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Top 10 celebrities and their affordable watch versions
Posted by writer in Uncategorized on April 2nd, 2009
Guess what? Not everything celebrities wear can burn a hole in your pocket. In fact, some Hollywood A-list celebrities actually enjoy buying and collecting affordable watches along with luxury ones. This fact may just make us feel a little better that we could not afford that lovely Cartier watch or that Roger Dubuis Excalibur. Here are a few mens watches and womens watches that celebrities enjoy wearing in real life, in the movies, on television, and for business.
10. Michael Owen – Tissot Men’s Watches
Let’s start off with a macho athlete. One of the best-known footballers in the world, Michael Owen does represent as Tissot’s Ambassador starting the year 1998.
Some rough-and-tumble footballers are not all too concerned about not wearing luxury gold mens watches all the time. They just want something that will work well. Tissot Men’s watches can provide that need for them.
9. Ivan Basso – Skagen Watch
One of the best mountain bike riders, Italian Ivan Basso, lends his name to a line of Skagen watches: the Red and Yellow Signature Editions.
Representing Nordic Europe is the Skagen brand of watches. A Skagen timepiece is known for being classy and expensive-looking though it is actually affordable and even fit for casual wear.
8. Jeffrey Donovan – Chase-Durer Special Forces
Let’s go to television celebrities, shall we? Jeffrey Donovan, as blacklisted international spy Michael Westin, proudly dons his Chase-Durer in Burn Notice. It’s his fictional character Michael Westin who wears the watch, but still he lends some incredible sense of reliability on Chase-Durer.
If you are familiar with the action-packed series, Burn Notice, then you will know that the Chase-Durer Special Forces watch made its appearance on the wrist of none other than the lead actor.
7. Kyle Chandler – Citizen Eco-Drive
No wonder television actor and Emmy-award nominee Kyle Chandler trusts the watch to give him a pretty good image even without the hefty price tag. You will recognize Kyle Chandler from his popular shows Friday Night Lights and Early Edition. I wonder if his Citizen helps him get to the news before everyone else…
Citizen is known for serving up hot but affordable mens watches and womens watches. It’s not even just elegant looks that Citizen Eco-Drive can deliver. The watch model sounds as if it should be part of an action movie or at least an adventure flick that does not let up.
6. Kristen Stewart – Swatch Full-Blooded
This watch just fits Twilight star Kristen Stewart. The model name is even curiously related to her hit vampire movie. The Swatch Full-Blooded is just young and sophisticated enough for a young actress growing up into a swan.
Young Hollywood stars are just like other teenagers and young adults. They want something hip and fashionable, not something their grandma would wear. That is why Swatch is not really a surprising choice by young celebrities though the brand is definitely affordable. The Swatch Full-Blooded is a little more sophisticated than the plastic models.
5. Jamie Foxx – Casio Men’s Pathfinder Atomic Solar Digital Watch
Jamie Foxx’s FBI agent Ronald Fleury wants a watch that is functional beyond just telling the time and ringing a screaming alarm. So, he went for the Casio Men’s Pathfinder.
The Casio Men’s Pathfinder watch is fit for hard action. If you are in danger or at least working up a sweat, do you really want a luxury watch? The Casio model is full of surprises: thermometer, digital compass, barometer, and world time are just some of them.
4. Kanye West – Casio G Shock Watch
Singer-rapper Kanye West loves his Casio G Shock watch that he probably has several Casio watches in different colors.
Casio G Shock watches are very cool and very affordable that a lot of fake ones are swirling around in underground flea markets. Still, the genuine ones are what you should go for; you do not really want to side with idea thieves, or do you?
3. Edward Norton – Breil Milano
Academy-award nominee Edward Norton has been reported to wear the brand. Not only that, he has become the celebrity endorser of Breil Milano up to the year 2010.
By its elegant Italian name, you might have never guessed that Breil Milano can be affordable. If it is mentioned that a celebrity has worn the brand, you may be further scared off. However, Breil Milano is unconventional in both its looks and price.
2. Johnny Depp – Seiko Quartz Men’s Watch
It is not surprising that Johnny Depp would wear a Seiko. Depp has always been recognized for being unconventional. He dresses up the way he feels like, not caring for what the fans and the fashion critics expect. It may be just his Nick of Time film character who was seen with the Seiko Quartz, but you can really imagine Depp wearing this particular Seiko watch in real life.
Seiko is one of the world’s well-known watch brands. It has stood the test of time while maintaining an affordable image.
1. Angelina Jolie – Tissot T Touch
Though it is actually Angie’s character in Mr. & Mrs. Smith who wore the Tissot T Touch, the fact that the watch model was worn by Miss Jolie in a movie for the second time says a lot. Angelina wore the same brand of watch for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life.
Sometimes it is the brand itself that makes sure it is known by many that it has been worn by a celebrity. You cannot blame Tissot T Touch for aligning itself with the gorgeous Angelina Jolie.
The Evolution and Branding of Watches
Posted by writer in Uncategorized on March 18th, 2009
Imagine living in a cave during the dawn of civilization. You do not even have a proper language to communicate complex ideas. So, there are no high-tech mens watches and womens yet. How can there be – you cannot even store your food properly yet. You are human though – with a developing brain. By your powers of observation, you realize that there is day and night, or at least light and dark moments within the day. You just watch when the sun rises and the sun goes down. That becomes your sense of time. It is not that bad, really. You do not have a meeting to attend at 2 pm, but you figure that you should get into your cave when it is totally dark.
