The watch of Dexter Morgan

As I watched another episode of my all-time favorite TV series “Dexter” last night, I suddenly started wondering which watch leading man Dexter Morgan is wearing around his wrist. From season one in 2006 to present, he has always been wearing one – that I knew for sure. But has it always been the same? Or has he changed watches sometime and I haven’t even noticed? Well, I have to admit that it really took me some time to discover what watch he wears but I finally found out and want to share my new knowledge with you guys. 

In fact, Dexter wears two different types of watches in the series. It turned out that the first one was a Vintage Timex watch from the 70s, the second one a Waltham Watch produced in the 60s. Both models are quite similar which is why they can only be clearly identified by zooming in on Dexter’s wrist. The watches he wears aren’t very expensive but rare and difficult to find on the market. I think they were chosen because of their significant meaning for Dexter who most probably wears them in memory of his father and his entire childhood.

Bulova becomes official partner of Manchester United

The brand Bulova, one of the leaders in the manufacturing of timepieces, announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the football club Manchester United two weeks ago. For Bulova’s Marketing Department, the partnership with the football powerhouse is a great opportunity to grow their brand internationally. To celebrate their future collaboration, an official ceremony took place at Old Trafford stadium where from now on Bulova watches are not only worn around the wrists of Manchester United team players and coaches, but will be displayed at the stadium itself and on events. 

 

The integrated campaign is now rolling out in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Australia. It presents a mix of global radio and television spots and print advertising in sports, lifestyle and men’s magazines.

In honor of the relationship to Manchester United, Bulova will introduce a new collection of club-branded watches at Baselworld in March 2014. The timepieces will be made out of steel, titanium or even solid 18k gold. With all those plans, Bulova is looking forward to the next few years that are expected to be the strongest the brand has ever had as exciting new watches will be released and strong sales are predicted.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Pont des Amoureux

In 2007, Van Cleef & Arpels presented a romantic timepiece for women called “Pont des Amoureux”, which means lover’s bridge. As its name implies, it shows a French bridge going over a river in Annecy, a town which is also known as the Venice of France. This very special watch is not focusing on utility, but definitely on poetry and emotion. At first sight, you might notice artistic craftsmanship combined with jewelry components, but taking a closer look, you might as well be able to find all the tiny details that are undoubtedly made with love

(http://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/encyclopaedia/watches/emblematic-watches/s/le-pont-des-amoureux/)

But now, let’s focus on the story the watch tells us: two figures travel along the dial to display the time. The first figure is a woman with an umbrella indicating the hours; the second figure is a man holding a flower behind his back pointing to the minutes. As time passes, the two figures get closer and finally, at 12 o’clock, the two lovers meet at the center and kiss.

Even though the concept seems quite simple, it is in fact a masterpiece of engineering. Maybe this is also one of the reasons why Cleef & Arpels received numerous international awards such as the Times Square Magazine Award of Design Watch for the “Best Jewelry Watch” in 2010. 

As you might now be interested in saving up one of those beautiful ladies watches for yourself, it might also be useful to know that they can be purchased for no less than $116,000.

The watch – the only jewelry a man needs

The watch is often the only piece of jewelry worn by men, which is why it is of high importance to choose the perfect watch which represents one’s personality. But as there is a great number of watches out there – how does a man find the watch of his dreams?

At first, the watch needs to show who you are and you need to love your watch as you look at it every day and wear it on various occasions. The choice of the right watch can be compared to a perfume which also has to fit in the overall picture of your personality. 

Many people, especially women, pay more attention to the accessories a man wears as we might think. But why? First of all, even though it might sound superficial at first, a piece of jewelry shows the social status as well as the taste of the individual by whom it is worn. 

In general, there are two types of watches: the mechanical ones and the so called “crystal watches” (Follow the link). If you are thinking of buying a watch, the aim should be to get one of high quality. And if you want your watch to accompany you for a long time, you might better choose a look that doesn’t go out of date too quickly.

Buying a watch is therefore not an easy act. It would be a shame to buy a watch witch the same attitude as you buy a pair of jeans.  So I can only recommend you to take your time with your decision and to compare different offers. You'll understand that a watch is an accessory filled with values.