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Swatch TOO MANY MEMORIES GZ217 – Watch Review

Swatch TOO MANY MEMORIES GZ217 – Watch Review

The Swatch Too Many Memories GZ217 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch Quartz Artist Collection. Launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/ Summer Collection, the Swatch Too Many Memories GZ217 Watch is one of five watches designed to expand its popular Swatch and Art Collection, which began in Paris with the launch of the first Art Special at the Pompidou Centre in 1985. Since then Swatch has enjoyed a productive relationship with contemporary artists from around the world.

This fascinating Swatch Too Many Memories GZ217 Watch was designed by Enki Bilal and has a black plastic case attached to a matt black plastic strap with a solid black plastic buckle. The dial of the Swatch Too Many Memories GZ217...Read more

 

Swatch FILAMENTO MULTICOLORE YSS1006 – Watch Review

The Swatch Filamento Multicolore YSS1006 Watch is an Irony Lady Lady from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2003, the Swatch Filamento Multicolore YSS1006 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2004 Spring/Summer Collection.

The strap of the Swatch Filamento Multicolore YSS1006 Watch is made of 7 different coloured leather strands with metal end pieces and fastener. The strap is attached to an aluminium case and the unmarked aluminium bezel frames the round sand/silver coloured dial. No numbers are present on the dial of the Swatch Filamento Multicolore YSS1006 Watch instead the colours from the strap nicely come back on the dial as colourful indices at all hours. Slim silver hour and minute hands show the time.

The case of...Read more

 

Swatch WINDFALL (SOLID) YCS410GX – Watch Review

Swatch WINDFALL (SOLID) YCS410GX – Watch Review

The Swatch Windfall YCS410GX Watch is an Irony Chrono from the Swatch quartz Core Collection and was launched as part of the Swatch 2004 Spring/Summer Collection.

The glossy black steel bezel, with a white tachymeter scale, is mounted on a polished stainless steel case and frames the round black dial. A deep black flange featuring thick white indices at the hour positions and smaller thin ones at the minute positions surrounds a matt black centre holding three chronograph subdials with white indices and numbers.  A white-on-black date display window is positioned at 4 o’clock. Silver hour and minute hands with white superlite tips and a slim seconds hand mark the time. The robust biomaterial adjustable bracelet strap of the Swatch...Read more

 

Swatch PHOTOSYNTHESIS YGS465G – Watch Review

Swatch PHOTOSYNTHESIS YGS465G – Watch Review

The Swatch Photosynthesis YGS465G Watch is an Irony Big from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Photosynthesis YGS465G Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection.
A polished stainless steel bezel marked with dark blue Arabic numbers (20, 30 & 40) and a dark blue minute ring and indexes is mounted on the round polished stainless steel case of the unisex Swatch Photosynthesis YGS465G Watch, which frames a reflective dark blue dial. A fine white minute ring outlines the dial and light green deltas appear at 2, 6 and 10 o’clock. A large light green Arabic number 12 is positioned at 12 o’clock, with smaller light green Arabic numbers 10, 30 and 50 positioned next...Read more

 

Swatch FULL-BLOODED WHITE SVCK4045AG – Watch Review

Swatch FULL-BLOODED WHITE SVCK4045AG – Watch Review

The Swatch Full-Blooded White SVCK4045AG Watch is an Irony Diaphane Chrono from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Swatch Diaphane watches are chunky watches with a larger than normal face and are made of the unusual combination of aluminium and frosted plastic. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Full-Blooded White SVCK4045AG Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection.

The Swatch Full-Blooded White SVCK4045AG Watch, featuring chronograph functions and a date display, catches the eye with a flash of lightning. The white aluminium bracelet, with a foldover clasp, holds the lightly frosted transparent clear round plastic case. The unmarked solid white aluminium bezel frames a white dial which shows a black minute ring and transparent white crystals at all hours. The...Read more

 

Swatch WHITE CERAMIC YLS141G – Watch Review

Swatch WHITE CERAMIC YLS141G – Watch Review

The Swatch White Ceramic YLS141G Watch is an Irony Medium from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2005, the Swatch White Ceramic YLS141G Watch was launched in the Swatch 2006 Spring/Summer Collection.
The strap of the stylish Swatch White Ceramic YLS141G Watch combines traditional steel with modern ceramic elements. The bracelet has a row of smooth white ceramic tiles running through the middle which are framed by polished stainless steel links. The bracelet features a foldover clasp. An unmarked white stainless steel bezel is mounted on a round polished stainless steel case and encircles a minimalist white dial, free of numbers or indices. Luminous silver effect hour and minute hands and a slim seconds hand show the time.

The...Read more

 

Swatch PLAYA LOOK GZ215 – Watch Review

Swatch PLAYA LOOK GZ215 – Watch Review

The Swatch Playa Look GZ215 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch Quartz Artist Collection. Launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection, the Swatch Playa Look GZ215 Watch is one of five watches designed to expand its popular Swatch and Art Collection, which began in Paris with the launch of the first Art Special at the Pompidou Centre in 1985. Since then Swatch has enjoyed a productive relationship with contemporary artists from around the world.

