Archive for April, 2009
What Your Watch Says About How Sexy You Are
Posted by writer in watch models on April 24th, 2009
Choosing a watch is not an easy thing to do, especially if you’re particular about how these mens watches and womens watches look and how they would give you a strong first impression to the people you meet. Basically, all watches serve one main purpose: timekeeping. Despite having a singular purpose, watches come in so many different designs and styles. Choosing the right watch for you has a lot to do with finding watches with the right features and functions, all wrapped up in a design that will make you feel confident and sexy. Here are some of the different watch models and how they can make you look and feel sexy:
The chronograph watch
Watch models with the chronograph feature often look sophisticated, with a touch of sportiness. Chronograph watches have stopwatch timer features that are usually designed with three smaller dials within the main dial of the timepiece. Usually, mens watches and womens watches with the chronograph feature also have a rotating bezel with an instrument, like a time-marker or a tachometer. You can choose a rubber band, leather strap or a metal bracelet and your chronograph will still look stunning. With the extra dials and smart features that are added to chronograph watches, it is no wonder why these watch models have a sophisticated sexiness to them.
Two examples of chronograph watch models:
Men’s: Swiss Army Chrono Classic
Women’s: Oceanus Ladies Atomic Solar Chronograph
The aviator and dive watches
If you are looking to have a smart and sporty look, you may want to go for an aviator or dive watch. Both aviator and dive watch models have rugged and durable designs with extra features used for the respective purposes. Aviator watch models, for example, have features similar to a flight computer, multiple timer dials, or the ability to display multiple time zones. Dive watch models are made to be water-resistant and some have chronograph and alarm features for keeping track of time while under water. While aviator and diver watches have sporty features, they come in a wide variety of styles, including luxurious watches made by top-notch watch manufacturing companies. If you want to have a smart and sporty look, you should look into getting an aviator watch or a dive watch.
Example of an aviator watch for men: Torgoen T2 Flight Computer Chronograph
Example of a diver watch for women: Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’
The simple watch
Watch models that are simple in design but look elegant are great for looking good every day. Generally, simple and elegant watches are those that aren’t packed with features, like aviation or chronometer watches are. Because these watch models don’t have as many features, they tend to look cleaner and sleeker. Simple watch models have the bare-essential features, which include the movement, time display and, sometimes, a date indicator. To top off your simple and elegant look, try matching your classy watch with a leather strap. Looking sexy and chic is easy with the help of a simple watch.
Two examples of simple and elegant watch models:
Men’s: Jacques Lemans Tempora Automatic
Women’s: Hamilton Jazzmaster/American Classic
The luxury watch
Luxury watches have long been a status symbol for fortune, fame and power. From actors and successful professionals to businessmen and politicians, all kinds of people wear luxury watches that make a strong statement. Although luxury watches can be expensive, they give off a vibe of opulence and extravagance like no other types of watch models. Aside from offering some of the highest-quality watch features, luxury watches usually have an extravagant design that exudes appeal. Some watch models include design features like diamond-encrusted bezels, specially-crafted faces and dials, highly-precise movements, or high-grade materials. No matter what type of luxury watch you get, it’s sure to make your entire outfit and overall style look more expensive and more lavish.
Two examples of luxury watches:
Men’s: Swiss Legend Throttle Diamonds
Women’s: Bulova Diamond Chronograph
The rugged watch
Rugged watches are practical, durable, and efficient timepieces that can survive through some of the harshest conditions. Whether you like to go on camping trips, attend sporting events or you just lead an active life in general, you may want to consider getting a rugged watch, like those inspired by the army or by the outdoors. Some of the features of rugged watch models include luminous hands and markers, water resistance, weather resistance, and special power technologies. For example, the brand Citizen has an Eco-Drive technology that stores energy received from the sun, to power your watch practically forever. Rugged watches have a raw appeal to them that makes them ideal for rugged use or even regular day-to-day use.
Two examples of rugged watch models:
Men’s: Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman
Women’s: Citizen Riva
Top 10 Superheros and Their Watches
Posted by writer in watch models on April 17th, 2009
Superheroes are awe-inspiring role models that not only have some of the best powers and skills you can think of, but also some of the best gadgets. One of the essential gadgets for both superheroes and non-superheroes are mens watches and womens watches. Watches help you keep up with your schedule and they also say a little something about your personality. Here are 10 superheroes and the watches that fit their personalities, powers and costumes:
1. Spider-Man
Swiss Army Ground Force
Spider-Man has always been a favorite superhero of comic book readers. Newspaper photojournalist by day, Peter Parker quickly transforms into the web-spinning and acrobatic Spider-Man whenever he senses imminent danger.
The Swiss Army Ground Force watch has a dark red face, brushed satin metal finish, and black rubber band that would compliment Spiderman’s classic red and blue costume or his black costume. The watch has great features like a date-indicator, Luminous-Display, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The titanium case can deal with his fast-paced web-slinging and web-swinging, while the 100-meter water resistance feature will help him deal with underwater missions of all types. Finally, the tachometer bezel function enables Spiderman to calculate speeds and machine outputs.
