Archive for November, 2008

Save up to 60% on Men’s Watches

Here’s a great deal on Men’s Wristwatches at Overstock.com. I looked at it and there’s some amazing deals right now.

Save up to 60% on Men’s Watches!

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CYBER MONDAY Extravaganza with 12% OFF Coupon Codes !

Great news! watchwear.com
is running a 12% OFF COUPON PROMOTION for “Cyber” Monday, December 1st, 2008. Simply add items to your shopping cart and then enter the code: CYBERM12. You will instantly receive a discount on your purchase! The promotion cannot be combined with any other specials or coupons. Offer will end on Tuesday 12/2/2008.

CYBER MONDAY Extravaganza with 12% OFF Coupon Codes (CYBERM12) !

10-20% Watches @ Overstock.com

Overstock.com has some great pricing on their already low prices…Click the link below.

10-20% off Jewelry & Watches at Overstock.com! Offer valid 12.03 to 12.16

Men’s wristwatches at Watch Co.

The Watch Co. has some great Men’s Wristwatch deals for the Christmas season.
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Clearance Corner At Watch Co.

20% off all Luminox Watches!

Get Men’s Wristwatches at Discount Watch Store. They’re having a sale on Luminox Watches! Offer expires on 12/1, so HURRY!!

20% off all Luminox Watches! Use code LUM20 at checkout. Offer Expires December 1.

15% off all Bulova Watches!

Get Men’s Wristwatches at Discount Watch Store. They’re having a sale on Bulova Watches. Coupon expires December 1st.

15% off all Bulova Watches! Use code BUL15 at checkout. Offer Expires December 1.

How can I tell if I have a quality watch?

The classic definition of a “good” watch generally refers to a watch with mechanical movement. Most mechanical watches use an intricate system of gears and springs that rely on mechanical energy to operate. Because of their craftsmanship, these watches are given higher regard because they capture the fine art of watch-making. They command a higher premium as a result.

But mechanical watches, by their very nature, are often inaccurate (when there is no movement, such as your arm swinging, mechanical watches stop and require winding). In fact, a quartz watch (a simpler and less expensive movement, which uses a battery that sends electric currents to a small quartz crystal to ensure timing accuracy) is much more accurate than a mechanical watch, but is sold at a lower cost.

Quartz watches are cheaper because they are not perceived as “sophisticated” by connoisseurs. But who cares? At least they are reliable and accurate. If you are set on mechanical movement, know that most popular mechanical watches that are manufactured nowadays use automatic movement, which means they wind themselves thanks to the movement of the wearer.

Without getting too technical, I recommend you check out the offerings of Swiss watchmakers for a “good” watch. They are made with the highest standards in the world. With the consolidation that is occurring in the industry, most well-known brands are owned by a small group of companies. This means you can get the same level of craftsmanship of a higher priced watch by buying its lower priced cousin in the company product line.

For example, if you can’t afford a Movado, you can buy its less expensive counterpart by Esquire (it is made by the same company, but since Movado is the more prestigious brand, it carries a premium price). In fact, I would say that a $250 Esquire men’s wristwatch offers the quality of a watch priced at $1,000 or more. Similarly, you can purchase a Tissot (a trademark of the Swatch Group) at a much lower price than an Omega (also a Swatch Group brand) without compromising much quality.

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How should I care for my watch?

A premium men’s wristwatch is an intricate instrument and should be treated as such. Too often, people assume that because they forked over $1,000 or more on a watch, they never have to take care of it. That’s like thinking that you never need to bring a Ferrari to a dealership for an oil change because you put down $200,000 to buy it.


The biggest misconception when it comes to a men’s wristwatch care is assuming that wristwatches can be waterproof. A wristwatch is not waterproof, nor is the most advanced submarine in the world. It is water resistant . Every watch carries a designation on how much water the moisture seals can withstand. Quality men’s wristwatches will offer resistance from 100 meters to 1,000 meters. Humans can’t go beyond 100 meters anyway, so high-depth ratings are more of a status symbol than of usefulness. If your watch does not have a depth indicator, do not take it into a pool or shower.

In fact, unless you’re a professional diver, don’t bother taking a wristwatch into a pool or sea. They contain more chlorine or salt than you ever want to expose your precious watch to. The elements can erode the lining of the case (consists of the essential parts of your watch, i.e. the dial, the face, etc.) and diminish the finish of your watch. If you must take your watch into water, make sure you rinse it with warm water immediately afterwards.

Some other tips:

# Wash your watch in warm soapy water occasionally, to maintain its luster. Use a toothbrush to clean the bracelet.
# Have your watch serviced every three to five years. Like any high-precision instrument, it needs a tune-up to work perfectly.
# Store your watch in a soft cloth to prevent it from getting scratched or chipped.
# Avoid extreme temperatures or extreme temperature changes that can cause condensation.
# No matter how shock resistant a watch claims to be, never drop it to test it. Shock resistant designations are given to timepieces that can remain intact when dropped three feet onto a wooden floor; take the manufacturer’s word for it.

Save up to 50% on Clearance

eWatches Specials and Closeouts– Save up to 50% on select watches in popular brands such as Seiko, Citizen, Swiss Army and many more. Shop by brand or scroll through our selection. Quantities are limited so don’t wait!!!

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Ashford 12% off ends 11.16.08

Ashford is having a 12% off store-wide offer. This will only last until Sunday, 11.16.08, so make sure to act fast. Get 12% off any order of $399 or more. Act fast before you miss out on this great opportunity to save more with Ashford.com!

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