Tiffany and Swatch Team Up
December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Tiffany and watch maker Swatch have teamed up and signed a 20 year contract which allows them to make and distribute all their watches.
It’s been rumored that Tiffany is a favorite takeover target these days - at least one analyst believes this could be a bad thing and what’s in it for Swatch? They already own 18 watch brands. Word is that this is a move to further the development and distribution of Tiffany & Co. branded watches. Switzerland-based Swatch will incorporate a new watch-making company that will be authorized to use Tiffany’s trademark and operate under the Tiffany name.
Stand by: There’s a press conference scheduled for Wednesday.
GC Watches New Sport Class ‘All Black’ Chronograph Watch
September 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
All Black embodies the essence of sporty, elegant and highly expressive chic. It is complemented by two sportive counters, one at 3 o’clock for the seconds, and one at 9 o’clock for the minutes and hours. Standard time indication is centrally positioned and displayed by silver hour and minute hands and a red second hand. This facilitates interval, intermediate and accumulated timing. The red digits of the big date display punctuate the dial at 6 o’clock as a stylish and practical finishing touch.
The All Black is powered by a high-performance precision Swiss movement and is appropriately dressed in a sleek polished black case. This is framed by a contrasting matte black bezel bearing the dynamic tachometer markings. Screw down crowns and case backs, finely engraved with a monogram, as well as continually visible superluminova hands and indexes, plus water resistance to a depth of 100 meters confirm the highest quality. The slender 46 mm case is kept securely in place by a comfortable PVD coated stainless steel bracelet that cleverly integrates a lightweight central link in black polyurethane.
‘All Black’ is proudly masculine and equipped for the fast lane of life, taking speedy scene changes from the office to tuxedo-time in its stride. The wearer is ready for anything – anytime, anywhere. Essentially, All Black seductively expresses the very essence of the Gc philosophy - ‘The luxury of being you’.
Thanks to 21st century technology, quality doesn’t have to mean a high price tag — Retail Price: £395. To find out where you can get yours you can call 01604 678940 or email mgrove@sequel-uk.co.uk.
Tips on Buying Designer Watches for Men
August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The increasing variety, style and sophistication of men’s designer watches have often left many women confused over the decision of buying a watch that would best suit their male counterparts. Keeping with some simple advice of following intuition, here is a guide to buying watches for men.
What kind of personality does he have? Is he bold, reserved, shy etc? What kind of colours and styles does he prefer? Flashy and extravagant or subdued yet classic…. Does he go for the practical and smart or sleek and glossy? Is he the corporate kind or the more hip and casual variety? Is the watch going to serve a purpose that is more than just reading time? Is he gadget-oriented? Is he an avid sportsperson? Does he like water sports or is he into other more vigorous activities?
While deciding on the above mentioned elements, keep in mind the inherent differences that exist between a man and a woman. Most men like it straightforward; desire things that meet their basic needs. However, in saying that women are far better judges in accessorizing and therefore deciding which the perfect watch for a man is, may be to her advantage. This is also because a woman, more than a male has a heightened sense of fashion, she is well-versed with jewellery trends and knows what accessories go with what wardrobe. You could very well have a man wearing his sports watch for an important corporate meeting. But the woman will know better what should be worn in a boardroom vis-à-vis scuba diving.
For most women, a watch is the perfect gift when shopping for your male friend. However, there are some concerns that one should be careful about while buying a watch. These are in terms of size, colour, style, price etc.
If your man is big in stature, he will usually prefer a big sized watch as well. There are many different types of watches in the market today and buying the right one will depend on his personality as well.
In general most men go for muted colours. Bold, flashy colours are typically not preferred by the average male. Deep blues and browns are male colours.
There are all kinds of price ranges in the market today. The kind of designer items he has in his wardrobe will tend be a good indicator of how much you should spend on his watch; whether it will be a designer watch or a casual one.
Lastly, depending on what kind of fashion statement he usually likes to make will help you to decide on how stylish the watch should be. Some classic Swiss or European brands like Cartier, Patek Philippe or Rolex are bound to impress a man accustomed to luxury and designer wear. For a man more causal or sporty look, perhaps a Seiko, Tag Heuer, or Dunhill are better suited.
In addition to analyzing your man and his personality, here are some strategies you might use for buying him the gift of a classic watch
Shop the way you always shop, online or at the mall, and simply picture him as you are looking through the watches. What will look good on him?
If you are not fully conversant with his tastes, likes and dislikes, search thoroughly and pick one from your first three choices. Follow your instinct and buy him a watch that you feel will suit him the best.
Get into his mind and try to think like him. What is he looking for - a sports related watch, casual or designer watch and then decide what the most practical option would be.
William Brister - www.designerwatches.tv