BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!

We have some ridiculous Black Friday going on right now on all three or our websites.  Check out what is going on and save with some of the biggest all year...

First up we have Gem of the Day.  Gem of the Day has a special Black Friday Deals page on the main page of the site (www.gemday.com).  Deals here range from all over the site and include savings up to 90% OFF!!!!!!!  The deals change as the day goes on and items sell out.  Act quickly.  Some of these deals will be gone very quickly.

Next we have TopFlightWatches.  TopFlight is running a special promotion code good on ANYTHING in the store.  That's right!  You get and Additional Discount on anything, even sale items!  Head over and check out the deals.

And finally we have Time 4 Tritium. Special deals can be found store wide!  The front page has some special listings but it doesn't stop there.  We have special deals all across the site.  Take a look and save on your favorite brands.  Everyone wants a Tritium watch for the holidays.  It's the PERFECT gift!

Now is the best time to save.  Don't fight the crowds at the local stores, shop in the comfort of your own home and save even more!

New, Bigger and Better Luminox Catalog

Working in cooperation with the management of Luminox Watch Company, we've built what may well be the biggest and best Luminox Watch Catalog on the Internet.  We have MORE WATCHES, NEW STYLES, GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY, MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION and more options than ever before.

We consolidated all the Luminox listings from our three websites into one exciting new catalog which should make shopping easier and more fun!

Follow this link to enter the new LUMINOX ON-LINE CATALOG at Gem of the Day.

As an EXTRA INCENTIVE to shop on new catalog we have an EXTRA DISCOUNT COUPON CODE good only until the end of October and good only on Luminox Watches.  At checkout just enter the code "GEMLUMI" in the space provided to reveal your special, secret discount!  Remember the coupon code expires on October 31st. Shop early for the Holidays!

Labor Day Sale!

You deserve to be rewarded for all your hard work! As a way of saying thank you we are having a Labor Day Coupon Sale! Enter the code: LABORDAY and get an additional discount on anything you purchase.  Good on all 3 websites: Gem of the Day, TopFlight Watches and Time4Tritium! Hurry, sale ends Monday.

Scuba Fin Diver

Citizen Watch Company is setting new depths of excellence with their Eco-Drive Light Powered Professional Diver's Watches. For the serious diver there is really only one choice: Citizen Dive Watches. Why?  Because the Eco-Drive technology is just the best available for the modern diver.  Eco-Drive technology means you get a perfectly accurate quartz watch and still NEVER have to change the battery!  It doesn't get any better than that for a diver.  Never having to change the battery means never having to open the seals on the back of the watch, which any diver will tell you can be the kiss of death for a watch.  But with the Citizen Eco-Drive dive watches you never have to worry about it.  You get a perfectly accurate watch you can wear in and out of the water.  It's ready to go anywhere, any time.

Using the most advanced technology in watch making, the Citizen Eco-Drive Professional Diver's Watches harnesses the power of light (natural or artificial) and converts it into energy which is stored in a permanently rechargeable lithium-ion cell. These dive watches recharge continuously and has a power reserve that lasts up to 6 months without recharging.

This particular watch we are talking about today is part of Citizen's ALL NEW Scuba Fin Diver Series.  Depth tested to 200 Meters, this watch is the real deal.  This is a series of watches that will never disappoint you. A rugger, heavy duty, rubber (polyurethane) dive strap is integrated right into the case. The time elapse bezels are unidirectional for control and accuracy. The dial has over-sized luminous hands and markers for perfect night and low light visibility!

Notice the attention to detail in the workmanship of the Scuba Fin Diver Watch.  The dial has a light pattern, the rubber strap is integrated and matches the style of the watch completely making this one of the best looking dive watches on the market today.  The case is solid stainless steel and the fit and finish are impeccable.

Take a look at all these great features:

• Polyurethane strap features a tang buckle
• Luminous hands
• One-way rotating elapsed-time bezel
• Date window at the 3 o’clock position
• Screw-back case
• Screw-down crown
• Mineral glass crystal
• Eco-Drive solar-power technology never requires a battery change, 180 day power reserve
• Water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet)
• Case width 46mm (approximately 1 7/8 inches)

Retail pricing starts at $299.00.  Fall 2012 availability.  Feel free to contact us Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329 with any questions or ordering information.

Top Deals at Gem of the Day!

Incredible deals are going on right now at Gem of the Day.  Check out their "Top Deals" web page for discounts OVER 80% OFF!  Click HERE and check it out.  Watches, Gold Jewelry, Bridal Sets, Cameos and more are on sale now!

