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Cartier La Dona

Cartier’s new spring collection is on display at Bergdorf Goodman’s.  The Cartier  watches that have been chosen beautifully demonstrate Cartier’s dedication to style and design.  From the Small Tank, offered in steel with a rich leather strap to the Platinum and diamond versions…the feel of Cartier comes through.  Quality craftsmanship and luxurious designs have long been a Cartier trademark, but these newer takes on their tried and true classics show a fresh and innovative trend. 

The BGS10-02422 Small La Dona Diamond Cartier Woman’s Watch is an elegant and new design.  This beautiful timepiece comes in shining 18-karat white gold and features 52 sparkling round cut, pave set diamonds.  The bracelet is a stunning serpentine style design, with smooth curves and delicate lines.  The face is octagonal and lights up with its silver-toned guilloche sunray dial. 

This is, of course only one of Cartier’s many fresh new designs out there.  Classic luxury is synonymous with the Cartier name.  Whether you have owned your Cartier watch for decades or are looking to purchase one today, there is no mistaking that signature look.  Cartier stands upon their well-deserved reputation for producing quality Swiss timepieces, and that hasn’t changed.  The ability to enhance their line with some new and updated pieces shows Cartier’s continued passion.

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The slick and stylish Movado Master

Movado has a new gorgeous line of watches that are sure something to brag about. The Movado Master is so bold and sharp, architecturally oriented and yet stylish enough for the pampered. Movado ahs really taken it to the next level, converging many of their different ideas from other watches and watch designs which prove to be popular, producing this one strikingly beautiful timepiece.

The architectural aspects of the watch are clear expressions of the Bauhaus movement. The iconic Museum dial is used, albeit in slightly a different style. Following this design pattern, door-style hinges are used, adding to the industrial look while providing great comfort for the wrist wearing it.

The watch’s dial can be either white or black and is decorated with luminescent custom made hands. The dot at the twelve is a button like design with a convex center.

The circle of the watch is slightly off to add to the intriguing design and the inner pattern is similar to that of the strap.

Encircling the face is a bezel which is set with either double row diamonds or sapphire, adding to the class and glamour of the watch.

There is so much more to describe this watch. Every inch of space is filled with thought and master design.

Just looking at it could compel someone to buy it.

Try!

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Panerai watches are some of the finest Italian watches on the market.  Ferrari is undoubtedly the most recognizable Italian automotive company in the world.  Obviously if these two companies of mechanical excellence team up the result would be remarkable, and the Panerai Ferrari Special Edition 2007 Perpetual Calender is exactly that.

This Panerai watch is one of the most luxurious driving-inspired timepieces ever created.  Its movement is the automatic mechanical Panerai OPXXII calibre.  It features a monometallic Glucydur balance along with an Incabloc anti-shock device, protecting and solidifying the movement.  It alternates at 28,800 revolutions per hour and has a 48 hour power reserve.  To top it off, the rotor is engraved with Ferrari’s iconic Prancing Horse.

Containing this fine Panerai movement is a case and bezel made of 19 ct pink gold.  The case back is also made of pink gold and is personalized with the Ferrari 60^th anniversary logo.  The watch’s dial has a black square grid decoration that features the Ferrari logo and Prancing Horse at 12 o’clock.  Many subdials populate the dial: small seconds are found at 9 o’clock; the month and 4 year calendar is at 3 o’clock; and the date is displayed at 6 o’clock.

Rounding out the Panerai Ferrari Special Edidtion 2007 are pink gold applied cone sections, pink gold small seconds and display hands, and a black and red alligator leather strap.

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Tissot watches brand has launched a competition calling on young, talented students to design potential window displays for the brand. The company says that the contest is directed primarily at architecture and design students who would otherwise have had very little experience with working in the watch industry.

According to the company’s website, the competition will officially commence on the 15th of February. The website also elaborates on the primary goal of the contest it to challenge gifted students into using their creativity and to hopefully produce some “clever, bright and perhaps unexpected ideas”.

The displaying of watches is an art unto itself, says the company. The watch you try to sell is obviously the main part, but the way in which a company puts itself out there will undoubtedly affect the public attraction to its specific selection, particularly when one considers the extremely competitive arena of the watch industry.

The Tissot watch company has a long and distinguished history beginning from its inception in 1853, in the Swiss watch making town of Le Locle in the Jura mountains. It is currently a member of the Swatch group, the world’s largest watch producer and distributor and has a presence in over 150 countries.

