Oyster Perpetual Day Date by Rolex (Photo by Rolex)

The Day-Date is a symbol of class and excellence, with diamonds to the bezel, band, and lugs. It is appreciated for its unique way of showing just the time and the date on the dial. The Oyster Perpetual Day Date Leader’s Watch is Rolex’s new line of presidents, elegance and luxury is the theme. There are many available designs available thru their website, so checkout Rolex.com now.

Chopard Watch

Geneva-based luxury watch, jewelry and accessory company.

Chopard started in 1860 by a man called Louis Ulysse Chopard in Geneva. Chopard manufactures almost everything in-house compared to others that outsource certain parts of their watches. Their watches were of the highest quality that they were given the seal of “Qualite Fleurier”, which was the Geneva manufacturing standard. Today, Chopard Prides itself of being on of the most regarded luxury watch brand in the world. Their collections are: Mille Miglia, L.U.C., Happy Diamonds, Happy Sport, Happy Spirit, Classiques, Your Houre, La Strada and Haute Horlogerie.

Website: www.Chopard.com

First you need tools:

- Needle Nose Pliers

- Small screwdriver (same as glasses)

- Tweezers

- Optional (a more professional Watch Repair kit)

Before you start, it’s recommended to get a professional or official watch maker to do it to avoid further complications.

Replacing a battery:

- Check the back and use the Needle nose pliers and the small screw driver to remove the six notches

- If it’s tight then go to a professional watch maker to avoid potentially damaging the watch

- Be very careful, this procedure could leave your watch scratched

Before you send your watch for servicing, make sure to do the basic check to avoid waste of energy and time.

1. Is your watch stem pushed in?

2. Is the dial (watch hands) or dial markers (the numbers or Roman Numerals) in the right place? (it could be blocking the dial from moving)

3. Rusty watch? This maybe lethal and you might need to buy a new watch.

Maintaining a watch requires regular maintenance, although a watch last long without repairs, it’s better to regularly have it checked to avoid potential bigger repair cost in the future. Cleaning must be done every 2 years, batteries and seals must also be replaced. Maintenance or servicing is best done every 3 years.

To maintain the watch do the following:

1. Clean your watch with a regular soft and dry cloth.
2. Don’t let it come in contact with any perfumes, alcohol or gas.
3. Crown is pushed in to avoid dust or water from coming in
4. Be careful, avoid scratches
5. Remove watches when doing physical work, hot showers, baths, hot tubs or sauna.
6. Don’t let your watch gets exposed in rapid change of temperature
7. Keep your watches in a cool and dry place
8. Remove or Change dead batteries to avoid harm in movement
9. Water resistant models should get the seals checked every 2 years.
10. Repairs or Servicing must be done by the official dealer.
11. Exposure to saltwater must be avoided, if not make sure to rinse with fresh water straight away
12. If moisture is see inside the crystal then get it serviced right away

Online watch shops normally sell their watches lower than the market price, as they do have lower overhead expenses. It’s convenient, as your watch is delivered in your doorstep. However, you have to make sure that you buy from Accredited retailers to avoid fakes and replicas. Make sure to confirm with the brand to make sure that you get the original one for the money that you pay.

Advantages:

• Great Deals
• Compare watches
• Discounts
• Quick Window shopping
• Find authorized dealers

Disadvantages

• Counterfeits
• Warranties
• Many e-commerce watch shops are not authorized to sell

It’s safer to check the watch brand’s official website to find out who are authorized dealers and buy from those official ones. Take note that not all of them have authorized dealers online.

When you do purchase check the following:

- Spending limit

- Have you researched the seller thoroughly?

- Is the seller an authorized dealer?

- Can you find the seller’s contact details?

- Seller’s feedback?

- Is there a privacy policy?

- Is there a warranty?

- Is there a return policy?

- Read everything especially the small prints

Tissot Watch

Swiss Watchmaker company

Tissot was founded by Charles-Felicien Tissot and Charles-Emile in Switzerland. They were one of the first to mass produce pocket watches during their time. Today, Tissot has expanded its presence in almost 150 countries and is now part of the Swatch group of companies. They’re popular for their T-Touch Technology and several new watches have touch-sensitive sapphire glasses and include compasses, barometers, altimeters and thermometers (and has no become touch screen). Their watch collections are TTouch, Tissot Sport Collection, Tissot Trend Collection, Tissot Classic Collection, Tissot Gold Collection, Tissot Pocket Collection, Tissot Heritage.

Website: www.Tissot.ch

MontBlanc Watch

German manufacturer of writing instruments, watches and accessories

MontBlanc International GmbH was started in 1906 by Claus-Johannes Voss, Alfred Nehemias and August Eberstein in Hamburg, Germany. Today, MontBlanc is part of the Richemonte group, and is a household name for luxury and stylish pens and watches.  Their watches are collectibles and they release quite a few special edition watches for collectors. Their watch collection is diversified, which are Collection Villeret 1858, Timewalker, MontBlanc Star, MontBlanc Star 4810, Nicolas Rieussec, MontBlanc Sport.

Website: www.MontBlanc.com

Movado Watch

Swiss Luxury Watch Company

Movado started in 1881 by a man named Achilles Ditesheim in Switzerland. Today, Movado has around 100 patents and 200+ international awards for artistry and watch design. Movado watch designs is defined by a single dot at 12 to represent the sun at high noon time, it is minimalist yet elegant. They have a massive watch collection which are Amorosa, Bela, Eliro, Esperanza, Faceto, Fiero, Junior Sport, Juro, Luno, Metio, Museum, Ono, Ono Moda, Rava, Red Label, Rendiro, S.E., Safiro, Series 800, Temo, Vizio.

Website: www.Movado.com

Adidas Watch

German Sports Apparel Manufacturer

Adidas was formed in 1949 by Adolf (Adi) Dassler in Germany. Today, Adidas is getting 10.799 Billion Euros per year for revenues and is considered one of the top companies in the world. Their watch designs tend to be on the sporty side and shows a lot of technology in their watches (on digital ones). Adidas has three different watch collections, which are Sports Digital, Sports Analogue, Twin Analogue / Digital.

Website: www.Adidas.com