http://articles.watchesandaccessories.com/rss.xml A blog about watchesandaccessories.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.watchesandaccessories.com/?a=36639 <p>Date:&nbsp; November 29, 2006</p><p>Timex has decided to launch 120 franchise stores based on a franchise model and will be putting up a multi brand concept with international brands that will showcase the international watch experience.</p><p>They will elaborate on the brands they intend on showcasing in their exclusive retail stores.&nbsp; They are hoping to build a portfolio of brands and have already showcased five of their brands.</p><p>They are hoping to expand their portfolio of six brands to include at least 2 to 3 more brands in the next few months.</p><p>For more news on <a href="http://www.watchesandaccessories.com/">Watches</a> visit <a href="http://www.watchesandaccessories.com/">http://www.watchesandaccessories.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 2006-11-29T19:09-05:00 http://articles.watchesandaccessories.com/?a=35718 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>If you are in the market for a real luxury watch you should plan on spending quite a bit of money. If you think you found a great deal on a luxury watch, make sure it is a real one and not a fake or knock off. Don't get caught up in the great deal you think your getting and forget about quality. <br /><br />If all your after is a knock off so you can sport the name, it will not be hard for you to find one. There are many Internet sites and auction sites that claim they are selling the real luxury watches, but are not. First clue will be the price. Anything under $250 is probably a knock off. <br /><br />Just because you find a watch on a website does not mean it is a real luxury watch. Some knock off watches have some pretty official looking web sites. Make sure you buy your watch from a well known dealer to insure that you are not getting ripped off. If the only place you see a particular watch for sale is on the Internet this may be another sign that it is a knock off. <br /><br />Luxury brands of watches are not sold at more than a 50% discount no matter what. Even the most aggressive dealer will not give you this big of a discount off the retail price. If the dealer is going to give you this good of a discount its probably a fake. Luxury brands are also not sold at clearance or end of the season sales. There is no need for the retailer to sell their valuable jewelry at such high discounts. <br /><br />If you think you have found a real luxury watch, be sure to do your research. You can do this research right from home on the Internet. Do a search on the brand of watch you would like to purchase. If your watch is not a fake dealers will discuss its quality. Collectors and owners will also be discussing the assets of the watch. If you cant find anything like this when you do a search beware that it may be a knock off. A couple brands that tend to be imposters are Klaus Kobec, Krug Baumen, and Montre Suisse. <br /><br />Just remember that any deal that looks too good to be true usually is. Luxury watches are not going to be sold at 70 to 95% off. These low prices are made to draw your attention away from the quality and onto the fact that you will be saving a ton of money. Make sure you pay attention to quality so you don't get ripped off. Even if you save hundreds, you could save a lot more if you would have just went to the local store and skipped the middle man. When investing this much money into a watch, make sure you also invest the time to make sure it is a worth while investment.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Men's and Women's Watches at <a href="http://www.watchesandaccessories.com/">http://www.watchesandaccessories.com</a></p> 2006-09-10T17:59-04:00 http://articles.watchesandaccessories.com/?a=35717 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>If you decide to purchase a luxury watch, you will also want to make sure you take good care of your watch. Proper care and maintenance of your watch will extend the life of the watch, and ensure that you get your moneys worth. What is the point in spending all that money on a watch if you are not going to take proper care of it. <br /><br />All watches come with an instruction manual that should include instruction on how to care for your watch. Each watch is different so pay attention to what your watch can and cannot withstand. Refer to your instruction manual to properly set your watch, and to properly take care of it. Some watches may have special instructions that you need to know. <br /><br />Water Resistant<br /><br />When purchasing a watch make sure you check to see how water resistance it is. If you plan on wearing your watch while swimming make sure you buy a watch that can withstand these conditions. Waiting until you have exposed your watch to water would not be a good time to check its resistance level. You can purchase watches that are specifically made for diving and swimming. <br /><br />Salt water can also cause more damage than regular water. Salt water can cause corrosion, so if you plan on being near salt water a lot you may want to check into a watch that can withstand these conditions. If your watch does come in contact with more water than is allowed, be sure to take it to someone to have it looked over. A specialist should be able to tell you the extent of the damage, and if it can be repaired or not. <br /><br />Temperature<br /><br />You should also try to avoid leaving your watch in extreme heat or cold for extended periods of time. If you will be staying in extreme temperatures make sure you purchase a watch that can withstand the circumstances. Extreme heat tends to shorten the battery life of a quartz watch, and extreme cold can cause the watch to stop keeping time accurately. <br /><br />Shock<br /><br />Another thing to take into consider is how much shock your watch will be in. If you are a runner you may want to either not wear your watch, or purchase one that is capable of withstanding this type of shock. Make sure you check before you buy the watch or wear it running to make sure it will withstand the conditions. <br /><br />Avoid Contact<br /><br />You should also try and avoid contact with any chemicals, solvents or gases while wearing your watch. These items may cause discoloration, deterioration, or other damage to your watch. Most watches are also not made to withstand strong electric fields or static electricity. Common household appliances do not pose a threat to your watch however.<br /><br />After you purchase your watch make sure you take proper care of it. The watch and band should be cleaned by a specialist. You should also take your watch in to a specialist on a regular basis to be serviced. Your manual may have a suggestion as to how often you should do this. Just remember that your watch will last longer if you take proper care of it.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Men's and Women's Watches at <a href="http://www.watchesandaccessories.com/">http://www.watchesandaccessories.com</a></p> 2006-09-10T17:56-04:00