Traser Big Date Chronograph

The Watch Guys are proud to present the Tracer Big Date Chrongraph Series.  This is not the newest series available from Traser but it is one of my favorites.  The BIG DATE CHRONOGRAPH has the classic styling of the legendary Traser H3 Military Watches, but with the newest Swiss Made, Jeweled, Chronograph quartz movement. As you can see in the photograph above, the new Chronographs feature full dial tritium illumination from H3 mb-microtec.  This means that you can easily see the watch day and night in any condition.  These watches are available in four different options, two in lightweight Titanium and two in Black PVD.  Each with either a traditional Green Tritium or the newer Blue Tritium variants. 

Worldwide, people who know about tritium illumination watches know that the Traser is the "real deal." Traser H3 by mb-microtec was the first military timepiece ever to be equipped with the patented tritium H3 permanent light technology. And the H3 mb-microtec models were actually the first to be issued to the men and women of the US Armed Forces. Today they are still the world standard and are the watches made for NATO armed forces.

The Big Date Chronograph Series is one of the best watches available from Traser today.  Solid Stainless Steel (or Titanium) construction, 100 Meters Water Resistant and a Sapphire Crystal are just some of the amazing features this watch has to offer.  It's a beautiful and well made timepiece that anyone would be proud to own and it won't break the bank.  One of my favorite features of the Traser brand is that they are reasonably priced.  And by comparison with other brands they are practically a steal.  You don't have to sacrifice any quality and can save hundreds of dollars!

For more information, specs and pricing please visit one of our sites: Gem of the Day, Time 4 Tritium or Topflight Watches or call me Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329.  Just ask for Zak.

Why Own a Tritium Watch?

 

Here at The Watch Guys we love watches.  But, as some of you may have noticed, we are particularly fond of Tritium illuminated watches.  Why is that?  Well it's because Tritium Illuminated Watches are just simply the best illuminated watches available today.  So "What is Tritium illumination?" I hear you say.  You may have heard some people talk about them and not know exactly what it is or how it works.  Let's take a look and see.  I am going to break down what Tritium illumination is, how it works and what it all means so next time you hear us talking about how much we love it, you'll understand why.

What is Tritium illumination?

Lets start off with what Tritium illumination is.  Tritium illumination is what is called a micro-gas technology.  Tritium illumination is not a paint but actually small glass tubes filled with a phosphorescent and Tritium in it's gaseous form.  The Tritium gas reacts with the phosphorescent and creates a continuous glow 24-hours a day / 7-days a week for about 25 years.  It is a chemical reaction that is very stable, safe and consistent.  From there the Tritium gas vials are inserted on the hands and dial of the watch. The new generation of Tritium watches are the easiest in the world to read in low light conditions and even in total darkness. The light emitting devices require no battery power or any other form of charging, and never needs servicing or maintenance.

Why is Tritium Superior?

So now that we know what it is and how it works we have to ask why it is superior to other forms of illumination?  The benefits of Tritium as a watch illumination system is simple.  Making watches visible in low light or at night has been a perplexing problem since wrist timepieces were first invented. While watchmakers thought the problem was solved 100 years ago with the use of radium, it quickly proved too radio active and dangerous. Radium was outlawed for use in watches over 50 years ago. Luminous substitutes found in 95% of watches sold today require the use of an external light source to recharge the illumination. Many owners complain that the luminous paint works poorly and fades quickly, often in just minutes of darkness. Another alternative, using electric back lighting, requires the owner to press a button and quickly uses up battery power. It often fails to light the dial evenly and has proven unreliable.

With Tritium you have a constant source of light that requires no additional power source.  No buttons to push and no fading as the night draws on.  The Tritium stays light day in and day out for up to 25 years.  All you have to do is take a quick glance at the watch and you know exactly what time it is.  No fuss, no muss.  Tritium provides a clean, easy to read light source that stays perfectly visible all night long.  No other illumination can claim those benefits.  Starting to see why we are such big fans around here?

Because of the increasing popularity of Tritium illumination, several brands now offer this feature. Time4Tritium, Gem of the Day and Topflight Watches are proud to offer the following brands: UZI Watches, Smith and Wesson Watches, Traser Watches, H3 Tactical Watches, Luminox Watches and Mondaine Watches. All these brands are equipped with a tritium gas tubes to illuminate the dial.

For more information on this and any other questions to may have please call us Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329.
 

 

Tutima Grand Classic Black Chronograph PR

The new Tutima Grand Classic Black Chronograph Power Reserve with the Red Dial is one of the most dramatic timepieces ever created. It will be noticed immediately and will set you apart with its stunning design. It is one of the most handsome watches we've ever offered from any designer or manufacturer. A watch this extraordinary can only come from the designers of Tutima in Glashette, Germany.

