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High-End Estate Watches Worth Endorsing…

In the world of high-end luxury premium crafted timepieces and automobiles have very much in common. Both are considered symbols of status and prestige. They are highly coveted and revered throughout the globe and each is meticulously crafted to the luxury of every detail.

Precision crafted wristwatches like luxury automobiles also hold the distinction of holding their value over time. Hence a pre-owned estate wristwatch from Rolex, Cartier and Corum among others, depreciates little in value over time very much like a pre-owned Rolls Royce, Bentley or Jaguar.

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You do not have to look any further than the January Estate Event at The Watchery to discover an impressive collection of pre-owned and store display timepieces from the most-wanted and respected watchmakers in the world today.

Over 85 prestigious estate timepieces for men and women are featured in the event, including highly sought-after models from Rolex, Corum, Baume & Mercier, Oris, Frederique Constant, Alpina, Longines, Cartier, Tudor, Mont Blanc, Rado, Franck Muller, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Chanel and Ritmo Mundo.

Each estate watch featured in the promotion is expertly restored with original manufacturer parts and has passed a comprehensive 30-point inspection too. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of any of the watch’s exterior flaws is provided in the product description and each Estate watch at The Watchery comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

The Rolex Datejust Automatic Men’s watch is an extraordinary selection. This outstanding Swiss-made automatic men’s watch offers classic contemporary lines, right for today and always. The signature oyster case in Rolesor, a patented blend of 18K white gold and stainless steel is highly polished to a lustrous glow.

Cartier Tankissime

A magnified cyclops window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Features include a 48-hour power reserve along with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial. A locking screw-down crown and case back provide water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. The Rolex Datejust Automatic Men’s watch is 36mm in diameter and 12mm thick.

Cartier Watches are in a league of their own. This pre-eminent jeweler has defined luxury watches and fine jewelry for over two centuries. Understated glamour triumphs with the Cartier Tankissime women’s watch in 18K white gold.

The graceful flowing contours features the square shaped case and matching horizontal link bracelet in 18K white gold, highly polished to a lustrous mirror-bright glow. A decorative blue sapphire cabochon-cut stone tops the octagonal shaped crown in 18K white gold.

Corum Admiral’s Cup Limited-Edition

The classic white dial features blue sapphire colored sword hands and raised black Roman numeral hour markers. Premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside assures you of precise time-keeping accuracy. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial. The Cartier Tankissime women’s watch is 20mm wide and 6mm thick.

The Corum Admiral’s Cup Limited-Edition Automatic Chronograph is another exemplary Swiss-made Estate selection for men. This outstanding men’s watch features the signature Admiral’s Cup 12-sided dodecagonal shaped case in 18K rose gold with a satiny brushed finish.

The handsome black alligator strap with an 18K rose gold buckle adds to the classically elegant design. The dodecagonal-shaped black carbon fiber bezel surrounds the white dial with three sub-dials, decorative flag decals on the outer dial, luminous hands and hour markers.

Features include small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour countdown timers. Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 50 meters or 165 feet. The Corum Admiral’s Cup Limited-Edition Automatic men’s chronograph is 44mm in diameter and 18mm thick.

Tudor Monarch II

The Tudor Monarch II women’s watch strikes a sophisticated note in 18K yellow gold and premium grade stainless steel. This Swiss-made women’s watch features the graceful contoured case in premium grade stainless steel, highly polished to a lustrous patina. The attractive vertical link bracelet in brushed stainless steel is accented with polished 18K yellow gold center links.

The unidirectional rotating bezel in premium grade stainless steel has a coin-edge rim and 18K yellow gold top ring with engraved markers. The bright white dial shines with luminous yellow gold-tone hands, a date window at the 3 o’clock hour, Arabic numeral and outlined luminous cabochon dot hour markers.

Premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside assures you of precise time-keeping accuracy. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial. The Tudor Monarch II women’s watch is 27mm in diameter and 8mm thick.

Oris Limited-Edition Audi Sport Automatic

The Oris Limited-Edition Audi Sport Automatic Chronograph is pure exhilaration on the wrist. This premium crafted Swiss-made men’s watch inspired by the German sports car features an exceptionally lightweight, extremely durable contoured round case in brushed titanium, presented on a handsome black leather strap with decorative pierced detail and a push-button deployment clasp.

The stationary tachymeter bezel in tungsten surrounds the metallic silver colored dial with a small-second countdown timer, 10-minute and 10-hour sub-dials, a date window, luminous hands and raised Arabic luminous hour markers.

An exhibition skeleton case back lets you see the intricate automatic movement inside.  Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial. The Oris Limited-Edition Audi Sport Automatic Chronograph is 44mm in diameter and 15mm thick.

Streamlined contemporary styling triumphs with the Baume & Mercier Hamptons women’s watch. This fashionable women’s timepiece features the elongated rectangular shaped case in polished premium grade stainless steel, presented on a sumptuous light brown crocodile strap with a convenient deployment clasp closure for added security.

The integrated stationary bezel surrounds the silver-colored metallic dial with rose gold-tone sword hands and raised rose gold-tone Arabic numeral hour markers. A window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar.

