Did you know that Seiko was the first watch company to introduce the Kinetic mechanism in watches? They pioneered the technique which unveiled at the Baselworld 1986 trade show under the trial name “AGM” or Automatic Generating System. The first Kinetic watch was released in Germany in January 1988 and April of the same year in … Continue reading »
Today is Watch Wednesday! I came across these interesting vintage watch ads by Pulsar and Seiko. They are from from the 1960s – 1980s. I find that looking at old ads is a great way to get design inspiration. Also, it’s fun comparing styles to what we have today. Why does 1993 already seem old? … Continue reading »
This week’s Employee pick of the week, is Citizen Watches by Leland at our Lexington store. Why did you pick Citizen? – Citizen watches are not only “Unstoppable,” they have superior quality and a variety of styles. They are also automatically timed and updated everyday. How long will a battery last in my Citizen watch? … Continue reading »
Genuine Sterling Silver Crystal Birthstone Earrings Reg. $29.95….SPECIAL $10! Sparkly Stainless Crystal Earrings 9.99 or 2 for $15! (In-Store only!) Also check out these adorable jelly watches! Only $12.88! (They are available for this price online as well – click here) These make great stocking stuffers or gifts for Christmas!
Check out our huge selection of Seiko and Pulsar Watches! They are 25% off! See our Seiko Collection is online here. – Our Pulsar Collection is online here. Watches make great Christmas gifts! (See our ads below! – click to zoom)
The craziest shopping day is almost come and gone… but have you stopped by to see us today? We are open until 8 pm! Get a FREE Tote bag with a $99 purchase! Also, check out our other specials! In honor of this busy shopping day, I decided to put together some pretty cool “black” … Continue reading »
Today’s pick is from Kym at our Harbison location. She chose the cool collection of Fossil Watches! Why did you choose Fossil? – Fossil is my favorite brand of watches. They have so many different styles for different outfits! They have a retro yet vintage style about them, that makes them unique as compared to … Continue reading »
It’s Watch Wednesday! Have you stopped by to see our huge collection of watches? We have brands such as Fossil, Citizen, Pulsar, and Seiko. Which one is your favorite brand? I’m seeing more watches come in the Rose Gold color for this fall season. I think it’s definitely a different choice for a watch! The … Continue reading »
It’s Watch Wednesday! Yesterday’s post about celebrity engagement rings, had me wondering… do celebrities wear Seiko Watches? Let’s find out! Here is Sigourney Weaver wearing a Seiko Speedtimer 7A28-7000, in the movie “Aliens.” This is Ed Harris, in the movie “The Abyss” (which was made here off the coast of South Carolina!) and he’s wearing … Continue reading »
Today is Watch Wednesday! Why are Watches called “Watches?” The word “watch” comes from the Old English word woecce which meant “watchman”, because it was used by town watchmen to keep track of their shifts. Another says that the term came from 17th century sailors, who used the new mechanisms to time the length of … Continue reading »
