The Swiss are as famous for their watches as the Italians are for fashion houses, or the French are for art and decadence. Art is just what these timepieces are. Regardless of the brand, each Swiss watch is still masterpiece in its own right.
Crafted with such precision and detail, they stay one step ahead of the competition by making perfection the standard to which the Swiss watch companies aspire. When your lowest bar is still shoulders above everyone else’s highest, you are always going to be on top. The Swiss have established a reputation for themselves as consistently being the leaders of the pack.
The watch and clock empire began less majestic than what it is today in geneva in the sixteenth century. At the time Calvinist were condemning the wearing of jewels. Faced with losing their businesses and livelihoods, jewelers and goldsmiths shifted their skills towards watches. The twentieth century saw a mass production of watches like never before. Watchmakers Frederic Ingold and Georges Lechot are credited as generals in charge of the revolution that changed how the Swiss watch was put together and functioned. Both production and profits soared.
The Who’s Who List
All that talk about fine workmanship and high standards aside, are one of these Swiss watches going to be the cat’s meow on your lovely wrist or not? A very emphatic yes. Not only are they “like butter” inside, your Swiss watch is just as gorgeous on the outside. It is only natural that the makers of the finest watches in the world would be behind some of the finest, and most well known brands in the world: Swiss Army, Movado, Rolex, Zenith, Tissot, Beluga, Swatch, Wenger, Omega, and Piaget.
You are obviously going to pay more than you would the $20.00 wonders you find in shopping mall novelty stores. What you get in return is a beautiful watch, and assurance that you have invested in something that will not break down in a few months.
If something does happen, you are covered with a warranty. It is also about buying from the best. If you want an incredibly amazing suit or classy dress, your list would include Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, or Versace. This is because they are the best of the best in fashion. You should follow that same principle when shopping for a watch, because you deserve the very finest.
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Perhaps you are looking for a gift for the holidays. Your loved one is wonderful, kind, and the hardest person to shop for. Their pickiness brings back memories of the “Friends” episode where it is discovered that Rachel returns every gift she is given. A feud ensues when Ross says she is callous and void of sentimental feelings.
You want to give them something beautiful, something of fine quality, something that he or she will actually like and use. No one wants to be the “storage room” present. There are many classy name brand watches on the market. They are all shiny and dazzling, but which is the best choice for your hard-to-buy-for recipient?
The Big Brands
The Swiss Army collection is the cherry on top of the name brand watch sundae. They aren’t just for the MacGyver wannabes either; you can choose from a stainless steel or leather band. The dials are made with sapphire crystal or mother-of-pearl, and some are even adorned with diamonds. From classic styles for the professional man or woman to the chronographs and adventure minded, you can find something for everyone.
TAG Heuer combines the delicate precision of Swiss movement with the sexiness of speed to create a line of very high end name brand sports watches. There are more subtle designs available, like the one shown in ads featuring Uma Thurman. TAG is also working closely with golf superstar Tiger Woods to design the first-ever golf watch.
Tissot was recently chosen as the official timekeeper for NASCAR, and is busy creating a line of watches for the sport. This is a must-get for any racing enthusiast. Looking for something less sporty and more mind blowing? Check out their “T-touch” watches and be ready to be amazed.
Croton offers a beautiful gift idea without the “name brand watch” price that tends to make you a bit squeamish. Based in New Jersey since it began in 1878, this family owned company has some of the classiest works of art on the market.
There are a few factors to think about when looking for a name brand watch. Do you desire any specific features? Some watches come with alarms, timers, and are water resistant to certain depths. Do you want all of these extra little trimmings? What kind of strap do you want? Leather, rubber, or stainless steel? What is your price range? This is something very important to have in mind before you begin your treasure hunt. If quality and craftsmanship are at the top of your list, you have an array of fine watchmakers to choose from.
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Civilizations have invariably had an attraction with time. This measurement of time has been captured through the utilization of numerous devices. The origins of mankind’s efforts to measure time started out with the sundial, moving to hour glasses and leading up to clocks powered by springs. As the time pieces developed, so did the way that they were powered. Those diverse ways involved battery powered, kinetic and radio controlled watches.
Eventually, time pieces took on different forms and were outfitted with distinct accessories. Some of those accessories were the cuckoo clock and an alarm clock. At the turn of the 20th century the first wrist watches came along, and nowadays those wrist watches have not only become very pragmatic and fashionable, but some are multi-functional. One such brand of wrist watch that incorporates uniqueness, fashion and flair is the Nixon watch.
Uniqueness
The uniqueness of the Nixon watch is not only in their eye catching designs and styles of their product, but even in their marketing slogan. The corporation, since their origination, has centered on those people who give 100% whether they are playing, or are working.
The Nixon watch company’s commitment is to develop a quality product that is not only constructed from the finest of materials. It should also capture the uniqueness of the person who buys their wrist watch.
In fact, their commitment to their purchasers is that the Nixon watch, which is worn on the wrist, will be as unique as the wearer of the watch wants it to be. Additionally, the watch becomes more than a time piece, but will be the topic of conversation whenever the watch is worn.
Styles of Nixon Watch Bands and Faces
Nixon watches are also recognized for their watch bands. These watch bands range from a custom-made strap that is constructed from polyurethane and is custom-injected to a stylish band that is metallic in nature to a tailor-made hand sewn leather band.
The faces of the Nixon watch are as equally unequaled. The vibrant colors of the face of the watch are not conventional. These colors range from red to blue to grey to white and green. Additionally, there are the traditional analog time pieces as well as wrist watches that are digital.
Customers
Those that buy a Nixon watch are more often than not as unique as the timepiece itself. Some of those customers include individuals who represent cutting edge sports. Those radical sports include skateboarders, surfers, those that snowboard and rock and roll stars. Therefore, there is a watch for every kind of individual.
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