List Price:
$175.00
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Features:
- High visibility, quick charge, luminous hands, numbers, and markers
- Three-year manufacturer's limited warranty
- Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)
- Durable mineral crystal; unidirectional rotating bezel
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Wenger Men's Challenger Swiss Military Watch - Black Dial/Red Accents/Black Nylon Strap
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Showcasing a high-visibility, quick-charge dial, a unidirectional bezel, and dual time display, the Wenger Swiss Military Men's Challenger Military Watch prepares you for any eventuality. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the tough timepiece includes a unidirectional black bezel etched with Arabic numeral indexes at 10-minute intervals. It is secured to the wrist with a black nylon wristband with yellow leather accents and an adjustable Velcro closure. A durable mineral window protects the black dial, which features luminous quick-charge Arabic numeral hour markers encircled by a yellow ring displaying the minute indexes. The dial also includes a discrete 24-hour clock display and a date calendar at the three o'clock position. Featuring Swiss-quartz movement, it is water resistant to 330 feet (100 M). In addition, it comes packaged in a padded aluminum Wenger Swiss watch tin.
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A clean black dial distinguishes this durable, dark-hued Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Coin-Edge Swiss Automatic Watch. A polished stainless steel band joins to a durable stainless steel case that's topped by a black, ion-coated, unidirectional coin-edge bezel that is imprinted with white indexes and Arabic numeral minute indicators in increments of 10. The striking black dial is protected by a scratch-resistant, sapphire-coated window, showcasing luminescent geometric hour indicators that complement luminescent, silver-tone hands. Small white minute markers and a date window at the three o'clock position complete the look of the visually appealing dial. This Swiss-automatic diving watch is water resistant to an impressive 660 feet (200 M) and is presented in a yellow Invicta gift box along with a buffing cloth.
Screw Down Crowns: Many Invicta watches are equipped with a screw down crown to help prevent water infiltration. This is most common on our Diver models. In order to adjust the date and/or time on such a watch, you must first unscrew the crown before you can gently pull it out to its first or second click stop position. To do this, simply rotate the crown counterclockwise until it springs open. When you have finished setting the watch, the crown must then be pushed in and screwed back in tightly. Not doing so will cancel the water resistance of the watch and will void all warranties from the manufacturer. Overall, this process should not require a lot of effort or force.
Automatic Watches
Automatic watches do not operate on batteries. Automatic watches are made up of about 130 or more parts that work together to tell time. Automatic movements mark the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms, and are wound by the movement of your wrist as you wear it. The gear train then transmits the power to the escapement, which distributes the impulses, turning the balance wheel. The balance wheel is the time regulating organ of a mechanical watch, which vibrates on a spiral hairspring. Lengthening or shortening the balance spring makes the balance wheel go faster or slower to advance or retard the watch. The travel of the balance wheel from one extreme to the other and back again is called oscillation. Lastly, automatic movements come in different types, including movements that are Swiss-made, Japanese-made, and more.
Also referred to as self-winding, watches with automatic movements utilize kinetic energy, the swinging of your arm, to provide energy to an oscillating rotor to keep the watch ticking. They're considered more satisfying to watch collectors (horologists) because of the engineering artistry that goes into the hundreds of parts that make up the movement. If you do not wear an automatic watch consistently (for about 8 to 12 hours a day), you can keep the watch powered with a watch winder (a great gift for collectors).
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List Price:
$275.00
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Features:
- Durable mineral crystal
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
- Gold-tone-Stainless-steel case; black dial; date function
- Case diameter: 40 mm
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Brushed/polished 23k gold plate stainless steel case and bracelet;Black dial with luminous hands and markers;Sweep second hand;Date display with magnified window at 3:00 position;Black unidirectional elapsed time bezel;Screw down case back and security crown;Water resistant to 200 meters;Mineral crystal;Swiss quartz movement
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Providing a nostalgic nod to the classic masculine timepiece, the gold-tone Invicta Men's Pro Diver stainless steel men's watch (model 9311) features 23 karat gold plating and water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet). The round gold-tone stainless steel watch case measures 43mm (1.7 inches) wide and has a black unidirectional rotating bezel with gold markings. It has a black dial background with large luminous Tritnite hands (with seconds hand) and dotted dial markers. The stainless steel bracelet band mixes brushed and polished links. Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a date function at 3 o'clock.
Pro Diver Collection
Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.
Screw Down Crowns: Many Invicta watches are equipped with a screw down crown to help prevent water infiltration. This is most common on our Diver models. In order to adjust the date and/or time on such a watch, you must first unscrew the crown before you can gently pull it out to its first or second click stop position. To do this, simply rotate the crown counterclockwise until it springs open. When you have finished setting the watch, the crown must then be pushed in and screwed back in tightly. Not doing so will cancel the water resistance of the watch and will void all warranties from the manufacturer. Overall, this process should not require a lot of effort or force.
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Assembled by hand with meticulous attention to detail, the S watch #9212 is part of Invicta's Speedway collection. This sporty yet elegant timepiece features a two-tone stainless steel bezel, case, and bracelet strap with 23K gold plating for a luxe look. A sleek white chronograph dial showcases gold-tone markers, date display between four and five o'clock, and white-tipped hands. This watch is water resistant to 660 feet. Speedway Collection
Conveying time with the utmost sophistication while keeping in mind the needs of the active sportsman, the Invicta Speedway collection will effortlessly transpose into any journey. Swiss Chronograph movement, 200 meter water resistance, screw down case backs, Tritnite luminous hands, textured dials in multiple colors are all features inclusive in these handsomely crafted timepieces. An asset to any activity, allow the Speedway to merge into your sporting and working life.
