Wednesday, October 24, 2012

More Men's Watches at Target

If you are looking for fashionable design and good looks in a man's watch, you can go to Switzerland or you can go to your local Target store.  This Mossimo watch looks much like one of the Diesel watches featured here recently.
Mossimo Big Numbers Watch
This Mossimo watch looks great with "hex nuts" securing the bezel to the case.  However, the sub-dials are decorative and not functional.


Of course, you can get the real thing direct right here:
DIESEL Mr. Daddy

DIESEL Mr. Daddy

When one watch just won't do, wear four. With two parts analog, one part digital, and one part chronograph, this mega-oversized watch may be easy to read, but it's not easy to take your eyes off of it. Case Size: 65 MM X 57 MMMovement: Ana-Digi - FL137AX Water Resistant: 3 ATMPackaging Ships in a Diesel Watch BoxWarranty 2 Year International WarrantyOrigin Imported


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Visiting the Watch Department at Kohl's

Kohl's is one of my favorite places to shop for watches.  Over the years, I've gotten some of my favorite watches from Kohl's.  If you haven't visited lately, you don't know what you are missing.  Check out my article:
 

One of the coolest watches that I ever found at Kohl's is this Relic Moonphase watch.  It's amazing to have moonphase features that you'd normally find on a expensive European watch on a quartz watch that costs less than $100.
 
A Relic Moonphase Watch from Kohl's


I found my best diver-style watch at Kohl's!
Caravelle by Bulova from Kohl's
 This Relic Sawyer looks slightly nautical in battleship grey.

 
Relic Watch at Kohl's


 

The Fossil Decker

If you like the look of bronze, Fossil might have the watch for you.  The Fossil Outlet store had the watch for me.  It's called the Fossil Decker and it has a the rich bronze look that you'd associated with fine nautical instruments.  It also has chronometer functions and tachymeter markings on the bezel.  It's a cool looking watch.  Here's my complete review:
 

The Fossil Decker

Friday, October 12, 2012

The Square Gauntlet Watch by Mossimo

Here's an interesting looking square watch from Mossimo at Target.  The strap is a wide gauntlet-style construct.
Mossimo Square Watch
Here's an inexpensive Round on Square Watch from Dr. Jays.com:

 

This women's watch is from Skagen:

Monday, October 8, 2012

Sears is a good place for watch hardware!

As the holiday's approach, it will be time to start shopping for Christmas gifts.  While there are plenty of places to shop for watches online, if you prefer brick'n'mortar experiences, I've found lots of cool watches at an unlikely place:  Sears.  This article highlights some of the cooler watches that I've found:

Photo by Gars129 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking to expand your personal watch collection or get a gift for a man, you'll find watches that appeal to all ages.  Younger watch afficionadoes might like this watch:
A Structure Watch from Sears
A more fashion forward man might like a square watch that looks a bit like a Bell & Ross:
If mechanical mechanisms and bronze would be more appealing, this Elgin quartz/mechanical watch might be a more dressy alternative:
Finally, if you are shopping for a more business-oriented man, you can't go well with a basic Bulova watch like this one:
All in all, it's a pretty amazing variety of watches to find in one basic department store.  Plus, Sears/Kmart Rewards program is an awesome way to save money.  If you have car repairs or buy tires at a Sears Auto Center, there's a good chance that you'll be able to save big money on a nice watch.

If not, there are plenty of good watches available online like this Bulova from Kohls:







Friday, October 5, 2012

The Fossil Ansel Retro-Style Men's Wristwatch

From the classic-style of Mad Men to the latest iteration of James Bond, retro-style remains popular today.  There was nothing wrong with the watches of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.  They were functional and well-designed.  That's why the Fossil Ansel (Model FS4671) never goes out of style.  To read a complete review, check out my article-- 
Wristwatch Review:  Fossil Men's Ansel Vintage-Style Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel Band


The Ansel gives you a chance to wear a classic watch-style every day.  Here is another Ansel with a black leather band:






Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Watches of Presidential Candidates

Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah.  The first Presidential debate is running along.  Americans face an important choice in November.  It's a choice that is beyond the scope of this blog.  But, as my mind wanders, I wonder what kind of watches the candidates wear.

According to a blog called Spudland, Mitt Romney has been photographed wearing a non-descript but functional Nixon "Private" watch.
By Gage Skidmore [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Romney's watch is devoid of subdials and expensive-looking flourishes. Here is another Nixon-brand watch. 

President Obama has been seen wearing a Jorg-Gray 6500 watch that was given to him by his Secret Service detail.

 This enlargement is grainy, but it's a simple black chronometer watch with subdials and a secret service logo.

 
If you'd like a Jorg-Gray 6500 watch just like the one worn by President Obama, you can get it right here:


Monday, October 1, 2012

Structure Military-style Watch from Sears

A couple of months ago, I got a really cool watch at Sears. It's a Structure Military-style Watch and costs about $30-$35. A classic military dial looks just and diver-style non-rotating bezel makes for a perfect look. It also has a silicone band that is super comfortable and looks like leather.
Check out my full review here -