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A luxury watch is a hefty investment. For example, the average price range of a Patek Philippe watch is between 11,000 and 20,000 dollars. So when you’re dropping that amount of dough on something, you want to make sure it looks nice, and stays looking nice. And you don’t want to ruin it as your trying to keep it looking nice.
That’s why it’s so important you take special care in selecting the materials for cleaning your designer watch. While the process should only take a few minutes, it’s imperative you have the right materials, or you may just be washing your money away.
Just to set the record straight, this is advice for cleaning the OUTSIDE of the watch, not the inside. In no way shape or form do we encourage you to open up your luxury watch for any reason, and if you truly feel there is a need, we recommend you do so under the supervision of a certified watch maker.
As for cleaning the outside of your watch, it’s recommended you purchase jewelry cleaning fluid. Warm soapy water can do the trick, however, many watches contain metals that don’t react favorably to the chemicals in the soap.
You’ll also benefit from getting a cleaning cloth that is non-abrasive. If you’re having trouble locating a non-abrasive cloth, seek out the nearest jewelry store, as they typically have them for sale. The reasoning behind this is that abrasive cloths tend to scratch the surface of your luxury watch.
If you get the proper cleaning materials, you should have a watch that looks as good as new without putting it at risk of being damaged.
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Many times we think of rubber watches and luxury watches being from two different worlds, especially if they’re ladies designer watches. We expect ladies designer watches to be dainty with gold or silver bands and the tiny faces etched with sparkling diamonds. But with the Hublot Big Bang 41mm watch, ladies can get a look that is comprised of the traditional female watch luxury features, balanced out with modern materials. The Hublot’s materials such as tungsten, palladium, ceramic, rubber, carbon and titanium are considered unique and cutting edge to use in a luxury watch and they use them well.
The case and bezel are composed of white ceramic, with six titanium screws to secure it. The harsh, rugged titanium screws are great juxtaposed against the sparkling diamonds that are offset on the bezel. The lovely dial is white matte with white ceramic insets and titanium numerals and hand. All in all this is a gorgeous watch for someone who wants a balance of refinement and ruggedness and it’s available at TimeImports.com in a variety of colors. Don’t worry gentleman, there is a men’s version of the Big Bang that’s just as nice.
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A designer watch is a huge investment. Here are 3 things you should be concerned with if you really want your investment to last.
Water
Many designer watches have water resistant properties, but it’s the amount of water resistance each watch has that varies from model to model. If you aren’t sure how deep your watch can be in the water, or if it can be around water at all, you should always refer to your watch manual. You should also be aware that salt water is more damaging than still because of the abrasiveness of the salt.
Chemicals
You should avoid contact with highly abrasive chemicals when wearing your luxury watch. Even something as common as hairspray can damage the finish of a fine watch, so use your discretion when utilizing these chemically based products while you’re wearing your watch.
Temperature Extremes
It’s never a good idea to leave your luxury watch in extreme heat or extreme cold for a long period of time. Some watches are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so just make sure that your watch can handle that.
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A good luxury watch should encompass three distinct qualities: durability, functionality, and style. And when you’re buying Patek Philippe watches or Audemars Piguet watches, you can guarantee you’re getting all three of those traits in whatever model you choose. Part of the reason people buy luxury watches is the unrivaled, cutting edge styles. Luxury watch makers are truly dedicated to the craft and in addition, are dedicated to staying on top of the latest style trends and defying the watch design status quo.
Here are three watches available at Time Imports that really seem to buck the trend of the typical luxury watch designs.
Harry Winston Tourbillon Glissiere
This watch is so unique because of the square, skeletonized dial, off set with an alligator cuff band. You are guaranteed to get double takes when see how gorgeous and unique this watch is.
Breguet Reine de Naples
The most striking thing about this watch is the surrealist, mother of pearl dial, akin to Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory. With a 18k white gold case set with 0.26 carat diamonds, this watch has the perfect balance of sophistication and originality.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronography Las Vegas Strip Collection
Perhaps an homage to the glitter and sparkle of the illuminated Las Vegas Strip, this incredibly distinct watch has style all it’s own. The sporty band contrasted with the gorgeous 18k white gold and diamond case, makes this timepiece perfect for dressing up or down.
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At number 5, costing a cool $1.3 million, is the Patek Phillippe watch, the Sky Moon Tourbillon. This puppy has a retrograde date, lunar phase clock, and a perpetual calendar. 
4. The Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile (left) is $1.5 million, has a map of the night sky, lists two time zones, gives the time of the sunset and has a perpetual calendar.
