Posts Tagged ‘watches’

  • Functional Timepieces

    Functional Timepieces

    February 2nd, 2011 | Gear, Style | Sanjiv Malik | No Comments

    Timepieces are as much about functionality as they are style, or at least they used to be. Watches like the Omega Speedmaster (first watch worn on the moon) and the Rolex GMT Master II (developed specifically for transcontinental flying) became iconic because of their functionality. These days, we have so many different gadgets that using our wristwatches for anything other than keeping time seems odd – some people don’t even wear a watch! As a result, I’m focusing this article on finding the best “functional” watches out there; timepieces that look great but won’t break the bank.

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  • Top Ten Gifts for a Gentleman: #10 – Timex Field Watch (Club Monaco Edition)

    Top Ten Gifts for a Gentleman: #10 – Timex Field Watch (Club Monaco Edition)

    December 20th, 2010 | Gear | Phil Adrien | 11 Comments

    We’re counting down our favorite items of 2010. Each day leading up to Christmas Eve we’re revealing two new items on our top 10 list. On Christmas Eve we’re going to reveal our number one! We might just be crazy enough to give some of them away! Check back every day to find out how you can win!

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  • Modern Classic Watches for the Budget Minded Gentleman

    Modern Classic Watches for the Budget Minded Gentleman

    December 6th, 2010 | Gear | Stephen Dawson | 2 Comments

    A great watch is the single most important accessory a man can own and is a true representation of his personal style. As you go shopping for a watch this holiday season, a tight watch budget doesn’t mean you need to take a pass on a great quality watch. Tough times have caused famous watch brands to discount heavily on watches and it might be the right time you can grab one for a bargain. The key is to identify where these deals are and pay the right price for them. I have been a great fan of mechanical watches and while they have the unique characteristics, individual preference is key in choosing between a mechanical or a quartz watch. Here are few great time pieces both mechanical and quartz movement that are both trendy and a good bang for your buck.

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  • Recession Proof Style: 5 Classic Timepieces that won’t break the bank

    Recession Proof Style: 5 Classic Timepieces that won’t break the bank

    November 11th, 2010 | Style | Sanjiv Malik | 8 Comments

    A good timepiece separates a man from his peers and is a true representation of his personal style. Whether big and bold or trim and confident, there is a unique timepiece out there for every man. Both traditional brands and new entrants have started devoting large portions of their output to the “under-$1000”category, and there are a number of options available for the cost conscious consumer.

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