About That Watch You're Wearing

That little timepiece on your wrist had quite a journey to get to where it is today. Did you ever wonder where the idea for the wristwatch came from? The inventor of the modern day wristwatch is widely credited to Peter Henlein from Nuremberg.

Originally in the 1500's, Peter had invented the earliest incarnation of what you call today a pocketwatch. Up until that time, people had simply carried their timepieces mostly in their hands and many watches were misplaced, lost or broken. Peter saw that the watches would be better suited to having a strap placed upon them and placed in a trouser pocket or vest pocket. The earliest watches were made almost completely from iron and were very heavy affairs. Imagine going through your day from the office to playing a game of tennis with a watch made from iron strapped to your arm. In the early 1600s lighter metals such as brass and later steel, were used to create timepieces.

The self-winding wristwatch was a concept that was patented in the late 1700's but there was not a fully functional prototype until the mid-1920's when Patek Philippe designed a working self-winding wrist watch.

From these humble beginnings, you have watches that can go skiing, rock climbing, diving deep beneath the ocean waves and come with usually light stainless steel casings and wrist bands made of materials ranging from stainless steel to titanium to rubber for the active watch wearer. Watches have come a long way and new models continue to appear every year as more and more strides are made in the development of more accurate timepieces that are constructed from lighter and stronger metals.
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Caution Before You Buy a Replica Watch

You've probably gotten dozens of emails and seen a good number of pop-up ads advertising replica watches.

You can get a Seiko, Citizen, Paul Frank or other name brand watch and the claim is that they "look" as good as the real thing. What you're buying is basically a knock-off watch that is made from substandard materials and the cheapest parts available. Since you're buying a watch that will have virtually no longevity as a timepiece, replica watches really aren't that great of a deal.

Furthermore, some watches are safety hazards. Replica watches made for children can contain lead parts and replica watches made for both children and adults can contain watch crystals that will shatter during play and many replica watches will simply stop working when exposed to shocks from running, jumping and other activities the watch wearer may engage in.

Another reason to pass on the purchase of a replica watch is there is generally a very little to no warranty. If you purchase a replica watch and it stops working, the likelihood of the company fixing or replacing your broken timepiece is fairly remote. Even companies that sell name brand watches can't pass on the manufacture's warranty unless they are authorized resellers such as Watches Giant. Make sure the watch you purchase is a name brand and comes with a manufacturer's warranty.

When you purchase a name brand such as Casio or Timex from an authorized reseller, you are getting a well-made timepiece that is built to last and handle all the activities you enjoy. Watches Giant has been selling sports watches since 1987 and is an authorized reseller for every single watch brand they carry. Don't fall for the hype about replica watches; they aren't all they are cracked up to be. Stick to the name brands you know and make sure you always buy from an authorized reseller.
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Give Dad a Seiko for Father's Day!

If you want to give a gift to your dear old Dad this Father's Day, consider giving him a Seiko. Seiko Watches are made to last, come in a myriad of great looking styles and have a long legacy of quality and style. In addition, they come with a 30-day guarantee and buyer protection on all Seiko watches that is direct from the manufacturer because unlike many watch resellers, Watches Giant is an authorized reseller for Seiko, meaning any warranty extended by the manufacturer, stays in place when you purchase your timepiece from Watches Giant.

There is a Seiko for every type of Dad. Whether he is into water sports and would enjoy a Seiko Diving, Le Grande or Cotura models or Men's Dress watches such as the self winding Kinetic Collection and the Men's Dress Collection watches will take your favorite guy from the office to a night out with a watch on his wrist that makes a smooth transition to each venue.

If your Father doesn't need another wristwatch, Seiko has over 69 different models in their clock collection. There are numerous styles to choose from such as classic mantel clocks that are sculpted in wood bases, modern looking digital clocks in clear plastic, and traditional looking wall clocks. There are also alarm clocks and even atomic clocks that reset themselves according to the World Atomic Clock in Greenwich.

Seiko makes a fantastic timepiece for every Dad, make him happy this Father's Day with the gift of a Seiko.
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Pocketwatches - Making a Classy Comeback

In the early 1900's the wearing of a pocketwatch was far more common than the wearing of a wristwatch. Most gentlemen owned several pocketwatches and had a pocketwatch for every activity they indulged in from attending the opera to the foxhunt to going "courting".

In recent years, pocket watches have begun to make a comeback as part of a classic wardrobe look for men. In light of this, Seiko has redesigned and reissued their version of the classic pocketwatch that has all the quiet elegance of the traditional pocketwatch with some modern updates such as a quartz movement and a watch face that is easy to read with the Roman numeral markers in black. This watch also features gold tone seconds hand and black hands on the bold white watch face make this pocketwatch easy as read. Another feature added by Seiko that the pocketwatch wearer of yesterday didn't have: this watch is water resistant.

If you want a more traditional pocketwatch, the Wenger Company has their own version. Wenger watches are very well made and if you don't recognize the name, you'll recognize the product they are best known for, Wenger designed and makes the original Swiss Army Knife. This pocketwatch made by Wenger is a beautiful leather strap and will keep either standard or 24-hour time. This classically designed watch will go with any outfit and looks great peeking from a vest pocket on a suit or with casual attire. Like all Wenger products, this pocketwatch is built to last!

Watches Giant is an official site for Seiko and Wenger. Always make sure you purchase from an authorized dealer so your warranty on your timepiece is in effect. Additionally, you get free shipping, free taxes outside of California, free microfiber watch cloth to keep your timepiece looking its best, a free visor clip and free deluxe eyewear retainer.

Now that you know how easy it is to order from Watches Giant, add to your timepiece collection today.
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Why Buy Your Next Watch Online?

If you have put off buying a wristwatch online because you are afraid that what you see won't be what you get, at Watches Giant, you do get the watch you see online. By having a store online, Watches Giant can offer each and every watch that is available at the moment from the manufacturer, that way you get the ultimate in choices for your next timepiece and you're not limited as to what the buyer for the store's inventory thought would be the new trend in watches.

Watches Giant is an authorized reseller for every name watch brand they carry which means not only do you get the quality of a big name brand timepiece, you also get the manufacturer's warranty in full effect, something only an authorized dealer for the manufacturer has the authority to pass on to you, the consumer.

Replica watches are the rage right now. You've probably gotten dozens of emails in your e-mail advertising replica watches that look like Seiko or Citizen. Steer clear, not only do these watches not have any of the guarantees that the name brand manufacturer timepieces have, replica watches are usually constructed from inferior materials and they are not built to last. Watches Giant only sells name brand timepieces and absolutely no replica watches.

Watches Giant only sells new watches and never refurbished or replica timepieces. Furthermore, for most watches, shipping is free and there are no taxes outside the State of California. They also include goodies such as visor clips, microfiber watch cloth to keep your watch crystal and band looking sharp.

With all these positives, you can feel good about shopping online with Watches Giant!
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