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AK Anne Klein Women’s 10-7605CHRM Swarovski? Crystal Silver-Tone Charm Bracelet Watch

05 May

Purchased about six months ago. It has a nice weight, which makes it noticeable. It is very girly and fun to wear. Except now I don’t wear it. AK Anne Klein 10-7605CHRM The little crystals from the four leaf clover and heart have fallen off. The back of the watch has also disappered. No hard activity, just every day normal wear. This bracelet is not well crafted. The crystals are not properly glued to the charms. As the other reviewers will notice, the crystals will fall off. The quality is disappointing. Pretty, but will only last a few months. Skip purchasing it.
There is no question taht when it does come down to Anne Klein, they definitely do know how to make clever watches that are appealing to all women and styles that are just elegant. There is no doubt in that feeling with this beautiful Swarovski SIlver-toned charm bracelet watch. I really like how clever it looks. Not only as a watch, but also as a nice bracelet that dazzles very well. It fits just any size wrist for any lady, and goes well with any outfit in desire of mind. While I do wish it could’ve been a little less expensive like some of there more-dazzled watches, but nevertheless it really is good for the unconventional watch owner, who wants a little more out of there watch. That is something Anne Klein knows all to well.

This is a great watch. About accuracy: After performing the compass calibration, I can say it is fairly accurate. I always get acceptable direction of where the north should be. Temperature is also accurate but it is true, you need to take off the watch for about 10 to 15 min to get a good reading. If not, then you get a constant 31 degrees.
About size, I think it does has a very good size, big numbers, clear display and very nice to press buttons.
Band is resin.
I gave 4 stars because I think alarm is dim but that is just a personal point of view.
Very nice to use. In all, I am happy with my purchase.

AK Anne Klein 10-7605CHRM

 
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Timex Men’s T77511 Atlantis 100 Polyurethane Strap Watch

04 May

This is about the 5th Atlantis 100 I’ve owned. I’ve worn one daily for more than 10 years. It’s not fancy but the watch does what it’s supposed to. It keeps time well, has dual time zones for travel, an alarm, count down and count up timers. The Indiglo display is bright enough and big enough for my old eyes to read it at night until the battery is almost dead. My watches have been underwater a lot and only one ever failed during scuba diving. The only problem with the watch is that replacing the battery when it finally fails after a few years and pressure testing the watch costs about as much as replacing the watch. The plastic band is better than the expansion version for diving and it wears out after one to two years. But at less Timex T77511 than $30 for the watch, plus the cost of replacing the band once, it’s a great deal for those who don’t need to show off a fancy watch.

I needed an all around watch to wear when working in the yard, or during sports, etc. I was fed up with the nylon or velco straps that get “funky” from wearing all the time so I decided to go with the poly strap this time. The strap is kind of rigid though and seems to dig into my wrist, especially around the clasp. Other than that, the watch is fully functional with lap counters, timer, alarms, etc. and water resistant so it can be counted on for sure.

Timex T77511

 
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Rado Men’s R18563233 Diastar Stainless-Steel Quartz Black Dial Watch

04 May

This watch is great. It is stylish and very functional. I love using it to check splits while swimming, running. It has three alarms and even a date alarm. I really like the strap, it has a safety lock too, so it is a little hard to get off, but thats a good thing. I hope I don’t need to buy Rado R18563233 one again anytime soon, but when I do I would buy this one again (infact this is my 3rd Timex Ironman in 20 years, they last a long time.
I bought this watch to replace an earlier model with substantially the same gizmos. The two time zones come in very handy when I travel. When I’m not traveling, I keep it so I know what time it is for one of my children living in Europe. I use the timer all the time, so I don’t get a parking ticket where there’s a meter, when to take a next dose of medicine when that is needed. It has lots of other features, but I dont’ use them. What I use are important to me, and they work well. I had my other watch for about 6 years of hard use, went through 2 wrist bands. That’s not as long, perhaps as some, but this is not an expensive watch. Plus, it looks good. I have a small wrist, so a woman’s watch is preferable to a big clunky mans watch, that looks as if it’s hard to lift.
I was looking into MANY different watches, comparing each one, looking at the differences between models, and etc. I couldn’t find a ton of info on the capabilities of this watch, besides the basic functions of having a stopwatch, splits, laps, and a few alarms. I found a website that verified it did in fact measure distance and track calories. I didn’t care so much about the calories, but I was really excited to hear that it did measure distance. Well, I bought the watch, took it out of the package, put it on and discovered NO it doesn’t measure your distance. BUMMER! I was so sad. The whole reason I bought the watch was because I wanted something that would measure my distance on unknown routes. So, if you’re looking for a watch that measures distance, this is not the one for you.
BUT, besides the fact that I’m silly and trusted an unreliable source, this watch is great! It works well for what it is meant to do. It’s small, but not too small. Comfortable. Set up is fairly easy. I only referred to the manual once. It’s pretty simple, but I think that’s good. You’re not going to want to push 12 different buttons to do something while you’re running! The only thing I do miss out on is the distance. But I know what my average pace is, so I can guess as to what I’ve approximately ran. All in all, I’m a tad disappointed, but that’s no ones fault but mine! It’s a good watch…