The exhibition Back of the 781 Series of Grand Classic Chronographs The new Grand Classic Black Chronograph PR can cope with anything that comes its way, thanks to the use of cutting-edge technology. The case and bracelet have a black coating which is largely resistant to shocks and scratches using a unique process designed by Tutima's German engineers. To begin with, the stainless steel itself undergoes a special process to harden it far below the surface layer. It is then given a coating of ultra-hard PVD coating (physical vapor deposition) in midnight black as extra protection.

The dial is also painstakingly designed to provide a clarity of the instrumentation including a rare power reserve display designed to make this chronograph the perfect companion for turbulent times. The Power Reserve instantly shown the remaining power stored in the mainspring. If the power reserve should start to dwindle, all it takes is a few shakes of the wrist and the Automatic Swiss selfwinding Valjoux 7750 movement produces new energy.

Gem of the Day is pleased to offer this and many other Tutima Grand Classic models. Call us TOLL FREE at 1 (888) 243-6329 to discuss our very competitive prices and all the options in the extensive Grand Classic Collection.

Wenger Braille Watch

Wenger TerraGraph Braille 

This watch has actually been around for a few years now but it recently came to my attention that we have never done a blog entry on it.  And to make things even more interesting, this watch is also somewhat unique in the watch world today.  For people who are vision impaired, there are only a few option available, most of which are really cheesy talking watches.  These are usually cheaply made, loud and embarrassing.  Assuming you want to know what time it is in a public setting you can't help but call attention to yourself.  But what other options are there?  To be honest, not many.

Fortunately, there is the braille watch from Wenger.  The Wenger TerraGraph Braille Watch is a nicely made Swiss watch that won't break the bank and allows for a much more discrete way to tell time.  The pop-up crystal allows the user to tell time anywhere very easily and without making a scene.  The classic analog design is attractive and well suited for any occasion.  

This classic braille watch combines the traditional watch design with a cover/crystal that can be opened using a push button to reveal a braille raised dot dial and sturdy reinforced hands. The Wenger Braille Watch, model #72345, is one of the very finest watches made by this extraordinary Swiss manufacturer. Wenger uses the skill developed as a maker of precision quality instruments to develop a strong, durable, fully functional braille watch. As the picture up top indicates, the crystal pops up to allow the blind wearer to "read the dial" with the touch of the fingers. For the sight impaired who have limited vision, the dial has large, black, easy-to-read numerals and heavy black hands.

The watch case is made entirely of fine Swiss Surgical Grade Stainless Steel and the crystal is scratch resistant hardened mineral glass. This watch is also entirely SWISS MADE to the highest standards. The Swiss quartz movement has jewels at all precision wear points, assuring astounding accuracy.

The attention to detail is exceptional, as you would expect from the makers of the "Genuine Swiss Army Knife"and makes this watch stand out above the rest.  For more information and ordering info please visit our store: Gem of the Day.  There you can find more information, detailed features about the watch and pricing information.

Seiko Solar Chronograph Collection

Introducing the ALL NEW Seiko Solar Chronograph! That's right! Seiko has gone Solar and in a big way. These new watches are absolutely amazing. It's the perfect watch for any occasion. 

The Seiko Solar Chronograph collection has a built-in stop watch with 60 minute and 24 hour subdials, suitable for timing long events. Yet the watch is 200 meter water resistant thanks to a screw down crown, screw down case back and very rare screw down stopwatch pushers. The pushers must be unscrewed for the stop watch to be engaged. This is an exceptional feature and will prevent costly accidental pushes when underwater.

The SOLAR POWERED Calibre V175 Quartz Movement has a 6 month power reserve when fully charged. You will never need to replace a battery or open the case back and break the water resistant seals. Plus the watch continuously recharges in any light. Indoors or outdoors this watch is ready for action. The case is entirely made of stainless steel and the crystal is the very tough and durable Hardlex Crystal, developed and perfected by Seiko.

The model SSC017 has Steel Bracelet is solid, not hollow and the attachment uses a new, extra thick steel spring bar for extra durability. The bracelet itself has a double-locking 3-fold clasp with a dive suit extender. The model SSC031 has the traditional Rubber Dive Band.

For more information, watch features and purchase information please visit us online at Gem of the Day or call us Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329.

