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Time Differences

Celebrating masculinity and femininity in watch designs
For centuries, the differences between men and women have been examined and studied. Even after conclusive findings and data, the complexities of the subject make it still a hot topic today, simply because defining masculinity and femininity has become far more intricate than neckties and frilly dresses. But fashion [...]

October-November 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Fine Watchmaking

What’s behind the distinguishing parameters of Haute Horlogerie
Perpetuating the art and values of expert craftsmanship in the rapidly expanding watch industry is a daunting task. With millions of watches made every year and more names extending themselves into the “luxury” market, drawing the line between cream-of-the-crop creations and modestly manufactured brands becomes a blurry [...]

August-September 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Hot Minute

Check out the latest offerings from the most renowned watch brands
Backyard barbecues, picnics and lounging poolside aren’t the only reasons why summer is the favored time of year - there are also hot fashions that include the always- stylish wrist watch.
At the core of this summer’s new releases is functionality. And the classic look is [...]

June-July 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Time-honored Tradition

Watch house Tourneau makes its Hawaii debut
Tourneau may be the new kid on the block, but as the recognized world’s largest watch store, it has already made its presence known throughout the state.
One of the upscale additions to the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Tourneau is the first Hawaii store for the century-old [...]

April-May 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Dive Time

Specially designed for underwater diving, swimming and other aquatic activities, divers or scuba watches can be as elegant as they are functional.
Unlike more functional counterparts for the serious diver, stores such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Cartier offer luxurious water-resistant timepieces that can be worn from office to ocean.
Burberry’s latest contribution to the divers watch [...]

February-March 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Wind It Up

Watch winders blend technology and functionality
For anyone who’s invested as much in automatic wrist watches as the average person does on an automobile, watch winders (also known as watch rotators) are a familiar concept. What may not be so familiar are the inner workings of the oftentimes complex device - some as elaborate as furniture [...]

December-January 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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It’s That TIME

Harry Winston, Chanel, Patek Phillipe, Christian Dior, as well as a few other names have become world famous for their outstanding contributions to the ultimate wrist accessory - the watch.
The luxury timepieces created by such designers embody elegance and perfection, and are crafted with some of the Earth’s most exclusive and timeless minerals, precious metals [...]

December-January 2008 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Watch It

New watches mix function and fashion
From astronauts on a space mission to the recreational diver deep undersea, watches are often a must-have tool for work or play.
For more than 150 years, Omega has been at the forefront of developments in watchmaking. In 1965, after testing a variety of brands and models, the Omega Speedmaster was [...]

October-November 2007 | Yu Shing Ting | 0 comments | Continued
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