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Black Friday First Look!

Although the Christmas holiday shopping season is already in full force throughout the nation with malls,  shopping centers and online retailers decked out with holiday cheer, the season officially kicks-off on the day after Thanksgiving, which is also known as “Black Friday.” The day is termed Black Friday, since it is not only one of the biggest shopping days of the entire year, it also marks the first day in the entire year that many retailers’ profits start operating in the “black”. Prior to the late 1990’s, Black Friday also marked the day when retailers debuted their holiday decorations. Now from Harrods in London to…

A Salute To American Heroes!

Veterans Day is this Tuesday November 11th,  and many Americans will be saluting the men and women who have served our nation and those who are actively serving today. The holiday is one of the few American holidays that occurs on the same date every year and was first named Armistice Day, when it originated in 1926. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919 to honor the deceased military members who served in duty during World War I. In 1938, Armistice Day became a legal national holiday. World War II veteran Raymond Weeks in 1945 worked to expand…

It’s Time To Make A Statement

In the world of fashion, statement pieces are characterized as items of apparel or accessories that are visually attractive, extremely eye-catching and standout from the rest of an ensemble. Whether it’s a specific pair of shoes, a belt, a blazer, a shirt or a wristwatch, many men and women have statement pieces in their wardrobes. A statement piece creates a focal point and stands out from the rest of an outfit. Hence, it commands and draws attention to the person wearing it. Many of today’s bold and generously oversized men’s and ladies’ timepieces from Invicta, Michael Kors, Swiss Legend, Fossil, Diesel,…

Fall Back In Time: Daylight Savings End This Weekend

It’s the end of Daylight Savings time this weekend and it is time to turn your clocks and watches back one hour on Sunday morning at 2 am.  Traditionally, most states in the USA along with many countries around the globe start Daylight Savings time in the early spring as the days start to grow longer and nights shorter, and end it in the fall as the opposite occurs. Members of the European Union and the rest of Europe had a head-start last week starting their Daylight Savings time one week ahead of countries in North America, including the USA,…

It’s Time To Find A Cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the It’s Time To Find A Cure event in support of the cause is taking place at WorldofWatches.com for the entire month. The popular internet retailer has expressly partnered with many of today’s most prestigious watchmakers for the promotion and proceeds from the event will benefit the NBCF (National Breast Cancer Foundation ) in its mission to save lives through early detection of the disease and provide free mammograms and diagnostic breast cancer services to those in need. In addition to providing breast cancer screenings to services to those in need, the NBCF also offers…

An Exhilarating Experience: The New Swiss Legend Everest Chronograph

Making it to the top of Mount Everest is a coup and achievement many individuals want to accomplish in their lifetimes. Approximately 35,000 tourists travel annually to the area in Nepal in hopes of reaching the summit of the highest mountain in the world. Skilled mountain climbers and thrill seekers alike take the journey climbing over 29,000 feet to reach the top. The expedition offers a true adventure for extreme sports enthusiasts, who have to endure high altitudes, extraordinary windy conditions, not to mention the lack of oxygen and extremely this air in their journey to the summit. What’s more,…

Legendary Times

When it comes to exemplary crafted timepieces for professionals, sports enthusiasts and today’s well-heeled men and women, the Swiss Legend brand stands way above the rest. In recent months the highly-regarded brand has a released a wide variety of precision-made wristwatches for men and women with the dynamic characteristics and premium performance we’ve come to expect from them. In the past nine months, Swiss Legend has introduced the highly acclaimed Avalanche, Skyline, Pioneer and Cyclone collections for men, the Throttle and Titanio ceramic collections for women, along with the new Commander series for both men and women. In the next…

Innovative Edox Time…

Edox Watches founded in 1884 in Biel/Bienne Switzerland is a pre-eminent watchmaker celebrated for introducing the Delfin timepiece in 1961, the first timepiece that was water resistant to 200 meters, setting the standards for both shock protection and water resistance in the watch industry. The brand was founded by Christian Ruefli-Flury, a Swiss watchmaker who was convinced by his wife Pauline to start his own watch company. Ruefli-Flury named the company Edox, which means “the hour” in ancient Greek. An hourglass logo was developed in 1900 to compliment the brand name. This emblem is still featured on the dial of each…

Lunar Time…

Moon phase wrist watches are among the most sought-after and prized timepieces in the world today. These special timepieces follow the progression of the moon in its different phases… from new moon, first quarter and full moon to last quarter. A moon phase or lunar watch is a highly specialized complication featured on watch dials from some of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world, including Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lucien Piccard, Omega, Chopard, IWC, Vacheron and Betrolucci. A window on the watch dial of these intricate timepieces displays the different phases of the mooon. The cycle from new moon to new…

The Masculine Side Of Michael Kors

This fall a new emphasis is being placed on designer Michael Kors’ menswear collections. The designer’s women’s read-to-wear collections and fashion accessories are among the most popular around the globe. What’s more the new Michael Kors fragrance collection for women, currently ranks in the top five best-selling ladies’ fragrances in the nation. Kors’ eponymous new men’s fragrance Michael Kors for Men is scheduled to launch this September, while new print and broadcast advertisements heralding the men’s apparel collections are also scheduled are featured in many fall periodical spreads. The new emphasis on men’s fashion and fragrance is designed to enhance…