Rado R18563233

 
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Rado Integral Chronograph Platinum-tone Ceramic Mens Watch R20591102

04 May

I’m more the Rado R20591102 utilitarian watch type. I like a simple, sturdy, easy-to-read, classic looking watch and this one definitely fits those criteria. I’ve tried three cheaper watches that look similar and each has held up for about a year before having a problem with either water, the face cracking, or the metal chipping.

I’ve only had this one for a month, but it seems much more solid than the other watches I’ve had trouble with. The price was also significantly cheaper on Amazon than any similar Swiss Army watches I could find elsewhere. One thing that I particularly appreciate is that it doesn’t tick loudly as can be the case with some Timex Expedition watches. Also, this watch is a little larger than the other women’s watches I have had, so it suits me, a small wristed fellow, quite well.
This watch was exactly what I was looking for. Being over age 50 my eye sight up close is not what is used to be. I was looking for a watch I can see without pulling out the peepers. I can see it just fine and it is comfortable to wear. I can’t see the date I wish is were larger. I am a casual dresser so the classic style of the watch works with anything I wear casual to dress.

Rado R20591102

 
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Rado Men’s R18569233 Diastar Stainless-Steel Quartz Bracelet Watch

04 May

So I received it in my gold plated mailbox on my solid gold driveway next to my diamond cut grass on my 100 acre land next to the 30 story mansion when I noticed the watch was made from plastic with some big letter on the back “CHINA” And so I put it on and it shocked me so bad I went to the hospital and died. This is a load of crap.
DIS WILL BRING U BTCHES, I AM A PART TIME PIMP AND MY BUSINESS INCREASE 50% AFTER I BAUGHT DIS WATCH AND IT WAS EVEN CHEAPER HERE THAN AT DA PAWN SHOP SO ITS A GOOD DEAL
Many of you have made jokes regarding this watch, but let me tell you the tale of the Zenith that is as old as time. You see, the Bible speaks of the Zenith in Genesis. God said, “let there be Zenith!” before anything else. From Rado R18569233 the Zenith’s ability to create matter (sorry, all you Physics professors), Earth was made.

Throughout history, the Zenith has shown it’s work. However, the magnificence of Zenith has not always been pretty. If you remember from history class, the bubonic plague killed off almost 1/4 of the world. The plague was actually the result of Zenith’s punishment to the world, especially the English, for not producing the Zenith’s own, “Magna Zenith” (Great Zenith) in 1215. Instead, the English went with Magna Carta. Zenith vowed revenge on the world for the ultimate of snubs.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World.” Well, this may be the popular theory to this date. However, truth be told – it was actually Zenith who sought a nice tropical paradise in the Bahamas for relaxation. Having some remorse for unleashing the world’s deadliest epidemic known to man, Zenith decided to pass along the location of this new found world to it’s close friend, Columbus.

That is just an example of the lengthy history of Zenith’s magnificence. Recently, the work of Zenith can be found in today’s motion pictures. Many of you have seen National Treasure, where the Free Masons allegedly hid the “World’s Treasure” from the British. Well, as you may have guessed it……historically, the Zenith hid the Free Masons. Zenith, of course, was not happy with the movie’s interpretation.

Zenith’s vengeance? The stock market crash of 2008…..enough said.

No man….to this day…..knows the whereabouts of Zenith. However, experts speculate that Zenith is hibernating somewhere in a South American rainforest, ready and able to unleash his great power amongst the world.

I must say, many of you are correct in your association of Zenith with Chuck Norris. Legend has it that Zenith and Chuck Norris will decide the fate of the world, as described in Revelations.

