Sports Watches and the Olympics

It's hard to believe four years have passed since the last summer Olympics, but here we are again. Or at least we'll be there soon --on July 27 to be more precise. With an interest in the Olympics comes an interest in sports. Naturally an interest in sports leads to sports watches. Whether people are looking for a durable sports watch to wear while jogging or they just prefer the cool, stylish look of an aviation watch, the watch market will see a bit of a surge in sports watch collections across the board.

Omega is the official brand of the London Olympics and they have a limited edition watch to commemorate the occasion too, the Omega Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial London 2012. But Omega won't be the only brand people are interested in. Depending on one's budget and tastes, consumers will flock to other brands who have made a name for themselves in the sporting world, such as Citizen, Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Breitling --if you prefer aviation timepieces. The diversity of sports and the Olympics parallels the diversity of luxury sports timepieces and the market has a watch to appease all our needs. From hot pink digital watches for teenage girls to more sophisticated divers' watches, consider adding a sports watch to your casual collection from The Watchery. With great deals and discounts, find that perfect luxury watch.

WATCH NEWS: Beloved Designer Watches Brand, Seiko, Announces New Female Sports-Star Signing

Popular designer watches manufacturer, Seiko, announced yesterday that they have signed a sponsorship deal with Hope Solo. The 30-year-old sportswoman is the United States' Olympic gold medal winning goalkeeper.

It is thought that Solo has been brought on board the designer watches' sponsorship hall of fame to represent the brand's Sportura Collection from this Fall onwards. A launch date for her own special edition designer watches is yet to be confirmed.

It is customary for designer watches to have celebrity affiliates to represent their brand. Traditionally these arise from the sports, car or acting arenas. The signing of Hope Solo by Seiko, further cements the designer watches manufacturer's soccer ties. Solo joins men's star Landon Donovan, one of the top players the US has produced in recent times and a key figure for the national team.

Seiko designer watches have been tied to the Olympics for almost 50 years--they were the official timer for six Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the first at Tokyo in 1964 and the last at Salt Lake City in 2002. Seiko's designer watches timing systems have also been used in swimming, athletics, speed and alpine skiing.

Seiko Watch Sale at The Watchery

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and in preparation, The Watchery has discounted one of their most popular lines--Seiko--in a limited-time sale. The entire inventory of Seiko watches for men and women are on sale, and what's more they qualify for free ground shipping, which means early-bird shoppers can save on Valentine's Day gifts for the special people in their lives.

Shoppers can also buy without worry as The Watchery offers customers a 30-day money back guarantee on all men's watches and women's watches purchased through the secure site.

A Seiko watch we anticipate will be very popular this Valentine's Day is the SXD707P1 in Seikos Vivace collection because it boasts a pink leather strap that is in keeping with the romantic holiday. The bold strap is striking against the stainless steel case and bezel. Normally $400, this Seiko timepiece is on sale at The Watchery for just $119.

And what to get that special man in your life this Valentine's Day? How about the SRP178J1, which is Seiko's Presage line. It features a rose gold bezel, hands, and markers. We have reduced the price by a whopping 72% in time for the holiday, bringing the price down from $725 to $206.35.

These are, however, just two examples of over 200 other Seiko watches that we at The Watchery have discounted in time for Valentine's Day. In addition, many of our other brands have been put in a Valentine's Day pre sale that sees prices on popular men's watches and women's watches reduced by as much as 86% off recommended retail price.