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If you’re into “all things Italian”, then you may dream about driving your Ferrari along the Amalfi Coast, sipping a 2003 Pio Cesare l’Altro Chardonnay with your “amante” and wearing a Panerai watch. Believe me, you are not alone, and while your dream of driving a Ferrari may be out of reach, you might still be able to afford to buy the wine. I’m not so sure about the watch. Paneria watches’ recently released “Mare Nostrum” edition timepiece is their tribute to the original edition from the 1940’s, and it is the second time the company has rereleased this popular model. The original 1940’s edition was limited to three watches, so it is hard to find a picture to back this up, but Panerai claims the latest version is true to the original.

The original Mare Nostrum, designed for deck officers in 1943, never made it past the prototype stage because the Officine Panerai had to stop production during the war, so its rerelease is even more notable today. This time, 99 pieces will be made, and each of these 52mm diameter watches will be priced at $36,000. Before you let the price of a Panerai watches stop you, remember that these Italian watches are known for retaining their value over time. Why not recreate the chic elegance of 1940’s Italy?

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When it comes to luxury watches, the first thing most people think about is the price. But if you Google the words “Watches Sale” you will find more than a few online watch retailers looking to sell you a luxury watch at a discount price. But how can they offer high-end luxury watches for sale at discount prices? Aren’t these the same brands that you would find at top retail establishments at list price?

When it comes to the finding the right “watches sale” online, you need to do a little homework first. One thing I recommend is looking at the watch company’s web site and deciding which model you want. Be specific. Choose the metal finish you like best, decide between quartz and chronograph movements, pick a bracelet or band style, and be prepared to look for exactly what you want at online watch retailers. Be sure to make note of the original sale price, as well as any product codes, so you can match these up to the results you find online.

Finally, if you find the watch you want at a cheaper price, make sure it comes with all the same manufacturer’s warranties that you would otherwise be entitled to. Email the retailer and ask if their watches were used as demo models, and if they will offer a money-back guarantee. Learning the tricks of online shopping will allow you to get the best prices from an online watches sale.

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If you have ever taken the time to study the type of watches people wear, you may soon start to draw conclusions about their lifestyle, their values and their hobbies. After spending several years in the watch industry and as a writer of industry blogs, I have picked up on some interesting trends about watches and the people who wear them.

• Some people take the watch they wear very seriously, and others look at them as a mere fashion accessory. Young women are more likely to own several inexpensive watches than they are to own one luxury watch.
• Teens have gotten away from wearing watches because they can tell the time so easily on their cell phones – which are always within reach.
• Because most men wear so few pieces of jewelry, they often spend a lot more time shopping for the perfect watch than women do.
• Most of the men who purchase diver’s watches have never gone diving.
• Some people cannot wear watches because their body emits a unique electromagnetic field which causes the watch to stop working.
• Other people wear a special “Teslar” watch to protect them from the health effects of low-frequency electromagnetic fields.
• Buying the right luxury watch can make it into a treasured family heirloom for generations to come.

No matter why you wear the watch you love, it can be a great way to express yourself through jewelry.

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In this world of touch-sensitive electronics, it should come as no surprise that the watchmaking industry would get in on the act. Enter the Tissot T-Touch Platinum watch; featuring a thoroughly modern case that is enclosed in a touch-sensitive Platinum 950 sapphire crystal. But the innovation of these modern watches doesn’t stop there.

Tissot watches has included a Thermo-Mode in the Platinum series, which allows wearers to gauge the exact temperature of their surroundings. They have also included a barometer function which allows wearers to learn about any changes in weather patterns based on atmospheric pressure. And for those with an active lifestyle, the watch even includes an altimeter to display your exact altitude above sea level. The watches are water resistant up to 30 meters, are made with a quartz EOL movement, and come with a two-year guarantee.

With this revolutionary new timepiece, Tissot watches have taken several steps forward in the world of high-performance luxury watch making. The release of the new T-Touch Platinum has already caused many industry experts to take notice, and you will certainly be hearing more about this innovative new watch.

Check out the T-Touch Platinum from Tissot Watches; a watch that is versatile enough to be worn anywhere.

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Just one look at the Tissot T-Touch Expert and your heart may skip a beat, but it is even more fascinating once you put it on. This lightweight watch almost has a hollow feeling, even though it looks very solid. That’s because it is made from titanium, of the strongest yet lightest metals on earth.

Trying it on made me wonder why more watchmakers don’t use titanium in their cases and bracelets… it seems like the perfect metal for making an otherwise cumbersome piece of jewelry seem weightless. But before I get too carried away with the feel of this watch, let’s talk about the coolest part of all – the touch screen.

