When it comes to jewelry and accessories, the fashions and styles are constantly changing from season to season. Fashion designers are always updating and adding new looks each season to keep current and stay relevant. One thing that has stayed constant in the world of accessories is watch sizes. Generously oversized wristwatches for both men and women have remained popular for more than a decade. Popular watchmakers Invicta, Michael Kors and TAG Heuer were some of the first brands to feature oversized watches in their collections. Invicta helped set the stage for oversized men’s watches with the introduction of its…
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Award-Winning Time
The Academy Awards are this Sunday evening and Hollywood’s finest will be coming out to celebrate the highest achievements in filmmaking for the year of 2014. The motion pictures American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood and The Imitation Game are vying for the top prizes, while film stars Bradley Cooper, Michael Keaton, Juliann Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Eddie Redmayne, Kiera Knightly, J.K. Simmons, Meryl Streep, Patricia Arquette and Emma Stone lead a list of top contenders in the acting races. Wristwatches have certainly had a starring role in many popular films this year, including being seen on the wrists of several nominated actors…
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…
An Equinox For All Seasons
The solar equinox occurs twice a year, usually around March 20th and September 22nd. This is the time when the Earth’s equator passes the center of the sun and daytime and nighttime on this specific day are of equal durations. The two equinoxes also serve to herald the introduction of the spring and fall seasons, as the weather in most parts of the globe transition in changing temperature. The dramatic contrasts between the seasons, as well as daytime and nighttime serve as the emphasis for a new timepiece collection by prominent International watchmaker Elini Barokas, appropriately named Equinox. The new…
Haurex Italian Time
When it comes to precision crafted timepieces, Swiss-made and designed models are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Switzerland is indeed the origin and home of many prestigious watchmakers in the world today. And hundreds of prominent watch brand’s headquarters and factories are located in Switzerland…from Baume & Mercier and Ebel to IWC, Rolex and TAG Heuer. Interestingly Italy is also a leading watchmaking country. This comes as no surprise since Italian fashions and designs are heralded and highly regarded throughout the globe. Many popular watch brands have their roots and headquarters in Italy, including Officine Panerai, U-Boat,…
High-Speed MOMO Design Time
Nothing compares to the exhilaration of driving a fast-paced race car or even experiencing a high speed auto race. For decades auto racing has captured the imagination of many around the globe, whether it’s the American Daytona 500, the French Le Man held in Monaco or the Italian Mille Miglia. High-performance timepieces have been part of this racing heritage and several watchmakers have even paid homage to these legendary races, including the TAG Heuer Monaco, Rolex Daytona and Chopard Mille Miglia. MOMO Design watches are a name synonymous with high-speed auto racing. Founded by race car driver Gianpiero Moretti in…
Sports Legends In Time…
Sports legends are a revered and highly respected group of athletes whose accomplishments and feats have surpassed others in their respective field. Breaking a specific record or reaching a particular milestone is one way to reach this respected status. Being inducted into a hall of fame and longevity are among the others. Sports legends Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter have achieved status in the former. While legends Greg Norman, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Magic Johnson, John Elway, Terry Bradshaw and Cal Ripken Jr. have achieved status in…
All American Time-Keepers!
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…
Celebrate The 4th of July In Style!
The Fourth of July is just a few days away and the nation will be celebrating its 238th birthday this year. Many Americans will be enjoying the extended thee-day holiday weekend vacationing at popular destinations throughout the nation, including South Florida, Seattle, Las Vegas, Orlando and New York City. Traditional holiday barbeques, clam bakes, beachside excursions and firework displays are on many American’s agendas this Fourth of July weekend as is shopping. Fourth of July Holiday sales are among the most popular of the year, as retailers start to mark-down their seasonal summer inventories for forthcoming new back-to-school and fall items.…
It’s Graduation Time!
It’s College graduation time and many universities throughout the nation are preparing to hold their annual commencement ceremonies. One of the highlights of the ceremony is the guest speaker and this year is certain to not disappoint as prominent celebrity guest speakers from President Barack Obama to philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are scheduled to deliver addresses in the next month. This past weekend “Science Guy” Bill Nye delivered the commencement address at the University of Massachusetts, while US Navy Admiral William H McRaven spoke at the University of Texas commencement and Secretary of State John Kerry handled the address to…