Posts Tagged ‘designer watches’

Timeless Gift

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

It’s a fact of life that some people are notoriously difficult to buy presents for. Eventually you whittle down the options and are usually left with tedious practical items like socks, wooden pasta spoons or those little foam pads to kneel on when gardening! Such a troubled mind is unlikely to think the answer lies in jewellery, but here it is – watches.

They say “time waits for no man” (or woman), so the best we can do is keep track of it. Mobile timepieces have become a mainstay of our culture. The first “clock-watches” to be worn were around in the 1500’s, though these were magnificently heavy and inaccurate, and tended to serve more as ornamental jewellery than anything – very different to the range ROX can offer you online!

Juicy Couture HRH Black Strap Watch 1900418Gents Watches

The wristwatch holds court as the most commonplace item of everyday jewellery for many men. Covering the bases of fashion and practicality, classic designer watches can last a lifetime. One of the main decisions you make will be strap material. Most popular are leather, stainless steel, canvas or rubber.

Ladies Watches

A woman may own thirty eight pairs of shoes, but she probably only wears one watch regularly. A well-chosen watch by one of our partners, for example, Armani jewellery, is a beautiful symbol to enjoy every day. Think carefully about her lifestyle and taste before you buy, and if in doubt go for something classic.

After all, who wouldn’t like to keep a favourite present in sight round the clock!

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Graduate In Style

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Have no doubt about it – Graduation Day is nerve-wracking! Of course there is the wondrous state of delirium that exams are over (hopefully) for the rest of their life, but that is of course mixed with a foreboding fear. The training for transition into the adult-life is over and finally it’s time to hop, skip and jump out into the big, bad world.

A thoughtful piece of jewellery to wear forever will serve as a reminder to your loved one that all the blood, sweat and tears were worth it! Common Graduation gifts include watches, necklaces, bracelets and diamond earrings for the truly deserved.

Links of London Links of London Silver Quilted Clutch Bag CharmBy far the most popular gift for boys are designer watches. A thoughtful engraving seals the deal. Here are some popular messages – “Faith in you all the way”, “Congratulations Kid!”, “You did us proud” or simply “Knew you could do it!” Be sure to include the Graduation date to mark the auspicious occasion.

Of the beauteous plethora Links of London jewellery, one of the most famous and poignant gifts for women is the charm bracelet. Renowned for originality and variety, the Links charm bracelet itself is a symbol of the beginning of something new. A piece for her to maintain, evolve and treasure as she herself progresses through life. It makes the perfect gift, and who can resist the little silver cowboy boot charm or silver quilted clutch bag charm?

Be responsive to your loved one’s taste and if in doubt, keep it simple.

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The Advantages Of Modern Jewellery

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Modern jewellery has undergone many changes in terms of the design, materials and technology that is incorporated in their manufacture.

For example, yellow gold is no longer the most popular metal for settings and jewellery. The growing popularity of expensive titanium means that the more affordable white gold is becoming more popular as a substitute.

Jewellery is not immune to trends and changes in politics and society. New awareness of the ethics of diamond mining – illustrated by Leonardo Dicaprio in the film Blood Diamond – means that consumers are more discerning and questioning about where their diamond jewellery is coming from.

Guess Collection diamond set watch I47502L1One of the most interesting developments in modern jewellery design and technology takes place in the field of watches design. Once upon a time, it would be that your new fancy watch would stop working. You would have to make a trip to the jewellers or the watchmaker to have the battery changed. It wasn’t an expensive affair – more of a nuisance.

This is no longer the case with many of the more modern watches which don’t run on batteries, but on kinetic energy created by the movements of your body while you wear the watch. The designer watches turn the kinetic energy into electrical energy, meaning you have eco-friendly watches which never need batteries changing or winding up. They are also able to store energy and put themselves to sleep, thus saving energy; re-setting themselves when movement begins again.