New Automatics from Traser

Today I bring you some very exciting news from the Tritium watch world.  Traser, one of the worlds leading Tritium watch manufacturers, is bring out two brand new automatic watches with full tritium illumination.  The first model is based off of the incredibly good looking Aviator series and the other is from the P6600 military camp.  Both watches feature Swiss ETA movements.  The GMT Aviator features the ETA 2893-2 and the P6600 Automatic features the ETA 2824-2 EL.  Both watches are extremely well made and have the amazingly bright tritium illumination we have all come to know and love.  I love to see both of these series expanding their selection.  Traser truly is one of the very best watch manufacturers out there and these two series are some of my favorites. 

 

BÜcker Automatic UTC

 

The Aviator collect is quite frankly one of the best looking watches being made today.  In a world fully of military type watches the Master collection is a breath of fresh air.  It is a series equally at home in the office, on the golf course or out in the field.  It is still tough enough to wear anywhere you want to take it and still one of the best looking watches around.  On top of that, this watch also features a 4-hand GMT that is also Tritium illuminated.  This allows you to use the GMT function (UTC/ZULU or just as a second time zone) anytime, day or night.  In the Tritium watch world, very few watches have have an illuminated 4th hand setting this watch even further apart from the pack.  This is a truly unique timepiece, not to be passed up by the true collector.

 

BÜcker Automatic UTC - Night View

On the flip side you have the P6600 Military collection.  And just as I noted earlier, this is yet another military style watch in a sea of military watches.  So what makes this collection so special?  Well innovation for one thing.  A truly unique double case design fuses the strength of stainless steel with the lightweight properties of the composite cases.  This allows for a screw down crow and case back but keeps the watch at a comfortable weight.  And that is just the start.  This watch also features a genuine Sapphire Crystal and 300 Meters Water Resistance!  That's right, this is a true hard core divers watch capably of going anywhere and doing anything you can throw at it.  Even after all of that, this is also one of the best looking military watches available today.  I mean just look at it (pictured below)!  Nuff said.

P6600 Automatic

Both of these watches are new and have very limited availability.  Please call us for pricing and available quantities.  Short waiting periods may be required.  Our Toll Free number is 1-888-243-6329.

Seiko Diver's Catalog

Check out the ALL NEW Seiko Diver's Catalog at Gem of the Day. That's right, Gem of the Day is rapidly expanding their Seiko collection of watches. All New models like the SKA513 (pictured above), SSC017 and SSC037 have just been added to the online selection along with many more. Seiko make some of the best diver's watches on the planet and Gem of the Day is really working hard to expand it collections. They are really serious about offering the very best selection of specialty watches and this is just the latest step in that direction. Check it out for yourself and watch us grow!

Tutima Pacific 300

Tutima Watch Company is introducing an all new model in their Pacific military collection of fine diver's watches, the Pacific 300. This new model is made of solid, lightweight titanium and is depth tested to 300 meters (1,000 feet) below sea level.

The Tutima Pacific 300 Dive Watch represents a new direction and a significant improvement in the Pacific line. The Pacific has always been popular because of it's low price and fine quality. And while the new Pacific 300 still has an amazingly low price, the quality now equals or exceeds the finest watches that Europe has to offer. Compare this watch to a Breitling, IWC or Omega and you'll immediately recognize what an exceptional watch the Tutima Pacific 300 really is. And the German attention to detail, fit and finish is simply unmatched.

The non-reflective and virtually scratch proof sapphire crystal, large luminous hands and indices together with a reliable ETA 2836-2 self-winding movement guarantee that this watch exceeds the highest professional standards.

New in the Tutima Pacific 300 is a bi-directional Compass style bezel with compass directions and markings in degrees. Useful in navigation, it also has an extremely large luminous dot at the North position on the bezel for ideal nighttime use.

Equipped with an exceptionally sturdy rubber strap and titanium folding clasp with divers extension (shown on the right), the Tutima Pacific 300 is water and pressure resistant to 30 bar. The case is made of skin-friendly pure titanium, the rotating bezel has a 360-degree scale, points of the compass and unidirectional locking function. The crown and case back are screw-down.

For more details, more specs, more photos and pricing information head over to Gem of the Day. Gem of the Day(tm) is an Authorized Tutima Dealer and one of the nations leading internet dealers in fine quality time pieces.

Watch Clearance!

This is just a friendly reminder of some of the great deals that are going on right now with Gem of the Day. Right now we have items in stock with savings up to 80% OFF! Head over to the Watch Clearance section now to see all the great deals.

