July 20, 2010
I realize this rep has been around for a while, but I appreciate when I’m considering a new acquisition to be able to see what the ’state of the market’ is in terms of what dealers are shipping. Of course as a true watch geek, I also enjoy high resolution shots of watches “in the wild” so here you go. These were taken with a Canon T2i.
I recently received this stunning Omega watches, with the correct subdial spacing.
This watch came from a Trusted Replica Watch Dealer, reportedly with the modified Asian 7750 movement, 316L stainless, sapphire with AR. I haven’t opened the back yet so I can’t comment on that, however all the functions work as advertised and the subdial spacing looks good. I still am not sure how much the proper subdials versus the ‘other’ type would have bothered me, but I think that its a pretty obvious tell so I went ahead and chose the ‘correct’ version.
Omega logo ‘feet’ still around (I guess they have a huge box of these they are trying to use up? whatever).
7750 Mod deep date here – as stated before, this is a ‘feature’ of the subdial spacing mod, not much to be done with it.It is noticeable if looking for it. For me, its not a deal breaker, I was/am more concerned with the overall reliability of the movement which hopefully will be good. My previous UPO didn’t make it a year before it had movement issues which was VERY disappointing considering the reason I didn’t get the chrono the first time around was because I felt that the UPO would be a better choice for stability. Its a rep – I’m over it. However I dont like to spend this much money if I dont have to and hope that it lasts at least a couple years.
Water proof? I took it to my local watch shop (not a AD) to have a standard pressure test. He wasn’t able to perform the test without taking off the strap so I didn’t do it. I did swim last night in the pool for a couple of hours with it, down to about 2-3m which is good enough for me generally. I had zero issues. 2-3m is good enough as I’m not going to be free diving any lower than I can go without clearing my ears anyway, which I don’t do when I’m in the pool or free diving.
Overall impression – very satisfied. I love the black rubber on black, I wear this as a sport watch with jeans and a t shirt or around the pool where I am often concerned about scratching a stainless steel bracelet while swimming. All in all, I am very happy with this watch. It looks great, is keeping time and hopefully will be a great daily beater.
May 23, 2010
Think of the look of sheer happiness on your loved one’s face on Xmas day as they are opening some lovely jewelry from John Hardy. The selection of designs available in silver is so very massive that you can rest assured you’ll find a wonderful item of jewelry even for the most individual personality. Really, avoid any disappointment this holiday season – because you can be sure they are going to be happy with a present chosen from a John Hardy collection. The men’s jewelry ranges include numerous different chains, rings, cufflinks and various other items in both silver and gold. Whilst still manifesting the customary attention to detail linked with John Hardy, this collection has a thicker feel and a more masculine style. So, this holiday season at least, purchasing gifts will not be tricky at all.
To make shopping even simpler, a John Hardy collection is on offer for almost any look a lady might like to adopt. Traditional collections are a speciality and are suited to ladies who favor an understated style. For the positively adventurous lady, there is a range of bolder collections. But no matter the design, all the collections for women include cuffs of varied breadths, earrings as well as various lengths of necklaces to pick your favorites from. Everyone recognizes that Xmas is a magical occasion for kids and John Hardy has jewelry collections designed with them in mind. Every last piece of jewelry has been designed to the distinguished standards we have come to expect from John Hardy, obviously sized down for children. Bangles, ear studs and necklaces are examples of a present that any child will hold in esteem for the rest of their life.
Please take a look at our one of a kind source for John Hardy jewelry hints!
It is usually rather hard to think of an original present for a infant. The wonderful selection of baby gifts crafted by this luxury jewelry house should make your life a good deal easier.
The Bamboo program is ideal for the person who would like to make green gift choices. When someone buys an item in the Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo program, a percentage of the revenue is donated to plant bamboo in the South Pacific region. Every piece is individually engraved with the precise number of young bamboo plants planted before the items are sent out. The Bamboo collection has an extensive range of jewelry for gentlemen and women, meaning that selecting green gifts could not be simpler…
Save time this year by considering what John Hardy jewelry has to offer before setting out for the department store.
April 22, 2010
Visit any cinema and look at any movie blockbuster from the Fantastic Four to Bruce Willis’s Die Hard movies and you will see that the United States watchmaker Hamilton has draped its precision watches around the arm of many a star of the big screen.
Everyone with more than a little interest in action and adventure films are sure to have in their film watching hours viewed at least a handful of the famous H-branded watches come into shot.
The watch sector is as engaged as the soft beverage industry and famous designer labels in spending major sums on product placement opportunities.
Very few Hamilton rivals will have enjoyed quite as much starring footage as Hamilton watches. Landmark movies as varied as Kubrik’s 2001:A Space Odyssey, Donner’s Lethal Weapon and Spiderman have used Hamilton watches as film accessories.
