New and Popular Features For Watches
28 May, 2011 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (Comments Off) | Comments OffWatches are classic timepieces that still have a lasting appeal to many audiences. Some basic features have stood the test of time for many years. At the same time, technology changes at an alarmingly fast pace. This has led to an emergence of more new and popular features for watches than ever before.
Probably one of the most popular new features to come about in the watch market is GPS locating. Now you can use your watch to check your location or track your route on More…
The Watch: A Brief History In Time
22 May, 2011 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (Comments Off) | Comments OffThe first watches were made in Germany in the 16th century, and were actually pendant clock-watches. No, Flavor Flav was not the first to wear these. Anyway, clock-watches were very big, expensive, jewel-encrusted deals in those days, so they were only worn by the very wealthy.
With the introduction of the waistcoat in the 17th century, clock-watches began to be replaced by pocket watches. While the accuracy of these timepieces still wasn’t very great, and they continued to lack a minute hand, at least they didn’t make people look like gangsta rappers. Of course, they were More…