Wenger GST Diver

There is no denying that the all new Wenger GST Diver has startling good looks. The all black design is stunning and the attention to detail is top notch. From the Black PVD Stainless Steel Case, to the polished Black patterned dial, to the rugged and heavy all black rubber dive strap, this is one great looking watch. It's the little things that make the difference in a watch like this. Like the multi-level patterned dial and just the right amount of orange accents to set it all off with a prefect balance of good looks and supreme readability.

But it's not just good looks that makes the Wenger GST Diver one of our most highly recommended professional quality dive watches. The watch is made to the toughest Swiss standards for all dive watches. The case is 316 Grade Surgical Stainless Steel. It has both a screw down case back and a screw down crown. The crystal is virtually scratchproof Sapphire glass and the watch is depth tested to 300 meters or 1,000 feet below seal level!

The high contrast white hands and markers make this one of the easiest to read watches we've ever offered, even deep below the surface. The unidirectional diver's bezel has orange markers for measuring air tank reserves and the watch features a date function with the window at the 6 o'clock position.

This watch really is stunning to look at. You really need to see it in person to understand what I am getting at with this blog entry. Sometimes a watch ends up being more than just the sum of its parts. This is one of those times. This is really a great watch at a very affordable price. If you get a chance I highly recommend you check one out in person.

For more information, watch specs, pricing and to order one of these amazing watches please visit us at Gem of the Day.

Mondaine Chronograph with Night Vision

A bold yet sleek statement, the Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Watch Sport II has the classic Mondaine award winning design with the highest technology Swiss Chronograph (stopwatch) movement and Tritium Night View Illumination. It is the perfect combination of style and functionality.

The Sport II has a 42 millimeter brushed stainless steel case highlighted with a black PVD fixed bezel that is decorated with six polished stainless steel screws. It is available in two dial choices, either black or white with opposite color hands and the signature red stopwatch sweep second hand. The continuous sweep second subdial and the 30 minute elapse time subdial also have red hands.

As you can see, the hands and dial have tritium illumination for perfect night illumination. In addition the watch features a large double window date display that is easy to read at a glance, yet adds to the classic design motif.

The classic simple and straightforward design of Mondaine Watches is considered a work of great modern art. Mondaine Watches are collected by museums throughout the world. For example, Mondaine is the official watch of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

The simple design, the unmistakable easy-to-read face, distinctive hands and the famous red seconds hand have made the Mondaine collection successful the world over. In 1944, Hans Hilfiker, a Swiss Engineer and Designer and employee of the Federal Swiss Railways, created a clock, which has become known as the Official Swiss Railways Clock. It is amazing just how long this design has endured and now it appears to take a place in the eternal hall of fame along side other well known design icons such as the Coca-Cola bottle, the Mercedes star, the Toblerone packaging, or the design of the US dollar bill.

For more information or to order this watch please visit us at one of our stores: Gem of the Day, TopFlight Watches or Time 4 Tritium.

Traser P6600 Shadow

Well, Traser has finally entered the "Blackout" market with entry of the P6600 Shadow. Now, up until this point, Luminox has been running away with the "Blackout" segment of the market. In fact, the Original Blackout from Luminox has sold so well that there is now a whole collection of watches by Luminox that feature the "Blackout" treatment. And to top it off, several of these watches are the best selling Luminox watches ever. So, it only makes sense for Traser to answer back with a "Blackout" watch of their own. Enter the P6600 Shadow...

Based off of the P6600 Mil-G platform this is maybe the best Blackout watch to come along yet. Although Traser's Blackout has arrived a year later than Luminox and many other Swiss brands in Blackout Design, they lead the field in making their Blackout to meet and exceed the new, tougher, MIL-W-46374F Specifications. The Traser P6600 Shadow is the leader in Military Stealth Watches.

Traser cut no corners in the manufacture of these watches. The P6600 Shadow uses the latest dual case design that basically places the precision Swiss movement inside two cases for the ultimate in shock and water protection. The watch utilizes a K1 Grade Mineral Glass Crystal for improved strength and durability and a carbon fiber unidirectional elapse time bezels with a tritium Traser dot at the 60 minute mark. The new Traser P6600 Shadow also utilizes full tritium illumination on the dial of the watch. This is the watch to wear when your very safety depends on having the precise time at a glance.

All of this in an all new slicker Blacked-Out version. The combination of style, durability, military precision and quality parts make this one of the best watches available today. The price makes it one of the best buys out there today. Combining all of the strengths and affordable price makes this the first MUST HAVE watch of 2012.

Please feel free to visit our sites for more pictures, specs and pricing information. You can see mare and shop with us at the following sites: Gem of the Day, TopFlight Watches and Time 4 Tritium.