And now Hamilton has taken its partnership with the film business a step further by giving the classic movie hero the ultimate mission – to save the planet. The actor Harrison Ford has hung up his whip after what some say is the final Indiana Jones movie to take up his next challenge – tackling threats to the environment. Ford spent close to two decades as a director at not-for-profit global body Conservation International.
In view of this – and its ties with Hollywood – Hamilton Watches has put its money where its 116-year-old mouth is to launch the Khaki Conservation line.
Rather than Tokyo and London, the range’s 2nd time zone function refers to regions in the world where safeguarding a dying habitat is paramount like Indonesia.
The stars global appeal among film lovers is not lost on the Hamilton marketers, who claim “a touch of edgy dynamism” and features which stick to “every heroic stunt’s” dependency on precision.
Meanwhile, the watch – partially designed by Ford – comes with a plush leather strap and is crowned with the stars signature and Conservation International logo.
Hamilton has made a financial commitment to support the conservation cause and uses recycled packaging.
Possibly more interestingly for movie buffs, the stunning watch, featuring bold numbers set against a black backdrop is evocative of the world of adventure inhabited by Indiana Jones.
Those who adored Indiana Jones battles against tribesmen and Nazi henchmen will feel kinship by choosing the Hamilton Khaki Conservation.
Fortunately people interested in watches need not venture on a Jones-style hunt to discover a Hamilton watch.
It is available online at the Hamilton official website, although it is worth searching the internet for a more competitive price. Sites such as hotwatches.co.uk also stock the limited edition model plus other Hamilton watches.
For further details about Conservation International,visit their site at www.conservation.org and see the work they do.
March 15, 2010
Envisage how your significant other’s eyes will sparkle when they open their Xmas gift and discover a coordinated set of gorgeous jewelry from John Hardy. The range of styles available in sterling silver is so very massive you can be absolutely certain of finding the perfect for even those people who are usually tricky to please. Really now: why not spoil your friends and family this year – you can be confident that they will be happy with a gift from John Hardy! The collections for men boast numerous different pieces in both silver and gold. These collections are fashioned specifically to appeal to gentlemen of all ages. With this number of alternatives so readily available, choosing the perfect gift is going to be very easy this holiday season.
Whatever type of jewelry a lady might prefer, this original jeweler has something beautiful that should suit every taste. Classic collections are available and are suited to ladies who go for timeless elegance. For the positively fashion conscious lady, there is a selection of bolder designs. But no matter which particular design, each women’s collection includes cuffs of various breadths, earrings and long and short necklaces. What about the youngsters? John Hardy has a special selection of kid’s jewelry. Each item has been produced with all the indisputable attention to detail John Hardy are well-known for, only scaled down to be suitable for kids. Gifting a boy or girl a piece of beautiful jewelry will provide them with something to adore forever.
Buying an appropriate gift for very young children is notoriously challenging. The tremendous spectrum of baby gifts from this luxury jeweler should make buying baby presents easier.
The Bamboo initiative is ideal for the person who would like to make green gift selections. This innovative program is named Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo and if an item from this initiative is purchased, a percentage of the profits go towards planting more bamboo, an enviromentally sound crop, in places like Nsu Penida. Each item of jewelry is stamped with the amount of seedlings planted before the items are shipped. There is a tremendous choice to appeal to anyone’s preference, so purchasing green presents has never been easier! Therefore, this holiday season, don’t just go to the shopping mall to grab something you aren’t really sure about, why not look at the fantastic pieces of jewelry John Hardy has to offer.
September 5, 2009
In 1837, Raphael Picard was the give of the "Invicta Watch Group". The company was in the beginning founded in La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland. "Invicta" is the Latin expression for "Invincible". In the early decades of its existence, Invicta rapidly becomes splendid for its elegantly designed and functionally constructed watches.
The business company was owned by Picards family for a very long time until 1991. At this time Invicta was acquired by an investment company settled in the United States and their headquarter moved to Hollywood, Florida. The chief executive officer of Invicta is named Eyal Lalo. You can often see him in television shows on the channel NBC.
Some of their wristwatches are still made in the United States
Invicta is still creating new types of watches but they lately outsourced their fabricating to companies in Asia and Switzerland. A tiny part of their wristwatches are made in the United States. These wristwatches belong to a special collection called "Made in the USA". The other watches are labelled normally with the name of the country where they have been made in.
The most famous wristwatch collections: "Lupah" and "Pro Diver"
Likely the most famous wrist watch collections from Invicta are the "Lupah" and "Pro Diver" product lines. The "Lupah"-line is available in nearly 200.000 variations and best-known for its special design. Now the "Lupah Swiss Chronograph" is similar favoured by men and women. New models with changing sizes, styles and capabilities are offered at periodic intervals.
