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Inventive or Crazy, You Decide

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Watchmakers are always pushing the boundaries, trying to create innovative designs that will outshine the competition. Pushing boundaries is what the fashion industry thrives on. And at this stage in the game, we expect lines to be crossed from brands like Citizen watches and Tag Heuer watches, but the 2lmx watch takes the cake. The watch was designed by Arnaud Tellier, a former curator at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

The watch launches Tellier’s new brand of the same name. It’s easy to see that he was influenced by the influx of skeleton watches as of late but he took it to the extreme. As if you couldn’t have guessed, the watch is mechanical and manually wound with a core tourbillon mechanism. What makes it (un)appealing is seeing the inner workings through a sapphire crystal casing. Unlike every other timepiece, this watch uses a 24-hour format on a set of barrels.

How do you create such a feat? With 337 components, 44 jewels, and about a 1,000 free hours. Because it’s so labor intensive, there is very limited production. Just how limited? Only 5 a year will be created. By next year you’ll be able to purchase it in a platinum casing with either black or white dial and wristband. So is it awesome or ugly? You decide!

 

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Hop on the Ceramic Watch Trend

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Rado watchesWhen it comes to the band of a watch, the choices are usually stainless steel, leather, or gold. But recently there has been quite an increase in ceramic watches. You might be a bit skeptical about a ceramic watch, assuming it can’t be nearly as durable as the previously mentioned materials or as attractive. Sadly, you are wrong my friend. Ceramic watches are actually incredibly durable and scratch resistant. Besides design style,  isn’t that what you’re really looking for in a watch? Accuracy and durability, a watch that you can still wear years later and love just as much?

Durability doesn’t have to mean clunky and heavy, though. Ceramic watch bands are actually lightweight and thin. Are they more expensive? Honestly it depends on the brand. Hamilton watches might cost you a little more than Citizen watches, but cost really depends on what other materials and features are used on the rest of the watch. It is not hard to find affordable ceramic watches, especially when you shop at Certified Watch Store.

They also run the gamut of style, including sporty, formal, and casual designs. Often times you can find beautiful colors as well so you will never feel limited in your selection. A ceramic watch will make a splendid addition to anyone’s collection.

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Plunging into Diver Watches

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Citizen watchesWomens and mens watches sometimes aren’t just about style. Sometimes we want them to perform other functions, besides just telling the time of course! Scuba divers will love owning divers watches which have plenty of added features and they’re made to withstand deep depths without getting damaged. A high quality diving watch should be able to go below 300 ft.

Besides displaying accurate dive depth, the watch should also inform the wearer of present depth, elapsed time, and the total dive time. Some watches can also log maximum and average depth automatically, not to mention inform you of the start and stop time of the dive. If the timepiece you’re considering doesn’t offer all these features and more, you’re looking at the wrong watch.

The most important part of the watch to look at is the bezel –the rotating dial around the watch face. While submerged, the bezel should stay aligned so that you know how long you’ve been under water. (Obviously this is extremely imperative to know.) Many of your favorite brands, such as Citizen watches, offer divers watches so browse the collections for the perfect diving watch.

 

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Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk: The Ultimate Sports Watch

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citizen watchesI’ve come across some sporty watches in my day but nothing compares to the Eco-Drive Skyhawk. It is the ultimate watch for those seeking a true chronograph watch that literally does it all. There are quite a few in the series, but most of them perform the same functions and it’s just a matter of the material used for the bracelet and the color. The watches are atomic chronographs which means these are insanely accurate.

Enjoy the functionality of both digital and mechanical features. The watch also has two time alarms, world time for 43 cities, a 99 minute countdown timer, a perpetual calendar, and a digital display back-light. There is literally nothing this watch can’t do. Unlike other Citizen watches, this watch uses special technology that absorbs both sunlight and artificial light to continuously recharge the watch. In case the world becomes enveloped in clouds of darkness, the max power reserve can last up to 30 months. But if it’s starting to run low, there will be a low charge warning.

Not only can you practically run the world from this watch, it’s incredibly stylish. But what else would you expect from Citizen watches? To make the deal even sweeter, Certified Watch Store is selling this collection at nearly 50% off.

Toning Down Colors for Fall

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guess watchesAugust is already wrapping up and summer is quickly coming to an end. It hasn’t even felt like summer here in New York, but rather a beautiful fall day. The air has cooled and there is a light, refreshing breeze keeping the brilliant sun at bay. Now that fall is rapidly approaching, we now have to get ready for new fashions and put away our flip-flops and brightly colored sun dresses.

The same goes for our designer watches. I know it’s tempting to wearing those bright pink and orange Michele watches, but we need to coordinate with next season. Fall isn’t tough to shop for, just match the colors of the changing leaves. Greens, oranges, and browns will suit you just fine. These patterns also need to be applied to watches. You don’t want the funky colors of summer. Instead you’ll want gunmetal and brown leather straps –anything that’s darker colored without being too dreary.

Whether you long for Citizen watches or Hamilton watches, you can find new ones to match your fall wardrobe at Certified Watch Store. Pair it with a dark jeans and a light leather jacket. Don’t forget the shades because it’ll still be bright and sunny out.

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A Michele Watch Out of the Matrix

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michele watchesThe Matrix seemed more than just a movie. It was an entire culture phenomenon that made it cool to wear trench coats and sunglasses with no wire frames. I know I wasn’t the only one to have a desktop wallpaper with all those green numbers falling down. It almost made me want to be a computer hacker, and then I realized I had no idea how to even do that. But if you’re still in love with the style, you might want to check out the Michele Turbina XI Men’s Watch. The watch has a stainless steel case, a rubber strap (which means it’ll last a lifetime!), and a sapphire crystal.

As for the watch face itself, it reminds me of those green falling numbers. All the markings are dark neon green, along with the background itself. The 1 and the 11 are marked off as numbers, the rest are just line markings. It also has three subdials, designed in the same fashion. Certified Watch Store will let you walk away with this awesome watch for $1,704 which is 29% off the original price. Quite a bargain if you ask me!

Maybe if you wear this watch you’ll actually be able to slow down your movements and dodge bullets. Probably not, but you can at least try. And I doubt you’ll find Fossil watches or Citizen watches that can beat this style.

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Discount Watches for Wedding Gifts

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michael kors watchesWe’ve been in wedding season for the past few months and that means a lot of great parties are going on with free food and drinks! However, that also means you’re probably spending a lot of time in Bed, Bath, and Beyond or Crate & Barrel looking for the perfect wedding gift. Honestly, how many dishes and pots does this couple need? Instead of getting all the usual gifts, why not be unique and opt for designer watches?

Imagine how thrilled the couple will be when they open up a pair of matching Citizen watches or Michael Kors watches. I know I would certainly love that gift. Most brands will sell similar styles for both men and women, so it’s not too hard to find the perfect fit. You can even go one step further and have the watches engraved with the couple’s initials and date of the wedding.

Watches always make a great gift and weddings are no exception. It’s way more exciting than opening up another china place setting or a picture frame. Be the cool guest who takes the time to look for an awesome gift off the registry. But be careful. Everyone will be expecting something equally as good at their wedding!

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