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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/popular-watches-for-the-man-in-his-30s-689/">Popular Watches for the Man in his 30&#8242;s</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Men of all ages wear watches, but what would be the most popular watch for a man in his 30&#8242;s. There are many different styles, types, and colors of watches for men.</p><p>Fossil watches would be one of the most popular watches. There are many different types and styles to choose from. They have dress watches that are perfect for that business man or for a night out for a special occasion. They come in stainless steel and leather bands, with black, silver, brown, and two-tone colors. There are also sporty, ceramic and casual watches that are perfect for everyday. These also come in a variety of colors or are made of ceramic, silicone, leather, and stainless steel.</p><p>Michael Kors watches are another popular watch for a man in his 30&#8242;s. Many of these are a more expensive chronograph watch. They also come in a variety of colors and styles. You can get them in silver, gold, rose colored, brown, and two-tone to name a few. These watches can be worn for business or casual.</p><p>Timex watches are a popular watch also. They have many different features for their watches, such as an easy to read dial, perpetual calendar, and outdoor instruments. They come in a variety of colors that are perfect for men. These include black, gold tone, silver tone, brown, and two-tone metal.</p><p>An additional watch that is popular is the Seiko watch. These watches come in black, gold, silver, leather, and two-tone metal. Many of these watches come with different features, such as the date display and tachometer scale, which is used to measure speed or distance. These watches are perfect for the business man or the outdoors man.</p><p>With the wide variety of watches that are on the market today, there are many different brands of watches that are perfect for the man in his 30&#8242;s.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/popular-watches-for-the-man-in-his-30s-689/" >Popular Watches for the Man in his 30&#8242;s</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/uumT4Qu_5fI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/popular-watches-for-the-man-in-his-30s-689/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/popular-watches-for-the-man-in-his-30s-689/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Buying a Touchscreen Watch</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/8vf50RksDMQ/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/buying-a-touchscreen-watch-686/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:35:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Watch Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[touchscreen watch phone]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=686</guid> <description><![CDATA[The touchscreen watch is the next big thing in touchscreen technology. These watches make time pieces fun again, and you will be able to read more than just the time with a touchsceen watch. These watches use the same technology as MP3 players and smart phones that feature touch screens.  The watches usually feature easy [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/buying-a-touchscreen-watch-686/">Buying a Touchscreen Watch</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The touchscreen watch is the next big thing in touchscreen technology. These watches make time pieces fun again, and you will be able to read more than just the time with a touchsceen watch. These watches use the same technology as MP3 players and smart phones that feature touch screens.  The watches usually feature easy to read LCD screens. They come in a variety of shapes and styles, and they are all fashionable and smart.</p><p>No matter where you wear your touchscreen watch, people will want to know where you got it and how it works.</p><p>If you want to buy a touch screen watch, you are in luck. While expensive, these watches are no more expensive than a nice watch that is not a touchscreen watch. You can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $250.</p><p>The D&amp;G touch screen watch, for example, can be found in that price range. It has a square watch face and comes in a choice of black, white, blue, orange or hot pink. This watch has been designed for men and women, and it is called the High Contact. Like other touchscreen watches, you can access the time in your city or with this watch you can see the time in up 32 different world cites. With the touch of a finger, you can turn on the light, set your alarm clock or use the stopwatch feature.</p><p>If you have a touchscreen phone, then you can use a touchscreen watch. These watches are intuitive, and you will be using all the features easily within a matter of minutes. So, if you need a new timepiece that fits in with today’s Web 2.0 personality, you should consider purchasing one of these watches.</p><p>The holiday season is approaching, and they also make great and affordable gifts for anyone you know, especially younger people.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/buying-a-touchscreen-watch-686/" >Buying a Touchscreen Watch</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/8vf50RksDMQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/buying-a-touchscreen-watch-686/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/buying-a-touchscreen-watch-686/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Tips on Buying Watches</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/jm0JsX0X3-o/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/tips-on-buying-watches-677/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:15:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[How to]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tips and tricks]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=677</guid> <description><![CDATA[So you want to buy a new watch whether it’s for yourself or for a friend as a gift but you don’t know what watch to get. Well, if you are easily confused when it comes to selecting a watch to buy than I suggest you continue reading this post. It is not very difficult [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/tips-on-buying-watches-677/">Tips on Buying Watches</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you want to buy a new watch whether it’s for yourself or for a friend as a gift but you don’t know what watch to get. Well, if you are easily confused when it comes to selecting a watch to buy than I suggest you continue reading this post. It is not very difficult to buy a watch if you have a basic idea of what your friend would want. Let’s say you want to buy a watch for your male friend who is in his mid 30s; what should you get? Well, you want to get a type of watch that looks like it should be worn by someone who is mature and middle-class.