The watch crystal is the glass that covers the face of the watch. There are three types of watch crystals: plexi -glass, mineral glass and sapphire glass.The cheapest version of the three is the plexi-glass. This is actually a transparent and lightweight plastic. The mineral glass is just ordinary glass like the one used for windows. And the synthetic sapphire is the most sought after type of glass and it is also the most expensive. It is made by...more
Jacob & Co is a company set by Jacob Arabo. He founded this company in 1986 and began his business. Jacob & Co is very young in watch manufacturing. But this watch manufacturer, as well as a jewelry manufacturer, affects the fashion industry much. People may consider there is little to say about such a young watch brand. In fact, it is worth to see the history and the values of this watch brand.Development of Jacob & Co in History:There were many artists in mid-to late1990's who were attracted by the unique designed works from Jacob at that time. They soon fell in love with these fantastic jewelries. This made Jacob Arabo, the founder of this brand, became the leader of the jewelry manufacturers throughout the music, entertainment, fashion and sports world. "Well begun, half done" is the most suitable to be used to describe him at that time. The Five Time Zone Watch Collection from Jacob & Co was a meaningful watch collection to this watch brand. It marked the entering into the watch market of this brand. This watch collection includes many famous watches which are still popular today such as the Justin Timberlake, Derek Jeter, Sir Elton John and so on. The creative designs of...more
Feldo is a newcomer in the luxury watch-making industry. It is a German-Spanish company, specialized in manufacturing watches of incomparable German quality, innovative design and utmost accuracy. Usually speaking, Feldo wristwatches are equipped with Swiss-crafted mechanical movements and take on impressive outlooks. New as it is, this new member...more
Founded by Charles Felician Tissot and his son Charles-Emile in the homey town of Le Locle, Switzerland, in the Jura Mountains over 150 years ago, the Tissot watch-making company in 1853, and the Swiss company has been pioneering classier and more advanced watches for men and women alike ever since. Tissot became a recognized member of the esteemed...more
Adidas has been around for many years. It was founded in Germany in the 1920's by a man named Adolf Dassler. The company was originally called Dassler Shoes but later became know as Adidas. It gained it's name from Dassler's nick name "Adi". Dassler invented the first spiked shoe for tack and field. In 1936 US Olympian Jessie Owens won the gold in track wearing a pair of Adidas shoes. Over the years Adidas has grown in popularity and has gained a world wide reputation. Today Adidas supplies not only shoes and clothing but many other things as well including watches.There are many functions to the Adidas watch, and that is one of the many reasons people of all ages are wearing them. Some of the features include time/day/month, alarm, water resistant, easy to read, digital and analogue, chronograph so its has both time keeping and stop watch functions, interval timer, 100 lap memory, shadow race mode which allows you to race against your best time, and more. Most watches come with an instruction manual and are very user-friendly. There are so many models available its hard to chose one. However, each watch is designed to fit your personal style. They can be worn for daily everyday...more
Nixon Watches is one of the premiere watch making companies in the world. The quality of Nixon Watches is somewhat surprising to some people since the company doesnt have the long and extensive history of watch making like some other top quality...more
Ikepod, a tiny Swiss brand, introduced a "Cannonballs" model. instead of launching it at a watch fair, Ikepod released it at Art Basel Miami beach. The platinum model comes in an edition of 10, priced at 36,000 euros ($48,614). Piaget is indicating...more
As the name suggests, imitation watches (also known as fake watches or replica watches) are copies of the original watches manufactured by well known designers and brands such as Dunhill, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Tissot, Guess, Concord, Burberry,...more
Watches have evolved over the centuries and turn out to be practically a necessity. There are many types of watches all with unique functions. In case you are looking for a watch you will discover a few points to maintain in mind. Your budget is...more
The traditional pocket watch got developed during the 16th century. They were the most popular type of watch that got used until World War I when wrist watches replaced these. However, they are still used quite frequently by many people though and...more
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