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside for time-keeping accuracy. The Baume & Mercier Hamptons women’s watch is 27mm wide and 10mm thick.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

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2017 Automatic Time Essentials…

Serious watch collectors would agree that nothing compares to the precision craftsmanship and expertise of an automatic or mechanical Swiss-made timepiece. Both share a rich heritage of watchmaking excellence that dates back for generations since the very first mechanical pocket watches were produced in the 17th Century.

Mechanical watches have a spring-driven mechanism inside and are powered by a series of gears oscillating back and forth at a constant rate. They require manual winding on an almost daily basis to keep the movement running sufficiently.

IWC Portuguese Yacht Automatic Chronograph

Automatic watches on the other hand feature an oscillating weight that moves up and down and operate at the motion of the wrist when in use. Automatic watches will remain operational and running when in use, however do require a watch winder when not in use.

You’ll find an exceptional array of Swiss-made automatic timepieces for both men and women at The Watchery, including highly sought-after styles from Rolex, Breitling, Oris, Eterna, IWC, Corum, Porsche Design, Bedat & Co., Maurice Lacroix, Ebel, Bell & Ross, TAG Heuer and U-Boat.

The IWC Portuguese Yacht Automatic Chronograph is an extraordinary selection for men. This exemplary crafted timepiece from the International Watch Company is meticulously crafted to luxury of every detail… from the ultra-precise automatic movement inside to the premium grade stainless steel case in a satiny brushed finish on the outside.

Bedat & Co. No. 7 Automatic Diamond Watch

The high-performance black rubber strap is both attractive and exceptionally comfortable. An exhibition skeleton case back lets you see the intricate movement inside. The legible black dial features small-second, 60-minute and 12-hour sub-dials, a date window at the 3 o’clock hour, luminous hands and raised silver-tone Arabic numeral hour markers.

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 60 meters. The IWC Portuguese Yacht Automatic Chronograph is 43mm in diameter and 15mm thick.

The Bedat & Co. No. 7 Automatic Diamond Watch offers a distinctively feminine profile for women. This heralded Swiss watchmaker produces exceptional timepieces made exclusively for women with both high-end quality and luxury materials.

Corum Admiral’s Cup Seafender Limited-Edition Chronograph

Premium Top Wesselton quality diamonds with approximately 2.31 carat total weight, dramatically adorn the exterior sides of the bezel on the lustrous rectangular-shaped case in polished premium grade stainless steel. The supple black leather strap adds to the sumptuous good looks.

The silver guilloche dial shines with polished silver-tone sword hands and eleven sparkling inlaid diamond hour markers. Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 50 meters or 165 feet.  The Bedat & Co. No. 7 Automatic Diamond women’s watch is 27mm wide and 9mm thick.

The Corum Admiral’s Cup Seafender Limited-Edition Chronograph is the definitive automatic timepiece selection for men. This outstanding Swiss-made men’s timepiece holds the distinction of being awarded official Chronometer certification from the esteemed COSC  (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

The dodecagonal-shaped brushed titanium case is incredibly durable , exceptionally lightweight and extremely comfortable on the wrist. The contoured black leather strap adds distinction. An exhibition skeleton case back lets you see the automatic movement inside.

Rolex Yacht Master

The stationary titanium bezel with engraved flag emblem decals surrounds the titanium dial with four sub-dials and a white arrow hour marker indicator. Features include small-second, 30-minute, 60-minute and 12-hour countdown timers.

Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. The Corum Admiral’s Cup Seafender Limited-Edition men’s chronograph is 48mm in diameter and 17mm thick.

The Rolex Yacht Master is a classic and refined automatic timepiece selection for women. This Swiss-made timepiece in premium grade stainless steel has been awarded official chronometer certification from the COSC.

Porsche Design Flat 6 Chronograph

The contoured round case in polished premium grade stainless steel is presented on the attractive triple-link bracelet in brushed and polished premium grade stainless steel. The bidirectional rotating platinum bezel with raised markers surrounds the silver colored dial with luminous pie-cutter hands, outlined luminous cabochon dot and baton hour markers.

A magnified Cyclops window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. A screw-down crown and case back provide water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. The Rolex Yacht Master women’s watch is 29mm in diameter and 11mm thick.

The Porsche Design Flat 6 Chronograph is a superlative automatic timepiece for men. This racing inspired Swiss-made watch is big on style and performance with a robust 44m diameter, 15mm thick case in black ion-plated stainless steel in contrasting brushed and polished surfaces. The high-performance black rubber strap adds to the dynamic good looks.

The lustrous rose gold-plated crown with fluted detail adds striking contrast on the case, while the exhibition skeleton case back lets you view the automatic movement inside.

Breitling Transocean Chronograph

The black dial features a tachymeter outer dial, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour sub-dials, a day and date window, luminous hands, luminous baton and Arabic numeral hour markers.

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet.

Sparkling and alluring, the Breitling Transocean Chronograph is a splendid automatic watch for women. Shimmering round-cut diamonds create a dramatic focal point on the lustrous 18K rose gold bezel. The generous oversized case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a mirror-bright patina. The brown crocodile strap with contrasting white stitched detail has a deployment clasp for added convenience and security.

The brown metallic dial shines with small-second and 30-minute sub-dials, a date window at the 6 o’clock hour, luminous sword hands and baton hour markers.

Features include a 42-hour power reserve, water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet and a glare-proof, scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial. The Breitling Transocean automatic women’s chronograph is 38mm in diameter, 15mm thick and has been awarded official Chronometer certification from the COSC.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

IWC  automatic watch  image courtesy of Wiki Commons.

