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November 21, 2016

Invicta Pre-Holiday Doorbusters Are Here!

American watch brands, Chronographs, Invicta, Men's watches, Sport Watches, Watches, women's watches

The term Doorbuster has long been associated with the Black Friday shopping holiday, which officially begins in less than 80-hours. Numerous retailers feature special Doorbusters for Black Friday, which is considered by many to be the busiest and biggest shopping days of the year. Interestingly, the term dates back to a White Sale advertisement for retailer JC Penney in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama News on January 13, 1949. Other retailers across the nation followed suit using the Doorbuster term in their local newspaper advertisements. The term today, as it did 67 years ago, metaphorically represents the concept that crowds waiting outside…

June 30, 2016

American Watch Collection Essentials

American watch brands, Caravelle New York Watches, Chronographs, Designer Watches, Invicta, Men's watches, Michael Kors, Sport Watches, Water-Resistant Watches, Wittnauer Watches, women's watches

In celebration of the forthcoming July 4th Holiday Weekend, we’re focusing this week on American watch collection essentials. While almost all American watchmakers have production facilities overseas, many including Invicta, Michael Kors, Caravelle New York and Wittnauer are headquartered in the United States. What’s more, the designs for their watches are all created on American soil. Although Invicta watches reflect a rich heritage of Swiss watch-making, dating back to when the brand was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland during 1837, the watchmaker has been an American based company since the mid 1990’s and is headquartered in Hollywood, FL. Invicta by far…

May 2, 2016

Michael Kors For Mom…

American watch brands, Chronographs, Designer Watches, Fashion Watches, Michael Kors, Mother's Day watches, Watches, women's watches

When it comes to ready-to-wear fashion, handbags, accessories and fine fragrances this Mother’s Day, fashion designer Michael Kors is a top favorite. The designer’s fashions for women are among the most-sought after in each of these luxury categories and are also currently ranked in the top five of each. The designer’s timepieces have captivated and energized the fashion watch market for over fifteen years for both their generous, oversized silhouettes and innovative use of materials since they were introduced in the early 2000’s. There’s still time to give Mom a popular Michael Kors watch this Mother’s Day with one of…

March 11, 2016

Hamilton Screen Legends

American watch brands, Chronographs, Hamilton Watches, Men's watches, Swiss Watches, Watches In Movies, Watches In Movies, women's watches, WorldofwatchesTV, WOWtv

Hamilton watches are renowned for being true legendary American timepieces. The brand was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, PA and was one of the largest producers of Railroad watches in the early 1900’s. Hamilton was commissioned by the US military for wristwatches worn by servicemen during both World War I and World War II. Notably, more than 1 million watches were shipped to troops overseas during the Second World War… a time when the production of consumer watches was halted by brand to exclusively produce timepieces for the US Army and Navy along with other allied Navies as well. The…

February 15, 2016

Presidential Time-Keepers…

American watch brands, Jorg Gray Watches, Men's watch brands, Men's watches, TAG Heuer Watches

Today is President’s Day throughout the United States. The holiday which takes place on the third Monday in February is a national celebration of both president’s George Washington’s birthday and Abraham Lincoln’ birthday which took place on February 12 and February 22, respectively. Most government offices, courts and services, financial institutions, schools and universities are closed today in honor of the national celebration. In addition, numerous retail establishments, including popular online retailer WorldofWatches.com are holding Presidents’ Day Sales as well. Wristwatches have played a big part in Presidential history, especially in the past 25 years. A turning point in the…

July 17, 2015

Innovative Ingersoll Time

American watch brands, Automatic Watches, Ingersoll, Men's watches, Watch History

Ingersoll Watches are true American time-keeping legends. Founded by brothers Robert and Charles Ingersoll in 1892 in New York, NY the brand introduced the first automated produced watches in 1896 at the retail selling price of one dollar, which was a day’s wages at the time. Ingersoll’s “Yankee” or “Dollar” pocket watch was immediately popular in the United States and across the globe with over 1 million watches produced immediately thereafter. Legend has it when US President Theodore Roosevelt was on a hunting safari in Africa, he was described as the man from the country where Ingersoll watches were produced…

July 14, 2015

It’s Time To Buy In Bulk!

American watch brands, Bulova Watches, Watch Trends, watches for men, Water-Resistant Watches

Buying in bulk is a popular and economical trend for millions of Americans. Membership warehouse stores Costco, Sam’s Club and BJs, which offer consumers bulk buys in everything from food and produce to healthcare and cosmetics are thriving with thousands of locations across the nation. Meanwhile, many big box retailers offer bulk buys on everything from apparel to household goods. In today’s economy buying in bulk a smart and practical way to save money, especially for the value involved. Popular online retailer WorldofWathces.com is offering a special bulk buying promotion this week with their Summer Stock Up: Buy More, Save…

June 23, 2015

June’s Best Bets

a_Line Watches, American watch brands, Chronographs, Designer Watches, Fashion Watches, Men's watches, Red Line Watches, women's watches

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…

August 22, 2014

Labor Day Time

American watch brands, Invicta, Men's watches

The Labor Day weekend holiday is just a week away and millions of Americans will soon be celebrating the four-day holiday weekend which constitutes the official end of summer. Labor Day was established as an official holiday in 1886 by President Grover Cleveland in support of the labor movement in the nation. And it has consecutively occurred on the first Monday in September for the past 128 years. Cleveland’s signing the holiday into law came in the aftermath of the Haymarket massacre in 1886, which started as a peaceful labor rally for labor reform in Chicago IL, yet ended in…

July 3, 2014

All American Time-Keepers!

American watch brands, brand name watches, Designer Watches, Fossil Watches

America marks its 238th birthday in less than 24 hours and Americans throughout the nation will be celebrating the holiday at annual parades, barbeques, family gatherings and firework displays. The holiday is a celebration of all things American from the cuisine served to the colors of red, white and blue lighting up the sky. There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than wearing apparel and accessories from American owned brands. And you couldn’t find a more American watch brand than Fossil. The brand was founded in 1984 in Dallas Texas by two brothers Tom Kartsotis and Kosta…