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Khimji Watches' new Piaget collection sparkles at launch
Times of Oman - Oct 17, 9726
The jewels and watches also reflect this year's OWFT theme, 'The Rainbow'. “The new line is a rainbow. We have rainbow coloured stones, diamonds, white gold, yellow gold, pink gold,” said Jesrani, who is excited about the new collection that he can
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The Windy City Trader 10/11/11
Inside Futures - Oct 17, 1321
Swiss Franc: The range for the December Swiss should settle in at 10800 down under while 11400 should cap the top. I would consider a short near 11400 or sell a higher call option at that point. If 11400 is bested, 11750 is a possibility while the more
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Hublot Seeks Single Wealthy Female for $5 Million Diamond Watch: Retail
Bloomberg - Oct 05, 2011
Hublot sold eight $1 million diamond watches over the past two years, mostly on demand, according to Biver. The company is currently making a second $3 million watch for a customer. While China has become the biggest market for Swiss watches,
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Tuesday's ETF Chart To Watch: PowerShares DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)
Business Insider - Oct 11, 2011
After the peg of the Swiss franc to the euro, investors flocked to the US dollar, showcasing that the greenback still has plenty of safe haven appeal left. In early September, UUP broke out above its 200-day moving average (yellow line) for the first
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International Directory of Company Histories
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Gold and enamel lever The virtually mint condition of this American gold and enamel lever has certainly doubled its value.The 18-carat gold full-hunter case is profusely engraved and decorated with black champleve enamel in a foliate pattern.The original,unrestored decoration on the case, an unrestored white enamel dial,and the original gold cuvette make it a highly desirable example of an early American lady’s watch,and it would be a good addition to a collection of either ladies’ or American watches. Gilt-metal chatelaine swiss watches sale The chatelaine,which was a rare feature by this time,is the main attraction of this English watch,while the keywind fusee lever watch is a bonus.Although the open-face case is of 18-carat gold and lavishly carved,the chatelaine,which has a brooch pin,is of gilt metal,as are the glazed protective outer case and the dial.Such a late example will appeal to collectors of chatelaines and of ladies’ watches alike. Swiss cylinder Although it si a standard and common pocket watch,the excellent overall condition of this small gold Swiss cylinder provides the major appeal for collectors.The small 18-carat gold open-face case has a chased and engraved middle and bezels on the front dial,an engraved harbour scene on the back,and a signed gold cuvette.Being in near mint condition almost doubles the watch’s value,making it a highly desirable long-term investment against the day when watches such as this become rare. Half-hunter case Edward John Dent (1790-1853) was the founder of the London company that would become Watchmaker to Queen Victoria and design “Big Ben”.Dent (est.1840) was a leading British company of the period,and in addition to the famous signature on the dial this gold half-hunter lever has another feature typical of the firm: a subsidiary second dial set at nine o’clock.This was also typical of Adolphe Nicole (active mid-19thC), Rolex Datejust Mens Watch 116234WR an English maker who supplied the firms of Dent and Frodsham,which then sold his watches under their own names.The hour hand has the double-spade ends typical of half-hunter watches,which allowed the wearer to tell the hour through the small glass aperture without opening the case. Half-quarter repeater As well the quarter hours,this English lever repeater can also strike the half quarter (every seven-and-a-half minutes).This unusual and rare feature is found in conjunction with a substantial 18-carat gold half-hunter case,with a blue enamel chapter ring,and an attractive signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds.The repeater strikes on two polished-steel gongs and is activated by a gold slide lever.It is important to check that both the repeater feature and the slide that operates it are working properly before buying a watch of this type. Quarter-repeater automaton In the late 19thC Swiss makers produced automaton watches that were very popular at the time and remain so today with collectors.This example has a multi-coloured enamel dial and two jacquemarts who strike the bells above them when the repeater mechanism sounds. Omega Speedmaster Mens Watch 3695.50.31 There is an unusually fine keyless bar movement with going barrel,compensation balance,and gold train wheels.The high quality of the dial,movement,and 18-carat gold full-hunter case are reflected in the price. Table-lighter watch Cigarettes were an essential accessory during the “”Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s,and manufacturers were swift to capitalize with a range of refined table lighters with integral watches.Made in France,this Art Deco silvered petrol lighter has engine turning on the back,and a silvered dial with gilt arabic numerals and gilt hands on the front;it is driven by an eight-day Swiss twin-barrel movement.Both watch and lighter must be in working order for maximum value. 1850-1950:precision watches By the end of the 19thCverge and cylinder escapements had become rare-watchmakers tended to focus on the lever movement.Precision and accuracy were the aim.There were refinements to the regulation of the hairspring,with the introduction of palladium and other metals.Shock-absorbing technology was improved and used increasingly,as were waterproofing and self-winding. Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Rattrapante Mens Watch A deck watch or ship’s chronometer is an essential part ofany collection of precision watches from this period.Split-second chronographs are sought after,as are pocket chronometers,calendars (especially perpetual calendars),and all types of repeaters.
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