2017 Time Favorites…

The festive holiday season is at its peak this week with New Year’s Eve just a few days away. Global celebrations are about to take place throughout the globe from the fireworks at Sydney Harbour in Australia, the lighted illumination of the Eifel Tower in Paris, France along with the dropping of the ball in Times Square, New York.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch

We’re celebrating the arrival of the New Year at The Watchery with Luxury Time Favorites for 2017. Over 270 high-end timepieces for men and women are featured in the promotion, including popular styles from Rolex, Eterna, Maurice Lacroix, Alpina, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Raymond Weil, Breitling, Frederique Constant, Corum, Oris, Bulova Accu-Swiss, Longines, Porsche Design and U-Boat.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men’s Watch is an excellent choice for 2017. This exemplary crafted Swiss-made automatic watch is elegant, refined and the quintessential timepiece for men. The contoured signature round Oyster case in patented, polished Rolesor features a blend of 18K white gold and premium grade stainless steel.

The Rolex Jubilee bracelet in satin-finished premium grade stainless steel adds to the classic contemporary design. The signature fluted bezel in polished 18K white gold surrounds the handsome sunray blue dial with polished silver-tone sword hands, a magnified date window at the 3 o’clock hour and silver-tone Roman numeral hour markers.

Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend Diamond Watch

Features include a locking screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet, along with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men’s automatic watch is 36mm in diameter, 12mm thick and has been awarded Official Chronometer certification from the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

The Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend Diamond Women’s Watch is a celebrated choice for the New Year.  Glowing with brilliance and luster, this breathtaking women’s dress watch features 308 dazzling diamonds pave-set to glowing perfection on the dodecagonal shaped bezel and patterned white dial with polished silver-tone sword hands.

The dodecagonal shaped case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a mirror-bright glow. The sumptuous white alligator strap adds to the stylish good looks. Premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside assures you of precise time-keeping accuracy.

Breitling Chronomat 41 Chronograph

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 50 meters or 165 feet. The Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend Diamond women’s watch is 32mm in diameter and 8mm thick.

The Breitling Chronomat 41 Chronograph is another excellent selection to kick-off 2017 with. This Swiss-made automatic men’s watch in 18K rose gold and premium grade stainless steel has been awarded official Chronometer certification by COSC.

The contoured round case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a mirror bright finish and is presented on a handsome crocodile-textured black leather strap with contrasting white stitched detail. The polished 18K rose gold crown and push-pieces add striking contrast on the case side.

Longines Evidenza Diamond Watch

The 18K rose gold unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved markers surrounds the black dial with a tachymeter outer dial, three gold colored sub-dials, luminous hands and hour markers. Features include an automatic date window, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers.

Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, along with a locking screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 300 meters or 1,000 feet. The Breitling Chronomat 41 men’s chronograph is 41mm in diameter and 16mm thick.

The Longines Evidenza Diamond Watch for women is another splendid selection for 2017.  This timeless traditional women’s watch glistens with glamour in sparkling diamonds and lustrous stainless steel. The graceful Tonneau shaped case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a mirror-bright patina.

The supple black patent leather strap adds to the classically elegant good looks. Dazzling round-cut diamonds dramatically adorn the exterior sides of the polished stainless steel bezel and lugs. The dramatic black dial shines with polished silver-tone sword hands and diamond inlaid Arabic numeral hour markers.

Porsche Design Titan Chronograph

Features include premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside, a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 30 meters or 100 feet. The Longines Evidenza Diamond Watch for women is 26mm wide and 8mm thick.

The Porsche Design Titan Chronograph is a sleek, sporty and lightweight choice for the New Year.  This precision crafted Swiss-made automatic men’s watch features the contoured round case and matching horizontal link bracelet in ultra-light, ultra-durable titanium with a satiny brushed finish.

The bidirectional rotating tachymeter bezel in titanium with engraved markers surrounds the black dial with three sub-dials, luminous sword hands and luminous hour markers. Features include an automatic day and date window, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour countdown timers.

Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 120 meters. The Porsche Design Titan men’s chronograph is 41mm in diameter and 16mm thick.

Frederique Constant Slimline Watch

The Frederique Constant Slimline watch is a fashionable women’s selection for 2017. This Swiss-made wristwatch is exceptionally lightweight on the wrist with an ultra-slim, polished steel case that measures 29mm in diameter and 6mm thick.

The two-tone vertical link bracelet in stainless steel and yellow gold-tone stainless steel is highly polished to a lustrous glow and has a push-button deployment clasp for added convenience and security. Decorative fluted detail accents the onion-shaped crown in polished yellow gold-tone stainless steel.

The polished yellow gold bezel surrounds the white dial with yellow gold-tone baton hands and hour markers. Features include premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside, a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 30 meters or 100 feet.

Complimentary delivery and returns are included on all domestic purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

Times Square New Year’s  image courtesy of Wiki Commons.

The Rolex Tudor Connection…

In the world of high-end luxury, automobiles, fashion apparel and wristwatches have several elements in common: Each is highly coveted throughout the globe; each features premium craftsmanship and materials and each is considered a symbol of status.