</p><p>You should also never buy a digital watch for someone who is over 15 years old. So the next thing you should do is consider your budget; as you may have noticed there are some cheap watches at the store and some very expensive watches. It depends on how much money you can afford to spend on the watch. You don’t want to get something too cheap and you also don’t want to get something too expensive or it could get stolen quickly. So find something that is in the middle price range and buy it. Of course like I mentioned earlier you have to be aware of the person you are buying it for. The first thing you should consider is their sex; boys and girls like different things. If you are buying a watch for a guy you just need to go to the men’s section of the watch store and take a look at what it is you would think that your friend will like. It is not very difficult to select a watch for someone because as long as the watch looks nice they will like it.</p><p>If you are buying a watch for a girl you should take her feminine qualities under consideration; make sure the watch looks delicate and feminine. Don’t buy watches that have a wide variety of colors all over them; at least don’t buy it for a guy. Like I said earlier it is not very difficult to select a watch for someone just make sure that it is nice and basic. If it looks classy your friend will like it. Remember not to buy the most expensive thing because if someone sees you wearing a really expensive watch they might want to steal it from you.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/tips-on-buying-watches-677/" >Tips on Buying Watches</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/jm0JsX0X3-o" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/tips-on-buying-watches-677/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/tips-on-buying-watches-677/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Swiss Military Watch ” More Than An Ordinary Watch</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/riI2JsHocQo/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-more-than-an-ordinary-watch-667/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:54:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Watch Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[military watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rugged watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swiss watches]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=667</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Swiss Military Watch is a category of watches made by the Swiss Army, a watch company based in Switzerland. The Swiss Military Watch though, despite the name, can be used by both the military and non-military alike, they are actually used for sport and leisure too. Because these watches were designed for special operations [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-more-than-an-ordinary-watch-667/">Swiss Military Watch &#8221; More Than An Ordinary Watch</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Swiss Military Watch is a category of watches made by the Swiss Army, a watch company based in Switzerland. The Swiss Military Watch though, despite the name, can be used by both the military and non-military alike, they are actually used for sport and leisure too.</p><p>Because these watches were designed for special operations and extreme conditions, they are highly durable and also multifunctional. And are surprisingly affordable for a watch at this level, and in this category too.</p><p>The Swiss Military Watch has some extra features you are not likely to find on non-military watches. Some of these include</p><p>Durability &#8221; they are usually made with durable materials like titanium, stainless steel etc.<br
/> Water resistance &#8211; sufficient enough to dive under the sea and ocean depths, making them ideal for divers too.<br
/> Good Night Vision &#8221; with these watches you can still read your timepiece at very low lights and in the darkness too.</p><p>With the range of features available with Swiss Army watches, you should be able to get one or more watches that will meet your own specific need and taste. Since these watches were designed for professional military use, buying a Swiss Army watch is a good investment that will ensure youll end up with a very accurate timepiece you can keep for years. You may get your Swiss Army watch in different colors too, and these may include blue, black, silver etc.</p><p>Mechanical watches (with analog &#8221; non-digital dials) usually require a lot more craftsmanship than digital timepieces, and the quality of a mechanical watch will differ from one maker to the other, mechanical watches with high quality craftsmanship are therefore collectors items. If you are a military watch enthusiast or collector, you can easily add a Swiss mechancial watch to your collection and at a price you can afford too.</p><p>Get informed on getting a Swiss mechanical watch at the writer&#8217;s website.