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Who knows better than our current president just how true it is that time is of the essence? “It’s our time,” he inspired us during his campaign, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Now that he’s in office, he’s learning how much the opposition slows down decision making, but he keeps at it.
Who knows? Maybe we would have been waiting even longer if Barack Obama hadn’t always had the sense of urgency that kept a designer watch on his wrist.
It’s not that it was always a high-end designer watch. From the eary/mid-90s, any photograph of Senator Obama shows him sporting a TAG-Heuer. We think that shows he’s a practical, humble, prompt man.
But we can’t say we were disappointed…because we are so horologically inclined…when he switched it up in 2007.
The occasion? The Secret Service presented him with a Secret Service watch. That’s a private label, available only in the Secret Service employee’s store. That a Secret Service employee store exists is a little weird to us, but let’s stay focused on the prize here: Obama’s watches.
Now, to this day, he is mostly seen in one or the other of these two watches. A loyal man, if we’ve ever seen one!
BUT. He has also been spotted in a third watch! On occasion, our president does wear a Highgear Enduro Compass watch. That’s usually during more casual or sporting events, but yessir, there you have it. A designer watch complete with a compass, so he always knows the right way to go.
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I’m addicted to Paris-based fashion illustrator Garance Doré’s blog. So I was overjoyed, as if I’d discovered a secret (rather than reading something posted on the internet with many other followers), when I found her list of fashion essentials. Some of the things on the list I had. Man’s white shirt: check. Cozy gray cashmere V-neck sweater: check. Skinny jeans: check. What I did not have was a luxury watch.
Oh, I pined for a luxury watch when I saw her illustration. Maybe a Patek Philippe…maybe a Panerai… But I kept time on my iPhone and, besides, I wore all kinds of other jewelry that such a gorgeous watch would overshadow. My fluorescent green hoop earrings, par example.
Then last week, I checked in, and saw with delight that my favorite Parisienne was writing from my own town, NYC. Perhaps I’d run into her on the street! Perhaps she’d photograph me! I would have to wear all the right things, I decided.
I read her post, and what do you think it was about? Well, you’re here on a watch blog, so there’s a hint for you. As if it were there just for me, a post about wearing a luxury watch with other kinds of jewelry–and even fluorescent nails! Why not read it for yourself here?
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I met this incredible old woman on a train ride from New York to Chicago. The fact that I was traveling by rail in America was something unusual in itself, but I was born in France, my mother is French, and I wanted to see my new country the way I remembered loving the landscapes of Europe.
So this woman, first I noticed her hair, which was the most fantastic shade of silver. Then I noticed her designer watch, which matched her hair exactly. She was sitting in the dining car, and you could tell she wished she had a cigarette, or maybe that was just me, wishing I had a cigarette, and in any case, there was no smoking in the car, but I was drawn to speak with her.
For some reason, maybe it was because I knew at once her designer watch was made my Chanel, my mother’s favorite designer (I was almost named Coco), I spoke to her in French. Just, “Bonjour, madame, je suis desolee a vous deranger, mais j’adore votre montre.”
She lifted her wrist, smiled faintly at her designer watch, and then warmly, looking directly into my eyes, she said, “Merci, mademoiselle.”
We talked for hours, in French and in English at turns, and I envisioned our becoming very good friends, perhaps I would inherit the Chanel watch someday…but it wasn’t to be. She got off the train in Pittsburgh, and I never saw her again.
Of course, I’ve been wanting a Chanel designer watch just like hers for my very own, ever since.
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A luxury watch is a hefty investment. For example, the average price range of a Patek Philippe watch is between 11,000 and 20,000 dollars. So when you’re dropping that amount of dough on something, you want to make sure it looks nice, and stays looking nice. And you don’t want to ruin it as your trying to keep it looking nice.
That’s why it’s so important you take special care in selecting the materials for cleaning your designer watch. While the process should only take a few minutes, it’s imperative you have the right materials, or you may just be washing your money away.
Just to set the record straight, this is advice for cleaning the OUTSIDE of the watch, not the inside. In no way shape or form do we encourage you to open up your luxury watch for any reason, and if you truly feel there is a need, we recommend you do so under the supervision of a certified watch maker.
As for cleaning the outside of your watch, it’s recommended you purchase jewelry cleaning fluid. Warm soapy water can do the trick, however, many watches contain metals that don’t react favorably to the chemicals in the soap.
You’ll also benefit from getting a cleaning cloth that is non-abrasive. If you’re having trouble locating a non-abrasive cloth, seek out the nearest jewelry store, as they typically have them for sale. The reasoning behind this is that abrasive cloths tend to scratch the surface of your luxury watch.
If you get the proper cleaning materials, you should have a watch that looks as good as new without putting it at risk of being damaged.
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Lange, a German watch company, was founded over 150 years ago. Started by Ferdinand Adolph Lange on December 7th, 1845, in the small village of Glashutte, the tiny watch company quickly became one of the most prestigious in all of Germany, and the brand became an integral part of the nation’s history. Lange found success from studying and creating ways of crafting highly-valued A Lange watches of consistent quality in a series. Initially, Lange started his business with his brother-in-law, master watchmaker Adolf Schneider, as well as a group of over a dozen apprentices.