What’s more, many luxury automakers, fashion designers and watchmakers offer more moderately priced divisions in addition to their top-of-the-line high-end brands.

Luxury carmakers Lexus, Acura and Infiniti are higher-end divisions of Toyota, Honda and Nissan respectively. Prominent fashion designers Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs have their eponymous premium lines as well as more affordable labels, Chaps, Michael by Michael Kors, DKNY and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

For generations prestigious watchmaker Omega offered the more moderately priced Tissot watch brand, prior to when the two became part of the Swatch Watch Group in 1983. Bulova watches has its namesake brand as well as higher-end Bulova Accu-Swiss division and more moderately priced fashion line Caravelle NY.

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Tudor Monarch Men’s Chronograph

Luxury watchmaker Rolex founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, started production of Tudor Watches in 1946 under Wilsdorf’s direction to offer Swiss-made watches with the reliability, dependability and quality of Rolex watches at more desirable prices.

You’ll find an impressive assortment of both Rolex and Tudor wristwatches at TheWatchery.com, including highly sought-after styles from Oyster Datejust, Yacht, Datejust Turn-O-Graph and Monarch collections.

Tudor Monarch men’s and women’s watches feature the premium craftsmanship and materials you’ve come to know and appreciate in Rolex timepiece at considerably lower price-points. The Tudor Monarch Chronograph makes a statement on the wrist in premium grade stainless steel and 18K yellow gold.

The contoured round case in premium grade stainless steel has a lustrous polished finish. The multi-link bracelet in polished stainless steel is accented with polished 18K yellow gold center links. The stationary stainless steel bezel has an 18K yellow gold top ring and fluted edge rim.

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Tudor Monarch Women’s Watch

The bright white dial shines with gold colored sub-dials, luminous gold tone baton hands and baton hour markers. Features include small-second, thirty-minute and 12-hour registers. Additional features include premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside, a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, along with a locking screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. The Tudor Monarch men’s chronograph is 35mm in diameter and 10mm thick.

Majestic and appealing, the Tudor Monarch women’s watch makes a regal statement in premium grade stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. The round premium grade stainless steel case is highly polished to a mirror-bright patina. The case is beautifully integrated into the multi-link bracelet in brushed stainless steel with polished 18K yellow gold center links.

Decorative fluted detail accents the perfectly round 18K yellow gold bezel and 18K yellow gold crown. The highly legible white dial features luminous yellow gold tone hands and raised yellow gold tone Arabic numeral hour markers. A window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men’s Watch

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside for precise time-keeping accuracy. The Tudor Monarch women’s watch is 27mm in diameter and 8mm thick.

In a league of its own, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men’s watch offers peerless precision and design. This exemplary crafted men’s timepiece has been awarded official Chronometer certification from the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

The signature Oyster case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a lustrous glow. The signature Rolex Jubilee bracelet in brushed stainless steel features polished 18K yellow gold center links. The signature 18K yellow gold bezel with fluted detail surrounds the metallic yellow gold colored dial with polished yellow gold-tone hands and raised Roman numeral hour markers.

A magnified cyclops window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, precision Swiss-made automatic movement inside and water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men’s watch is 36mm in diameter and 12mm thick.

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Rolex Yacht Master Women’s Watch

Understated elegance triumphs with the Rolex Yacht Master women’s watch. The signature case in premium grade stainless steel is highly polished to a lustrous patina. The triple-link bracelet in premium grade stainless steel features satin finished outer links and polished center links.

The unidirectional rotating platinum bezel features U-notched detail on the outer rim and raised markers on the top ring. The silver colored dial shines with a magnified cyclops date window at the 3 o’clock hour, luminous pie-cutter hands, outlined baton and cabochon dot hour markers.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

Rolex watch image courtesy of Wiki Commons.

Fall Luxury Timepieces…

There’s hope for those of us who have champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but beer bottle and hamburger budgets when it comes to purchasing luxury high-end wristwatches. The pristine pre-owned watch and store display collection available at TheWatchery.com makes purchasing luxury timepieces from Rolex, Cartier, Frank Muller, Corum, Omega and more a highly affordable reality.

Luxury wristwatches are very much like high-end automobiles. Both are impeccably crafted inside and out. Each is highly sought-after and desired around the world and each also holds their value better over time.

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Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph

Store-display watches may have never been worn, but they may have surface blemishes such as minor scratches or slight discoloration the leather bands due to exposure from the bright lighting in store showcases and sun exposure in store windows.

Both pre-owned and store display timepieces are highlighted this week at TheWatchery.com during our Fall Luxury Time Event.

Over 222 prestigious men’s and watches are featured in the promotion, including styles from Rolex, Cartier, De Grisgono, Chanel, Corum, Perrelet, Longines, Chopard, Jaegar-LeCoultre, Bvlgari, Bell & Ross, Rado, Oris, Omega and Frederique Constant.

While many of these pre-owned and store display watches may not come with their original packaging, boxes, instructional manuals and manufacturer warranties, they are extraordinary values and come with a 2-year limited warranty provided by TheWatchery.com. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of each watch’s exterior flaws is offered in the product’s description.

Rolex is by far the most-wanted brand in the estate watches and the Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Automatic timepiece offers triumphant precision and design. The signature oyster case in premium grade stainless steel has a lustrous polished finish. The highly attractive triple-link bracelet features brushed stainless steel outer links and highly polished 18K yellow gold center links.