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-more-than-an-ordinary-watch-667/" >Swiss Military Watch &#8221; More Than An Ordinary Watch</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/riI2JsHocQo" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-more-than-an-ordinary-watch-667/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-more-than-an-ordinary-watch-667/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Swiss Military Watch Features</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/HEk2kIZNf6U/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-features-666/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:53:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Watch Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[military watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swiss watches]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=666</guid> <description><![CDATA[Surprisingly inexpensive, the features offered on a Swiss military watch (also known as a Swiss mechancial watch) are parallel to those found in more high-end watches. Beginning with the guarantee by most well-known Swiss military watch manufacturers, most offer limited warranties of periods of three years or more. This means the watch will either be [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-features-666/">Swiss Military Watch Features</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surprisingly inexpensive, the features offered on a Swiss military watch (also known as a Swiss mechancial watch) are parallel to those found in more high-end watches. Beginning with the guarantee by most well-known Swiss military watch manufacturers, most offer limited warranties of periods of three years or more. This means the watch will either be repaired or replaced when inoperable. Of course, if you drive your car over a watch or have it accidentally fall in a blender, these types of accidental damages are excluded from the watchs warranty.</p><p>Available in a variety of colors, for both men and women, a Swiss military watch can have either a black nylonrubber band or an aluminum or titanium metal band. Dials will be black on black, red on white (one of the most popular), gold tone on silver and more. The dials timekeeping numbers and dates will be white, as the watch is able to be illuminated, allowing for relevant information to be accessed at all times. Operated by a Swiss-quartz movement, these watches are known for their excellent timekeeping abilities.</p><p>Ideal for active outdoor people, some Swiss military watch features include a chronograph and water resistance. With respect to water resistance, generally speaking the more expensive the watch is, the deeper the water resistance will be. Entry level Swiss military watches have an approximate water resistance of 165 feet, which is an impressive feature at this pricing level.</p><p>Watches can be purchased globally through many online retailers. If interested in buying a Swiss military watch, note there are many different models available. Shoppers will want to browse each models features and read customer feedback to determine if that particular watch is a good fit. Best of all, once you have selected one, while relatively inexpensive, many Swiss military watches purchase price qualifies shoppers to take advantage of free shipping promotions, if shopping at an online retailer that has a minimum purchase pricefree shipping threshold. Shop around for the best deals and you will be pleased with your new watch.</p><p>The author has more information on getting a Swiss mechanical watch at their website.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-features-666/" >Swiss Military Watch Features</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/HEk2kIZNf6U" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-features-666/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/swiss-military-watch-features-666/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Changing Watch Faces Saves Time And Money</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/4sSv3FiUTIU/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/changing-watch-faces-saves-time-and-money-662/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:16:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Watch Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[changeable plates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[watch face]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=662</guid> <description><![CDATA[A well-made watch is like a good old friend. It can be with us all of the time or it can be left behind on the dresser. Occasionally the band or the crystal may need to be replaced but this is just minor annoyance. Other then those two items the watch will faithfully do its [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/changing-watch-faces-saves-time-and-money-662/">Changing Watch Faces Saves Time And Money</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A well-made watch is like a good old friend. It can be with us all of the time or it can be left behind on the dresser. Occasionally the band or the crystal may need to be replaced but this is just minor annoyance. Other then those two items the watch will faithfully do its job everyday without demanding too much care or attention. This is why so many folks are reluctant to throw them away just because they want a new style. They usually end up buying a new style watch but keep their old friend on the dresser.</p><p>This creates a new problem because the old friend just sits there on the dresser going to waste. Some folks have several good watches sitting there on the dresser going to waste. They had no idea the watch face could be removed and replaced. They just buy a new watch every time they want a new style. This is such a waste during an era when we all need to be saving natural recourses at every opportunity. Just like the crystal and the band can be replaced easily, likewise the watch face can be easily replaced.