Unfortunately, in 1948, just a few short years after its 100th anniversary, (and shortly following the destruction of the main Lange production building during a WWII air raid) the company was expropriated by the post-war Soviet Communist administration, making the Lange brand cease to exist. For decades following, the world no longer received new Lange watches.
However, the reunification of Germany gave Lange’s great-grandson, Walter Lange, the opportunity to rebuild his family’s legacy. Exactly 145 years to the day that Ferdinand Lange started his watch company, on December 7th, 1990, Walter Lange re-opened “A. Lange & Sohne.”
Today, A. Lange & Sohne products rank with the most preeminent watches in the world, selling in the same price range as top-tier Swiss designer watches, such as Patek Philippe watches
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Patek Philippe & Co. is a Switzerland-based watch making company founded in 1851. For generations, a Patek Philippe watch has been considered one of the best in the world.
The watch manufacturers created this reputation by supplying individual Patek Philippe watches for royalty. Some of their royal clientele included Pope’s Leo XIII and Pius IX, Victor-Emanuel III, and Hussein Kamel.
The company also has a reputation for creating specifically commissioned designer watches for specific individuals. Some of these individual Patek Philippe watches include…
A 24-function pocket-watch for Henry Graves, Jr., used by the American banker in a friendly horological bet with James Ward Packard. It was auctioned in 1999 for $11 million, the most ever spent on a timepiece.
There was also a platinum Patek Philippe tourbillion wristwatch called “Ref. 5002P Sky Moon” set a world record at $1.49 million, making it the most expensive modern wristwatch in existence.
In honor of their 150th anniversary, Patek Philippe created the Calibre 89, which included 33 complications. Some of its many features included a thermometer, time of sunrise, equation of time, sidereal time, a split second hand, and even a star chart.
Of course, the 160-year-old watch-making company does offer luxury watches that are slightly more fiscally responsible, such as the Ladies Nautilus 2-Tone 4700/1 and the Men’s Golden Ellipse Bracelet 3844/J2.
For the first time ever, James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s 007-inspiring Rolex will be on display in the United States. Fleming’s Rolex 1016 Explorer will be featured in an exhibit “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” at the National Watch & Clock Museum.
This first-of-a-kind exhibit will also include a large collection of Agent 007 designer watches featured in any of the twenty-two Bond films.
In the novels and films alike, Bond’s luxury watches are depicted as doing much more than just telling time. The timepieces are typically intricate spying technology, able to track enemies, communicate over long distances, pick locks of a jail cell, etc.
Fleming’s stepdaughter, Fionn Morgan, was recently quoted as saying “Ian would have enjoyed the idea of… an exhibition of James Bond watches. It is wonderful to see the James Bond legacy presented through the watches that this character has worn… Collectors and the public will learn a lot through this exhibition.”
Founded in 1977, The National Watch & Clock Museum is located in Columbia, Pennsylvania, at the very edge of the Pennsylvania Dutch tourist area. It is one of the few museums in the country dedicated solely to horology, or the art and science of measuring time.
For anyone unable to make it out to Columbia, Pennsylvania, you can always check out JamesBondWatches.com. Maintained by Dell Deaton, who is also the guest curator for the exhibit at the Museum, the site brings “a dedicated focus on all things related to the wristwatches of James Bond, Agent 007.”
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Many times we think of rubber watches and luxury watches being from two different worlds, especially if they’re ladies designer watches. We expect ladies designer watches to be dainty with gold or silver bands and the tiny faces etched with sparkling diamonds. But with the Hublot Big Bang 41mm watch, ladies can get a look that is comprised of the traditional female watch luxury features, balanced out with modern materials. The Hublot’s materials such as tungsten, palladium, ceramic, rubber, carbon and titanium are considered unique and cutting edge to use in a luxury watch and they use them well.
The case and bezel are composed of white ceramic, with six titanium screws to secure it. The harsh, rugged titanium screws are great juxtaposed against the sparkling diamonds that are offset on the bezel. The lovely dial is white matte with white ceramic insets and titanium numerals and hand. All in all this is a gorgeous watch for someone who wants a balance of refinement and ruggedness and it’s available at TimeImports.com in a variety of colors. Don’t worry gentleman, there is a men’s version of the Big Bang that’s just as nice.
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A designer watch is a huge investment. Here are 3 things you should be concerned with if you really want your investment to last.
Water
Many designer watches have water resistant properties, but it’s the amount of water resistance each watch has that varies from model to model. If you aren’t sure how deep your watch can be in the water, or if it can be around water at all, you should always refer to your watch manual. You should also be aware that salt water is more damaging than still because of the abrasiveness of the salt.
Chemicals
You should avoid contact with highly abrasive chemicals when wearing your luxury watch. Even something as common as hairspray can damage the finish of a fine watch, so use your discretion when utilizing these chemically based products while you’re wearing your watch.
Temperature Extremes
It’s never a good idea to leave your luxury watch in extreme heat or extreme cold for a long period of time. Some watches are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so just make sure that your watch can handle that.
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