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MLK Jr. Day Watch Blowout Savings Just For You…

Today marks the 17th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This relatively new holiday was officially signed into office in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan and has been an official national holiday in all states throughout the nation since 2000. Dr. King is best remembered for his work in the Civil Rights movement during the 1960’s and his tragic death in 1968. He was a pivotal force in the passing of the Voter’s Rights Act, which was signed into office my President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 as well. Interestingly both…

There’s Still Time To Get Your Gifts Before Christmas…

The clock is ticking and time is now starting to run out. Christmas Eve is  a little more 110 hours away and if you have not completed your Christmas gift list yet, you are still in luck. At World of Watches we are offering Free Upgraded Next Day Shipping on all purchases over $249 if ordered by 12pm EST, this Thursday December 22, 2016. What’s more we have thousands of today’s most-wanted men’s and women’s watches in price ranges for every budget from today’s top watchmakers, including Breitling, Invicta, Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Oris, Eterna, Maurice Lacroix, Bulova, Daniel Wellington, Michael Kors,…

Smart, Highly Evolved Gifts Of Time…

Smart watches are a popular gift choice this holiday season. After all who wouldn’t want a wristwatch that delivers text messages and also lets you know someone is calling you on your smart phone, not to mention keeps track to each and every step you take during the day. Like smart phones and other high-tech necessities, one of the caveats of owning a Smart Watch is the fact that newer models with advanced technology will me making current models obsolete in no time at all. I do not own a smart watch and personally have no intense desire to get…

Countdown To Christmas: The Best & Brightest Gifts For Her!

Christmas is a little more than three weeks away and if you’re starting to contemplate what to get the special individuals in your life this year for Christmas, we at World of Watches are here to make your holiday shopping a whole lot easier. Today we’re focusing on Great Gifts for Her. Whether you’re shopping for your wife, girlfriend, mother, grandmother, daughter or many other special females in your life, we have thousands of excellent gift selections for ladies from many of today’s top watchmakers, including Cartier, Rolex, Michael Kors, Maurice Lacroix, Citizen, Seiko, Bulova, Corum, Lucien Piccard, Swiss Legend,…

Get Your Black Friday Shopping On – 160 Hours In Advance!

Black Friday is a holiday steeped deep in tradition since 1932. For Generations, the Friday after Thanksgiving had served as the official kick-off of the Christmas season, as retailers throughout the nation debuted their holiday decorations inside and outside their venues. The day was highlighted by the arrival of Santa Claus, who would preside at the respective location, listening to children’s gift list wishes through Christmas Eve. This day became known as “Black Friday,” since it was the first day in the year when many retailers started to operate profitably in the “black.” Today, as numerous online and brick and…

It’s Singles’ Day & We’re Celebrating!

It’s Singles’ Day today around the world. This Chinese inspired holiday has origins dating back to the early 1990’s, when students at universities started to celebrate their non-marital status or bachelorhood on November 11th. The date was chosen intentionally since it consists of four single 1’s and is now celebrated internationally throughout the globe by single individuals and their single friends in many nations. The holiday took a retail trend five years ago in 2011, when it featured six 1’s in its date. Numerous Chinese online retailers at the time took advantage of the special occasion, including online retail giant…

You Better Watch Out: It’s Christmas In July!

Christmas is by far one of the most popular and highly-anticipated holidays of the year. Whether it’s the bright and colorful holiday decorations and fastive yuletide fashions… sipping hot cocoa, all snuggled up by the  fireplace and Christmas tree… the joyous celebration of gift-giving and receiving, not to mention the outstanding values you find online and in stores on great gifts for you and everyone else, nothing compares to the many wonders of the Christmas holiday season. With the weather in the high 80’s and 90’s in most parts of the nation, warm holiday clothing may feel and look a…

Watch Out! WOW TV Sneak Preview For July 23rd & 24th

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WorldofWatches TV has something for everyone this weekend with three hours of incredible deals on today’s top watches, all with five to six stress-free payments too. The program airs this Saturday and Sunday evening at 6:00 pm EST on DirectTV, as well as streaming live on Facebook, You Tube and WorldofWatches.com/wowtv. The Semi-Annual Lucien Piccard kicks-off the first hour of the program both nights featuring the deep-discounts on many of the brand’s most popular styles. Lucien Piccard customers will also receive a 6-slot watch box with their purchase and each watch will be offered with six stress-free payments. Date Night…

Father’s Day Gift Picks!

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Father’s Day has been a nationally celebrated holiday in the United States since 1966, when President Lyndon Johnson issued the first Presidential proclamation to honor fathers annually on the third Sunday in June. President Richard Nixon signed the holiday into national law six years later in 1972. Like many other national holidays designated on a particular time annually, such as Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day, Father’s Day, does not occur on the same date each year and this year Father’s Day takes place on June 19th. At WorldofWatches.com we make shopping…

Watch Collection Essentials: Mechanical Timepieces

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For generations mechanical wristwatches have been highly regarded in the world of horology for their meticulous craftsmanship, intricate movements and time-honored design. If you’re a serious watch collector you should consider having a mechanical timepiece in your collection. Mechanical movement timepieces have been around since the very introduction of time-keeping devices in the early 17th Century.  Numerous watch collectors today prize mechanical watches for their Old World craftsmanship and artistry, bespoke movements and premium quality. Mechanical watches have a spring-driven mechanism inside and are powered by a series of gears oscillating back and forth at a constant rate. Unlike self-wound…