Dependent on the Sun
You are not content, however. You figure that the sun has something to do about time. It has become tiring to wait for the sun to actually set before you realize that the day is over. This time, you want to be just a little bit prepared for it. You want to know how much time left you have for your business. In Egypt, humans have started telling the time through the shadows of their obelisks and pyramids. It is time to have something all your own to stare at without being crowded by the rest of your neighbors. So, the sundial was invented. It was not that easy to read the sundial, however. You have to set it out under the sun and read the time through the angle of shadows cast by the sun on it.
Keeping time on a chain
Though the sundial period in watch history was pretty civilized, it was necessary to make telling time even more accurate. Other methods of telling time have been invented. There was a transformation from telling time from clock towers (kind of like a more accurate version of staring at pyramids) to watches that come with a chain or a belt. The pocket watch of the 1500s was egg-shaped and heavy, but it was better than coming back to a clock tower several times a day. It also looked absolutely fashionable. You could actually see some people who still have lighter versions of the pocket watch today.
Decking out the watch
Of course, no matter how much you focus on science there will always be those who care more about looks. The age of the fashionista did not start in the 21st century, after all. As different watch models came out in different sizes, people began recognizing these timepieces as jewelry. Because these were jewelry, these watch models needed some decking out. In the 1600s, mens watches and womens watches began taking the shapes of objects, animals and even made use of religious themes.
Not everyone was in it for the fun, however. During this era, the Puritan movement in England prompted some people to keep their watches simple.
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The Eight Watch Brands You May Want to Wear
Posted by writer in Uncategorized on March 16th, 2009
With so many high-performance watches to choose from, it is just too difficult to pick the magic eight. This is partly because when you buy your wristwatch, you do not just think about quality but also about the watch’s cost and style. Sometimes, it is even difficult to reconcile the style you prefer with the money inside your wallet. Here then is a list that will help you figure out which watch brand best suits your budget and style without giving you a watch that will die out on you in no time.
- 8. Swatch
Colorful and stylish, Swatch watches are popular during the eighties. It is not stuck in eighties’ excess, however. The brand also has more grown-up looking watches. Of course, Swatch remains a fashion statement with its bold choice of colors. You get to find your fashion counterpart from the plastic Originals to the Swarovski-laden Bijoux line. So why is this worthy of this list? Swatch Group is the world’s biggest timepiece provider. Its Swatch lines, in particular, have a distinct look that powered the reemergence of Swiss watches.
Click Here To Browse Swatch Watches @ Amazon NOW - 7. Bulova
The glamorous Bulova watch has a technological edge through its scientific past. NASA used the Bulova timepiece technology during the 50s and 60s. The popular American brand has been the brainchild of Czech-born immigrant Joseph Bulova since 1875. An old brand, Bulova definitely has that Old World feel. What makes it a fantastic timepiece is the fact that it has matched its classic and elegant looks with substance: a truly worthy timepiece.Click Here To Browse Bulova Watches @ Amazon NOW - 6. Seiko
Seiko’s manufacturer had been operating even 43 years before it was officially named in 1924. Years of experience have forged a high-quality timepiece that you and I can most likely afford. Well-known for its price, a Seiko watch makes it a must-grab and a definite must-buy. You do not have to worry about your watch looking drab and cheap even at such a giveaway (at least for its performance) price. You can also bragging rights over a watch that has been the official timekeeper of major sporting events, including a few Olympics.
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Top 7 Watches Most Likely To Be Worn By Pornstars
Posted by writer in Uncategorized on March 16th, 2009
Admit it. You have, at some points in your life, envied porn stars for their sex appeal or at least been amazed by the volume of their sexual activity. They bare all onscreen for everyone to see, have nothing to hide, and obviously have lots of confidence. You probably wish you could walk down the streets with even just half of the confidence and sex appeal they have so you can have guys or girls turning their heads to look at you and wonder: “Who is that HOTTIE”? Well, you can always make yourself believe that you are attractive in your own way. You can also don on some accessories that add to your appeal. One accessory of choice is the watch. You’re most likely going to wear one every day, so why not choose one that makes you feel sexier? Below are just some watches that you might want to consider.
- 7. Timberland ‘Glenwood’ Men’s Chronograph
Who says orange can’t be sexy? Certainly not the makers of the Timberland ‘Glenwood’ men’s chronograph watch. This watch features an analog display, quartz movement, stainless steel construction, and a bright orange silicone rubber strap. The strap itself is attention-grabbing. It’s vibrant, fresh, and unique. By wearing this watch, you’re exuding confidence. You’re basically letting the world know that you don’t have any qualms when it comes to going after what you want, never mind if the rest of population is going the other way. And that kind of confidence is always sexy, don’t you think? - 6. Tokyo Flash ‘Jackpot’
Hit the jackpot with Tokyo Flash’s ‘Jackpot’ men’s watch. This casual watch is the kind that’s simple enough to go with pretty much anything, yet unique enough to garner some second glances as you walk by people. It’s big, rectangular display and stainless steel construction is understated, yet seems to hint at strong masculinity. With its digital display, you also won’t be having a hard time telling the time. The black leather strap is classic and timeless, adding to the appeal of this watch. -
5. Reactor Flux
Durable and stylish, the Reactor Flux just might be among the things you would want to put at the top of your wishlist. The stainless steel construction of this watch, as well as the screw down crown protects it from moisture damage. You know, so you won’t have to worry about tarnishing your watch in case you’re sweating while asking someone out. Plus, what’s great about this is that you can actually wear it while you impress the opposite gender by showing your prowess in waterskiing, diving, or kayaking. Plus, it’s got a dark red dial that seems to be begging for just a little attention. If you’re adventurous, this watch is a definite must-have.