Rado R18569233

 
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Cartier Pasha C Limited Edition Ladies Watch W3109699

04 May

I purchased this watch to use while coaching my kid’s football team. It has everything I need, and it withstands the elements out on the grid iron. This watch keeps things simple. It really fits my coach image. Looks great with gym shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes. I also wear it to formal events with suit and tie. It is the perfect tool for coaching. I recommend this watch to any guy that is athletic and requires a watch to keep up with their demanding life style. It achieves perfection through simplicity. The Cartier W3109699 resin band is extremely comfortable and sporty. The rigdes in the band allow for air flow around the wrist where I usually sweat. The display has all of the essential information in the home time keeping mode.
This is the toughest, longest lasting and best looking watch for a man to wear. I am very happy with the size of the watch face and band. Back light looks great, easy to read face, even underwater. I have worn it in some extreme conditions already, snowmobiling, surfing, spear fishing, riding a motorcycle, working on cars, knee boarding, wake boarding, and even in some very hot natural hot springs! Looks great, feels great. Maybe I should buy another in case I ever lose this one… I think its better than the solar version, have heard many times that the solar ones dont keep their battery life very long. Mike B – SoCal
I bought this watch on sale years ago for normal daily wear. I thought it looked rugged, but I had no idea just how rugged it truly was until I took up SCUBA diving. It survived life banging around boats for weeks on end as I literally traveled around the world. I wore it on hundreds of SCUBA dives up to 140 feet below the surface. Whether getting me get back to the surface before my air ran out or getting me to a sidewalk cafe before a blind date ran out this watch was always there for me. My Casio G-Shock never stopped running, it never leaked and never it let me down. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Cartier W3109699

 
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Cartier Santos 100 Unisex Watch W20126X8

04 May

As you get to be my age, it is difficult to find the products that defined a category still in production. The new replacements often have modifications that in my mind make them inferior to the originals. Sometimes it appears as though the new product was designed by someone who has actually never used one in “real life.” Typically, I am forced to access the pre-owned market to get what I want. Not in this case. The Casio Men’s G-shock Classic Digital Watch is very similar to the watch that replaced the stop watch, the dry land and not-so dry land wrist watch, and alarm clock a couple of decades ago. It has just enough functionally to be truly useful – time (24 or 12 hour), date (helps when filling out those forms that are becoming part of daily life), alarm (for those early morning activities), stop watch (for that interval training necessary to retain some of the speed of youth), and a couple of other things that have slipped my mind :-) all in a small and durable package. Good, inexpensive, tough, useful watch.

This is my favorite G-shock watch, it is not atomic, not solar….but the battery lasts years and the watch is just about indestructible. The band keeper will go, but you can replace Cartier Santos W20126X8 that with a cable tie….if the watch is in the water and sun a lot eventually the case plastic will crack….but this watch keeps on going….it is not gaudy like some of the Casio watches…it’s appearance is understated….you could get by wearing this watch anywhere….buy it…you won’t be sorry
Sadly, my 20-year-old Casio G Shock watch has finally died. I bought it for diving in 1988, and I’ve used it so many times over the years. Since I’m a woman, I was teased for wearing such an “undainty” watch, but when you use it for sports/outdoors, who’s looking to be dainty? I highly recommend this watch, and I’m surprised that something good is still being offered! If you’re looking for a quality, economical, tough watch, do not hesitate to buy this one!
Had the cheap version of this watch for 15 years – it went snorkeling, swimming, diving – never had any problem, even though it was not rated for snorkeling/diving – band finally broke while kayaking and watch is somewhere in Kern river, probably still keeping time. Upgraded to this version, which appears to be a ruggedized version. Haven’t really had it long enough to rate it, but on the basis of past experience with its lesser cousin, I think it’s going to be a great buy.