Designed by the English fashion designer Carri Munden in 2009, the Swatch Playa Look GZ215 Watch reflects Munden’s characteristic sense of humour. A green plastic case frames the round dial of the Swatch Playa Look GZ215 Watch which shows a silver hologram of a...Read more

 

Swatch TRUSTFULLY MINE YSS225G – Watch Review

Swatch TRUSTFULLY MINE YSS225G – Watch Review

The Swatch Trustfully Mine YSS225G Watch is an Irony Lady Lady from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2007, the Swatch Trustfully Mine was launched in the Swatch 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection.

The polished stainless steel case of the Swatch Trustfully Mine YSS225G Watch has an unmarked bezel which frames a round petrol blue dial. Transparent white crystal markers are set at 3 and 9 o’clock. The only number to appear on the dial is a reflective metal Arabic number at 12 o’clock. Reflective metal hour indices appear at all other hours. A white minute ring surrounds the centre of the watch face. Brushed silver-tone hour and minute hands and a slim seconds hand mark the time. The strap of...Read more

 

Swatch OPEN OCEAN YGS4031 – Watch Review

Swatch OPEN OCEAN YGS4031 – Watch Review

The Swatch Open Ocean YGS4031 Watch is an Irony Big from the Swatch quartz Core Collection.  Designed in 2009, the Swatch Open Ocean YGS4031 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection.

The silver-grey aluminium case of the Swatch Open Ocean YGS4031 Watch frames the round blue dial which is framed by a black-on-shiny silver minute ring. Large white Arabic numbers appear at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock with smaller white Arabic numbers indicating hours 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 22 and 23. White stripe indexes appear at 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 o’clock.  A black-on-white date window appears at the 4 o’clock position. The brushed grey aluminium bezel has black indexes and black Arabic...Read more

 

Swatch HOT CHILI SUIR400 – Watch Review

Swatch HOT CHILI SUIR400 – Watch Review

Designed in 2009 the Swatch Hot Chili SUIR400 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection. This fashionable unisex Swatch watch is the hottest number in the new collection of Swatch Originals Chrono Plastic watches released for the summer. These new sporty Chronograph Swatch watches are available in a variety of bright monochrome colours with moulded plastic rotating bezel and silicone straps.

The red plastic case of the Swatch Hot Chili SUIR400 Watch frames a round white dial. The unidirectional solid red moulded plastic bezel mounted on the case features white Arabic numbers (05, 10, 15....60) and a white minute ring. On the dial of the Swatch Hot Chili SUIR400 Watch there are large red Arabic numbers indicating 4,...Read more

 

Swatch BLUE CONKER GE704 – Watch Review

Swatch BLUE CONKER GE704 – Watch Review

The Swatch Blue Conker GE704 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Blue Conker GE704 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2009 Autumn/Winter Collection.

The clear transparent plastic case of the Swatch Blue Conker GE704 Watch frames a sun brushed round silver dial with a light blue surround. The dial features large brown printed Arabic numbers at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock and slightly smaller brown Arabic numbers at all other hours apart from at 3 o’clock, where a white-on-pale blue and white-on-brown day/date window appears.  Reflective silver metal hour and minute hands and a slim seconds hand mark the time. The strap of the Swatch Blue Conker GE704 Watch is...Read more

 

Swatch PRECIOUS BLAST YSS250G – Watch Review

Swatch PRECIOUS BLAST YSS250G – Watch Review

The Swatch Precious Blast YSS250G Watch is an Irony Lady Lady from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Precious Blast YSS250G Watch was launched in the 2010 Spring/Summer Collection.

The polished stainless steel case and bezel frame a round sun brushed light lilac dial. The face of the Swatch Precious Blast YSS250G Watch has silver dot hour indexes at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock and white Arabic numbers at all other hours. Tapered silver hour and minute hands and a slim white seconds hand mark the time. The polished stainless steel bracelet strap of the Swatch Precious Blast YSS250G Watch has a fold over clasp and features multi-coloured stones on the 2 end pieces to...Read more

 

Swatch SWEET SECONDS LK305G – Watch Review

Swatch SWEET SECONDS LK305G – Watch Review

The Swatch Sweet Seconds LK305G Watch is an Original Lady from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Sweet Seconds LK305G Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection. The transparent plastic case of the Swatch Sweet Seconds LK305G Watch frames a round sun brushed silver dial with a pink Arabic number at 12 o’clock and silver Arabic numbers at all other hours. The polished stainless steel bracelet strap of the Swatch Sweet Seconds LK305G Watch, with a fold over clasp, has multi-coloured decorated block links. Squared polished silver hour and minute hands and a slim pink seconds hand mark the time.