</p><p>Wholesale watch faces are becoming quite popular again because they give people the flexibility to change the style of their watch at anytime. This is also a more affordable approach when someone wants to change his or her watch style. Next, because the prices are good they can now own several watches to match their wardrobe. Best of all though, a person does not have to go shopping just to buy them. He or she can order new watch faces directly from the manufacture using their catalog or phone number. Alternately, they can order their new face using the internet and then have it delivered to their home.</p><p>This saves the person both time and money because they are buying directly from the maker. The prices are astonishing and the shipping is fast. Since the faces are guaranteed by the manufacture there is less hassle getting a replacement should a defect be found. Simply return it for an immediate replacement. Anyone that knows how to change his or her watch band can easily change his or her watch face. Simply take out the pins and replace the new face. Then reinsert the pins on both sides. That is it. In just a few days, they can be wearing a brand new friend.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/changing-watch-faces-saves-time-and-money-662/" >Changing Watch Faces Saves Time And Money</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/4sSv3FiUTIU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/changing-watch-faces-saves-time-and-money-662/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/changing-watch-faces-saves-time-and-money-662/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Monitoring Health And Wellness Using Heart Rate Watches</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/X1xG_1W9BYk/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/monitoring-health-and-wellness-using-heart-rate-watches-658/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:54:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GuestPoster</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Watch Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart monitor watch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multipurpose watches]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=658</guid> <description><![CDATA[When a person does not have a tracker of how well he is doing in a certain exercise routine or in his simple day-to-day activities, he may go beyond his limitations. This is an invitation to fatigue and pressure that lead to illnesses. People unknowingly overdo the body and, in due course of time, this [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/monitoring-health-and-wellness-using-heart-rate-watches-658/">Monitoring Health And Wellness Using Heart Rate Watches</a> is an article from <a
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style="text-align: justify;">When a person does not have a tracker of how well he is doing in a certain exercise routine or in his simple day-to-day activities, he may go beyond his limitations. This is an invitation to fatigue and pressure that lead to illnesses. People unknowingly overdo the body and, in due course of time, this overexertion results to physical stress and myocardial infarction. Heart rate monitors are produced for this reason.</p><p
style="text-align: justify;">A great product for monitoring heart rate on the fly and other biometric information like temperature and even breathing rate are heart rate watches. Some watches are also calibrated to calculate calories burned and even log this information for upload to the internet.</p><p
style="text-align: justify;">These watches are microprocessor powered that monitors your heart like an electrocardiogram (EKG) device, speed movement is also monitored by accelerometers as well as the distance you have traveled on foot when you are jogging or walking.</p><p
style="text-align: justify;">Timex T5j031 is an incredible heart rate monitor as it can track every millisecond of your heart’s activity. With these gadget watches, you can check your heart rate during workouts so that you can know when to stop pushing your limit. You will know whether an exercise program is fit for your body or if it does you more harm than good.</p><p
style="text-align: justify;">You can check your heart rate simply by pushing down the button below the display dial. Like the regular digital watch, Timex T5j031 displays numbers in the same manner, but with numbers larger and easier to read. You can always switch back the time if your exercise requires different intervals. After the whole duration of the exercise, the gadget will show your maximum heart rate, your average and minimum heart rate, as well as your activity time. The gadget also features Indiglo night-light to view the results even on night-time jogs or workouts.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/monitoring-health-and-wellness-using-heart-rate-watches-658/" >Monitoring Health And Wellness Using Heart Rate Watches</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/X1xG_1W9BYk" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/monitoring-health-and-wellness-using-heart-rate-watches-658/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/monitoring-health-and-wellness-using-heart-rate-watches-658/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Digital Watches: not for purists</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/IyokHYxGhbk/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/digital-watches-not-for-purists-654/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:39:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Pope</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital display]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quartz clock]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sporty appearance watch]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=654</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you ask a wrist watch connaisseur about a good digital watch model I bet he&#8217;ll mock you, as digital watches are not seen as true watches. Sure they&#8217;re cheap, reliable, have more functions, but they&#8217;re not watches for purists, as the technology employed is based on mass production principles where quantity beats quality. Digital [...]<p><div