2. Superman
TX-Technoluxury ‘730 Classic Fly Back’
The Man of Steel, Superman, is an all-American superhero. While his alter ego, Clark Kent, appears clumsy and geeky as a reporter of The Daily Planet, Superman is anything but.
The TX-Technoluxury ‘730 Classic Fly Back’ watch is an aviation chronograph watch that fits Superman’s high-flying needs. The blue face with red accents go well with Superman’s costume, while the GMT/Dual Time Display feature allows him to keep time no matter where he is. The built-in compass, Fly Back Chronograph feature and Retrograde display makes for easy navigation and time-keeping. The watch has a bi-directional bezel, polished stainless steel case, and black leather strap, as well as water resistance up to 100-meters deep.
3. Batman
Citizen ‘Skyhawk’ Atomic Flight Chrono
The Caped Crusader, Batman, has always been a mysterious figure. Even though Batman doesn’t have the powers other superheroes have, his high-tech gadgets have always inspired his legion of fans.
One of the more popular models of mens watches, the Citizen ‘Skyhawk’ Atomic Flight Chrono watch is packed with features, making it a perfect fit with all of Batman’s other gadgets and gizmos. The Skyhawk has a black face and stainless steel body and band. The watch can keep time in 43 cities with its Eco-Drive movement that synchronizes with atomic clocks in Japan, North America and Europe. Some of the other features include a perpetual calendar, 1/100 second chronograph, two daily alarms, digital display, GMT display, 99-minute countdown timer, and 200-meter water resistance.
4. The Flash
Seiko Sportura Formula 1 Honda Racing Team Chronograph
Having the ability to move at lightning speed, The Flash will always be one of the popular members of the Justice League. His superhuman speed has always been an asset when thwarting the enemy.
The Seiko Sportura is a great watch for the Flash, especially with its tachometer bezel, which just might be able to gauge Flash’s superhuman speed. The watch is a chronograph with an alarm and luminous markers. The red, black and silver design goes well with Flash’s classic, scarlet red uniform. With his speed, Flash certainly won’t have to worry about keeping the Quartz movement charged-up. The case is made of stainless steel, while the band is made of rubber with a buckle clasp.
5. Green Lantern
Torgoen T7 Flight Computer
Another well-known member of the Justice League, The Green Lantern possesses a ring that gives him power to control the physical world. Even though The Green Lantern draws tremendous power from his ring, he also should have the willpower to match that power.
The Torgoen T7 Flight Computer is a good watch for Green Lantern. It has a Chronograph design with Swiss Quartz movement. The built in E6B Flight Computer for calculating numerous factors, such as wind correction, time en route and fuel burn (not that the Green Lantern uses fuel). The watch has a large date display, Luminous markers and a stainless steel construction.
6. Iron Man
Reactor Gamma
Iron Man is the alter ego of millionnaire Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark, a weapons developer and manufacturer. After Tony Stark suffers from a heart injury and gets kidnapped by his enemies, forcing him to design and create a power suit to escape. Capitalizing on the capabilities of the power suit, Tony Stark saves the world from evil foes as the superhero Iron Man.
The Reactor Gamma watch has loads of features to help Iron Man keep perfect time under various conditions. The watch has an analog display, with Super-Luminova Illumination technology, and a 10-year power supply on Quartz movement. Some of the other features of the Reactor Gamma include a tachometer, shock resistance, water resistance for up to 300 meters, and a diver bracelet extension.
7. Wolverine
Chase-Durer Men’s ‘Conquest Sport’ Chronograph
Having claws and bones made of adamantium, the supposed strongest metal in the world, Wolverine is basically indestructible. Add to that his power of superfast healing, Wolverine is definitely a member of the X-Men to watch out for. You wouldn’t want to get in his way.
The Chase-Durer ‘Conquest Sport’ Chronograph for men is the perfect watch for Wolverine. The yellow band and yellow face go great with his yellow uniform. Also, the stainless steel and titanium case go can keep up with Wolverine’s berserker rages and the strength of his adamantium claws and skeleton. The Super-Luminova Illumination technology will ensure that he can read the time on the darkest nights, while the 100-meter water resistance capabilities means that Wolverine won’t have to worry when taking a dive. Some of the other features include quartz movement, a rubber and stainless steel band, a buckle clasp, small seconds, and chronograph design.
8. Aquaman
Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’
Another notable member of the Justice League, Aquaman controls the watery domains of the planet. He has the ability to speak to marine animals, usually soliciting their help during battles. Many people would wonder how Aquaman can breathe even when submerged. Well, he can draw oxygen from water. Not only that, he can also withstand extreme aquatic pressure and tempereatures.
The Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’ chronograph watch has a green face that goes perfectly with Aquaman’s green and gold costume. This stainless steel diving watch sports water resistance of up to 200 meters, a timing bezel, chronograph design, and luminous markers. The Swiss Quartz movement type will ensure precise time-keeping.
