I can look back at my childhood and remember the best of times: playing at the park, drinking lemonade on a hot summer’s day, and riding around in my grandfather’s Lincoln! Now those were the days and boy were we living it up! There’s nothing like a little blast from the past to put a smile on your face. Some of my greatest memories included my grandfather! He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Nothing suited him better than a nice pair of Levis, a plaid shirt, and his favorite gold watch. For many years, my grandfather wore the same gold Timex seven days a week. If he left the house, so did his Timex! Sure, we tried to buy him fancier, more modern watches but his old faithful Timex stood the test of time.

Ebel Classic Gents 1255f41

Imagine my delight when I ran across a modern version of my grandfather’s beloved watch. The Ebel Classic Gents #1255f41 …and can I add that it’s such a fitting name! The design and lines of this watch are classic yet bold. Ebel has taken an understated, everyday watch and turned it into a timepiece that can fit into any occasion. Classic Gents #1255f41 features a Brushed 18KT Yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet, Polished 18KT Yellow gold bezel, White dial with gold tone Roman numerals and a Displays date at the 3 position. It has everything a man could need in an all-occasion watch. The Ebel Classic Gents #1255f41 is perfect for any man looking for a watch to dress up or down depending on his mood. Give the gift of time & memories!

When one thinks of ‘luxury’, different picture’s come to one’s mind. Some might think of Kings and or Queen’s, other may think of Emperors and Princes, while some might think of Knights and Fairmaidens. What ever come’s to your mind when thinking of luxury, the French and their influence on our economy and our culture is clearly evident. From the beginning of the modern age, the French has been a constant competitor with the English in trade, art, fashion, industry and royalty. What better expresses one’s genuineness and authenticity than an attractive piece of jewelry, to be specific, a luxury watch or timepiece? French made, Cartier luxury watches is the epitome of French royalty and design.

Founded in 1847 by Frenchman Louis-Francois Cartier, Cartier’s grandsons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques helped lead and propel the name Cartier to its current worldwide status. In 1904, due to a Brazilian aviator’s complaint’s pertaining to, at that time, traditional pocket watches, Cartier created the first, flat wrist bezel watch, unique in design, prestigious in quality.

From that time on, the Cartier brand has designed a wide range of designs and models, such as the Cartier Mystery Clock, the famous, war inspired, Cartier Tank Watch and Cartier Monde. Many different owners’ has controlled the Cartier name but never altering the famous Cartier quality. Cartier is also one of the most sought after luxury watches on the planet. Celebrities such as Uma Thurman, Princess Caroline, Meryl Streep, Donna Karan, Rod Stewart and other’s.

For example, record breaking sales watch, the Cartier Tank wristwatch, often come’s with 18k gold plated bands. Sparkling with diamond(s) impeded throughout, with scratch resistant frames, given to a variety of colors. This is what a call class ladies’ and gentlemen. Men and women are welcome to explore their huge field of French luxury, class, style and prestige. While wearing Cartier, one can’t help but know that they are wearing the best that the world of timepieces has to offer. So when you think of luxury, make sure that the French inspired, Cartier brand is at the top of your short list.

Cartier is also known for setting the standard for design in luxury watches. Cartier makes the best designs around in its luxury watches. When buying a Cartier watch you can feel confident that you have the best watch design around.

For nearly a century, Swiss Concord has enjoyed an international reputation for its unique and elegant wristwatches: since its establishment in Bienne Switzerland, it has published many unusual wristwatches and erected a strong and grand status with its excellent design and elegant style.

 

Concord sticks to this brand philosophy and invents many classical watches, including Marine, Delirium and Saratoga, which are all made under the innovative design principle.

Since the invention of Marine in 1978, Concord indicates its status in watch making technique and unique style with a super thin wristwatch.

 

In 1978,with the innovative spirit and the breakthrough in technique, Concord invented the thinnest crystal watch in the world, which sets a new world record. The year of 1986 witnessed the Concord Saratoga, which has become a model in luxury sports wristwatches and whose vivid artistic flavor and fashionable strain are steel the essence of all brands’ design.

 

This year, Concord will put on a market the new Mariner and this super slim sports wristwatch indicates the brand’s design Aesthetics and its gracefully unique style. This Marine includes Marine Reveil, which is specially designed with the function of filling chains automatically, informing, calendar, and moon phase display.