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Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Diamond

The bidirectional rotating polished 18K yellow gold bezel with engraved markers surrounds the metallic charcoal sunray dial with luminous baton hands and luminous baton hour markers. A magnified window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial. The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph automatic men’s watch is 36mm in diameter, 12mm thick and has been awarded official Chronometer certification from the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

The Maurice Lacroix Less Classiques Diamond watch is a splendid Store Display model. This exquisite Swiss-made women’s dress watch shines in lustrous stainless steel and diamonds. The perfectly round case in premium grade stainless steel is polished to a mirror-bright glow. The captivating multi-link bracelet in brushed and polished stainless steel adds to the classically elegant design.

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Oris Pro-Diver

Fifty-four shimmering round-cut diamonds weave intrigue on the perfectly round bezel in lustrous stainless steel. The iridescent Mother-of-Pearl dial shines with polished silver-tone sword hands and eleven inlaid round-cut diamond hour markers. A window at the 6 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar.

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, quality quartz movement inside for precise time-keeping accuracy and water-resistance to 30 meters or 100 feet. Maurice Lacroix Less Classiques Diamond watch is 33mm in diameter and 8mm thick.

The Oris Pro-Diver Automatic Chronograph for men is not only an excellent Store Display model, it’s also an outstanding diver’s watch. The Swiss-made automatic men’s watch features an ultra-durable, ultra-lightweight case in premium titanium with a satiny brushed finish. The high-performance black rubber strap adds to the rugged good looks and has a convenient deployment clasp closure with a wet-suit extension.

With water-resistance to 1,000 meters or 3,300 feet the Oris Pro-Diver has a locking screw-down crown and case back. The black ceramic rotating bezel features the Oris patented Rotation Safety System, which lifts and sets the outer bezel timer scale to safely set dive times and ensures the timer cannot be accidentally moved. The automatic helium escape valve offers security when resurfacing from the depths of the deep sea.

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Omega Constellation Quadrella

The legible black dial features an automatic date window, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, along with luminous hands and hour markers. The Oris Pro-Diver Automatic men’s chronograph is 51mm in diameter and 20mm thick.

The Omega Constellation Quadrella Diamond watch is a stellar selection. This stunning women’s watch features the lustrous Tonneau shaped case in premium grade stainless steel, presented on the signature horizontal link bracelet with full 18K yellow gold bar accents.

Twenty-four sparkling round-cut diamonds, prong-set to perfection in 18K yellow gold dramatically accent the outer corners of the lustrous polished stainless steel bezel. The polished 18K yellow gold crown adds distinction.

The luminous Mother-of-Pearl dial glistens with polished yellow gold-tone hands, eight sparkling multi-colored gemstone hour markers and four raised black Roman numeral hour markers. Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, premium Swiss-made quartz movement for precise time-keeping accuracy and water-resistance to 30 meters or 100 feet. Omega Constellation Quadrella Diamond watch is 20mm wide and 7mm thick.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

Oris store display image courtesy of Wiki Commons.

Rolex Time-Keeping Excellence…

Rolex is by far one of the most sought-after watchmakers in the world today. For generations  the brand has been highly regarded and revered for its impeccable craftsmanship and design, making it one of the top watch choices for royalty, heads-of-state, dignitaries and public figures.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

The brand is also noted for being one of the best watch brands that keeps it value over time and depreciates far less than perhaps other watch brand. Founded in 1905 in London, England by entrepreneurs Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, the brand was originally conceived as a private label distributor, which imported premium Swiss-made watch movements and housed them in luxury cases that they sold to jewelers, imprinting the establishment’s names on the dials.

Wilsdorf and Davis opened a watch production facility in Le Chaux-de Fonds, Switzerland three years later in 1908 and registered the Rolex trademark name that same year, incorporating the standards of their high-end private labels in a new brand that has gone on to become synonymous with time-keeping excellence.

In 1910, Rolex was the very first watchmaker to be awarded official Chronometer certification from the highly esteemed COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute) for its precision crafted automatic and mechanical timepieces.

Today almost all Rolex timepieces feature automatic movements inside and also have official Chronometer certification. You’ll find many outstanding Rolex watches at TheWatchery.com, including prestigious styles from the esteemed Daytona, Oyster Datejust, Submariner and Yacht-Master Collections.

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Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer for men offers classic, refined elegance at its best. The signature Tonneau shaped Oyster case in premium grade stainless steel has a lustrous polished finish. The handsome Jubilee bracelet in brushed stainless steel is accented by slender polished 18K gold center links.

The signature fluted bezel shines in 18K yellow gold. The gold colored metallic dial features a magnified automatic date window at the 3 o’clock hour, polished yellow gold tone baton hands and raised Roman numeral hour markers. Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet and precise automatic movement inside. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer is 36mm wide and 12mm thick.

The Rolex brand is noted for introducing the first water-resistant watch in 1926 and the Rolex Submariner Men’s Chronometer is an outstanding diver’s watch with water-resistance to 1,000 feet or 300 meters. This high-performance men’s watch features the round contoured case in brushed and polished premium grade stainless steel, presented on the attractive triple-link bracelet in brushed stainless steel with polished 18K yellow gold center links.

