Dreamy Valentine Watches at THE WATCHERY

Valentines day is nearing. Mark the day with a gift your loved one will treasure forever. Buy her a luxury watch from THE WATCHERY. THE Watchery sells 100's of genuine name brand watches to suit all tastes.
An elegant choice of wristwatch is a Chopard Happy Sports with dazzling diamonds gliding between two sheets of sapphire crystal above a white dial. Framed by a diamond paved bezel and secured to the wrist by an exquisitely crafted stainless steel bracelet, the Chopard Happy Sports makes for an excellent gift.
Perfect for an evening out - accentuating a forest green evening gown or a shimmering dark blue dress; well suited for a day at the office where a watch of this magnificence adds a dazzle to an otherwise dreary sort of day.
Chopard
27-8294-23 Happy Sport White Dial Stainless steel Women's Watch 278294-2005 27/8294-23
Our Price: $10,595
36% off the MRSP

"But my Valentine is more eccentric (in a good way I mean), what can I get for her." you say. You are in luck.. THE WATCHERY has these seriously cool new watches for crazy low prices. They are Glam Rock Watches and as bold and as fun as ever. Give your Valentine a Glam Rock watch and see the sparks fly. I mean check out this watch, priced at just $780.00, with a large bold 40mm dial, she will just love it. Perfect for a quiet day out in the sun and a party under the stars. Glam Rock Watches are up to 62% off at THE WATCHERY... and if you want to drop a little hint around your birthday - THE WATCHERY has awesome Glam Rock mens watches too.

Why not a watch steeped in the tradition of watch making from a company which never manufactured a Quartz Watch, even in the deep dark days of the Quartz Scare. I am referring to a Blancpain ladies watch.
It is the color of this timepiece that caught my eye - an arresting blue shimmering like a swimming pool in the summers sun. Bold Arabic Numerals don the face as partially skelotonized hands indicate the time in traditional analog display. A bezel paved with 180 fine diamonds encircle the dial ,which is protected by scratch resistant Sapphire crystal. A superior movement ,never needing to be wound at the crown, but rather by the gentle swinging motion of ones arm,. The mechanical movement visible via a screw down sapphire crystal case back has a power reserve capability of 100 hours. A blue rubber strap merges tradition with advancement, utilizing the material of today and protecting the horological heritage of the past.

THE WATCHERY has a huge selection of ladies watches by highly reputable brand names such as Cartier, Concord,Baume & Mercier, Zenith, Perrelet, Eterna, Ebel, Corum, Edox & many many more.

Mark this Valentines Day with a timeless gift. Give your Valentine a Luxury Wristwatch from THE Watchery,

2011 IWC Portofino Unveiled at IWC Gala Event

In an exclusive SIHH Gala event entitled "A Night in Portofino"(see video below), IWC unveiled the latest edition to its Portofino Collection. The affair was attended by high profile stars such as Australian Actress and Academy Award Winner Cate Blanchett; American Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Producer, Kevin Spacey: Lost Actor Mathew Fox; French Actor Jean Reno and James Bond Director Marc Foster as well as sporting greats including Zinédine Zidane, and tennis star Boris Becker; supermodel Elle Macpherson; and singer Ronan Keating.

A captivating exhibition by renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh transported 900 guests to Portofino , a small Italian fishing village on the Italian Riviera. The entire evening was basked in the allure of Portofino in the 1950's and 1960's and serves as the perfect environment to unveil IWC Portofino's latest addition.

Introduced in 1984, the Portofino collection embodies sophisticated elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. The Portofino 2011 timepieces vary in functions depending on the model. Available in Automatic, Chronograph, Dual Time and a Hand-Wound model with an 8 day power reserve indicated at the 3 'o'clock position on the dial. A slim 18k gold or steel 40mm case exudes a distinguished air reminiscent of the pocket watch.

Presenting Video Footage from "A Night in Portofino"

Must see! Great Footage from SIHH 2011

Gwyneth Paltrow Named Baume & Mercier Newest Ambassador

Baume & Mercier has chosen Academy Award Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow to represent the brand. Named, "friend of the brand", Gwyneth Paltrow will be involved in "communicating projects". Next week, Gwyneth will represent Baume & Mercier at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) ,where the company will unveil the latest addition to its most popular collection: The Classima Red Gold Dual Time-Zone and Power Reserve.

The elegant timepiece exudes a subtle grace. Its 18k rose gold 39mm case holds an automatic Soprad 9035 movement. Rose gold hands sweep across a sleek black dial decorated with a straight-line guilloche pattern broken by a power reserve at the 6 'o'clock position and a dual time zone hour indicator at the 12 'o'clock position. A small but distinct date window is set at the 3'o'clcok marker. Beautifully attached to a black alligator strap and secured with a rose gold pin buckle.

Baume & Mercier is revamping their entire collection, by concentrating on its popular Classima collection and re-launching the Linea and Capeland lines. October 2011 will see the premier of Baume & Mercier's Hampton collection.

Baume & Mercier timepieces are available at THE WATCHERY.

Geneva Time Exhibition 2011

Starting a day earlier then the SIHH is the Geneva Time Exhibition catering to mostly smaller innovative watch companies.