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Breitling continues to steal the show with its Chronomat series, which recently got a serious facelift.  The new case of the men’s Chronomat B01 is more elongated, with a profile that molds the watch to the wrist. Its unidirectional rotating bezel has engraved numerals, and its stunning new dial comes in either an hour-marker or Roman numeral version.  Overall, the new design features a mix of colors and textures that not only enhance the look of the watch, but also makes it more functional for men on the move.

Looks aside, what really makes the Breitling B01 Chronomat a success is its new Caliber B01 movement.  In order to achieve its coveted status as “COSC Chronometer-certified”, the B01 had to withstand 15 days of rigorous testing.  The results: 1,650 feet of water-resistance, incredible precision and reliability, this timepiece easily ranks as one of the best men’s chronographs available today.

The Breitling AB011012/b967 model features an “onyx black” dial, with raised silver inner-bezel, tachymeter scale, and silver sub-dials.  The polished finish of both bezel and case are distinctively engraved with satin finished numerals. There is a 12-hour counter dial at the six o’clock position, a date window at four o’clock and a small second sub-dial at nine o’clock.  Hour markers and hands are tipped with luminous material, and highly visible in the dark.

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Michele Watches are just one of many companies that have latched onto the trend of ceramic watches.  Although most people think of ceramic as a very fragile material, watchmakers are using new technology that allows it to become a durable and scratch-resistant surface, which can be used as a practical yet fashionable material for luxury watches.  This extremely hard material is so strong, it can even be used in bullet-proof body armor, so don’t let the word ceramic fool you.

Companies like Chanel, IWC and Wittnauer have released their own versions of the ceramic watch, but the one from Michele Watches really captures the essence of this new material.  Using a color scheme inspired by the pearls of the South Pacific, a date window and three-eye chronograph lend practicality and function to this otherwise sporty and fashionable watch.  The opaque pink ceramic band is attractive and lightweight.

Michele Watches ladies’ pink ceramic watch (model # MWW12A000004) is sculptural in design, with a 35mm diameter case, lacquer dial, clasp deployment, and pink ceramic bracelet.  It is crafted with the finest Swiss quartz movement, and is water resistant to 165 feet.  Each Michele timepiece exudes the ageless glamour and modern simplicity that has become the hallmark of the brand

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For those of you are relatively new to luxury watches, the IWC Pilot Mark XVI might be your first major purchase.  As the foremost purveyor of classic dress men’s watches, the International Watch Company is one of the few luxury watch makers that has stayed true to its roots; making watches that are slim, sophisticated, and exceptionally detailed. 

The IWC Pilot Mark XVI watch recently gained notoriety in the doomsday flick “2012”, when the main character (John Cusack) used his as collateral for boarding a plane that would save his family’s lives.  As a longtime fan of these watches, I was pleased to see that Sony Pictures places such a high value on this legendary timepiece as well. 

The Spitfire Mark XVI (model number IW325504) takes a cue from the Philip Stein company by using a soft-iron inner case to protect the wearer from electromagnetic fields, and contains a 30110 Caliber automatic movement within its 39mm diameter case.  The design of this men’s IWC Pilot Watch immediately brings to mind the cockpit of an aircraft, and is the logical extension of previous Pilot models. Its convex sapphire crystal is designed to secure the watch from extreme conditions, such as a drop in air pressure, and it is water resistant to 60 meters. 

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Looking for a perfect accompaniment for your most dazzling eveningwear? Movado Watches has created the perfect women’s watch for such occasions.  The Movado Ardezzo dress has a trim and tall 28mm Tonneau-style case, which is lined with tiny sparkling diamonds on each side of the bezel.  Its white mother-of-pearl dial is richly textured, and accented with two delicate gold hands.  Unlike Movado’s Museum watch, the Ardezzo has a full Arabic numeric display, which is highly stylized.  The 14-karat gold bracelet band is a perfect match for the polished gold case.  All of this is topped with a highly scratch-proof sapphire crystal, which is water resistant up to 99 feet.  While not a suitable watch for swimming, the Ardezzo is able to withstand accidental dunks and splashes.  

Every once in a while, you stumble upon a luxury watch that really stands apart from the crowd.  The Ardezzo 14-karat gold women’s dress watch (model #0694962) is that elusive timepiece.  Movado has been a perpetual style-setter since the company began in 1881 in a tiny Swiss village.  Since then, Movado watches have become some of the world’s most fashionable and desirable timepieces, with some of their more famous designs  in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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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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