style="background: #eee; padding: 5px;"><a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/digital-watches-not-for-purists-654/">Digital Watches: not for purists</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ask a wrist watch connaisseur about a good digital watch model I bet he&#8217;ll mock you, as <strong>digital watches are not seen as true watches</strong>. Sure they&#8217;re cheap, reliable, have more functions, but they&#8217;re not watches for purists, as the technology employed is based on mass production principles where quantity beats quality. <strong>Digital watches are the most common form of watches user in the past decades</strong>, because they&#8217;re very cheap, have a very nice and easy to read digital display (no hands at all) and have various functions that make it not just a watch.</p><p>A digital watch is not something you bring with you at a wedding, business meeting or another event that requires a black tie and suit. They&#8217;re <strong>great tough for outdoor use</strong> and other places where a durable watch comes in handy. Usually the chronograph mechanism behind a digital watch is quartz based that uses an electronic oscillator that is regulated by a quartz crystal to keep time. It&#8217;s at lease 10 times more precise than a good mechanical clock, so you do understand why<strong> a digital watch is the better alternative to keep an accurate time</strong>. If style is your concern then go for something else.</p><p>Now, back to the functions employed by digital watches, here&#8217;s where this type of wrist watch shines, featuring things you didn&#8217;t even imagined possible on a computer a few years ago. So here are a few functions employed by digital watches (and <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/sports-watches-622/" >sports watches</a>, for that matter):</p><ul><li>date (with month and year display)</li><li>chronograph with start/stop function and some to lap time measurement</li><li>altimeter</li><li>thermometer</li><li>alarm clock</li><li>atomic timekeeping (automatic sync through radiowaves that transmit time from an atomic watch)</li><li>solar powered (no need to recharge)</li><li>waterproof (the case is isolated so that the watch resists submerged in liquids). Maximum depth varies with model</li><li>shock resistance (don’t worry to drop it off the ground from time to time)</li><li>illuminated screen for night time functionality</li><li>GPS function</li><li>heart rate monitor</li><li>pedometer</li></ul><p><strong>Want to get a digital watch?</strong> Take a look at <a
href="http://amzn.to/cTKveB"  target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>, one of the biggest collection of digital watches out there, all at a click away, with prices starting in sub 10$ range.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/digital-watches-not-for-purists-654/" >Digital Watches: not for purists</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/IyokHYxGhbk" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/digital-watches-not-for-purists-654/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/digital-watches-not-for-purists-654/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Stainless steel watches: the choice of many</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/z6bzZsIxn4c/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/stainless-steel-watches-the-choice-of-many-650/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:19:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Pope</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stainless Steel Watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[affordable watch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sporty appearance watch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stainless steel watch]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=650</guid> <description><![CDATA[A stainless steel watch is the watch you need if you&#8217;re concerned about durability and looks, but without the expense of a stylish watch. Stainless steel  watches aren&#8217;t bad ones, but usually they&#8217;re meant for budget buyers, that&#8217;s why they&#8217;re seen as the affordable type of watch to get if your pockets are not &#8216;deep&#8217; [...]<p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/stainless-steel-watches-the-choice-of-many-650/">Stainless steel watches: the choice of many</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A stainless steel watch is <strong>the watch you need if you&#8217;re concerned about durability and looks, but without the expense of a stylish watch</strong>. Stainless steel  watches aren&#8217;t bad ones, but usually they&#8217;re meant for budget buyers, that&#8217;s why they&#8217;re seen as the affordable type of watch to get if your pockets are not &#8216;deep&#8217; enough.</p><p><strong>A stainless steel watch is made from steel resistant to rust and usually the wrist band gets the same treatment</strong>, so they match color and durability. As a leather wrist band, a stainless steel one can be adjusted to the desired size by removing or adding elements to the chain that forms the wrist band. Contrary to a leather wrist band a stainless steel one handles moisture better but it collects more dirt so you have to clean it up more often. Keep in mind that it also pulls the hair from your hand and can get uncomfortably hot under direct sunlight.</p><p>But despite those disadvantages I don&#8217;t see the point of a stainless steel watch with a leather or rubber band. It doesn&#8217;t look nice, that&#8217;s the truth. Anyway, <strong>stainless steel watches are not the right choice if you want to go to a fancy meeting</strong>, but more as a sportsman companion. That&#8217;s why many <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/sports-watches-622/" >sports watches</a> are in fact stainless steel models.</p><h2>What types of functions stainless steel watches perform?</h2><p>Just as sports watches, stainless steel variants can perform various tasks, so here are a few of them:</p><ul><li>date (with month and year display)</li><li>chronograph with start/stop function and some to lap time measurement</li><li>automatic movement (just move your hands a few times a day and the watch charges automatically from your kinetic energy)</li><li>waterproof (the case is isolated so that the watch resists submerged in liquids). Maximum depth varies with model</li><li>shock resistance (don’t worry to drop it off the ground from time to time)</li><li>illuminated indicators for night time functionality</li></ul><p><strong>Want to get a stainless steel watch?</strong> Take a look at <a
