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Men’s Watch Gift “Time” For Romance?

Juliet — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:34:48 +0000

Of course, watches might not be first thing you think of when you hear the words "romantic gift". However, when your significant other wears their watch, they will always be pleasantly reminded (even if subconsciously) that you love them whenever they check the time. Remember. having a thoughtful sentiment engraved on the back of the watch changes such a thoughtful gift into a romantic keepsake.

Naturally watches come in many styles, making the selection process a bit challenging however it means you will be able to find the pefect match for your loved one.

Just a few things to consider: the watchface, crystal, band and how it tells the time. What other features do they need? Do they really need a built in alarm, timer, compass or altimeter? Do you think they would like an elegant look, or perhaps prefer something more rugged?

Another main concern is the quality of each aspect of the watch. Even though watches can range in price from under $5 to over $100,000, you should always try to get the most value for the money spent. You may have to make a few trade offs with low cost watches. For example, you may opt for a more durable band over a fancy dial.

One word of caution: Be very wary of people selling "replica" watches, or selling on the street. You may get them cheap, but it will invariably be a case of getting what you pay for. Not only are the materials shoddy, but the timing mechanisms may lack the ability to keep time. That being said, there are some companies claiming to sell high-quality replicas. Do your homework before buying them, and understand that there may be some risk involved.

By ordering from a reputable online merchant like Amazon your purchase will be guaranteed to be satisfactory.

The essence of a watch is its practicality, but they can also serve as an external display of who we are. With just a little thought and care, you can turn a simple (or not-so-simple) watch into a "timeless" gift that shows how much you care. Indeed a watch is a great idea for your romantic gift.

Bulova Men’s Diamond Multifunction Watch #96E04

Juliet — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:45:41 +0000

Fashionable details meet classic design elements in the Bulova Men's Diamond Multifunction Watch #96E04. This luxurious timepiece showcases 32 genuine diamonds. Its black dial features bold, square indices, three hands, and three subdials, and it is framed by a textured stainless-steel bezel. Also offering a stainless steel bracelet band with a fold-over clasp, a 39-millimeter stainless steel case, and reliable quartz movement, this timepiece is water resistant to 99 feet and is backed by a two-year manufacturer warranty.

Tissot Men’s T-Sport PRC200 Chronograph Stainless Steel Blue Dial Watch #T17.1.586.42

Juliet — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:56:59 +0000

TAG Heuer Men’s Silver Aquaracer Watch #WAF1112.BA0801

Juliet — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:57:24 +0000

The bold and sporty Aquaracer blends high performance with optimal readability and prestige styling. The 38 mm case is crafted from a solid block of stainless steel and showcases a silver dial with bold luminous hands. The dial also features a full-color TAG Heuer logo and a date display at the three o'clock hour. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with oversized Arabic numerals and a luminescent marker at the 12 o'clock position. The handsome link bracelet, in brushed and polished steel, fastens securely with a fold-over-clasp-with-safety and features an extension system so that the watch can be worn over a diving suit. Other notable features of this watch include precise Swiss quartz movement, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-in crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

Seiko Men’s Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch #SNP017

Juliet — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:49:57 +0000

Seiko Coutura where innovation meets refinement. Time is perpetual: Now thereâ��s a watch to reflect it. By the simple movement of your wrist, the rechargable battery charges itself. Once fully charged, it captures and stores energy up to six months. Kinetic â�� the most advanced electronic watch technology. Environmentally friendly. This masculine watch has a brushed steel case with a Black Ion Finish and is presented on an attractive link bracelet; polished steel bezel is accented with studded detail. The attractive black dial has Lumi Brite hands and markers with twelve month and twenty-four hour subdials. The calendar is accurate to 2100. 100 meters water resistant. Kinetic: A powerhouse in technological innovationLike mechanical and quartz, Kinetic is a platform. Over the past 20 years, SEIKO has created on this platform a suite of Kinetic movements, each bringing unique features to the consumer.It was at the 1986 Basel Fair that SEIKO unveiled its first Kinetic prototype. Introduced under the trial name of 'AGM', it was the first watch in the world to convert kinetic movement into electrical energy. It was the first step in a development that, 20 years later, has made Kinetic synonymous with environmental friendliness, high performance and long-lasting convenience to a generation of users worldwide. From the launch in 1988 of the first commercially available watch (then under the new name AGS) until today, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold (as of 2007).In 1998, Kinetic Auto Relay was released, extending the 'at-rest' operating period of the watch to a remarkable 4 years. 1999 saw the launch of the Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph, a masterpiece which fused the very best of SEIKO's mechanical and electronic watch making skills, and in 2003 another Kinetic Chronograph was launched. At Baselworld 2005, the Kinetic Perpetual made its first appearance, combining Kinetic convenience and longevity with a perpetual calendar, correct to the year 2100. In 2007, SEIKO's emotional technology Kinetic Direct Drive is introduced.