3. Patek Phillippe Watch, the Platinum World Time sold for $4 mill back in ’02, making it then the world’s most expensive watch. It features 24 time zones. 
2. The penultimate watch on the list sold at Sotheby’s for $11 million. It is a Patek Phillipe Supercomplication, and lives up to its name with 24 complications. It was made in 1932.
1. Finally, at $25 million dollars and 205 carats, we have the ultimate luxury watch, the fabulous Chopard. Smothered in 600 yellow diamonds and 91 colorless ones, this is the granpappy of all expensive watches.
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Patek Philippe is one of the most renowned and respected watchmakers in the world. The craftsmen at Patek Philippe truly understand the inner-workings of a fine luxury watch.
Here is a fantastic video that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the many intricacies and technicalities in the Patek Philippe’s design and construction that sets it apart from any regular watch.In order to obtain the revered Geneva Seal, a Patek Philippe luxury watch must go through a detailed an intricate construction and finishing process, and then submit to a stringent inspection by an approved Geneva Seal inspector.
This enlightening video really helps you appreciate the hard-work and dedication these watchmakers truly put into their craft.
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These days, we’re surrounded by the time in so many different formats. The time is displayed on our laptop and desktop computers and on our cell phones and Blackberries. As a business executive, I’m attached to my phones and computers day and night, but I always prefer to refer to my Patek Philippe watch for the time. I think it’s because clocks and watches are classic timepieces, and they’ll never go out of fashion, despite the rise of digital technology. I’m fascinated by the history of watches, and I have to admit, I’ve done a little research.
“Clock-watches” came about in the 16th century in Europe; their ability to tell time was poor, and were mainly made as fashion accessories for the nobility to wear. Fortunately, nowadays, watches are functional and stylish. My wife gave me my Patek Phillipe Calatrava with Diamond Bezel watch as a birthday present a few years ago, and it never lets me down. It has a comfortable black leather strap, a scratch resistant glass surface, and is beautifully studded with a silver diamond dial. Patek Phillipe watches may be expensive, but they will last a lifetime and stay in the family for generations to come. I’ll pass my watch onto my son, and hope he’ll pass it onto his.
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If you’re interested in purchasing a luxury watch from a watch maker with history, you should most definitely look into Vacheron Constantin.
Originating in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin has been in the luxury watch business since 1755, thus making it the oldest watch maker in the world. The brand is established in almost 80 countries world wide, distributed 15 boutiques that sell only Vacheron Constantin’s, and are also sold on a network of 500 carefully selected places of retail, including your favorite online spot for designer watches, Time Imports.
This watch symbolizes timeless power and prestige that is unrivaled. Previous Vacheron Constantin wearers include Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, the Duke of Winsor, and Harry Truman.
After 255 years in the watch business, Vacheron Constantin is still proving itself to be a leader in the innovation and design in the industry and ahead of the times. In 2005, Vacheron Constantin produced the world most complicated wristwatch, the Tour de’Ille, it featured 834 different parts and 16 complications, and carried a hefty $1 million dollar price tag.
In 2007, Vacheron Constantin introduced a new line of luxury watches, the Metiers d’Art ‘Les Masques’ Collection which were miniature reproductions of primitive art masks. Designers selected 12 masks from a museum’s collection and reproduced them on a small watch-friendly scale.
For the best prices on the oldest watch brand in the world’s products, be sure to check out TimeImports.com
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Do you want a stunning timepiece? You’re willing to spend the money, you just need to decide what kind you want. Right. Well, there are a lot of luxury watches out there, so let’s take a look.
To begin with, let’s look at Hublot watches. Hublot watches are Swiss made and are some of the newer luxury watches out there. Their trademark is the natural black rubber strap which took three years to make. They use some of the finest materials in their watches, like titanium screws, black nickel indices, and carbon bridges. Hublot watches typically have a more rugged and adventurous style.
A Lange & Sohne watches have a one hundred and fifty year history. This company has pioneered timepiece technology, creating a double chronometer allowing for the timing of two different events for up to thirty minutes. Typically these watches have a more classic, spartan design and are made out of gold or platinum.
AP watches (Audemars Piguet) were founded in 1875 in the Joux Valley and have maintained a tradition of excellence . AP watches have a variety of styles, ranging from the more contemporary to the classic, to the sporty. In any case, these timepieces attain the pinnacle of luxury.
These are just some of the brands you may encounter when searching for a new luxury timepiece. It’s up to you to decide what kind of style you prefer.
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