Cartier Santos W20126X8

 
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Rado Men’s Watches Sintra R13777702 – WW

04 May

I was seeing the watch… and all nauticas are swiss made uh? NO! I recieved a JAPAN MOVMENT!!! In other words a REPLICA, CHINESE MODEL! im so angry – i went at a watch specialist and he tell me that, damn u guys – damn u two times FOR SELLING BAD STUFF! The tachymeter was broken at first sight and there are no serial numbers at the iner straps – so, i cant buy from amazon.com because U ARE SELLING SECOND HAND STUFF!!
Great watch. Nice, solid construction. Keeps great time. Easy to read. Very comfortable strap/watch feel. The watch looked too big in the photo, but after getting it and wearing it for a couple of minutes, yes big, too big? No! It’s a conversation starter, for sure. Attractive finish, accents, etc. Can be worn everyday or just to the office. Casual, yet sophisticated. I would highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a well priced, well made, casual sport watch with a very masculine appeal. Only drawback, no Indiglo? The hour/min. hands glow in the dark…as do the hour markers, but it’s hard to tell the time 5 hours after the last daylight…
I like watches and I saw this watch on another individual and he paid over $300.00 when I saw the price of the watch on amazon.com I immediately bought it and to my surprise they were giving me a canvas bag as well. Great purchase. I get alot of compliments. I am even going Rado R13777702 – WW to buy another one for my boss.

Rado R13777702 - WW

 
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Cartier Men’s W2020008 Santos 100 Medium Watch

04 May

I think they stopped making these because the calendar programmed into it goes back to 1995. Nonetheless, I have never had a better watch/stopwatch/chronometer, etc. And it has the fade-out “indiglo” thing that is better than previous models. Best of all, when in stopwatch or countdown mode, a box at the top shows real time. No other watch I know of has this simple yet essential feature. Completely durable. Since the previous one of these I owned went 10+ years on the original battery, and I do not know when this one was manufactured, I have no idea how long this one will last, but I know I will wish I had bought two. The price is right, and I got a $[...] rebate for signing up for an Amazon credit card. My only problem, at 50, is that sometimes my arms are not long enough to read it….nor any other watch smaller than big ben. A personal problem, I know.

My first exposure to a G-shock was in the engine room of a USN destroyer, on the wrist of a gas turbine technician while we were standing the midwatch. “That watch looks tough,” I said. “I don’t know…let’s find out,” he replied, then took it off, picked up a rubber mallet and started pounding it like a madman. It bounced around on the deck plates but never cracked or broke. I was sold.
This watch looks identical to that watch but is deficient in a few ways. The second time zone feature is gone, and perhaps as a result the functions of the buttons are rearranged in a way that feels screwy. New purchasers of the watch will probably like it just fine. Users who bought the old version for $25 twenty years ago from the commissary will have the unpleasant feeling of talking to a best friend who’s been lobotomized.
It’s still a solid product–excellent for all manner of outdoor activities (though too thick to fit inside a standard dress shirt sleeve cuff)–but I’m frustrated with Casio’s poor headwork in redesigning it backwards.
Over the years I have owned a great any timepieces. Everything from Rolexes and Cartier W2020008 Omegas to cheapy no-name pieces of junk. In my work which involves a great deal of time on, in and under the water, there has only been one watch that has never let me down – the Casio G-Shock. It does the job, day in and day out. I’ve managed to wear out cases and straps on G-Shocks, but I’ve never flooded one or had it fail. I really don’t need fancy, I need dependable and the Casio is the most dependable timepiece I’ve ever found.

Cartier W2020008

 
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Cartier Men’s W31072M7 Pasha Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

03 May

I’m a building contractor who’s been wearing G-shocks since 1986. I’ve probably gone through five of them. With the earlier Cartier W31072M7 models I was always having to replace the watch band because I brutalized them so badly on the jobsite. The most recent one I bought was the DW9052. Good watch and the band lasted very well, but the battery is starting to go so I’ve ordered a new Gulfman. The problem with the DW9052 watch is that the battery is only rated for two years. Granted, I got nearly four years out of it, but I’m buying the Gulfman this time because it has a battery that is rated for seven years. Of course, it costs twice as much, which proves you get what you pay for. (Never pay to have a battery replaced in a G-shock, since they can’t guarantee it will remain waterproof after they open the watchcase.)
G-shocks in general are the sturdiest watches ever built. I’ve beaten the hell out of mine for over 20 years. To borrow a phrase from another manufacturer, “they take a lickin and keep on tickin.”
One more thing: if a G-shock is your every day watch and you own a dress watch as well, be careful when you wear the dress watch. They aren’t as forgiving as G-shocks. You forget you are wearing them and end up going body surfing or something. It’s happened twice to me while on vacation. I destroyed a Universal Geneve that my wife bought me in Singapore and nearly ruined a Tissot. My wife was not amused.

Cartier W31072M7

 
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