barbeques, clam bakes and barbeques. The Fourth of July is also one of the most popular…

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Versace Allure

Timing is everything for the trend-setting fashion house Versace. The brand established by Gianni Versace in 1978, rose to fame in the 1990’s for their well-crafted men’s apparel and vibrant neckties, which were worn by the “shakers and makers” of the era. Versace Haute Couture was the focus of global media attention in 1994, when actress Elizabeth Hurley wore a revealing black Versace dress featuring oversized safety pins in strategically placed areas at a film premier. The dress catapulted both Versace and Hurley in the fashion spotlight. Three years later the brand was once again the story of international news,…

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June’s Best Bets

The month of June is nearly over, however there any many great buys you can still take advantage of in the next week.  If you’re looking to join a gym, this is the time to do it. With many heading outside to enjoy the great outdoors, numerous gyms and fitness centers across the nation offer discounts during June to lure new members. June is also a great month for purchasing new furniture, household tools, roses and garden plants, grills and barbeques, athletic shoes and workout gear along with men’s apparel. The month also marks the Semi-Annual Red Line /a_line Sale…

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Watch Dial Favorites

A timepiece is an absolute essential accessory for today’s fashion forward man and woman.  Wristwatches do more than just tell time. They are an expression of one’s style and are a very important fashion accessory as well. Sporting just the right watch on your wrist is just as important as having the correct shoes, belt and hat to complete an ensemble. From the bold, oversized characteristics of many of today’s top watch styles to the striking bracelets and straps they are presented on, there are many aspects to consider when selecting just the right timepiece to wear. The watch dial…

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Splurge-Worthy Time

The summer season is renowned for many different elements … from warmer, hotter temperatures outside to weekends by a pool, lake or oceanfront. The days are now considerably longer and the nights are a lot shorter. Schools and universities across the nation are on hiatus and many of us are planning holidays to both domestic and international destinations. The season also marks the time of the year when many of us can splurge on ourselves. After all the tax season is behind us and Christmas is more than six months away. Online retailer WorldofWatches.com is focusing on this theme with…

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Time’s Ticking Fast: Father’s Day Is Just 9 Days Away!

Father’s Day is a little more than a week away and if you have not gotten Dad a present yet, you’re not alone.  We are a nation of procrastinators  who like to wait until the very last minute to purchase gifts, whether it’s for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, birthday, you name it! Shirts and ties are among the most popular items to get Dad for Father’s Day, but let’s face it how many more ties and shirts does Dad really need? This year why don’t you change up the game and give Dad what we really wants… a vigorous…

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Affordable Luxury For Dad

For decades luxury automakers along the lines of Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Ferrari, BMW, Lexus, Lincoln Continental, Porsche and Audi have offered pre-owned automobiles and sport cars to consumers in addition to their newly released models. Most of these pre-owned automobiles are late-model, high-quality vehicles with little or no mileage and wear and tear that have gone through a comprehensive inspection and thorough restoration to provide a “just-like-new” operation and look both inside and out. What’s more they are considerably more affordable than new models. Prestigious high-end wristwatches are very much like these well-crafted, precision engineered vehicles in style, performance and…

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NBA Final Frenzy

The NBA Finals started last night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland CA. The Golden State Warriors hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-100.   Although the Cavaliers lost, player LeBron James scored the most points of the evening with 44 points over the Warriors star player Stephen Curry with 33 points. Regardless of last night’s game, there are still at least three to four more games to go in the finals with next one being played on Sunday at the Oracle Arena as well. The Warriors are the favorites to win the series this year. Oakland…

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Automatic Time-Keepers

Automatic wristwatches are in a league of their own. Nothing compares to prestige and performance of an automatic timepiece. From the smooth operation featured on the dial with the sweeping second hand operating in a fluid rotation to the intricate mechanical movement inside, revealed on many skeleton dials and casebacks, it is easy to recognize the superior attributes  of automatic timepieces. In 1770, Abraham Louis Perrelet introduced the first automatic timepiece with a pocket watch model designed to operate when the watch wearer started walking. It featured an oscillating weight that moved up and down. Before Perrelet’s self-winding mechanism, mechanical watches required…

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