Seiko Men’s Kinetic Silver-Tone Watch #SKA347

Juliet — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:03:57 +0000

Harnessing the power you generate with each movement, this Seiko Men's Kinetic Silver-Tone Watch #SKA347 features a dramatic black dial face, which is encased by a hardlex dial window. Silver-tone hour and minute indexes bring a stylish contrast, and an additional ring of Arabic numerals ensures an at-a-glance readability. A handy date calendar rests at the four o'clock position, and the stationary, stainless steel bezel is embellished with additional time-telling hour indexes. Other details include the silver-tone, stainless steel band that comes equipped with a fold-over-clasp-with-push-button closure, and a 40-millimeter stainless steel case. Powered by Japanese kinetic movement, this watch is water resistant up to 330 feet. Kinetic: A powerhouse in technological innovationLike mechanical and quartz, Kinetic is a platform. Over the past 20 years, SEIKO has created on this platform a suite of Kinetic movements, each bringing unique features to the consumer.It was at the 1986 Basel Fair that SEIKO unveiled its first Kinetic prototype. Introduced under the trial name of 'AGM', it was the first watch in the world to convert kinetic movement into electrical energy. It was the first step in a development that, 20 years later, has made Kinetic synonymous with environmental friendliness, high performance and long-lasting convenience to a generation of users worldwide. From the launch in 1988 of the first commercially available watch (then under the new name AGS) until today, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold (as of 2007).In 1998, Kinetic Auto Relay was released, extending the 'at-rest' operating period of the watch to a remarkable 4 years. 1999 saw the launch of the Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph, a masterpiece which fused the very best of SEIKO's mechanical and electronic watch making skills, and in 2003 another Kinetic Chronograph was launched. At Baselworld 2005, the Kinetic Perpetual made its first appearance, combining Kinetic convenience and longevity with a perpetual calendar, correct to the year 2100. In 2007, SEIKO's emotional technology Kinetic Direct Drive is introduced.

Omega Men’s Seamaster 300M Quartz James Bond Blue Dial Watch #2221.80.00

Juliet — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:01:50 +0000

The Omega Men's Seamaster Blue Dial Watch makes its statement with a sporty deep blue dial with luminous hands and hour markers, and a calendar window that sits at the 3 o'clock. This timepiece also features quartz precision movement with rhodium-plated finish for greater precision, stability, and durability of the movement, a stainless steel case and bezel, and a stainless steel band. The blue bezel is offset with white markers and Arabic numerals. The watch also features a domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal coated on the inside with anti-reflective treatment, and a calendar window at the 3 o'clock. Designed for skin diving and other water sports, the Seamaster is water resistant to 1,000 feet.

Movado Men’s Luno Stainless Steel Watch #0605557

Juliet — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:52:07 +0000

Movado's sleek, innovative Swiss Luno Watch design will attract admiring gazes no matter what the time is. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the sophisticated timepiece includes a fixed stainless steel bezel and a stainless steel link bracelet with an invisible double-locking clasp for a secure fit. A durable sapphire window shields the silver dial face, which features a silver-tone hour index at 12 o'clock and matching silver-tone watch hands. This semi-formal Swiss-quartz-powered timepiece is water resistant to 99 feet and is backed by a two-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Luno Collection A sportive new interpretation of Movadoâ��s sculpted dot motif. Concave half-moon shapes punctuate the center links of the bold bracelet design. Solid or two-tone stainless steel. Museum dial. Deployment clasp. Swiss quartz movement. Flat sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 3 atm.

Timex Men’s 1440 Sports Digital Watch #T5H091

Juliet — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:35:46 +0000

Large and in charge, this Timex 1440 Sports digital watch (model T5H091) features a full-sized, durable silver resin watch case with black top ring and easy-to-access side buttons. The dial features a large, easily readable digital time display, and it has an analog day-of-the-week display and large digital date readout at the top of the dial. Sport timing features include a 24-hour chronograph and 24-hour countdown timer. Other features include a daily alarm, dual time zone display, and water resistance to 50 meters (165 feet). It's completed by a buckle clasp. The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. It uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your watch battery to last longer.

Casio Men’s Ana-Digi Electro-Luminescent Sport Watch #AQ160WD-1BV

Juliet — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:58:35 +0000

Sporty styling and a full range of features make the Casio Electro-Luminescent the perfect watch for your day and nighttime adventures. It presents on a stainless steel band with a fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety, and offers a black dial with silver-tone hands and number, world time in 28 cities, day-date-and-month calendar, a countdown timer, stopwatch, and hourly time signal. This fully loaded timepiece also boasts an auto calendar, auto electro-luminescent light with afterglow, 12/24-hour formats, and four daily alarms with one snooze. This watch is powered by a quartz movement and is water resistant to a depth of 330 feet.