The case of the Swatch Sweet Seconds LK305G Watch is a small size and...Read more

 

Swatch CHERRY BERRY GR154 – Watch Review

Swatch CHERRY BERRY GR154 – Watch Review

The Swatch Cherry Berry GR154 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Cherry Berry GR154 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The glossy solid red plastic case of the Swatch Cherry Berry GR154 Watch frames a round red dial with white Arabic numbers at all hours and a ring of white minute indices. Elegant black hour and minute hands with luminous accents, and a slim black seconds...Read more

 

Swatch BLACK SUIT GB247 – Watch Review

Swatch BLACK SUIT GB247 – Watch Review

The Swatch Black Suit GB247 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Black Suit GB247 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The solid black plastic case of the Swatch Black Suit GB247 Watch frames a round black dial with white Arabic numbers at all hours and a ring of white minute indices. Elegant black hour and minute hands with luminous accents, and a slim black seconds hand...Read more

 

Swatch JUST WHITE GW151 – Watch Review

Swatch JUST WHITE GW151 – Watch Review

The Swatch Just White GW151 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Just White GW151 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The Swatch Just White GW151 Watch is a clean design in white and represents pure white clouds drifting across a summery sky. The solid white case of the Swatch Just White GW151 Watch frames a round white dial with black Arabic numbers at all hours and...Read more

 

Swatch FRESH PAPAYA GO105 – Watch Review

Swatch FRESH PAPAYA GO105 – Watch Review

The Swatch Fresh Papaya GO105 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Fresh Papaya GO105 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The Swatch Fresh Papaya GO105 Watch is inspired by the simple joys of exotic fresh fruits. The solid orange plastic case of the Swatch Fresh Papaya GO105 Watch frames a round orange dial with white Arabic numbers at all hours and a...Read more

 

Swatch LEMONGRASS GG204 – Watch Review

Swatch LEMONGRASS GG204 – Watch Review

The Swatch Lemongrass GG204 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Lemongrass GG204 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The Swatch Lemongrass GG204 Watch has a solid green plastic case which frames a round green dial with white Arabic numbers at all hours and a ring of white seconds indices. Elegant black hour and minute hands with luminous accents, and a slim black seconds...Read more

 

Swatch DRAGON FRUIT GP128 - Watch Review

Swatch DRAGON FRUIT GP128 - Watch Review

The Swatch Dragon Fruit GP128 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch GP128 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The Swatch Dragon Fruit GP128 Watch is a bright pink ode to exotic fruit featuring a pink plastic case with a shiny pink plastic strap. The solid pink plastic case of the watch frames a round pink dial with white Arabic numbers at all hours and a ring of...Read more

 

Swatch CALLICARPA GV121 – Watch Review

Swatch CALLICARPA GV121 – Watch Review

The Swatch Callicarpa GV121 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2009, the Swatch Callicarpa GV121 Watch was launched in the Swatch 2010 Spring/Summer Collection as part of the Colour Codes shiny range. The Swatch Colour Codes Collection is the new collection of Swatch watches which takes us back to where Swatch began with the classic, plastic Swiss watch available in a vast array of colours.

The fashionable unisex Swatch Callicarpa GV121 Watch, with Swiss quartz movement, is a fine example of Swatch’s celebration of colour representing the callicarpa’s purple berries. The solid purple plastic case of the Swatch Callicarpa GV121 Watch frames a round purple dial with white Arabic...Read more

 

Gents Casio G-Shock G-7800-1ER - Watch Review

Gents Casio G-Shock G-7800-1ER - Watch Review

The gents Casio G-Shock G-7800-1ER shock resistant sports watch for men features numerous sporting functions in a stylish, sturdy stainless steel and black resin watch case. The gents Casio G-Shock G-7800-1ER watch has a square case and integrated water resistant rubber strap. The bevelled, stainless steel bezel is labelled with Casio branding and button function markers. The gents Casio G-7800-1ER watch utilises Casio G-Shock shock resistant technology with features including recessed and toughened mineral glass, a stainless steel and resin layered watch case, recessed stainless steel function buttons and movement springs and rubber pads around the inside of the watch case that cushion the watch movement against knocks. This robust watch case...Read more

 

Skagen Gents Steel 695XLSGS - Watch Review

Skagen Gents Steel 695XLSGS - Watch Review

The Skagen Gents Steel 695XLSGS Watch is from the Skagen Steel Collection of watches.  The Skagen Steel Collection of watches is made of 100% stainless steel cases and each design is inspired by the beauty of the Danish seas and seashore. The Skagen Gents Steel 695XLSGS Watch comes with the signature adjustable Skagen mesh stainless steel strap in silver, with a fold over lock box, which connects to a round brushed stainless steel case with scratch resistant super hardened mineral crystal. The brushed white dial of the Skagen Gents Steel 695XLSGS Watch features numbers at 12 and 6 o’clock with 2 polished gold-tone hands and hour markers with luminous accents.