Tissot makes the “Expert” seem like it would fit right in with Apple’s iPhone and iTouch. By incorporating a large LCD screen that encompasses the bottom third of the dial, the wearer is able to view data while still viewing the hands of the watch. Before long, you will become an “expert” at using the chronograph-style buttons on the side of the case to manipulate all the functions of this amazing watch. The center button is used to activate the “touch mode” or the backlight.

What kind of information can you get from your T-Touch Expert? Well, let’s just say you will stay one step ahead of the weatherman. Tissot includes a barometer, temperature gauge in Fahrenheit and Celsius, and even a “meteo” mode for tracking the rise and fall of atmospheric pressure. Who knows, wearing a T-Touch might even turn you into a storm tracker!

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Everyone is doing it and now IWC and A. Lange & Sohne are too: launching apps available via download for Apple’s widely popular iPhone.

Luxury watch companies are some of those that have started creating interactive applications to promote their brands and products any way they can and why not? It’s the way of the 21^st century. IWC and Sohne are both owned by the Richemont Group, which also claims Cartier watches as one of its own.

The timing of IWC’s application launch should be noted; the Swiss brand which tends to fly under the radar so to speak, received some big attention as 2009 came to a close. In an online poll conducted by Luxist.com, IWC won the distinction of being favorite luxury watch brand, beating out other brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger Le-Coultre and Patek Philippe.

IWC watches are loved by those who know them; they are extremely well crafted and can come with hefty price tags, but tend not to “make a lot of noise” by using a lot of bling. On its new app, the entire IWC collection is available and there is an interactive “play area” for fans; where users can simulate trying on an IWC watch.

In A. Lange & Sohne’s app, the focus is on its recently released Zeitwerk timepiece, which combines a jumping hours and jumping minutes complication. To explore the complexity of this watch, users can disassemble parts of it, as well as see news and images of other Sohne watches.

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Cartier may be on to something. By re-introducing an ad campaign from the 80’s called “Les Must” the brand is hoping to bolster its sales of luxury accessories, including watches. After suffering a financial hit this past year, the company figures they can still sell high end watches but for a tad bit less.

Items from the “Les Must” campaign include all the things that Cartier is known and loved for: jewelry, rings, earrings, bracelets, men’s watches and women’s watches. Plus I love the combination of French and English, creating that illusion that buying one of these luxury goods is not an option but a “must.”

The “Les Must” watches look no different from other Cartier watches; the elegant shapes and signature Cartier accents like the blue hour and minute hands and the blue cabochon crown remain.

Back in October, Cartier released two new watch models for this collection: Les Must Tank and Ronde Solo.

Both styles are available in men’s and women’s watches (size differentiates) and are slightly simpler than the originals. Rather than being mechanical, they run on quartz movements (this keeps cost down), and to hide this as much as possible, Cartier actually removes the seconds hands so one can’t see it ticking.

The cases are made from steel and although still elegant, they are simpler, as are the steel bracelets. All other style details remain the same, like the crown, Roman numerals, blue sword hands and silvered Opaline dial.

How much less are these watches exactly? Not sure. Guess there’s only one way to find out: enter a Cartier boutique. Other options include shopping online for brand new, genuine, discounted watches, including fabulous Cartier watches.

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Usher is a lover of many different luxury watches, but recently, as a newly single guy, he seems to be favoring the very elegant and stately Cartier Ballon Bleu. It appears that Usher chooses a large, white gold version, as pictured below. 

Spotted in hot spot St. Barth over the holidays Usher did not seem to be wallowing in the demise of his marriage, which ended in divorce in November. In fact, he may even have used it as inspiration for his new album which is supposed to be titled Raymond vs. Raymond (his last name) and that of his now ex-wife.

Either way, the men’s Cartier Ballon Bleu is an interesting choice for Usher. It’s not the typical watch worn by rappers, R&B singers, etc. but rather seen on the wrist of politicians, lawyers or businessmen.

An interesting fact about the Cartier Ballon Bleu, of which models are made for both men and women, is that each watch incorporates solid gold into it. Options include: 18K white, pink or yellow gold and stainless steel with 18K yellow gold; there is no all stainless steel version available, as is common practice in most luxury watches. It comes in a stunning nineteen different versions in three sizes: 42, 36.5, and 28.5 mm. Diamonds on the bezel are optional for the women’s watches. As with all other Cartier watches, the Ballon Bleu is a remarkable and worthy watch.

The Cartier Ballon Bleu gets its name from the sapphire cabochon crown which is incorporated into its rounded case. The watch runs on an automatic movement with Cartier caliber 049, has sapphire crystals and the dial features a subtle “C” motif. Prices can range from $4,950 to $46,000 and there is even a “blinged out”, special, limited edition diamond version which goes for a mega $950,000.

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