The new Armani watches available in store and online at Rox this week combine form and function with a new twist on classic styles. From sports chronographs with stainless steel bracelets to classic leather strap watches with elegant slim dials, every Armani watch is presented in a stylish box and comes with a 2-year manufacturer guarantee.
Selected Emporio Armani watches are also available to buy online with interest free credit. Shop Armani Watches »
![AR5932[1]](http://www.rox.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/AR59321.jpg "Armani Armani Sportivo Chronograph Bracelet Watch AR5932")
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David Coulthard was in Glasgow last night to officially launch the TW Steel David Coulthard Special Edition watch at our store in the Argyll Arcade.
We were selected as the prestigious venue for the exclusive official UK launch of TW Steel’s new range and hosted a glamorous event for fashion and media movers and shakers to unveil the new collection.
Our stylish dual level store was given an F1 makeover for the event and guests were given the rare chance to see, and have pictures taken, with the F1 Lotus show car that had been located infront of our store. Inside guests enjoyed the F1 simulator that was set up in our thrill room and the F1 batack.
Lee McKenzie interviewed David infront of a packed audience and guests were treated to a Moet reception, Smirnoff Black French Martinis , St Mungo’s beer from the WEST brewery and delicious YoSushi canapés.
The night’s soundtrack came courtesy of Clyde 1’s Adrian Coll while guests included Clyde 1’s Knoxy, the BBC’s Cat Cubie, STV’s Sean Batty and a host of movers and shakers from Glasgow’s fashion and media industry.
The TW Steel David Coulthard Special Edition has been designed to celebrate the stellar career of David Coulthard, who holds 13 Formula One victories having competed for Williams F1, McLaren-Mercedes and Red Bull Racing.
The TW Steel David Coulthard Special Edition watch reflects DC’s passion for detail, while offering a bold, sophisticated look which perfectly captures the luxurious associations that come from his involvement in one of the world’s most glamorous and appealing sports – motor racing.
You can view all the images from the night below, or click on the UK launch of TW Steel David Coulthard Special Edition album on the right hand side menu.
The fine watches of today have far more to offer than a simple face with two or three arms telling the time. Not only are the best watches modern clockmakers can devise astonishingly accurate, but they also track and display far more information than just the time of day – including whether it is morning or evening.
Many modern watches include a date function, which can be quite handy, and watches intended for SCUBA divers and mountain enthusiasts usually include a barometer to measure altitude or depth when underwater. For mountaineers, the barometer is particularly valuable. Not only does it help gauge height above sea level, but barometers can also provide an early warning of changes in the weather. Naturally, ladies and gents watches for sporting types should also be waterproof or at least highly water resistant. See the range from TechnoMarine for excellent examples.
For the less outdoor-oriented, many practical designer watches have a secondary face showing the GMT in addition to the usual primary face that can be adjusted to reflect the local time wherever the wearer happens to be. Such watches make wonderful gifts for those who travel far from home for long periods, providing a constant reminder of those left at home.
The variety of different watch functions available mean that you can tailor a gift to your loved one’s interests and hobbies as well as their personal taste in fashion and accessories. We have a huge range available from some of the world’s finest manufacturers of ladies and gents watches.
Buying ladies watches is no less difficult than buying any other accessory or item of jewellery, so if you thought that buying a watch would be easier than a bracelet or pair of earrings – maybe you should think again. Additionally, buying a watch is not necessarily cheaper than buying jewellery. Watches can run into the tens of thousands of pounds at the top-end of the market.
If you are determined to buy your partner a watch because she’s seeking the convenience of such jewellery, and you are therefore not looking for a Rolex, there are some things you can consider before you go shopping to make the experience easier for yourself.
Firstly, work out what sort of watch would best suit your partner’s lifestyle. Is she very sporty, or more classic? Does she like diamonds or she is more into following fashion trends?
If she is sporty, then focus on sports ladies watches which will have functions such as timers or water resistance – both things that your sporty partner will find useful. If she is classic then stick to leather and plain designs, while if she is fashion conscious you can afford to be more creative, on-trend and daring with your choice, and maybe consider designs by DKNY or D&G. If she has a penchant for diamonds, see if you can delve into your savings for a truly memorable gift.
Once you have established this – and it is essential that you establish this or you run the risk of buying watches that she doesn’t like – take into account the amount of money that you want to spend when you go shopping.