 

Concord’s latest Style Defined global ads. series will not only fully show the elegant styles and fantastic features and the essence of every series of Concord’s products, but also go perfectly with the fashionable character of Angela Lindvall, Josh Wald and Aaron Ward, the leading roles of the ads. This ad. clearly transmits the supernatural beauty of the brand through the graceful photograph, and the designer’s purposeful place of the letter C from CONCORD strongly reveals the brand’s distinctiveness. The ad. combines the elegant photograph, C-symbol, and the charming fashionable life image to show its graceful style, elegant strain, unique distinctiveness and fashionable soul, through a completely new perspective.

 

Concord Watch was taken over by Gedalio Grinberg in 1970, its headquarter in Paramus, New Jersey, America, and its design and manufacture departments still in Bienne Swiss. Concord Watch has a large distribution network in numerical advanced jewelry and watch shops and department stores.

When you see someone using a pocket watch, there is something that almost takes you back in time to a more elegant era. With so much new technology and everyone zipping from one place to another, the sophistication that we once knew has been lost. Gone are the days that men and women dressed in their best to go out on the town. That time has been replaced with the wearing of shorts and jeans, flip flops and t-shirts. Wouldn’t it be nice to capture some essence of the class and sophistication that existed in the past? It is possible to bring a little of the fading sophistication back with pocket watches.

Pocket watches are a great way to check the time while adding something special to your look. Whether you are out on the town, attending a meeting, or at work a pocket watch is a great way to add a little bit of class and flair to your attire. Catch people’s attention as you slip the elegantly styled watch out of your pocket to check the time. With the great feature of the pocket clip, you don’t have to worry about it falling out of your pocket and losing it. Whether it’s a simple design or something more elaborate, you are sure to catch people’s eye with an elegant pocket watch.

If you are looking for a great gift for the man who has everything you might be faced with the dilemma of what to get him. He will surely appreciate a gift that he can use, and also pass down to his future generations. It may seem that such practices seem old fashioned and dated, but are often the perfect way to show someone how much you care. Since pocket watches had faded out of regular use, it would be a great gift. Pocket watches are elegant and can be engraved with special meanings that only add to the sentiment of such a gift.

Show someone how much you really care about them. Help to bring the sophistication, style, and class that pocket watches offers back. Don’t settle for a regular wrist watch when you can make a statement with a beautiful gold or silver pocket watch. Discover how simply taking out your pocket watch to check the time can turn into a conversation opportunity with your boss, coworkers, friends, and even family. If you are meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time, impress her father with a distinguished style that sets you apart from anyone else.

Whether he has a birthday, graduation, anniversary, promotion, or any other special event coming up, be sure to get him a gift that shows him how much you care; get him a pocket watch. Help him to set himself apart from all the rest, add an elegant flair to his style, give him a gift that will stand the test of time, a pocket watch is an extraordinary gift that shows how much you care.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner but Christmas is really what people are thinking about. There is so much to do and remember! You’ve got to make the turkey, dressing, pies, and cocktails (Save that until the guests have gone home).  You must get the tree down from the attic, hang the lights on the house, and set up the Nativity set.  But most importantly, the Christmas stockings must be hung on the fireplace! Oh, can’t you remember the days of waking up Christmas morning to see all that Santa had left for you. The gifts under the tree were cool but the biggest surprises were your stocking! That does not have to end now! Surprise the love in your life with a nice watch. Whether round face, rectangular face, leather band or links, it will be a well welcomed present. And don’t forget the diamond bezels! Diamonds will surely score points for those who are on the naughty list.

Stay tuned as I spotlight great watches to fit your shopping budget for all the naughty and nice on your list!!

Like most people, I love to Google random things! I believe that if Google cannot find it, it must not exist! I was looking at the newest 2009 car models when I ran across a gorgeous Bentley that put my Honda to shame. I started looking up more products with the keyword “Bentley”. And voila, this baby popped up!

 

Breitling Bentley GT

It’s the Breitling Bentley GT and it is one smoking watch! The lines are gorgeous and it is chalked full of features for even the pickiest person in your life. That being said, I instantly thought it would fit the bill for my dad’s Christmas present. But once I saw the near $8,000 price tag, I realized that I could not foot such a large bill. Luckily, I was able to find a far more affordable version. Baume et Mercier’s Capeland S 8502 is equally impressive at a far more affordable price-point. The B&M Capeland  S 8502 dons a Stainless Steel case with a Stainless Steel Bracelet. It has automatic Chronograph movement and a unidirectional rotating bezel. I love that it also made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal so my dad can wear it everyday without being afraid of ruining it. At more than half the price of the Breitling version, it is definitely high on the list for making it under the tree this Christmas!

