Posts tagged 'Watches'

We all know that our year is made of 365 days, and has months that have a different number of days - and one of them, February, also changes every four years. As you can readily understand, this was a real issue for the watchmakers wanting to record and show not only the time on the clocks and watches but also the date. So, where did this issue come from?

If you have decided to buy a watch, apart from the sheer practicality of telling time at the flick of your wrist, you are probably looking for a fashion accessory that you like to wear every day and with which you can feel at ease among other people. Or you could be a fan of watchmaking that seeks a model which is well-built, using high-quality materials and refined technical solutions that you are well-aware of - or you might have heard about. Whatever your driver for buying is, it is important to understand how to choose a wristwatch without the risk of running into an unsatisfactory purchase, especially if you are somewhat “new” to horology. And to do that, we must try to understand the particular characteristics of the different models on the market.

This is one of the first curiosities budding horologists ask when they get bit by the watch bug. Understanding history makes us foresee the future, it is said. And especially in Swiss watchmaking, the appeal of tradition has been exceptionally strong - in a way like the research of ancient quarters of nobility in the lineage of families.

I'm often asked how I started in the watch industry and how did I build LuxuryBazaar.com to be such as a successful organization. I'm finally going to answer these questions since I keep getting them in our Q&A YouTube series. 

Studies have shown that people naturally pick out anything that is out of place. Putting on an extra-large watch with your daily business suit screams that you want everyone to see the watch you are wearing. Read more about watch sizes and what they say about you!

Today’s watch review will focus on luxury watches that are under ten thousand dollars. Though we usually show watches at the highest end of opulence, anywhere from one hundred thousand to half a million dollars, today we’ll talk about a few awesome timepieces available for under ten thousand. This review will show off each watch’s best qualities, and answer the questions you might have about what these watches can stand up to.

Jason Statham, a British actor, and a former diver for Britain's National Diving Squad is definitely known in Hollywood. He is known for bad/good guy type of roles in his action movies like Transporter, Killer Elite, and The Mechanic just to name a few.

Justin Timberlake, as a teacher Scott, is wearing Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control 1000 Hours. A simple yet very elegant dress watch. Stainless Steel Case, Hands and Hour Markers. Displays date at 3. This watch has undergone 1,000 hours of rigorous testing before leaving the factory.

Robert De Niro, as wealthy investor Carl Van Loon, wears a Breguet Classique Automatic 5197BA watch.  In the short close-up, you can see that the watch is in white gold with a black strap but it also comes in yellow gold with a brown strap.

Celebrities from politics, show business, and sports love to wear luxury brand watches and jewelry, and it is always interesting to see WHO IS WEARING WHAT.  A watch tells a lot about a person’s interests and personality, so when we see our favorite celebrity we also get to know what they are wearing.

In 1942, the Italian Government commissioned Ilvo to design a watch to be used by the pilots of the Navy.  He designed a professional watch which was large in size with a dial which was visible in any weather or lighting, and a crown located on the left-hand side which allowed for more comfort and safety. 

One should always conduct prior research before making any large purchase, and luxury goods - by which we mean jewelry, watches, fine art, and related accessories.The purpose of the research is not only to ensure that one purchases the proper product for their needs.

Exquisite Jewelry Should Offer a Piece for Everybody. From an elegant swan-like neck and petal soft earlobes to a sturdy wrist and strong fingers, Chopard jewelry offers something to adorn everybody. Be sure to check out Chopard watches as well.