Category: Watches

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Graff develops own watch movement | Professional Jeweller.com

Well, there you have it!  A world class jewelry designer and retailer moves into the ultra-expensive watch industry.

Professional Jeweler can exclusively reveal that Graff has developed its own watch movement for the first time and will be unveiling the movement, which it has dubbed Graff Calibre 1, in Basel this week.
The movement will be showcased [...]

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Maintenance of High Grade Mechanical (Automatic) Watches

A high grade mechanical watch, if properly maintained will perform for generations. They are known for quality and durability but like all machines, they need to be maintained to perform at fullest potential. This article explains what an overhaul is and the meticulous care a watchmaker takes to restore a fine timepiece to factory standards.
You now are the proud owner of a fine mechanical watch. It is the watch you will pass down to your grandchild. High grade timepieces are known for quality and durability but like all machines, they need to be maintained to perform at fullest potential. With proper maintenance you will have a fine timepiece to wear with satisfaction knowing it is running with precision.

When my customers ask, “Why does an overhaul cost so much?” I usually show them my method of taking the watch apart and the number of parts and how meticulous I have to be in handling them. Then they understand. Hopefully, this article will also impart the same understanding to you, the reader.

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JIC: New Interactive Watch Guide

New Interactive Watch Guide on JIC Website

The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has launched a new interactive Watch Guide on its consumer website.

The new Watch Guide enables consumers to describe the timepiece of their choice by responding to a series of questions. After compilation of the data, the system specifies features that the potential watch buyer might consider when purchasing a watch.

The website also features an interactive Watch Guide section, which offers a list of watch-buying tips. An interactive glossary enables consumers to seek out key watch terms and acquire definitions along with visual illustrations.

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Watch Buyers Guide

Do you have a collection of watches? Or do you at least own a watch? Is it real? Is it genuine? Or is it a replica? Having a watch and wearing it around our wrist makes us time conscious. And it is not a bad habit or bad connotation. In fact, I consider it as a positive character because it will lessen our tardiness when it comes to work, school, or meetings.

What things do you consider when buying a watch? Does it have to be big? Does it have to be small? Does it have to be Rolex? Or any watch will do as long as it tells you the correct time? Owning a factual watch would cost us a lot of money but buying a fabricated watch will not stay long on your ownership. So, what watch does an individual really need?

You need to consider many things. Though it’s just a watch, you might want to own something that is good, useful, and affordable. A material that is expensive is not always beneficial and not all low-priced things are useless. Sometimes, you just need to be meticulous to possess the things that you really want and you really need.

Now let’s see the most common factors that you need to consider in selecting a watch:

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NBA Logo Watches: A Slam Dunk Gift Choice

Holiday or birthday coming up and once again there’s that one person who is impossible to buy for because they seem to have everything. Is this person a basketball fan? If so there is a perfect gift idea. NBA logo watches are a functional gift that also showcases the favorite sports teams logo. No more endless hours spent trying to find the perfect gift.

Every NBA basketball team from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards have a logo watch. These watches are top quality and great time pieces, as well as featuring the official team logo and name. The watches feature citizen quartz movement and are water resistant with a lifetime warranty. There are four great styles to choose from that each offer a unique style and look. Finding the perfect NBA logo watch is not difficult at all.

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Omega Watches – An Intriguing Look At The History Behind These Luxurious Watches

Engineered to the nth degree, the Omega watch brand is a staple on many a well-to-do man’s dresser; tucked safely away inside its luxurious velvet box, ensuring that this extremely fine timepiece will be free from dust and scratches when not eloquently strapped to its owner’s wrist.

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The Best Eco Drive Citizen Moon Phase Watches

One of the more popular of the Citizen moon phase eco drive watches, the 8651, can be found online at several sites for under $300 and a few for under $200 with much variation in price. Clearly, it pays to comparison shop for the Citizen moon phase eco drive watches.

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How to spot a replica Rolex

The fakes are getting BETTER every day. Rolex replica watches, and other replicas have become inexpensive and most important of all, a high quality, therefore it is very important to chose the right replica retailer. Computer-aided design and high-tech CNC machinery means that the counterfeiters can produce watches that can be NEARLY VISUALLY IDENTICAL to the genuine watch! Without knowing what tell-tale signs to look for, the average watch buyer may fall prey to scammers and fraud. Recently, we’ve seen watches sell for THOUSANDS of dollars that were easily identifiable as fakes.

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Franck Muller – Master Watchmaker

Born in Switzerland on July 11th 1958, of an Italian mother and a Swiss father, Franck Muller was raised in a multicultural environment. From a very early age, he develops a growing interest for all mechanical devices. It does not take long before the young Franck starts to disassemble all the machines in the house to study their “hearts”. During his teens, he collects antique astrological instruments that he buys at the flea market. Mechanics and time, an equation reveals itself naturally: it is Time to which he is going to devote himself.

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Cartier Watches: Ultimate Fashion!

The Cartier La Dona de Cartier watch is a stunningly designed luxury timepiece that illuminates the exotic preferences of a luminous film star as well as the mastery of luxurious design and superb craftsmanship – two facets virtually synonymous with the house of Cartier.

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Philip Stein: Natural Frequencies

Philip Stein is the leader in mind-body wellness using natural frequency-based technologies in luxury products.

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Some Secrets of Sophisticated Taste – Jewelry and Watches

Accessories represent that powerful “secret device” of any lady able to transform her entire appearance in the most magical way. A watch of a lady should also match the chosen pieces of jewelry. It is great if a lady has a few timepieces to match different styles of her clothes and jewelry.