9. Wonder Woman
Swiss Army ‘Alliance Sport’
With her alluring beauty, superhuman strength, and golden lasso, Wonder Woman is definitely not of the weaker sex. Also, few of us know that Wonder Woman Wonder is telepathic, knowledgeable on the sciences, and can speak every language on earth.
As one of the popular womens watch, the women’s Swiss Army ‘Alliance Sport’ watch is a great match for Wonder Woman. It has a dark blue face to compliment her costume. The unidirectional-rotating dive bezel is made from stainless steel. The watch has a quartz movement, as well as a date indicator, and stainless steel band with a deployment buckle and push-button lock.
10. Captain America
Hamilton Khaki Regatta
The public became first aware of Captain America during World War II. Even though he wasn’t born with superpowers, Captain America received Super-Soldier serum and vita-ray treatment, which gave him superhuman strength, reflexes, and speed.
The Hamilton Khaki Regatta watch has a blue face with red accents that go perfectly with Captain America’s costume. The watch features a Chronograph display, alarm, and luminous markers. The crystal is made of sapphire while the case and band are crafted from stainless steel. The watch also has a dive bezel and 100-meter water resistance, as well as a fold over clasp with a push-button lock.
What Your Watch Says About Your Personality
Posted by writer in watch models on April 10th, 2009
You have your own look and your own preferences, and these preferences dictate just what kind of style would appeal to you. Whether you’ve realized it or not, your personality has a big effect on what you eventually end up buying. You might notice that your clothes come in similar styles, or that you prefer a certain color palette over another. Your taste and personality will always come into play when you buy anything, even accessories such as mens watches or womens watches.
* The Creative Gal – Swatch ‘Playful Pins’ Ladies’ Watch
You always think out of the box. When it comes to clothes and accessories, you tend to go with what makes you feel happy and comfortable, rather than opt to follow the crowd. You like being different, even if that means that your outfits can be a hit or miss kind of thing. With the Swatch ‘Playful Pins’ ladies’ watch though, you’re guaranteed to be a sure hit. The white plastic strap of this watch features color-filled pinheads, and the white dial has multi-colored numbers. It’s colorful, edgy, playful, and funky all at the same time. What more could you want from these womens watches?
* The Guy Next Door – Bulova Men’s Watch Style 96A23
Simple, unassuming, and sweet — you’re the kind of guy that girls would like their parents to meet. You’re so nice and careful about people’s feelings that people expect you to always be nice all the time. Admit it, you’d probably keep and wear old mens watches that your grandmother hands you just because you’d like to please her. But if you had your choice, you’d probably pick the Bulova men’s watch style no. 96A23. This simple, no-frills watch with a white dial and black leather strap would be just right for you.
* The Fashionista – Swatch ‘Me and My Shoes’ Ladies’ Watch
When it comes to fashion, you’re always ahead of the crowd. You tend to set the trends, not follow them. If you do follow, you always put in a personal touch to make it your own. You think of clothing as an art, a way for you to express your creativity and your feelings. You could be all pink and princess-y one day, and a classic beauty in a black and white ensemble the next. There’s no telling what you’ll wear next, because you never seem to run out of ideas and you’re great with mixing and matching. The Swatch ‘Me and My Shoes’ ladies’ watch will be perfect for you. With its bag, shoe, and heart charms, here’s a watch that’s a symbol of the things you’re passionate about.
* The Athlete – Luminox Dive Watch
You’re always on the go and you need things that don’t need much maintenance. Whether you’re running, diving, mountain climbing, or playing basketball, you need a watch that can keep up with your active lifestyle. The Luminox dive watch, with its scratch resistant glass crystal, velcro pullback strap, and water resistance, can be just what you need. You can always keep track of time even as you’re busy being busy. What’s great about this watch is that you can even take it diving with you. You don’t have to worry about getting it broken or that it can’t take the moisture, because it can. You work hard, so you deserve to have a watch that works as hard as you do.
* The Princess – Dolce & Gabbana ‘C’est Chic’ Ladies’ Watch
As a child, you almost always got what you wanted. Now that you’re grown up, you’ve learned to use your feminine wiles to get others to do stuff for you. You never go out of the house without putting on makeup, and you always make sure that your hair is perfectly coiffed. There are many people tripping over their feet to cater to your whims, and you use that to your advantage. You don’t settle for anything less than the best, and diamonds are your best friend. When it comes to womens watches, the Dolce & Gabbana ‘C’est Chic’ ladies’ watch will surely pass your usually discriminating taste. It’s encrusted with crystals, and while these aren’t real diamonds, they do look similar to the real thing.
* The Geek – Oceanus Men’s Titanium Solar Atomic Chronograph
You’re often seen with your head buried in a book. Each time the teacher asks a question, you’re the one who’s most likely to have your hand up in the air. Others may see you as a know-it-all or a weirdo, but you don’t care because you like who you are — well, most of the time anyway. You’re not very concerned about fitting in and following the crowd, and when it comes to your accessories, you want them to be functional more than aesthetically pleasing. The Oceanus men’s titanium solar atomic chronograph watch may be just the right kind of watch for you. It has atomic timekeeping and can show you the time in a second timezone. Now isn’t that just the coolest?
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.