 

The Skagen...Read more

 

Gents Casio W-96H-1AVES - Watch Review

Gents Casio W-96H-1AVES - Watch Review

The gents Casio W-96H-1AVES watch is a classic digital Casio gents watch with a silver and black resin case and a black rubber watch strap. The gents Casio W-96H-1AVES strap watch is water resistant to 50 metre (5 Bar/ATM) with a clear LCD with an easy to read time display in large black numerals on a grey/green background. The Casio W-96H-1AVES watch has a grey and black resin case with function markers printed around the watch bezel. The Casio W-96H-1AVES comes with a supple black rubber strap for comfort. The dimensions of the Casio W-96H-1AVES watch are 43.9mm x 35.7mm x 12.5mm (HxWxD). The Casio W-96H-1AVES weighs approximately 31.5g.

 

The...Read more

 

Skagen Gents Titanium 342XLTTM - Watch Review

Skagen Gents Titanium 342XLTTM - Watch Review

The Skagen Gents Titanium 342XLTTM Watch is from the Skagen Titanium Collection. The strength, durability and quality of titanium paired with stylish Danish design have made this one of Skagens top selling collections. The Skagen Gents Titanium 342XLTTM Watch has a signature Skagen silver titanium plated stainless steel mesh strap, with fold over clasp with safety, which connects to a slim silver titanium case with scratch resistant mineral crystal. The charcoal grey dial of the Skagen Gents Titanium 342XLTTM Watch has three super luminous silver-tone hands and hour markers. To complete the unique two-level dial is a date window at the 6 o’clock position.

 

The diameter of the case of the Skagen Gents...Read more

 

Gents Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER - Watch Review

Gents Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER - Watch Review

The Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER shock resistant sports watch for men features a number of functions to aid sportsmen who like to sail at sea. The men’s Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER watch is a striking design characteristic of the G-Shock watch brand. The gents Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER watch is an imposing design in a very large G-Shock case made from stainless steel, resin and rubber. The dial of the gents Casio G-Shock G-7900-1ER watch is a large and clear grey/green liquid crystal display with clear black numerals while the case features familiar G-Shock styling with a solid looking bezel with ‘screws’ detailing and a classic combination of a black...Read more

 

Gents Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG - Watch Review

Gents Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG - Watch Review

The gents Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG watch is a sporty looking gents watch in a blue and black resin case with a resin and cloth watch strap. This stylish gents strap watch features a 50 metre (5 Bar/ATM) water resistant watch case, with chrome side buttons and a large, oversized light button in black conveniently placed just below the dial. The Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG watch has a grey/green digital LCD with black numerals and markers displaying the functions and numerous function markers printed around the watch bezel and dial. The Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG comes with a black cloth/resin strap for comfort. The overall dimensions of the Casio W-94HF-2AVHUG watch are 45.5mm x 40.0mm x 11.7mm (HxWxD). The...Read more

 

Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 - Watch Review

Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 - Watch Review

The Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 Watch is from the Skagen Steel Collection of watches. The strap of the Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 Watch is a signature Skagen black stainless steel mesh bracelet, which is smooth and comfortable and features an easily adjustable safety clasp. The slim black case of the Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 Watch is made from hypo-allergenic nickel safe stainless steel, with a scratch resistant mineral crystal. This stylish Skagen Ladies Steel 380XSBB1 Watch has a black mother of pearl dial with luminous silver tone hands, Arabic numbers and Swarovski crystal hour markers. Arabic numbers feature at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions and genuine Swarovski crystal hour markers are...Read more

 

Skagen Ladies Slim 396XSRLW - Watch Review

Skagen Ladies Slim 396XSRLW - Watch Review

The Skagen 396XSRLW Watch is from the Skagen Studio Collection of watches. This stylish ladies Skagen watch features a soft white genuine leather strap with a brushed finish, which has a matching steel buckle with inset Skagen logo. The strap of the Skagen Ladies Slim 396XSRLW Watch connects to a slim stainless steel rose gold coloured case. The case of the Skagen Ladies Slim 396XSRLW Watch is made from hypo-allergenic nickel safe stainless steel with toughened, scratch resistant glass. The Skagen Ladies Slim 396XSRLW Watch has a square face with a white mother of pearl dial which has two rose gold hands, numbers and hour markers for a beautiful polished finish. The Skagen Ladies...Read more

 

Skagen Ladies Slim White Strap 564XSGLW8 - Watch Review

Skagen Ladies Slim White Strap 564XSGLW8 - Watch Review

The Skagen 564XSGLW8 Watch is a simple stylish watch reflecting the Danish lifestyle with quality design, slim and sleek lines. The slim croc grain style white genuine leather strap of the Skagen 564XSGLW8 Watch has a gold plated buckle clasp. This great ladies Skagen watch has a slim polished finish hypo-allergenic nickel safe rose gold plated stainless steel case which frames the simple, sexy oval mineral watch face. The analogue inner part of the dial of the Skagen 564XSGLW8 Watch is white with gold accents and the outer part of the dial is mother of pearl embellished with gold accents. Gold hands mark the time on the Skagen Ladies Slim White Strap 564XSGLW8 Watch.

