Archive | August, 2010
Timex
The market for mens watches has long been dominated by foreign models. Part of this is that some countries, such as Switzerland, have impeccable reputations for producing fine time pieces. Other areas, such as Asia, are known for being particularly skilled at mass production, and thus at offering competitive prices. But generally speaking, [...]
Continue reading...TKO
There are a lot of different varieties of timepieces out there, from sporty or traditional to downright futuristic. For every personal style imaginable, you can probably find something to appeal to your tastes. However, many people are sick of boring, neutral looking accessories, and look for something a little more unique and modern. TKO watches [...]
Continue reading...Tissot
In today’s world of variety and independence, there are a lot of timepiece manufacturers, and it is often difficult to tell what company and product are best for your personal style. Though every different group has a different specialty, like sports products or luxury men’s watches, one important fact that a lot of younger companies [...]
Continue reading...Tokyo Flash
Just about everyone has a timepiece, whether they wear it on a regular basis or not. In fact, they are so ubiquitous they can be almost boring. Sometimes, however, style means challenging the status quo and creating a product that at least looks genuinely new, and for this we need to look to Japanese design. [...]
Continue reading...Tommy Bahama
Let’s face it, everyone wants to get away sometimes, and many of us like clothing and accessories that help us have a mental vacation, even if we’re actually on our way to work. Just as some of the most popular destination retreats are in tropical locations, this style reminds us that it is sometimes necessary [...]
Continue reading...Meridian
While intricacy and fanciness definitely have their place in life, sometimes it’s refreshing to see something that is completely the opposite. There’s something to be said for simple and basic designs that focus on being functional. Designs like this feel right at home with a comfortable and easy lifestyle, not tainted by the [...]
Continue reading...Maurice Lacroix
Many people are fond of saying things along the lines of ‘it’s the little things in life that matter most.’ Like all aphorisms, there’s more than a ring of truth in this statement. While it might be referring to lesser pleasures and rewards, the importance of small matters transfers to shopping and other [...]
Continue reading...Blancpain
This Swiss timepiece designer can trace its official lineage back to its formal founding in 1735 and its roots as a family’s farmhouse endeavor even farther. It ranks among the oldest and most prestigious name plates in its industry. They specialize in luxury mechanical timepieces, excluding all other movements in favor of this [...]
Continue reading...Body Glove
The idea for this brand was born in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. Men’s watches were decades in the distance when a pair of twin brothers first surfed at night in cold waters and tried to stay warm. Wetsuits would be their first innovation with many others to follow. All [...]
Continue reading...Breitling
Long-held ties to the field of aviation have colored the rich history of this brand. Their products have flown on everything from Royal Air Force planes to the Aurora 7 space capsule to the first hot air balloon to fly, non-stop, around the world. Some of the most important advances in modern timekeeping [...]
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