Friday, July 14, 2006
Solar Watches - An Earth Friendly Choice
If you are looking for a time piece that is also earth friendly, look towards the green choice of a solar watch. If you're a person who loves to be outdoors, a solar watch will be ideal for you. Just a little exposure to bright light from the sun will keep your watch ticking along. If you work indoors, never fear, exposure of the solar cell to a bright indoor light will also power your watch.
Solar watches answer another problem many people have. We wind up with a good number of great watches in a drawer and it not due to the fact we don't like the watch or it has gone out of style. It is because we hate the absolute hassle of getting a watch battery replaced. You can try to do it yourself and unscrew the casing and then play catch as the battery escapes time and again from your fingers until you finally get it seated and then if you have touched any part of the interior of your watch with your fingers, sometimes it will cease to work and for many watch warranties, changing your battery yourself will invalidate your warranty. Or you can take your watch to your local store or jeweler and drop off your watch or wait while they change out your watch battery for a price. Either way, you can probably think of ten other things you'd much rather be doing at the moment.
Casio makes an outstanding line of solar watches that come in great styles for both men and women. If you are very active or you want to buy a watch for someone who is, the
Shock Tough line which is made to keep up with the most rugged of sportsperson. Additionally, these watches are made to not only be environmentally friendly with their solar battery design, they are also very functional and come with shock resistant design, water resistance to 200-meters, ability to hold 30 pages of memos, time keeping abilities in 29 time zones as well as 5 alarms. Now, that's a watch!
posted by Watches Giant
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Oakley Watches - Classic Style
You probably know the brand name Oakley from their fine line of sunglasses but did you know that they make an outstanding line of watches?
Oakley has managed to combine high style with full function in their watch designs. They have watches to literally suit every taste. If you like the cool simplicity of a metal band or the rugged durability of a leather or rubberized watchband, they have a watch style to match your preferences.
If you're looking for a watch to match your sporty outdoors style or you want a watch that is unique looking, you can find it in the Oakley line.
The Crush line is clean and futuristic looking with a very unusual styling that is exclusive to Oakley called "4-D". A stainless steel watch casing is pressure forged creating a monolithic casing for a cool looking watch. The band is made of Oakley's exclusive Unobtainium which has a black and shiny look and resembles onyx. This creates a very unique watch with smooth contours that is not only sharp looking but very comfortable to wear. The watch itself comes with a five-year battery and the crystal is mineral glass with a non-reflective coating that makes this watch easy to read.
Oakley watches are beautifully crafted and are real conversation starters. If you want a watch that will turn heads, Oakley has a design for you. Best of all, Watches Giant is an authorized Oakley dealer, so the warranty extended directly from the manufacturer is extended directly to you upon purchase. If you don't buy your watch from an authorized dealer, you may or may not have a warranty in place. No matter which Oakley catches your eye, all Oakley watches are finely crafted timepieces that will be telling you the time for years to come.
posted by Watches Giant
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Is a Discount Casio Watch a Good Deal?
You bet. A discount watch doesn't equal a cheap watch. If you're looking for a watch for a gift or just a new watch for yourself, you can find a huge selection in the discount section at Watches Giant.
Casio and the Baby-G series of watches are always a great choice. They are well made, made to handle jolts and shocks of an active, sports minded lifestyle and are water resistant to an average of 100 feet below the surface of the water. There are a huge number of styles for men and women available. Whether you're partial to towards plain metal bands or sturdy rubberized bands, digital or standard watch face; Casio makes a watch to suit your individual preferences.
To get even more watch for your dollar, check out the large number of closeouts from Casio. Watch companies design new lines of watches on a frequent basis and close out older styles. You can get an excellent deal on a timepiece with a lot of extras such as stopwatches, chronographs, alarms, dual time keeping abilities, even heart rate monitors just by checking out the
closeout section. Best of all, since Watches Giant is an authorized Casio dealer, you get a warranty - even on a discounted watch.
There is also the benefit of free shipping and you are sure to find a watch for every taste. This might be a great time to stock up on gifts for the holidays or just treat yourself to a new Casio watch.
posted by Watches Giant
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Buy Your Billabong From an Authorized Dealer Only
Billabong watches are longtime leaders in the realm of surfing timepieces. They are made to take the waves and dives and still keep right on keeping time. If you have a surfer or other water sport enthusiast on your gift-giving list, a Billabong will fit the bill as a gift they will be thrilled with.
Billabong Black Hawk is a sharp looking watch that is water resistant as well. It comes in a couple of styles to match every water sport's taste. All three styles have a black, fatigue or navy rubber bands that will put up with a lot of wear and the watch comes in either a cool black face or a white watch face for ease of reading. The numbers are luminescent and easy to see even in low lighting.
Billabong watches come in a style to match the mood of any gift recipient. They are designed to be futuristic looking in the case of the Elevation series and if you have someone that loves a retro look, you can't go wrong with a choice from the Dialed series of Billabong watches.
As with all Billabong watches, they are water resistant to 10 atmospheres of pressure, stainless steel watch case construction will put up with a lot of activity and if you're looking to buy a Billabong, make sure you only purchase your watches from an authorized dealer otherwise your manufacturer's warranty will be voided. Only an authorized dealer can extend the same warranty as direct from the manufacturer.
If you're looking to give a fun gift that is also durable and functional, give them a Billabong watch!
posted by Watches Giant
Monday, July 10, 2006
Ammon Watches - An Overview
Ammon watches were designed to answer the call that many watch wearers wanted, a stylish watch that would be as comfortable in the boardroom as it was durable on a dance floor. There are fantastic styles for both men and women that perfectly suit any taste and budget.
For women,
The Ammon El Cash Girls Watch is just right for the women who will not compromise when it comes to the quality of a timepiece. They all come with a handy lifetime warranty and the features are almost endless. The Ammon Mistress Watch for Ladies is complete with raised numbering, dome lens, custom sealed mineral crystal and water resistance up to 100 meters. You will also enjoy the 3-hand Quartz movement with day, custom dial shine treatment, 316L stainless steel case with caseback and the genuine leather strap with a stainless steel buckle.
Because this watch comes in so many color choices, such as pink, black, white, and distressed brown, This Ammon watch goes well with just about any outfit that you own. The dial is also super clear and easy to read. Anyone who owns Ammon raves about the quality and durability it offers. Having such quality and styling together in one watch makes for a priceless addition to your collection.
If you have not picked up an Ammon watch for yourself, do so today. And of course, an Ammon watch always makes the perfect gift!
posted by Watches Giant