The 18K yellow gold bezel with a coin edge outer rim and black enamel top ring has screened markers. The highly legible dial features luminous pie-cutter hands, luminous cabochon dot and baton hour markers. A magnified date window at the 3 o’clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar.

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Rolex Yacht-Master

Features include a glare-proof scratch resistant crystal above the dial, along with a locking screw-down crown and case back. Rolex Submariner Men’s Chronometer is 36mm wide and 12mm thick.

The Rolex Yacht-Master Chronometer for men is another outstanding time-keeping choice. This luxury high-end wristwatch features the round contoured case and matching bracelet in polished Rolesium, an exclusive Rolex patented metal featuring a blend of platinum and stainless steel.

The bidirectional rotating bezel in platinum has legible raised markers. The silver colored dial has luminous pie-cutter hands, luminous baton and cabochon dot hour markers along with a magnified date window at the 3 o’clock hour.

Features include precision Swiss-made automatic movement inside, a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. Rolex Yacht-Master men’s chronometer is 40mm in diameter and 12mm thick.

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Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona Chronograph Chronometer captures the high-speed dynamics of the legendary race track it was names after. Rugged and sophisticated, this highly pronounced men’s watch has a round case in premium grade stainless steel with contrasting brushed and polished surfaces. The triple link bracelet features brushed stainless steel outer links and polished 18K yellow gold center links.

The stationary tachymeter bezel in polished 18K yellow gold has black screened markers. The yellow gold colored dial has three sub-dials with black outer rings, luminous hands and hour markers. Features include small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial. A locking screw-down crown and case back provide water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. Rolex Daytona men’s chronograph is 39mm in diameter and 13mm thick.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

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Automatic Time Classics…

The art of fine watchmaking can certainly be defined by the expert craftsmanship and high-quality materials featured in a timepiece, as well as the meticulous automatic or mechanical movement inside. Just like a well-crafted high-end automobile, all of the elements of a luxury wristwatch work harmoniously together to create a true masterpiece of precision and design.

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IWC Portuguese Yacht Club

Serious watch collectors and aficionados would concur that the ultra-precise automatic or mechanical movement inside is perhaps one of the most important features to consider when purchasing a watch. Mechanical watches have a spring-driven mechanism and are powered by a series of gears oscillating back and forth at a constant rate. Automatic watches on the other hand feature an oscillating weight that moves up and down and operate at the motion of the wrist when in use.

Mechanical watches require manual winding on an almost daily basis to keep the movement running properly, while automatic models remain running when in use and require a watch winder when not in use.

Luxury high-end automatic watches are featured this week at TheWatchery.com with our Automatic Time Event. Over 335 automatic watches are highlighted in the promotion, including styles from Rolex, IWC, Cartier, Breitling, Porsche Design, Ebel, DeGrisogono, Greco, Perrelet, Greco, Corum, Bell & Ross and Bvlgari.

IWC, the International Watch is perhaps one of the most respected and revered Swiss watchmakers in the world today. The brand’s fine timepieces stand high above the rest and the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Automatic Chronograph for men is an extraordinary choice.

The perfectly round case in premium grade stainless steel has a satiny brushed finish. The high-performance black rubber strap with textured detail adds to striking good looks and has a deployment clasp closure for added convenience.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

The stationary integrated bezel surrounds the legible black dial with two-subdials, a white outer dial with minute indexes, luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Features include an automatic date window, 60-minute and 12-hour registers.

An exhibition skeleton case back lets you see the intricate 38-jewel automatic movement inside. Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and water-resistance to 60 meters. IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Automatic Chronograph is 43mm in diameter and 15mm thick.

For generations the Rolex name has been synonymous with precision crafted automatic timepieces, since many of the brand’s models for both men and women feature intricate automatic movements inside. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic watch is certain to impress in premium grade stainless steel and 18K yellow gold.

This outstanding men’s watch has been awarded Chronometer certification by the esteemed COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute). The handsome Tonneau shaped case in premium grade stainless steel has a lustrous, mirror-bright finish. The case in presented on the signature Jubilee bracelet in premium grade stainless steel with polished 18K yellow gold accent links.

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Porsche Design Dashboard

The Rolex signature fluted bezel in polished 18K yellow gold surrounds the metallic gold colored dial with polished baton hands, raised Roman numeral hour markers and a magnified Cyclops date window at the 3 o’clock hour.

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above dial, along with a screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust men’s watch is 36mm wide and 12mm thick.

Although Porsche Design is a relative newcomer in the world of horology, the brand’s watches are produced by legendary watchmaker Eterna, a brand Porsche Design purchased in 1999. The Porsche Design Dashboard Automatic men’s chronograph offers Swiss time-keeping excellence at its finest.

The contoured, perfectly round case in 18K rose gold has a satiny brushed finish and is presented on a supple black calfskin strap. An exhibition skeleton case back lets you view the automatic movement inside. The integrated, stationary 18K rose gold bezel encircles the black dial with a tachymeter outer dial, three sub-dials, luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers.

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Breitling Chronospace

Features include an automatic date window at the 4 o’clock hour, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers. Additional features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, along with a screw-down crown and case back for water resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. Porsche Design Dashboard Automatic men’s chronograph is 44mm in diameter and 15mm thick.