href="http://amzn.to/cVyzT2"  target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>, one of the biggest collection of stainless steel watches out there, all at a click away.</p><p><div
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href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/stainless-steel-watches-the-choice-of-many-650/" >Stainless steel watches: the choice of many</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com"  target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~4/z6bzZsIxn4c" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thewatchphones.com/stainless-steel-watches-the-choice-of-many-650/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.thewatchphones.com/stainless-steel-watches-the-choice-of-many-650/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>What water resistant means?</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWatchPhones/~3/aCLzGoV2qaE/</link> <comments>http://www.thewatchphones.com/what-water-resistant-means-645/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:53:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Pope</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dive watches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[water resistant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thewatchphones.com/?p=645</guid> <description><![CDATA[I bet you often see the &#8220;water resistant 100 meters&#8221; marking on your watch and think that it means you can use your watch under water without danger of damaging it. It&#8217;s almost 100% true, but some water resistant watches are not suited for activities like scuba diving. If I were you I would be [...]<p><div
style="background: #eee; padding: 5px;"><a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com/what-water-resistant-means-645/">What water resistant means?</a> is an article from <a
href="http://www.thewatchphones.com" target="_blank" title="The Watch Phones.com ">The Watch Phones.com</a> blog. <br/>Copyright 2009</div></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I bet you often see the <strong>&#8220;water resistant 100 meters&#8221;</strong> marking on your watch and think that it means <strong>you can use your watch under water without danger of damaging it</strong>. It&#8217;s almost 100% true, but some water resistant watches are not suited for activities like scuba diving. If I were you I would be interested to <strong>understand what these marking actually mean</strong> and how I can protect my watch against accidental damage by ensuring I&#8217;m not pushing the limits of technology.</p><p>As a definition, <strong>a water resistant watch is a marking that tells how well the watch is insulated against water</strong> leaks. Markings like &#8220;Water resistant 100m&#8221; means that particular wrist watch model was tested in water against 100 meters of static pressure. If you forgot physics, static pressure is the pressure of the water column found above the watch. If you&#8217;re wearing the watch and move your hands (as you would do) there are other forces involved, forces that can break the watch, that&#8217;s why you should take some margins into consideration.</p><p>Also make sure that you <strong>don&#8217;t use the watch submerged in water for longer periods of time</strong>, as it will also damage the watch or some of its components like the seals that age faster under water than in thin air. Because there isn&#8217;t any official classification of water resistant watches here&#8217;s a table taken <a
target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark" >from Wikipedia</a> that compare current markings with suitability and activities permitted with such models:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Water resistance rating</strong></td><td><strong>Suitability</strong></td><td><strong>Remarks</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Water Resistant or 30 m</td><td>Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. NOT suitable for swimming, snorkeling, water related work and fishing.</td><td>NOT suitable for diving.</td></tr><tr><td>Water Resistant 50 m</td><td>Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, no snorkeling water related work, and fishing.</td><td>NOT suitable for diving.</td></tr><tr><td>Water Resistant 100 m</td><td>Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports.</td><td>NOT suitable for diving.</td></tr><tr><td>Water Resistant 200 m</td><td>Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports.</td><td>NOT suitable for diving.</td></tr><tr><td>Diver&#8217;s 100 m</td><td>Minimum ISO standard (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving.</td><td>Diver&#8217;s 100 m and 150 m watches are generally old(er) watches.</td></tr><tr><td>Diver&#8217;s 200 m or 300 m</td><td>Suitable for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving.</td><td>Typical ratings for contemporary diver&#8217;s watches.</td></tr><tr><td>Diver&#8217;s 300<sup>+</sup> m for mixed-gas diving</td><td>Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment).</td><td>Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking to point this out.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Tip: </strong>When servicing a water resistant watch ensure you take it to a specialized repair shop, so that a professional ensures all seals are in place and the wrist watch is again water tight once the case has been opened and internal components exposed to air.<strong><br
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