 

The case diameter of...Read more

 

Skagen Ladies Studio Leather 563XSWLW - Watch Review

Skagen Ladies Studio Leather 563XSWLW - Watch Review

The Skagen 563XSWLW Watch is from the Skagen Watches Ladies Studio Collection. This stylish Skagen timepiece features Japanese Quartz Movement. The slim strap of the Skagen Ladies Studio Leather 563XSWLW Watch is made from white genuine leather and has a buckle clasp. The hypo-allergenic nickel safe stainless steel case of the Skagen 563XSWLW Watch is topped by a stationary stainless steel bezel which frames the white dial. The dial of the Skagen Ladies Studio Leather 563XSWLW Watch boasts luminous silver hands and hour markers. If you are looking for a watch to keep the time and stay in style with this Skagen timepiece is the Skagen watch for you.

 

The case of the Skagen Ladies Studio Leather 563XSWLW Watch...Read more

 

Gents Casio Wave Ceptor Tough Solar WVA-430DU-2A2VER - Watch Review

The mens Casio WVA-430DU-2A2VER stainless steel bracelet watch features analogue and digital displays in a sleek, contemporary watch case design. The stainless steel and resin watch case is cleanly styled with neat function buttons, minimal case detail and a toughened mineral glass. The gents Casio WVA-430DU-2A2VER watch features an integrated stainless steel bracelet complete with a secure safety clasp. The blue dial has Neobrite coated, luminous arabic numerals and hands with the LCD above the six position showing the digital function currently in use.

 

Basic functions of the gents Casio WVA-430DU-2A2VER watch include a 1/100th second stopwatch with split time, hourly signal, three daily alarms, automatic calendar, 29 time zone (30 city) world time function, and the gents Casio...Read more

 

Gents Casio Wave Ceptor Tough Solar WVA-470DE-1AVEF - Watch Review

The gents Casio WVA-470DE-1AVEF stainless steel bracelet watch features both analogue and digital displays in a masculine, contemporary watch case design. The stainless steel and resin watch case is cleanly styled with stainless steel function buttons and minimal second markings printed in black on the bezel. The glass is a modern looking domed, toughened mineral crystal. The gents Casio WVA-470DE-1AVEF watch features an integrated stainless steel bracelet complete with a solid safety clasp. The round, dark grey dial has Neobrite coated, luminous baton numerals and hands with the liquid crystal display above the six position to show the current digital function. The gents Casio WVA-470DE-1AVEF watch also sports an LED to illuminate the dial in poorly lit conditions.

 

The...Read more

 

Skagen Ladies Leather 433SSLB - Watch Review

Skagen Ladies Leather 433SSLB - Watch Review

The Skagen Ladies Leather 433SSLB Watch is from the Skagen Slimline Collection of Ladies Watches and provides a dressy look with a sporty feel. The soft genuine black leather strap of this stylish Skagen Ladies 433SSLB Watch, with matching black double centre stitching, has a solid stainless steel pin-buckle clasp embossed with the Skagen Denmark logo.  This top quality leather strap is crafted to fit perfectly with the stainless steel case. The case of the Skagen Ladies Leather 433SSLB Watch is made from polished solid silver tone hypo-allergenic nickel safe stainless steel with a scratch resistant, super hardened mineral crystal. The easy to read black, round dial of the Skagen  433SSLB Watch boasts polished silver tone chrome hands, Arabic numbers...Read more

 

Ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-1ER Watch - Review

The stunning ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-1ER black resin strap watch is one of Casio's outstanding ladies Baby-G watch lines. The ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-1ER comes in a classy polished black case and strap with an eye-catching pink liquid crystal display, strictly following the Casio ethos of making ladies Casio Baby-G watches robust whilst still looking amazing. The Casio Baby-G BGD-102-1ER has a round pink digital LCD display with contrasting silver digits which is surrounded by a shiny chrome bezel and dazzling rhinestones with shiny chrome recessed buttons completing this glorious design. The shiny black case and bracelet are fashionably wide while the pink dial displays beautifully formatted theme-able characters which are available in five different themes as well as a...Read more

 

Ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER Watch - Review

The ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER black resin strap watch features both analogue and digital displays in a robust watch case design. The black resin shock-resistant watch case sports a brushed steel bezel with Baby-G branding and is fitted with a comfortable black resin strap with a solid buckle. The Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER watch features a round, metallic pink dial with elegant silver arabic numerals and hands with three neatly labelled digital LCD sub-dials for numerous advanced functions. The design is more subdued than other Casio Baby-G watches, giving this watch design a more methodical and professional look.

