Some of the more discerning timepiece owners out there have certain standards when it comes to buying a designer watch. Some may want the latest cutting edge technology, some may prefer to have swiss made only whilst some prefer their timepiece to have bits of soil on it.
Yes, for the green fingered time afficianados out there you can now buy a bamboo clock that is powered by soil. That’s right - soil. This fascinating invention is powered by copper and zinc electrodes which ‘plug’ directly into the soil which functions as a conductive medium through which an electrical charge can pass. All you have to do is remember to keep your plants well watered!
With christmas coming this could be the ideal gift for that special hippy in your life!
Professional comedy theif, Bob Arno makes his way through an audience stealing watches off the baffled punters. He then proceeds to get them up on stage where it gets even more impressive!
After trawling the net, here are 5 beautiful luxury designer watches which Watch Superstar think will really pave the way for future watch design!
1) Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti 370
This stunningly obscure watch was created by Parmigiana Fleurier to commemorate the release of Bugatti’s incredible Veyron car. The appearance of the 370 watch was designed to parallel the styling of the Veyron’s engine. The face can be easily viewed thanks to the cylindrial design whilst the movement is easily accessible. This watch is highly exclusive as there are only 150 lucky recipients each year!
2) Maître du Temps Chapter One
The Maître du Temps Chapter One is a ’super brand’ watch, created by three of the world’s top watch designers all of whom have worked for some of the most prominent companies in Switzerland. This spectacular watch looks hugely futuristic whilst maintaining a certain retro look and feel. It features a manual wind mechanical movement, one minute tourbillon and a retrograde GMR indicator. Most worthy of your attention are the attractive rolling bars at the top and bottom of the case. The bottom roller displays the day whilst the top roller (which is so precise that Maître du Temps holds a patent on it) displays the gradual transition from day to night.
3) Pita Barcelona Oceana
The record for the deepest diving watch is held by the small spanish firm, Pita Barcelona. Usable at a staggering depth of 5000 metres, the Oceana has a truly innovative case design and some of the most durable construction that you will find in any watch today. The case has no winding crown, nor does it have a back cover as these are the 2 most common areas where the watertight seal of a watch is broken. These are even more exclusive than the Bugatti watch as just 80 are made each year!
4) Armin Strom Blue Chip Skeleton
The tiny company of Armin Strom employs less than 20 people across all of it’s 16 departments yet despite this then have managed to open a cutting edge manufacturing facility based in Biel. Unusually for such a small company they are on the verge of producing a completely in-house watch - an achievement that can only usually be afforded by much larger firms. The exquisite movement is hand decorated to such a high level of quality as to be unmatched by any other watch in it’s price bracket.
5) The Urwerk 202
This is quite possibly our favourite one on this list. The Urwerk 202 was released just over a year ago and looks so awesome, menacing and futuristic. This watch was the first to integrate fluid dynamics into a watch’s movement. Each of the three gauges extend and retract to point to the appropriate time whilst the winding is regulated by two small turbines seen through the back of the case. All this sounds massively complicated but all we know is - we want one.
How better to show your significant other how valuable your time together is than buy buying them a watch. Not only is it a cheesy pun, but a stylish watch can make for an impressive gift - if you know what you are doing.
The first and most sensible thing you should do is to decide your budget. Whether you are looking to buy a glamarous high end watch or whether you decide to buy a more restrainded cheap designer watch you should determine your budget and stick to it. Whilst the economy is going through a difficult period it is always a good idea to ask for a discount as you may find that some jewellers are willing to offer a reduction just so they can shift their stock.
Once you have a price in mind you need to think about what features are going to be important in the watch you buy. Obviously all watches tell the time (even the really bad ones) but you way also wish to consider things like alarm capability, stop watch, calendar, chronograph, dual time zones, etc.
As well as watch features you also need to take into account the movement, of which there are two basic types: automatic or quartz. Quartz watches are fairly inexpensive and battery powered, making them easy to maintain and wont also make a huge dent in your wallet. Automatic watches have no battery and are constantly wound using the movement of your body. When it comes to maintaining these types of watches, it may require the attention of a specialist dealer and end up costing the wearer a little more.
When taking a look at the watch’s water resistance, take the following ito account: anything rated under 50m (150ft) will be okay if splashed or dropped in the sink but ideally you will want a watch that is resistant to around 300m.
When shopping for a partner then make sure you have an idea about what their tastes are. Nothing says ‘I know nothing about you’ more like buying jewellery of a style they will hate. This is particularly true with ladies watches where there is a baffling array or styles. Most makes of watch will have versions of all of their watches with and without diamonds so if you like the look of the watch, but not the price tag then you can always go for the version that doesn’t have diamonds.
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