"Pro Diver" is one of the first low-price series of automatic divers and has nearly generated a cult status. Furthermore, Invicta offers by now a big range of models including 18 unique collections – most of them are luxurious. The timepieces made by Invicta are sold worldwide. Beside wrist watches, Invicta also produces and offers accessories like hats and bags. Ladies watches
August 29, 2009
In 1837, Raphael Picard was the give of the "Invicta Watch Group". The company was in the first place founded in La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland. "Invicta" is the Latin word for "Invincible". In the first decades of its existence, Invicta quickly becomes famous for its elegantly designed and functionally manufactured wristwatcheswrist watches.
The company was owned by Picards family for a very long time until 1991. At this time Invicta was acquired by an investment company settled in the United States and their headquarter moved to Hollywood, Florida. The chief executive officer of Invicta is named Eyal Lalo. You can often see him in television shows on the channel NBC.
Some of their wrist watches are still manufactured in the United States
Invicta is still creating new types of watches but they lately outsourced their manufacturing to firms in Asia and Switzerland. A tiny part of their wristwatches are developed in the United States. These watches belong to a special collection called "Made in the USA". The other watches are labelled usually with the name of the country where they have been built in.
The most famous wristwatch collections: "Lupah" and "Pro Diver"
Probably the most legendary watch collections from Invicta are the "Lupah" and "Pro Diver" product lines. The "Lupah"-line is available in nearly 200.000 variations and best-known for its specific design. Nowadays the "Lupah Swiss Chronograph" is similar favoured by men and women. New models with varying sizes, styles and capabilities are offered at periodic intervals.
"Pro Diver" is one of the first low-price series of automatic divers and has nearly generated a cult status. Moreover, Invicta offers by now a wide range of models including 18 unique collections – most of them are luxurious. The timepieces made by Invicta are sold international. Beside wristwatches, Invicta also creates and offers accessories like hats and bags. women watches
July 12, 2009
“Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.” is a famed Japanese producer of clockworks and wrist watches based in Tokyo (Japan). Citizen has been in the first place founded as Shokosha Watch Research Institute in the year 1918. The concern was built in 1924 when the first product, a tiny pocket watch named Citizen, was placed on the market. In 1930 the company assumed the name Citizen Watch Company, too. The founders once have been chosen the name Citizen because they tried to find a direct way to the peoples heart. This is still today the notion behind watches made by Citizen.
First watch with Eco-Drive – Models reaching from dress to athletics
For instance the debut Japanese watch having a wake-up-function was launched by Citizen in 1958. In the 1970ties Citizen developed the first quartz watches with LCD display and after that also the smallest LCD watch of all time. In the early 1990ties Citizen started the premier series production of watchcases consisting of titanium. In addition to that, they designed the leadoff voice recognition watch which was another big milestone in their history. More than that that the concern was an outrider in producing dive watches for professional use. A highlight was the embedded bathometer – no one else was able to offer a similar uncommon function. Additional, Citizen is best-known for its Eco-Drive collection of light powered watches. Fuelled just by light, it doesn’t need any batteries. Designs reaching from dress to athletics (e.g. professional dive watches), Citizen provides a collection for everybody and every occasion.
Read more about Citizen watches
June 16, 2008
Choosing a gift for someone we love is always chalenging. Will the person like it or just pretend they do? We want to find something special, not too expensive, something unique sounds great. Personalized gifts are very popular, it can have the name of the person, or initals. When the person has a collection or fetish it’s usually easyer to pick the right gift.
The jewelry business offer so many things that it’s very hard to choose. What material should it be made of, with gemstones or without? A good alternative is sterling silver, it will last a lifetime & many make it by hand and do custom works to fit your requirements. All sorts of gemstones are available may they be faceted (cut like diamonds are) or cabochons (round & polished).
When it comes to choosing a ring for someone else it’s quite tricky if you dont know the person’s size. You can then mesure the person’s finger or mesure a ring they already own.
If you want to keep it a suprise you can go with gift which doesn’t require any mesurements like pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins,… If offering a pendant consider giving a chain to wear it on. For men moneyclips & keychains are big sellers.
To make a nice gift make sure to get a gift box included & a nice extra is to also give some cleaning solution or special cleaning cloth. Especially for sterling silver, many people forget to take it off when going in a hot tub, spa or pool & the chemical used in the water will turn their jewelry all black or golden.
The internet offers consumers such a wide variety that stores can’t match. Don’t buy the first thing you see, visit many websites & bookmark your favorites. When you get abetter idea of what you want, you can go back to those you preferred. Make sure the site accept you payment mode & that they ship to your location at a reasonable price.
Tip: get a free printable ring sizer. You can find one at the following adress: http://www.sterlingsilverart.com/images/sizer.pdf
http://www.sterlingsilverart.com