 

This ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER of course sports the Read more

 

Ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-4ER Watch - Review

The ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-4ER resin strap watch is one of Casio's colourful ladies Baby-G lines. Like a number of very popular Baby-G watches before it, the ladies Casio Baby-G BGD-102-4ER comes in a striking vivid pink case and strap, following Casio's principle of making ladies Casio Baby-G watches robust whilst still looking great. The Casio Baby-G BGD-102-4ER round digital LCD display is surrounded by a polished chrome bezel and dazzling sparkling rhinestones with polished chrome recessed pushers completing this eye-catching theme. The polished pink case and bracelet are fashionably wide while the grey dial displays beautifully formatted digital characters which are available in five different themes as well as a...Read more

 

Gents Casio W-756B-1AVEF - Review

Gents Casio W-756B-1AVEF - Review

The gents Casio W-756B-1AVEF watch is part of Casio's W756 series and it's main feature is its twin stopwatch referee's timers. These allow the Casio W-756B-1AVEF to measure the total event time while simultaneously counting down. Continuing the sporting theme, this stylish all black strap watch features a substantial 100 metre (10 Bar/ATM) water resistant case, making it suitable for the majority of water sports, and includes a standard stopwatch that time can be added to to compensate for injuries and other stoppages involved in most sports.

 

The gents Casio W-756B-1AVEF utilises a large, grey, oversized Start/Stop stopwatch button for ease of use during gameplay. Other features included in the high quality quartz Casio W-756B-1AVEF are a daily alarm,...Read more

 

Swatch Mister Chrono SUIB400 - Watch Review

Swatch Mister Chrono SUIB400 - Watch Review

The Swatch Mister Chrono SUIB400 Watch is part of the Originals Chrono Plastic family, within the Core Collection of Swatch watches. Designed in 2007, the Swatch Mister Chrono SUIB400 Watch was launched in the Swatch Watch 2008 Autumn/Winter collection. The Swatch Chrono is a watch with a stopwatch function providing the facility to measure and record short times. The hands of the chronograph (seconds, minutes and hours) can be started, stopped or reset to zero by clicking on the push buttons.

 

The Swatch Mister Chrono SUIB400 Watch is an all black plastic beauty with silver decorations. The supple, solid black silicone strap, with buckle fastening, holds the moulded black plastic case...Read more

 

Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254 - Watch Review

Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254 - Watch Review

The Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254 Watch is part of the Swatch Skin range of watches and features in the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2005, the Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254 Watch was launched in the Swatch Watch 2006 Spring/Summer Collection.

 

Everything about the Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254 Watch is plastic except the strap which is leather. On the 6 o’clock side of the black leather strap, two vertical grooved impressions run from tip to case, and on the 12 o’clock side, a single groove runs from the case to the buckle fastening. The clear plastic case of the Swatch Tout Au Trait SFK254...Read more

 

Swatch Chessboard LB160G - Watch Review

Swatch Chessboard LB160G - Watch Review

The Swatch Chessboard LB160G Watch is an Original Lady from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2002, the Swatch Chessboard LB160G Watch, with reliable Swiss Quartz Watch Movement, was launched in the Swatch Watch 2003 Autumn/Winter Collection.

 

The black and white cubed stainless steel bracelet of the Swatch Chessboard LB160G Watch, with a foldover clasp, holds the black plastic case. The bracelet is adjustable with square links, containing a resin which alternates by link, from a black with a small white square inside, or white with a small black square inside, outlined in stainless steel. Inside...Read more

 

Swatch Color The Sky GS124 - Watch Review

Swatch Color The Sky GS124 - Watch Review

The Swatch Color The Sky GS124 Watch from the Swatch Originals Gent family, within the Swatch Core Collection, is a bestselling, fashionable Swatch watch. If you want to attach a rainbow to your wrist the Swatch Color The Sky GS124 Watch is the watch for you. The plastic strap shows all the vibrant colours of the rainbow and has a buckle clasp. The transparent blue plastic case of the Swatch Color The Sky GS124 Watch holds the round shaped dial which has the same colours as the watch strap. On the watch dial numbers 1-12 are depicted in...Read more

 

Swatch Once Again GB743 - Watch Review

Swatch Once Again GB743 - Watch Review

The Swatch Once Again GB743 Watch is the ever popular Swatch watch for men. The Swatch Once Again GB743 Watch is from the Swatch Originals Gent family, part of the Swatch quartz Core Collection. This simple and sleek, black Swatch watch was designed in 1999 and launched in the 2000 Autumn/Winter Collection.

 

The matt black plastic strap with a buckle clasp holds a black plastic case, with a round dial. On the white dial are the numbers 1 to 12 which stand out in black. An extra feature of the Read more

 

Swatch Something New LB153 - Watch Review

Swatch Something New LB153 - Watch Review

The Swatch Something New LB153 Watch is part of the Swatch Originals Ladies range of watches, within the Swatch quartz Core Collection. This classic black plastic Swatch watch was designed in 1999, and introduced in the Swatch Watch 2000 Autumn/Winter Collection. The Swatch Something New LB153 Watch is the best selling ladies watch in the range.

