Posts with tag watches

Ha! See what we did there? "Time." Because this post is about watches. We're good, we know.

Super-watch company Swatch has released a line of James Bond villain-themed watches to celebrate the release of the newest 007 flick, Quantum of Solace. The watches range from childishly kooky (like the skull-filled Live And Let Die piece) to delightfully sleek (like the subtly eyepatch-y Thunderball piece). It is also a huge bonus that they aren't blatantly Bond-related; it'd be even better if they got rid of the tiny little "007" emblems though.

Finally, the long awaited Marc Jacobs "Emprise" collection of watches for Louis Vuitton is available.

And what a long wait it was! Jacobs began working on the concept in 1997 but went back dozens of time to perfect the watches. It took the designer over ten years to get the final look to anxious LV customers. The faultless collection is done in black, white and gold and [some are] encrusted with diamonds so that wearers can incorporate it into their life as a timeless, heirloom piece.

Want a sneak peek? The "Emprise" collection was worn by models during the recent Louis Vuitton ready to wear runway show for Fall 2008.

Who wears watches these days? If you ask most guys what time it is they'll probably start fumbling around for their cell phone -- but that's weak. Wristwatches are probably the most popular men's jewelry item and they're definitely the coolest. Why not make yourself look smarter -- and maybe a little more affluent -- than you really are? You can get a pretty nice designer watch for less than $50 at places like Ross.

I usually go for the sportier-looking metallic band, but something about this watch from DKNY caught my eye. I actually really like the way the leather band fits into the bezel. Other than that, it does all the normal watch stuff -- keeps the time, date, etc. None of these are as important as looking cool while it sits on your arm.

Of course everyone wants a ToyWatch ever since Oprah mentioned it as one of her favorite things a few months ago, but I think I found a watch that is so much better, even though it has a stupid name.

The GlamRock watch might make you think it's some sort of studded black leather band with a rhinestone skull on the dial's face that Brett Michaels would wear (if you're old enough to have had a crush on Brett like I had a crush on Brett, thank you). However, the name says "rocker," but the watch is a little more refined and leans slightly more toward the "glam" side than "rock" side with flashy wristbands, matching dial trim, and a little bit of shiny metal. I love the Miami Patent watch, shown, with its white patent leather band and black contrasting trim.

GlamRock watches are available from Saks Fifth Avenue from $900 to $2,000.

Oh yeah, maybe it's the pricetag that makes it glamrock.

If you're a Patriots fan, you're probably cheering at the touchdown they just scored (we're not, we happen to be in San Diego right now). It's partially due to quarterback Tom Brady, supposedly the best player on the best team in the NFL. You may admire him, you may aspire to him, but let's face it, you will never be him. About the best you can do is wear the Tom Brady Limited Edition Movado Series 800 Watch, which is inspired by the quarterback's "impeccable timing on the field." The watch features Swiss manufacture, a textured dial, and a Kevlar reinforced XtremeResin strap.

Tom Brady Limited Edition Movado Series 800 Watch is $2,500.

As I've mentioned before, I'm sure it's not easy to figure out what you man might want for Christmas. If you don't feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a Wii, or a new set of state-of-the-art power tools, stick to what you're good at. There's a number of small things he'd never buy for himself that, if taken care of, would make him significantly more stylish (which is great when you need to show him off to friends, colleagues, etc -- right?).

Like a watch, for instance. My guess is he either doesn't wear one, or has some ugly black, rubber, sporty thing that's somehow still ticking away from when he was in high school. Gently encourage him to start dressing like a grown up with one of these classy Timex or Casio watches on Target.com. They're functional, straightforward, and stylish -- but also aren't absurdly expensive.

The best part, is that until December 31st, the watches are 5-15% off. Check it out!

[via See Jack Shop]

First there were portable DVD players, then iPods that played video, and now the Home Theater Watch -- specially made on-the-go movie fans who have really good eyesight!

It seems stylish enough. The straightforward black band will go with most of your stuff, and the sleek, modern design will keep your new gadget from looking like a geeky sports-watch. And best of all, it holds up to 2GB worth of stuff, so you can watch a full-length movie wherever you want.

Waiting at the doctor's office? Killing time during an oil change? Stuck in traffic? Just pull up your newly downloaded copy of your favorite feature film, or a couple episodes of that hot new TV show, and you'll never have to be bored again.

Best of all, it even tells time.

George Clooney is a fine-looking man. Not in a way that would make me want to sleep with him, but in a I'd-like-to-play-poker-and-drive-sports-cars-with-that-guy kinda way. You know, he's a "man's man."

Subsequently, it's no surprise that the men's fashion icon was tapped by Omega watches (the primary competitor of Rolex) to be their "inspector."

The actor recently visited the Nicholas G. Hayek Center in Tokyo (where the watches are made), so that Omega's watchmakers could show him how the magnificent timepieces are created.

Judging by the photo, I'd say he's impressed. And if you can impress George Clooney, chances are, you're on the right track.

Check out this strange little piece by Vlaemsch. It's a watch that has been completely encased in leather, rendering it absolutely useless. "Perfect for the man with no time," the website says. I guess it's funny... Kind of. It's one of those things that would make me chuckle with appreciation for a few seconds and then abruptly stop. "Dude," I would say. "You could have bought an iPod with that money". Maybe it's just me and my stingy ways, but $275 seems like a bit much to be paying for a little irony in the form of what is essentially a chunky leather wristband.

[via Boing Boing]

It's that time of year when all we do is stare at the clock, waiting for the moment when the big and little hand meet at the top to usher in the New Year. To help you keep pace in style, whether you're sitting comfortably at home in front of the TV or out under the stars on your fourth glass of Champagne, here are seven clocks and watches.

Sunday - For the home, we like to go a little natural, a little high tech. The LED clock is a block of wood with LED lights layered under the veneer. When the clock is on, it glows red. If you're faced with a deadline and don't want to know how close it is, turn the clock off and it's a lovely decorative block of wood. Available for $150 at Uncommon Goods.

Monday - If watches aren't quite your thing -- whether because they're too bulky or get in the way when you're trying to bang out a hundred posts while blogging (oh, that's just me) -- then you might still be able to tell time without having to ask around. The Tempo Time Tag is a tiny little tag that does nothing else but display the time. You can attach it anywhere, so it works to clip onto your shirtsleeves (men), or your handbag (ladies).

BabyPhat calls it a "bracelet," but we know a watch when we see one, and this one is perfect for the diamond diva. Well, at least for the crystalline couturista.

The Ice Kitty Bracelet (watch) is has a round case, and just for our vanity, has a mirrored dial with the Baby Phat kitty logo set in crystals. Of course, the most fabulous thing about this "ice" is that there are tiny floating crystals inside the dial - when they move around, they definitely sparkle.

The BabyPhat Ice Kitty bracelet is $150, available from the BabyPhat website.

Back in the awesome 80s, one of the coolest things you could own (or at least that's what they say on VH1's "I love the 80s" ) was a Swatch watch.

People often assume that the word Swatch is a contraction of the words "Swiss Watch." But it's not -- Swatch is supposedly the shortened version of "Second Watch," which actually describes what the company intended to do with the line when it was first introduced in 1983. Swatches were supposed to be literally your second watch (and sometimes your third, fourth, fifth or sixth) -- the casual one or ones you wore on weekends when your dress watch seemed slightly out of place.

And because they were relatively cheap, people bought them up feverishly. But the popularity burned up after a few years. Eventually, the Swatch went the way of so many other trends from that decade by disappearing into the tight rolled ether.