Luxury watches are my favorite facet in the world of watches. They are where artful fashion meets time honed craftsmanship. They are art object, jewelry, and time piece, simultaneously. Every major watch maker has some luxury watches on the market. They tend to be expensive, but when you find the perfect luxury watch, you re-discover the bon vivant of the watch world. Take the Revue Thommen Women’s Skeleton Dial Goldtone Case Leather Strap. This women’s watch encompasses everything I love about Revue Thommen. Normally I have trouble appreciating a women’s skeleton watch, but the breathtaking simple face coupled with the…
How to Choose the Right Diving Watch
Before you take the plunge into buying a diving watch, the first thing you need to learn is how they are differentiated from other wrist watches. Diving watches are made specifically for scuba diving, and therefore have added functions and features to allow them to be worn at certain depths in the ocean without being damaged. To be true diving watches, they should be able to go below 300 feet. They also are an added aid to scuba divers. One of the most important features on a diving watch is the bezel. It is very important in scuba diving to…
Useful and Stylish Chronograph Watches
Chronograph watches have always been a popular choice for watch lovers. What distinguishes a chronograph watch from all the rest? The most notable feature are the sub-dials which offer multiple ways to measure time. The number of sub-dials and functions vary from watch to watch. Originally these watches were used by the military and those in sports to keep exceptionally accurate time. But today it’s more about good fashion sense than anything else. Typically chronograph watches are thought of as sports watches, but you can find many designs to fit into both casual and formal settings. They can have leather…
The Original Watch World of French Artist André Chéca
Watches designed by André Chéca have one thing going for them – they are original. Check out this 2009 furry green rock watch which kind of resembles a new age rock monster; however, do not be deceived by the green fluffy get up, the watch is actually of exceptional watch making quality and design utilizing first class materials. The movement is the work of a highly regarded watchmaker – Christopher Claret. The beautiful skelotinized dial incorporates a tourbillon requiring great watch making expertise. The inner bezel is paved with exquisite high quality hand picked diamonds. The green mossy looking watch…
Workout With Activa Watches
Time your work-out with an Activa Watch. Activa Watches are specially designed to compliment your work-out schedule with perfect timing. Activa Watches are lightweight colorful, functional and stylish. Keep in mind, when you are working out with an Activa Watch strapped to your wrist, you are not the only one breaking a sweat, Activa Watch Company is working tirelessly, in a competitive market, to be at the forefront of watch innovation. At World of Watches, Activa watch prices are reduced by as much as 67%. Check out this stunning light purple Activa Women’s Digital multi-function watch – yours for just…
The History of IWC Schaffhausen
IWC was founded in 1868 by an American, Florentine Ariosto Jones, in Schaffhausen -the northernmost corner of Switzerland- breathing new life into a town struggling with its industrial development. In 1888, IWC was one of the first companies to install electricity in its factory providing it with an manufacturing advantage. In 1944, a fatal error caused the air bombing of IWC Schaffhausen’s manufacturing facility; however the company soon picked up its pieces and by 1957, Hans Ernst Homberger, the founder’s son added a new wing and purchased more efficient machines to accommodate the soaring demand for precise mechanical watches.…
IWC Schaffhausen Ingenier Mission Earth Honors “Plastiki”
IWC Schaffhausen partnered with British adventurer David de Rothschild who crossed the Pacific in 2010 in “Plastiki” – a unique 12 ton 60 foot catamaran crafted from 12,500 plastic soda bottles and other recycled materials. He started his journey in San Francisco crossing the Pacific and ending in Sydney. His mission was to raise global awareness of the dire condition of our oceans partly due to the enormous amount of plastic pellets (100 million tons derived from 2.5% of all the plastic ever made since the 1950’s) polluting the Northern Pacific. To commemorate the monumental success of David de Rothschild…
Ebel Unveils Classic Sport Chrono Marine
Ebel adds navy blue to its Classic Sport Chrono Marine line of watches. Blue is the trendiest color for Autumn- Winter 2011/2012, with bags, shoes, coats and winter wear sporting a blue hue and now ,of course, the new navy blue from Ebel. The Ebel Classic Sport Chrono Marine adds a vibrant vitality to the wearer’s image. Unveiled in March 2011, the Classic Sports Chrono Marine embraces colors representing the pure natural tones of the earth – navy blue, coral, brown, beige and khaki. Ebel’s newest collection of watches emits a sense of fun and freedom – to go beyond boundaries…
Back to School with Swiss Legend
The summer is almost over and school is about to begin. Whether you are in high school or going to college, a Swiss Legend Watch is an essential accessory. Swiss Legend is the coolest trend in watches, and you can own one for 87% off the List Price. We know school supplies add up leaving little room for the real cool stuff, well don’t be disheartened, with World of Watches rock bottom prices, you can make the image you want for a price you can afford. So what’s so special about Swiss Legend Watches? Swiss Legend Watches are really affordable.…
Only Watch Auction 2011
On September 22nd, 2011 an intriguing watch auction is set to take place. This Auction is held once very two years by Antiquorum at the Monaco Yacht Show to raise charity for medical research of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year 34 major watch brands are participating in this worthy cause. In order for a watch to partake in this auction, the watch must either be the first watch of a limited edition, or a completely unique model. Watch brands go to great lengths to stand out, and the result are breathtaking watches. Two of my personal favorites have used the…