The Complications of Watchmakers Web Sites

This article tells the reader how to approach the various luxury watch websites available on the web.

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How Automatic/Self-Winding Watches Work

Whatever happened to winding? This articles explains how automatic watches work and the difference between automatic watches and quartz watches.

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Luxury Wristwatches of Excellence

Luxury Watches: Horology is defined as the science of measuring time and the art of making instruments to measure time. So, makes perfect sense that people skilled in the practice or theory of horology are called horologists. Folk interested in owning the finest timepieces made are defined as our refined luxury-loving readers.


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Jewelry References

  • Jewelry Information Center (JIC) Jewelry Information Center (JIC) is the public relations arm of the fine jewelry and watch industries. Founded as a non-profit trade association in 1946 in New York City, JIC is funded by its members (nearly 1,000 manufacturers, designers, and retailers o Jewelry Information Center (JIC) is the public relations arm of the fine jewelry and watch industries. Founded as a non-profit trade association in 1946 in New York City, JIC is funded by its members (nearly 1,000 manufacturers, designers, and retailers o
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  • AGS Laboratories AGS Laboratories is the world’s premier diamond grading laboratory for diamond cut, the first diamond laboratory to offer a diamond cut grade based on proven science and the first laboratory to offer cut grading for fancy shapes including princess, emeral AGS Laboratories is the world’s premier diamond grading laboratory for diamond cut, the first diamond laboratory to offer a diamond cut grade based on proven science and the first laboratory to offer cut grading for fancy shapes including princess, emeral
  • Cultured Pearl Association of America The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the United States.  Our intention is to “cultivate” awareness, interest, The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the United States. Our intention is to “cultivate” awareness, interest,
  • American Gem Labs (AGL) American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) is an international gemstone testing facility specializing in comprehensive colored gemstone analysis. AGL provides identification reports, detailed enhancement reports, country-of-origin or provenance reports, as w American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) is an international gemstone testing facility specializing in comprehensive colored gemstone analysis. AGL provides identification reports, detailed enhancement reports, country-of-origin or provenance reports, as w
  • The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO is an international confederation of national jewelery trade organizations. CIBJO’s purpose is to encourage harmonization, promote international cooperation in the jewelery industry, and to consider issues which concern the trade worldwide. CIBJO is an international confederation of national jewelery trade organizations. CIBJO’s purpose is to encourage harmonization, promote international cooperation in the jewelery industry, and to consider issues which concern the trade worldwide.
  • AGTA Gem Industry Guide The AGTA is recognized within the jewelry trade as the authoritative source on natural colored gemstones: “The voice of the natural colored gemstone, pearl and cultured pearl industries.” The AGTA is recognized within the jewelry trade as the authoritative source on natural colored gemstones: “The voice of the natural colored gemstone, pearl and cultured pearl industries.”
  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning.  GIA discovers (through GIA Research), imparts (through GIA Education), and applies (through the GIA Laboratory and GIA Instrument Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning. GIA discovers (through GIA Research), imparts (through GIA Education), and applies (through the GIA Laboratory and GIA Instrument
  • Platinum Guild International The Platinum Guild International is the official website for platinum jewelry; offering advice and information, design inspiration, and where to find a recommended platinum retailer in your area. The site is brought to you by Platinum Guild International, The Platinum Guild International is the official website for platinum jewelry; offering advice and information, design inspiration, and where to find a recommended platinum retailer in your area. The site is brought to you by Platinum Guild International,
  • The Silver Institute The Silver Institute is a nonprofit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. This includes leading silver mining houses, refiners, bullion suppliers, manufacturers of silver products and wholesale The Silver Institute is a nonprofit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. This includes leading silver mining houses, refiners, bullion suppliers, manufacturers of silver products and wholesale
  • World Gold Council Founded in 1987, the World Gold Council is an organization formed and funded by the world’s leading gold mining companies with the aim of stimulating and maximising the demand for, and holding of Gold. Founded in 1987, the World Gold Council is an organization formed and funded by the world’s leading gold mining companies with the aim of stimulating and maximising the demand for, and holding of Gold.

Jewelry Titans

  • Tiffany & Company The year was 1837. Charles Lewis Tiffany and his schoolmate John Young traveled from New England to New York City with an idea and a dream that were to become Tiffany & Co. While the first day of business brought a mere four dollars and 98 cents, the The year was 1837. Charles Lewis Tiffany and his schoolmate John Young traveled from New England to New York City with an idea and a dream that were to become Tiffany & Co. While the first day of business brought a mere four dollars and 98 cents, the
  • Harry Winston Harry Winston always possessed a gift; he had an eye for the best gemstones and a nose for what the customer wanted. Winston is still known for exquisite jewelry. His name is still linked to some of the most beautiful jewels and settings in the world. Harry Winston always possessed a gift; he had an eye for the best gemstones and a nose for what the customer wanted. Winston is still known for exquisite jewelry. His name is still linked to some of the most beautiful jewels and settings in the world.
  • Cartier Louis Francois Cartier the son of a powder horn maker, founded Cartier in 1847; the year his workshop master Adolphe Picard died. Cartier would take over Maitre Picard’s Jewelry shop located at 31 Rue Montorgueil, Paris. Louis Francois Cartier the son of a powder horn maker, founded Cartier in 1847; the year his workshop master Adolphe Picard died. Cartier would take over Maitre Picard’s Jewelry shop located at 31 Rue Montorgueil, Paris.
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