When it comes to luminous wristwatches, the brand Luminox is in a league of their own. A good many timepieces feature luminous hands and hour markers with luminescent paint, which requires charging by a light source. Others have built-in lighting, which operate at the touch of a button. Luminox watches feature a state-of-the-art light technology feauuring miniscule gas lighting, that is always lit on the hands, hour markers and even the bezels on some models. What’s more this patented light technology is designed to continuously glow for more than 25 years. The brand name comes from the Latin term for Light:…
Running On Renato Time
In the watch world, Renato Watches are considered a powerful player to watch. Founded in 2005 by, designers and entrepreneurs Daniel Mink and Ovadia Levy, Renato is an American owned company with roots in New York City. In 2005, Mink and Levy sought out to create timepieces for watch collectors that offered not only luxurious good looks and the finest materials available, but affordable prices as well. Each of the brand’s early collections for men: the Beast, Wild Beast and T-Rex along with Beauty Series for women, offered precise Swiss-made quartz movements housed in surgical-grade stainless steel cases with such…
Chronological Time
Chronograph watches offer a rich heritage in time-keeping excellence. The very first chronograph was introduced in 1816 by Louis Moinet for use in the tracking of astronomical objects. In the next half-century chronographs evolved to record time. A true chronograph is one that has independent stop-watch and display watch functions. The term comes from the Greek terms for time: “chronos” and writing: “graph.” The term is interpreted more today about the recording of time rather than writing. In 1882, Edouard Heuer patented one of the first time-keeping chronograph pocket watches. Five years later Heuer introduced an oscillating pinion mechanism which is…
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…
Invicta – The Leader Of The Pack!
In today’s world of style and fashion, many designers’ looks are easily recognizable by their logo or emblem. Whether it’s the double “C” Chanel logo, single “H” Hermes emblem or MK Michael Kors logo, you can easily identify the designer’s fashions. Some fashion designers are also easily identified by the distinctive looks of their designs. A quilted Chanel handbag and tweed ladies’ suit by the legendary French fashion house are easily recognizable, as is a leather Kelly handbag and patterned silk scarf from Hermes. In the watch world Invicta timepieces are in a league of their own. These bold, oversized…
Highly Regarded Croton Time
Croton is a popular and esteemed Swiss watchmaker with a rich horological heritage dating back to 1878. For over 134 years, the company has been producing innovative timepieces, impressive in design and craftsmanship, as well as value-priced and affordable. The brand is named after the Italian region Croton, an area renowned for its physical beauty and strength. With precision Swiss craftsmanship and movements along with fashionable Italian-inspired designs distinguishing them from other brands, Croton gained worldwide popularity by the mid-1900s. The brand is most famous for its Aquamatic timepiece, first introduced in the 1940s and one of the earliest…
An Indispensable Time-Keeping Ally
Victorinox Swiss Army wristwatches are among the most popular watch brands for men and women today. The brand’s no-frills military inspired designs, premium -grade stainless steel construction, quality Swiss craftsmanship, not to mention affordability have made them leaders in watch industry since their inception in 1989. Swiss Army’s origins started with surgical grade knives in 1884, when the brand was founded by Karl Eisener, who opened a cutlery shop in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland. By 1891, Eisener was commissioned by the Swiss Army to produce pocket knives for soldiers. Six years later, the “Swiss Officer’s Knife” and “Sport Knife” were legally registered to…
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…
Selecting The Right Diving Watch….
Summer is the most popular time of the year for deep-sea diving, especially across the east and west coasts of the United States, along with the Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. Warm water climates are universally preferred by divers. Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Palm Beach, Florida, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic are among the popular places for warm water diving. Along with a warm water climate, deep-sea diving requires the right gear including a wet-suit, goggles, fins, a mask, a scuba tank, not to mention a diving watch. Having the correct timepiece while diving is vital, since…
Watches That Make The Grade…
In less than a month, it will be back to school time for many college and high school students throughout the nation. Traditionally in years past, many college and high school fall semesters commenced just after Labor Day. However, today classes in many higher and lower level institutions across the nation now begin around August 15th, while others start in the weeks thereafter. Whether the students in your household are completing high school or are entering college, one thing is for certain, they’ll want to have the perfect back to school wardrobe this late summer. Distressed skinny jeans, wide brim…