Breitling is another pre-eminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for its precision automatic timepieces. The Breitling Chronospace Automatic Chronograph for men is a testament to the brand’s superlative craftsmanship and design. The highly pronounced case in brushed and polished premium grade stainless steel is presented on the signature link bracelet in brushed stainless steel.

The bidirectional rotating stainless steel bezel with a U-notched detail edged rim surrounds the black dial with three sub-dials, luminous sword hands and outlined square hour markers. Features an automatic date calendar, small-second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers.

Additional features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal above the dial, along with a locking screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 200 meters or 660 feet. Breitling Chronospace Automatic Chronograph is 46mm in diameter and 15mm thick.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

IWC vintage watch image courtesy of Wiki Commons.

 

Luxury Watch Finds For Less…

For many of us a luxury wristwatch is more than a precision crafted timepiece. Like a fine European automobile, a high-end watch is also a symbol of success. Also like a prestigious automobile, you don’t have to purchase a costly and expensive brand new timepiece to enjoy the status and prominence of having one.

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Hermès Vintage

At TheWatchery.com our pre-owned and store display watches make owning a high-end timepiece an affordable reality. Many of today’s most highly sought-after names in luxury horology are featured in our Estate and Store Display collection, including Rolex, Cartier, Raymond Weil, Hermès , Gucci, Jaeger-LeCoutre, Baume & Mercier, Corum, Omega, Maurice Lacroix, Oris, Alpina, Bell & Ross, Chanel, Porsche Design and more.

What’s more the price tags of these prominent timepieces are considerably less than their brand-new counterparts and we at TheWatchery.com provide information regarding the condition of the watch, noting any flaws it may have, as well as if the watch comes in its original box with original paperwork.

Although an original manufacturers’ box may be appealing to look at, it may also take up too much space. I personally store my collection of watches in several lined multi-watch boxes, making it easy for me to decide which one to wear for a specific occasion. My automatic watches are stored in watch winders to keep them running optimally when not in use. Even though a watch manufacturer’s manual is necessary to have when purchasing a watch, you can easily download a copy to review on the watchmaker’s website.

The Hermès Vintage women’s watch is excellent Store Display selection. This graceful and elegant women’s strap watch features the rectangular shaped case in premium-grade stainless steel, highly polished to a mirror-bright glow. The case is presented on a crocodile-textured black leather strap with a deployment clasp buckle.

The polished stainless steel bezel looks like a belt with a stationary tongue accent on top. The chevron patterned silver-colored dial shines with polished silver-tone sword hands and raised square quarter hour markers.

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Cartier Libre Diamond

Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside. Minor scratches on the case back, a slight discoloration of a strap and slightly worn details on the strap are items to take into consideration with  Hermès watch, which is 26mm wide and 7mm thick.

Many highly coveted prestige watches are no longer in production and a pre-owned one may be your best if only option. This especially holds true with the Cartier Pre-Owned Libre Diamond watch. Beset with glamour and brilliance, this breathtaking women’s watch from the brand’s Haute Jewelry series features hundreds of shimmering round-cut diamonds, pave-set on the raised grille-design bezel in lustrous 18K white gold.

The perfectly round case in lustrous 18K white gold is presented on a white satin-facing leather strap with a tang buckle clasp. The silvery-white dial shines with polished silver-tone hands and highly stylized black Arabic numeral hour markers. Features include a scratch resistant sapphire crystal above the dial and premium Swiss-made quartz movement inside. Cartier Libre women’s watch is 37mm in diameter, 9mm thick and is water-resistant to 30 meters or 100 feet.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Rolex is by far one of the most sought-after Pre-Owned watchmakers, since brand’s timepieces hold their value the best. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic men’s watch is an exceptional choice in premium-grade stainless steel and 18K yellow gold.

The signature Tonneau-shape Oyster case in polished stainless steel is presented on the Jubilee bracelet in satin finished stainless steel with 18K polished yellow gold center links. The signature fluted 18K yellow gold surrounds the yellow gold colored dial with a cyclops date window at the 3 o’clock hour, polished gold-tone hands and raised Roman numeral hour markers.

Features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal above the dial along with a screw-down crown and case back for water-resistance to 100 meters or 330 feet. Rolex men’s watch is 44mm in diameter, 16mm thick and has been awarded Chronometer Certification from the esteemed COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

Although this Rolex pre-owned watch comes in pristine condition, the bracelet on this watch is now only 7-inches long and was probably sized by the previous user and will not fit wrists any larger than 7-inches round. It is always best to take the bracelet size into consideration when purchasing a pre-owned watch, since additional bracelet links may not be readily available and the watch will only fit wrists the same size or smaller.

Each Pre-Owned and Store Display watch at TheWatchery.com  comes with a 2-year limited warranty. Each is backed by our 30-Day return policy – if you are not completely satisfied with your pre-owned watch purchase, you can return it within 30 days.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic watch purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

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Presidential Time…

cosTiming is everything for today’s top executives, especially when you’re one of the leaders of the free world. Today is Presidents Day across the United States. Although much attention has been paid to the moderately priced Timex and Jorg Gray wristwatches worn by recent Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton respectively, many of their predecessors knew a thing or two regarding time-keeping excellence.

A Tiffany & Co. timepiece was seen on the wrist of 32nd President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his three terms in office as President from 1933 to 1945. Roosevelt also wore a Frankfeld Repeater Skeleton pocket watch as well.