Concern for the environment has an impact of every area of our lives – including jewellery design – and it will be interesting to see how jewellery and watches develop over the next decade.

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The Importance Of A Watch

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Ladies watches and gents watches are a unique piece of jewellery, in that they serve to provide several things at any one time. We ask more of watches than we do of any other accessory.

Practicality

Watches have a practical function in that they tell the time, but most modern watches offer a lot more than this. Contemporary watches offer the wearer everything from water resistance, glow in the dark capabilities so that you can tell the time at night, date functions and increased power capacity (some no longer rely on battery). The modern watch has come a long way from the wind-up timepieces of times gone by.

Sentiment

A watch – either ladies watch or gents watch – is a much-treasured gift. Someone once said that the ideal present is something that you use regularly. Given that we look at our watches many times during the average day, this notion makes a watch one of the best presents out there.

Links of London Black Dial Sweetie Watch - SmallContemporary watch design incorporates diamonds, precious metals and mother-of-pearl to create stylish and memorable designs that any man or woman would be happy to incorporate into their wardrobe. In the same way that a great pair of shoes or handbag can lift an outfit, a classic watch is regarded as one of the essentials of any good wardrobe.

Investment

Watches can cost anything from £25 to several hundred thousand pounds. This makes watches, like art, something to collect and cherish. A luxury watch may not be for everyday wear, but its beauty and value will only increase over the decades. This makes an expensive watch an item worth passing on from generation to generation as a timeless piece of jewellery.

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Choosing the perfect Watch for your girlfriend

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

When shopping for the special lady in your life, watches make a lovely gift representational of her and your relationship. At ROX we realise that sometimes gentlemen don’t have a clue where to begin when choosing such a gift, however there are just a few things to consider.

Your budget is important, as it is easy to get carried away when thinking about someone you care about. Set yourself a realistic budget and be sure to stick to it whilst shopping. This way you won’t find yourself gazing in disappointment at extravagant watches that you may not be able to afford.

Consider the lifestyle of your loved one. If she’s an adrenaline junkie and lives her life enjoying outdoor pursuits, a watch with sports facilities may be a thoughtful and practical option. If she’s something of a fashionista, large faced designer watches may be perfect.D&G-Flock-Black-Dial-Black-Strap-Watch.jpgTake a sneaky peek through her wardrobe and have a look at the type of accessories she usually wears. If her wardrobe is loud, colourful and statement making, then watches needs to do the same thing. If it’s dainty, pretty and girly, a simplistic, elegant watch may just do the trick.

It is also worth considering some kind of engraving when making your watch purchase for the lady in your life. You can add engraving on the back of the face or inside of the strap, which is a thought that will have your girlfriend absolutely thrilled and will personalise the gift to remind her of the lovely man that bought it for her.

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Watch Out!

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Watches can sometimes be seen as plainly functional pieces of jewellery for both men and women, although women often indulge in timepieces that are a little more eye-catching. However, time is of the essence in everyone’s day and men’s watches are coming into their own in recent years. As they say, there is a time for everything and at Rox there are mens watches for every time and occasion.

Changing style

When you look at a watch, it is first and foremost a functional item. Secondly, it is a piece of jewellery and as such performs a role in your daily look – whether you think about it or not. What does your watch say about you?  The sheer variety available in men’s watches these days offers you the chance to kit yourself out with a watch to suit every look from formal to casual, sporting and even a bit quirky.

Long gone are the days of wearing a single watch for every scene of your life from home to work and play afterwards.  With a modest collection of stylish gents watches, you can keep time perfectly in tune with each and every outfit, occasion and mood. Branded watches from top designers are also available for those discerning men out there who simply know style when they see it and always want to look their best.

Contemporary, classic, genuine leather, precious metal, you name it and we stock it just for you and your time keeping enjoyment. Watches have never been so popular, so much fun or so much of a fashion statement before, especially not for men. Go ahead; indulge your superior sense of style with designer watches.

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