 

The Swatch Something New LB153 Watch is a very simple, classic black Swatch watch with a white round dial. The comfortable black plastic strap, with a buckle clasp, is both stylish and light. The face of the Read more

 

Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 - Watch Review

Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 - Watch Review

The Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 Watch is part of the Swatch Originals Lady range of watches, which is at the forefront of both eye-catching and classic watch designs. The Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 Watch features in the Swatch quartz Core Collection. Designed in 2004, the Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 Watch was launched in the Swatch Watch 2004 Autumn/Winter collection.

 

This watch must have been called Strawberry Jam because of its bright red leather strap. The shiny leather strap of the Swatch Strawberry Jam LK243 Watch has an...Read more

 

Swatch Red Sunday GB750 - Watch Review

Swatch Red Sunday GB750 - Watch Review

The Swatch Red Sunday GB750 Watch is an Original Gent from the Swatch quartz Core Collection. The target audience for this funky styled Swatch Red Sunday GB750 watch is men, women, boys and girls. The Swatch Red Sunday GB750 Watch was designed in 2003 and launched as part of the Swatch Watch 2004 Spring/Summer Collection.

 

The high quality black leather strap, with black plastic fastenings, holds a matt black, plastic case which encases a round black dial. The attractive face of the Swatch Red Sunday GB750 Watch has white Arabic numbers and reflective indices for hours with white...Read more

 

Skagen Watches - Brief History

Skagen Watches - Brief History

Skagen – the Skaw – is a small, picturesque fishing village situated where the northern-most tip of the Danish peninsula known as Jutland bends to the east and breaks the surging waters of the Kattegat and Skagerak Seas. The beauty of Skagen, helped by the very special qualities of the natural light found in this region, is simply breathtaking and for centuries the village of Skagen and its pretty, white sandy beaches have attracted artists from all over the world. The company symbol represents the unique meeting point of two seas. Skagen, with its unique charm, continues to be the inspiration for all Skagen Denmark products.

Founded in 1989, Skagen Designs Ltd., makers of Skagen watches, is an...Read more

 

Swatch Watch Collections

Swatch Watch Collections

Swatch has five different watch collections: Originals, Irony, Skin, Beat and Bijoux the jewellery collection. Each range of watch is divided into different classifications. The Swatch Core Collection includes Originals, Metal, Skin, Lady, New Originals and Square, and are the best selling watches from Swatch.  All Swatch watches are water-resistant, shockproof, precise and extremely reliable.

 

SWATCH ORIGINALS COLLECTION – Classic, Gents, Ladies, Square, Touch, Turnover, Jelly in Jelly and Snowpass
The Swatch Original Collection is the original family of Swatch watches for which they are famous. The Swatch Original watch has an artistic flair and is characterized by its plastic housing and strap. Swatch Originals remain popular today due to their reliability, affordability and fun factor.

The...Read more

 

Royal London Watches - A Brand Review

Royal London Watches - A Brand Review

Royal London watches are part of Condor Group Ltd, a large supplier of quality watch straps, bracelets, watch parts and tools. Established in 1939, Condor Group Ltd Have more than 3000 worldwide distributors of their products. Their flagship brand is, however, the Royal London line of watches.

Royal London watches were the official sponsor of the Snooker Grand Prix events from 2006-2008 and made two commemorative watches featuring a triangle of red stones on the watch dial representing the popular image of the triangle of red snooker balls at the start of a game.

Royal London watches are a variety of high quality quartz crystal watches in a number of affordable designs. Whilst the...Read more

 

SEKSY Watches by Sekonda – A Brand Review

SEKSY Watches by Sekonda – A Brand Review

SEKSY watches are Sekonda's stunning, contemporary line of feminine wristwear aimed at fashion conscious females. Sekonda watches have been the UK's best selling watch brand for over twenty years due to their excellent quality watches at very affordable prices. The wide range of SEKSY watches follow this theme with SEKSY's beautiful, minimalist designs made from solid stainless steel and chrome plating and eye-catching Swarovski crystals. The movements are high quality quartz crystal movements, guaranteed for 2 years from the purchase date.

 

SEKSY watches have almost become a brand of their own, featuring in very high profile UK ad campaigns on prime time television. In 2007, SEKSY watches sponsored Katie & Peter : The Next Chapter, a documentary following the...Read more

 

All About The Casio Pro Trek Series

All About The Casio Pro Trek Series

The Casio Pro Trek range follows the usual hallmarks of innovation that made Casio one of the worlds leading watch brands. Each Pro Trek utilises a number of Casio's advanced functions in a fashionably large and bold Pro Trek case in a variety of styles and colours. Numerous screws point to the quality of the case, giving the impression of being the rugged equipment that it undoubtedly is. Large watches have been becoming increasingly popular over the last few years and as a fashionable item with its credibility as an outdoor pursuits watch, this range is perfect for a man with a sense of style that likes to get out and about. The Pro Trek's space aged, in-your-face design...Read more

 