VULCAIN-210550.280LBK (1)Harry S. Truman, who followed Roosevelt in office, wore a Universal Genève Tri-Complex chronograph watch during his years in office as well as a Vulcain Cricket Alarm watch. Truman was the first US president to start the tradition of receiving a Vulcain Swiss timepiece to commemorate his first years in office. Each President who followed Truman into office has also received a Vulcain Cricket watch from the Swiss watchmaker in honor of their presidency. Presidents Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush have been seen wearing their Vulcain Cricket watches while in office, while many of the others have chosen not to wear them.

Prestigious watchmaker Rolex has certainly been the watch of choice for Presidents Dwight David Eisenhower,  Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan. A solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch was gifted to Eisenhower Rolex in 1951 to thank Eisenhower for saving Europe from the Nazi occupation, during  his stand as a US General in World War II.ROLEX-16253-PO

Kennedy was more of an admirer of Omega watches and wore a rectangular 18K gold strap model to his 1961 Inauguration. He also had Bulova and Cartier timepieces in his collection. Kennedy also received an 18K gold Rolex Date-Just in 1962 from Marilyn Monroe, with the words “Jack With Love Always From Marilyn, May 29th 1962” engraved on the back, but apparently never wore the watch.

Lyndon Johnson, the nation’s 36th President was a true watch aficionado and had premium Patek Philippe, Hamilton, Vulcain Cricket, Jaeger-LeCoulte and Rolex timepieces in his esteemed collection. The Rolex Date-Just watch Johnson wore during his years in office from 1963 -1969, was named the Rolex President’s Watch by Rolex, while the triple-link bracelet on the watch was name the Presidential bracelet as well.

ROLEX-19018-PORichard M. Nixon, who followed Johnson into office wore a Vulcain Cricket watch he gifted by the brand while Vice President under Eisenhower. Gerald R. Ford, the nation’s 38th President helped make the Pulsar Digital watch popular when he wore it in 1974. In fact, Jewelry stores were featuring pictures of Ford wearing the watch in their holiday windows during the 1974 Christmas season.

Ronald Reagan was also an admirer of Rolex watches and was seen sporting a Rolex Date-Just on a Jubilee bracelet her the two terms of his presidency from 1981-1989.

There are many prestigious Rolex timepieces to discover at luxury online retailer TheWatchery.com, including the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date  Watch in 18K yellow gold. This outstanding men’s Swiss-made automatic watch features highly prized chronometer certification by the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).

The handsome Tonneau shaped case in brushed and polished 18K yellow gold is presented on the triple-link President bracelet in 18K gold. The signature fluted bezel encircles the yellow gold colored dial with baton hands and hour markers. Features include an automatic date calendar and sapphire crystal above the dial.

Complimentary delivery and returns are included on all domestic purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.

 

Rolex Watches: Destined For Greatness

For generations Rolex Watches have been amongst the most highly sought-after timepieces in the world. These premium Swiss-made wristwatches are known to hold their value far better than watches from brands of similar caliber and excellence.

Rolex  dates back to 1905 in London, England where Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis started importing premium movements from Switzerland and housed them in high-quality cases that they sold to jewelers, who imprinted their own names and brands on the dials. Three years later Wilsdorf and Davis opened a production facility in Le Chaux-de Fonds, Switzerland and registered the Rolex trademark name.

Legend has it the Rolex name is derived from the French phrase for exquisite clockwork: horlogerie exquise. The brand immediately gained prominence and was the very first watchmaker to earn chronometer certification in 1910 by the highly esteemed COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Test Institute).ROLEX-16253-PO

Rolex has achieved many other horological milestones in its 111-year history, including producing the very first water-resistant wristwatch the Oyster in 1926, followed by the very first watch water-resistant to 100 meters, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in 1953.

In addition, the Rolex Datejust introduced in 1945 was the first watch with an automatic changing date calendar on the dial and the Rolex GMT Master is the first timepiece to display two time zones at once on the dial.

After the death of his wife in 1944, Wilsdorf set up the Hans Wilsforf Foundation, a family trust to insure that a portion of the company’s income would go to charity. All of Wilsdorf’s company shares were left to the trust upon his death in 1960.

Rolex remains the pre-eminent watchmaker in the world today and the brand still holds the distinction of being owned by a private family trust,

You are certain to find an impressive collection of Pre-owned Rolex watches for men and women at luxury retailer TheWatchery.com, including styles from the popular Datejust, Oyster, King Air, Yacht Master, Explorer and Submariner collections.

Your wrist is destined for greatness wearing a Rolex Datejust Automatic watch in 18K yellow gold and stainless. This impeccably crafted, pre-owned chronometer has an oyster case in premium grade stainless steel presented on the signature jubilee bracelet in brushed stainless steel with polished 18K yellow gold center links.

The rotating bezel in 18K yellow gold with raised markers encircles the champagne colored dial with an automatic date window, baton hands and hour makers. Features include a locking screw-down crown and case back. Watch is 36mm in diameter and 10mm thick.

Each pre-owned Rolex timepiece at TheWatchery.com is expertly refurbished and restored with the original manufacturer parts and each also passes a comprehensive 30-point inspection.

Complimentary shipping and returns are included on all domestic purchases within the continental United States at TheWatchery.com.