60 watch brands will be displaying their newest designs including technological advancements, unique creations and exceptional craftsmanship. Watch lovers, private collectors, and watch dealers will head to the Geneva Time Exhibition.

In addition, there will be quite a competition in place, the GTE SUPERWATCH 2011 Award. The award will be bestowed on an independent watch which displays a extreme technical innovation and craftsmanship, a time telling application quite unique to the watch making world, and supreme creativity. I am sure a intriguing take on a complication may be a plus. Six independent judges will award a single watch, and the prize... a free spot at GTE 2012 plus media coverage in Plaza Watch Magazines. A number of my favorite brands are exhibitors:

Alain Silberstein, the creator of fun colorful watches with iconic bold colored hands , will be displaying his latest works of art.

Some of the other participating brands include, Artya, Clerc, Delance, HD3, RGM Watch Company, Catena, Drakkar, Catorex, Bulova, B.R.M and Quinting - the makers of the first and unique transparent watch in the world (its components crafted from finely cut sapphire crystal).

The exhibition will last only a couple of days, but the lingering effects on all participating watch brands will last much much longer.

Gearing up For SIHH 2011

The beginning of the New Year hails in one of the most exclusive watch shows, the 21st SIHH. Commencing on January 17th and running until January 21st, the SIHH will be exhibiting 19 brands participating in 30,000 sq miles of tastefully decorated exhibition space. Attendance is by invitation only granted to 12,500 guests such as international retailers, journalists and brand representatives.

SIHH promotes luxury timepieces with exceptional craftsmanship,cutting edge technologically, aesthetic brilliance and the quest for perfection while nurturing the deep tradition of watch making.

Last year, the show was slightly muted due to the global recession; however, this year the atmosphere will be far more positive as spending in the watch industry is picking up.

This year participating brands are Baume & Mercier, Greubel Forsey, Piaget, JeanRichard, Panerai, Van Cleef & Arpels, Audemars Piguet, Roger Dubuis, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Panerai, A. Lange & Söhne, Dunhill, Montblanc, Ralph Lauren & Richard Mille.

Piaget has allowed the watch world a glimpse of one of its stars of the show. The Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra Thin (46.5mm to be exact), which is equipped with a micro rotor and an incredibly streamlined new manufacture Caliber 1270p. Available in white or pink gold.

Another masterpiece is the Girard Perregaux 1966 small seconds watch. Featuring a new GP03300-50 automatic movement powered by a gold rotor and housed in either a 18k rose gold or white gold case. The Distinctive features are the blued steel hands and sub dial with a red 60 on a pure white enamel dial face. The look is sealed with an alligator strap and matching buckle.

These luxury watches are just a taste of what will be on display at the Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 in Geneva Switzerland.

Concord C1 Watches at THE WATCHERY

C1 Concord Watches are now available at THE WATCHERY for up to 40% off the MRSP.

Give your 2011 a powerful start by purchasing a Concord C1 timepiece. The Concord C1 exhibits a strength of character which cannot be missed.

At 44mm in diameter and 16.7 mm from front to back, this watch can hold its ground. Wear this beauty on your arm and add a whole lot of determination to your image. The combination of black rubber on bezel and silver tone stainless steel case and bracelet works perfectly to create the ultimate time telling machine. A scratch resistant Sapphire crystal protects the dial. A multi-leveled dial creates the impression of depth, and results is an easy to read display. The clear date cut-out at the 3-o-clock position frames the day of the month for quick reference.
A unique aspect of this watch, culminating from years of intense cutting-edge research, is the running seconds sub-dial at the 9 o'clock position, whereby the hand is stationary and the disc rotates.

In addition, this watch is specially designed with exceptional resilience to withstand sudden jarring movements. Certified as a chronometer by the COSC, the movement of this watch had to undergo rigorous testing to prove its worthiness. (Click here for an in depth explanation of the COSC).
In addition, the C1 has a transparent case back completely viewable via a sapphire crystal, thereby enabling one the opportunity to see the inner mechanical self-winding movement, pulsating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and providing 48-hour power reserve. The oscillating weight of the mechanism is finished in black rhodium for creating a dramatic contrast. It features a cut-out of the C1 logo silhouetted through a fine ribbed decorative pattern.

The Concord C1 depicted in this blog is a chronograph, which makes this watch ideal for sports.

A "Chronograph" is a timepiece fitted with an additional mechanism that may be set in motion by knobs to enable the measurement of the duration of an event. For track and field or car racing, this watch is a perfect companion, for after all, all races are a race against time in one way or another. Also water resistant to 200 meters, this watch makes the perfect sporting companion, and a fine everyday addition to ones wardrobe.

With the introduction of the C1 Watch Collection, Concord phased out its old timers like the popular Delirium and La Scala. I viewed this move with much trepidation, as I had grown accustomed to the well known Concord collections. However, since the introduction of the bold Concord C1 collections, I have seen the power of Concord's vision. A power that infiltrates into the very movement of each and every Concord C1 timepiece.

Concord C1 are available in many colors and material compositions. Click here to read about the most out-of- this world C1 masterpiece.

THE WATCHERY has a large Concord C1 collection available at reduced prices.