Casio G-Shock GW-2000-1AER Review

Casio G-Shock GW-2000-1AER Review

The Casio G-Shock GW-2000-1AER is yet another great looking mens G-Shock watch from Casio. The GW-2000-1AER is one of only a small selection of Casio G-Shock watches with an analogue dial. The famous G-Shock watch brand factors in numerous shock resistant features such as recessed buttons and recessed, toughened mineral glass. The case is made from a combination of layers of stainless steel and resin. The movement is cushioned by small springs to absorb any blow to the sturdy, shock resistant case. The Casio G-Shock GW-2000-1AER is also 200 metres (20 bar) water resistant making it suitable for any water sport not requiring breathing apparatus. The black resin strap is water resistant and comfortable enough for everyday use.Read more

 

Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER Review

Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER Review

The mens Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER watch features G-Shock, Tough Solar and Wave Ceptor technology in a masculine all black case, bracelet and liquid crystal display. Casio G-Shock shock resistant technology features recessed toughened mineral glass, stainless steel and resin section case, recessed buttons and small springs to protect the movement from any knocks. This combination of features makes the Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER extremely durable. Tough Solar functionality allows the Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER to recharge itself using surrounding light negating the need for a regular battery change. The gents Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER is also 200 metres (20 bar) water resistant for lovers of water sports.

The Casio G-Shock GW-810BD-1ER is also a Multi Band 5...Read more

 

Casio G-Shock G-7800B-1ER Review

Casio G-Shock G-7800B-1ER Review

The Casio G-7800B-1ER sports watch for men features a number of sporting functions in a fashionable all black design. The Casio G-7800B-1ER features Casio G-Shock shock resistant technology, including a recessed toughened mineral glass, layered stainless steel and resin case, recessed buttons, movement springs to cushion the movement against any knocks and a robust case. The well built watch case is water resistant to a static depth of 200 metres (or 20 bar water pressure) which is suitable for the vast majority of water sports with the exception of deep-sea diving.

As a Casio watch it is naturally rich in features. Besides the G-Shock standard, this watch also sports an electro-luminescent, black liquid crystal display. A...Read more

 

Casio G-SHOCK Watches Casio BABY-G Watches

Casio G-SHOCK Watches Casio BABY-G Watches

In April 1983, Casio released their first ever Casio G-SHOCK watch. The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000C was designed to be dropped from the top of a building without breaking. This new G-SHOCK watch was unique in its design. Whilst many manufacturers were designing thinner, lighter watches, Casio had developed a bulky, shock-resistant watch. Casio had defined a new watch category without a competitor in this niche product type. Over the next ten years, these larger watches became more fashionable and sought after worldwide. The solid nature of Casio's G-SHOCK brand coupled with increasing functionality appealed to sports enthusiasts, manual workers and those with an adventurous streak.

The Casio G-SHOCK range was becoming a Casio phenomenon. Subsequently, in 1994,...Read more

 

Repairs to Casio Watches

Repairs to Casio Watches

Regardless of the quality of any watch, there will undoubtedly come a time when your watch requires a repair of some nature. With any quartz watch for example, at some time you will require a battery replacement whilst with a mechanical watch, regular servicing is necessary in order to maintain accurate timekeeping.

Casio watches are no different. Casio watches use Japanese quartz movements in either digital, analogue or a combination of the two. Whilst some Casio watches use Casio Tough Solar technology, the rest will require the occasional battery replacement. An analogue Casio watch battery will typically last anything between 2 and 5 years and the digital watches can last anything from 2 to 10...Read more

 

Radio-Controlled Watches

Radio-Controlled Watches

Radio-controlled (or RC) watches are designed to receive a signal from a transmitter that automatically corrects the time on the watch on the wearers wrist with information from an atomic clock. It is accurate to within 1,000th of a second of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This ensures that split-second accuracy is maintained on a radio-controlled watch at all times. These watches can also compensate for summertime changes, automatically changing the time forwards or backwards at the correct time of year.

 

Radio-controlled watches and clocks are now common-place. These watches work by receiving regular time and date updates over a constant long wave radio signal. In the UK, these signals are received from Mainflingen, Frankfurt in Germany or a UK...Read more

 

Gents Casio Pro Trek Strap Watch – PRW-1300-1VER Review

Gents Casio Pro Trek Strap Watch – PRW-1300-1VER Review

The Gents Casio PRW-1300-1VER is part of Casio's Pro Trek range of watches. These Casio watches are aimed at the outdoor consumer and have a number of Casio's advanced features to aid adventurous types. For starters, the Casio PRW-1300-1VER features Casio G-Shock technology. This comprises of a combination of rubber and steel case parts and a recessed, toughened mineral glass to prevent breakage. Inside the case, the Casio PRW-1300-1VER has small 'springs' at certain positions around the watch module to absorb shocks before the movement does. This, like the rest of the Casio G-SHOCK range, makes the Gents Casio Pro Trek PRW-1300-1VER very durable. Add to this a black resin strap and a 100 metre water resistant case...Read more

 
 
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