Sunday, April 10, 2011

Fw: Who Wears And What Are Luxury Watches











By David Cardoza


There are lots of different luxury watches available on the market today. With classic brand and fashion brands available everybody has a different opinion on which time pieces can be considered truly luxury. However one rule that holds to all these timepieces, is the high price tag that invariably comes attached.

These watches are primarily designed to keep perfect time, however they can also serve to be eye catching and make the wearer look glamorous. There is two categories for this type of watch, The fist is the classic watch, this means the manufacturer specializes in watches, an example of this is Rolex. The second category is a fashion house watch, which normally comes form a famous design house for example, Armani and Chanel.

Most time pieces sold are wrist watches, however pocket watches are also available. The designs are almost endless with digital and clock face features. Time pieces can also be made for specific needs such as divers, military and high impact for use in sports. Luxury time pieces are not made of any one material but most are made with high quality materials.

A Luxury time piece is normally bought as a gift but can also be bought as an investment. This can be for a loved one or very lucky friends and family members. They are made to last a life time and can be passed from one generation to the next. Any luxury time pieces is very desirable. It can be a symbol of status and style for the wearer.

Expensive time pieces can be bought in various places either on line or in a shop. They can be brand new or vintage. They can be mostly be found by searching for official stockists, and good jewellery shops. It is however prudent to note that all genuine time pieces should carry a guarantee and manufacturers warranty. Some very high priced time pieces even carry a life time guarantee.

Every watchmaker has their own trademark proudly placed either on the face or the underside of the watch. Many of these watchmakers improve on the engineering and craftsmanship with every new design to surpass earlier watches.

Luxury watches are very sought after and are considered a must have accessory to both rich and famous alike. Giving a perfect statement of both success and wealth for the wearer. It is also great accessory that gives a tasteful, elegant finish to any outfit.




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