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- How And Why Wrist Watches Were First Created
by Gregg Hall. The first watches were pocket watches used by rich men. A popular fashion item among gentry they were kept in the top pocket of a long waistcoat. They were also extremely large and bulky back then.
The first wristwatches were worn by women as fashion accessories. They were small and designed to look delicate on a female's wrist. As many new fashion statements are they were very expensive and wor... products, articles, news
- The Wrist Watch, Another Military Innovation That Entered Mainstream Society
by Gregg Hall. As technology grows so does the methods of timekeeping. Most people own cell phones which are not only communication devices but also contain clocks as well. Blackberries also have clocks inside of them as do many of the other electronic gadgets that people carry around on a regular basis. Still with all of the different ways that the latest gadgets enable a person to tell the time, you will stil... products, articles, news
- How is White Gold Created?
by Ann Knapp. While it is popular, most people don't realize that there is no such thing as "white gold!" White gold is a man-made substance and here is a brief guide to the process that creates this sought-after jewelry metal.
White gold is an alloy containing gold -- which is yellow -- along with nickel, palladium and other whiter metals to make the alloy appear white. Since there is gold in the alloy it w... products, articles, news
- How The Rare And Desirable Diamond Is Created
by Gregg Hall. Diamonds were born in dying volcanoes. As the molten lava in the necks of these volcanoes became solid, the tremendous heat and pressure acted on the carbon that was present in the lava. The heat and pressure forced the carbon atoms to line up in eight sided crystals. It is this shape that gives diamonds their special qualities. Not all volcanoes contained carbon in their lava. For this reason di... products, articles, news
- Watches: The Importance of Practicality
by Victor Epand. How many times have you wandered into your favorite department store, browsed the display cases and suddenly caught the gleam of the newest Geneva (or any other name brand) watch? The glorified band stares back at you and all you think about is how fabulous that colorful face would look on your arm. So, when you look at the big picture, how practical is this purchase?
Practicality comes in man... products, articles, news
- A Look At The History Of Citizen Watches
by Gregg Hall. Citizen watches first came to the public's attention in 1924. Up to then watches tended to be heavy objects that were fashionable ornaments as much as they were practical items used to tell the time. Citizen watches changed all that by creating a new brand that was thin and light on the wrist as well as having the added benefit of looking good. And what a success they were.
In a few years they ... products, articles, news
- The Attraction Of Mido Watches
by Gregg Hall. Mido watches have a strong 90 year history, which really attracts itself to watch connoisseurs. They are of good quality and surprisingly given their reputation relatively cheap.
The company was first set up back in 1919 and went about making watches that were innovative and attractive. The first Mido watch that really stirred the imagination of the public was the Multifort. It had all the app... products, articles, news
- Why Wenger Watches Continue To Be One Of The Most Desired
by Gregg Hall. In 1893 the famous Wenger watches first came into existence. It was at a time when watches were as much fashion accessories as they were used to tell the time. Wenger watches did nothing to change that fact. Instead they glorified in it. Wenger watches were designed to look good. They were designed for people with too much money whose main concentration in life was how good they looked. The time... products, articles, news
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