The concept of dividing days and nights into manageable pieces began in Babylon. Ancient Egyptians took time management a step further by erecting obelisks. These giant sundials not only told the time of day but also acted as calendars. The path to portable time keeping As the sun moved through the sky, the long shadows…
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Selling off personal jewelry items is a great way for people to generate a little spare cash when they need it the most. Some people choose to sell jewelry if they inherit it from a loved one or simply have lost interest in wearing it. There are a few different methods of selling watches in…
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Even with these tough economic times, many used watches have actually increased in value, making them a way to make money. But what watches are sure to improve with age, while some depreciate rapidly? And why do people sell their watches in the first place?
You have probably thought about it many times than once. Asking yourself where you can sell that piece of jewelry that perhaps you do not need anymore or you want a little bit of cash. This should not worry you anymore because it is possible to sell that inherited or unwanted piece of jewelry you…
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One of the most exclusive watch brands around has found a way to make an even more exclusive watch. Hublot, the elite Swiss watchmaker, has teamed up with Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati, owners of the high end jewelry boutique Zegg & Cerlati. The team came up with the Big Bang Hublot Zegg & Cerlati…
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Many consumers out there have old or broken watches that they have around their home. If you would like to recoup some value from these products, you may be looking to sell them in the future. Should you be living in the Boca Raton area, you will actually have a few different options at their…
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For anyone looking to sell jewelry of any type it is always helpful to know a few basics, a few tips, and a few different options that sellers have. Taking the time to learn about these issues is the best way to insure that your selling experience, be it your first time or hundredth time,…
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When you want to find a watch that is ideal for your personal tastes and preferences, the key is focusing on the style that you prefer. Among the options that is available is Pomellato’s debut watch. The style of the watch combines the beauty of jewelry with the usefulness of a time piece. Combining Jewelry…
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While Rolex watches certainly command a high price. Christie’s mid-November 2013 auction has set a new record for how much money such a watch can fetch. While many never-before-seen items were put up for sale at this auction, it is the Lot 23 1969 Paul Newman Stainless Steel Chronograph that has watch lovers talking. This…
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Carrera — Designed to Track High Speed Times Long before the Tag Heuer Carrera was an idea in the mind of designer Jack Heuer’s, his grandfather Edouard was developing a concept that would eventually become the cherry on top of Jack’s ”mythical series”: the oscillating pinion. More on the oscillating pinion later. First, it’s imperative…
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Although the economy is still struggling across the globe, collectors jumped at the chance to invest in a watch created by one of the oldest, family-owned watchmaking businesses in Switzerland. Christie’s International Auction sold a 1957 Patek Philippe pink-gold watch for $2.1 million dollars on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This watch is one of only…
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Rolex is well known to be the Rolls Royce of the fine watch genre. With their precision inner workings, sturdy case designed for an active lifestyle and eye-popping styles, it is no wonder Rolex is the choice of watch for the discerning modern man or woman of today. The Oyster Case is Signature Rolex Style…
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An enduring part of human culture is on the return, confirming that time, and the sophisticated jewelry that shows it to us, is everlasting. Just when we thought cell phones had replaced wrist watches entirely, we are rediscovering the timeless, stylish convenience that watches provide. The days of scrambling through pockets and purses to retrieve…
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With the December Solstice rapidly approaching, it’s no surprise that many luxury watch designers have found their head in the clouds…and who could blame them? These next luxury designs shine as brightly as the stars and constellations that they were inspired by. Each piece offers their own unique ability to track the moon phases, your…
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The J12 Moonphase from Chanel Horlogerie is a women’s watch that offers a classic femininity with a complication blue stone dial that presents each stage of the moon to the wearer. The price for the standard model is $9,400. It is a new version of a previously released timepiece that is now available in white…
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