 

Baume et Mercier Capeland S 8502

 

 

 

It just occurred to me that my jewelry box’s silver to gold ratio is drastically off balance! I woke up late & grabbed the first outfit that did not require too much thought or ironing. Today was a big day and I did not want it to look as if I got ready while racing through my apartment. In ten minutes flat, I was dressed and heading for the door when I realized I had on no jewelry. This was a no-no! I raced to my jewelry box. Gold hoop earrings…check! Gold heart locket…check! Gold watch…gold watch? I do not own a gold watch! How is it possible that I have never taken the time to purchase a gold watch? This must be rectified immediately! My search yielded these gorgeous results…

 

Baume & Mercier Capeland 8399

 

 

Concord Veneto 0305870

 

 

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Ok, it is time for come clean! Who still hasn’t completed their Christmas shopping? Have you even started? Are you just not sure what to get? Well, maybe I can help you out with a few gifts for the hard-to-shop-for man in your life. The key to shopping for a man is to keep things simple and practical. Men like to receive gifts that they can actually use and not just tuck away in a draw for special occasions. Take a look at the options I’ve lined up to get your creative gift-giving juices flowing!

Money Clip: Even in our world of plastic, there are still men that carry cash. There are some times when a full wallet is not convenient and a money clip is a great alternative. Choose from a selection of 14K Gold and Sterling Silver in traditional and modern designs. To get more bang for your buck, choose a combination money clip featuring stainless steel accessories.

Key Ring: Are you tired of seeing him carry that leather Cancun key ring from college? Help him retire his old key ring and replace it with a nice one in 14K Gold.  Surprise him by engraving it with his name or the date of a very special event. Step out of the box and opt for the new barbell design for a new take on the classic.

Pill Box: Men don’t have the luxury of carrying a purse to maintain their personal items. A pill box is a great way to protect their important medication. For those on a daily prescription regiment, it can serve as a friendly reminder to keep with the schedule. Show the man in your life that you care about him and his health.

 

 

It’s been said that all things old shall become new again. Well, it is time for pocket watches to make a comeback! There has always been something alluring about a man with a pocket watch. It adds an air of sophistication that is hard to ignore! Pocket watches were very common and popular after World War I. The pocket watch’s market domination dwindled with the emergence of the more convenient wristwatch. Briefly in the 80s and 90s, the pocket watch was revived as celebrities and music artists donned traditional fobs. Now pocket watches are talking over the scene with more and more options  for the men looking to take their timepiece collection to the next level.

To get you started, here are just a few tips on selecting the perfect pocket watch. If you are looking for a a nice graduation or Christmas gift for the young man, keep things simple by engraving a classic style in sterling silver or brushed gold. For the more fashion forward man in your life, reach for one with an embossed cover to add just a dash of style. If you’re shopping for a more mature man with a vast collection already, surprise him with flashier style. Wait! You’re not done yet. Complete the look with a chain made of traditional Waldemawr figaro or curb links.

Ladies: Do you want to get in on the action, too? No problem! Make a statement by wearing your vintage pocket watch as a pendant on a long necklace.

 

 

As Autumn settles all over, everyone is starting to bundle up in anticipation of the colder months. Bundling up does not have to mean packing away your jewelry until Spring. Besides, the appeal of jewelry is that it transcends all seasons. All to many times, when scouting out jewelry in the morning, ladies often go for the same earrings and necklace. Why not try something new this year & reach for a bracelet this time? There are endless ways to wear your bracelets but still stay warm. It you’re just not sure how to do it, start with a coat. When looking for a coat, opt for one with bracelet-length sleeves. This style will graciously and fashionably carry you through the Autumn months. You can choose a coat with sleek sleeves or opt for one with trendier fan and bubbles sleeves. Once the temperate drops for winter, add a sleek pair of long gloves reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany’s that skim up to the elbow. Top off the full drama of this look by revealing a diamond bracelet once the gloves come off. No matter which route you go, have fun and find what works for your style!