The Test of Time

Ten years ago TODAY, October 31, 2007, we added the Citizen Eco-Drive TITANIUM RACING CHRONOGRAPH, model BL5250-02L to our on-line catalog on Gem of the Day.  In the world of watches, especially from the large (gigantic!!!!) Japanese Watch Companies, it is rare for a model to continue to be produced for so many years.  Slow sellers are discontinued almost immediately,  In fact Citizen Watch Company discontinues nearly a third of their line every year!

Yet the Eco-Drive Racing Chronograph has endured for all these years and shows no sign of slowing down.  It has always been one of our top best sellers, and I'm betting it's been a consistent best seller for Citizen, too.

The real question is "Why?" Citizen has produced several hundred (you read that right) models with the identical features of alarm, chronograph, perpetual calendar and dual time zones.  These models have come an gone.  Far fewer have had a TITANIUM CASE and that may well be part of the secret.  Titanium is lightweight and stronger than steel. 

The Eco-Drive Racing Chronograph is water resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet below sea level.  It is suitable for deep diving (although not with the racing leather strap).  The key here is the BL5250-02L is incredibly tough and no one is afraid to wear it under any conditions or circumstances. 

Beyond that you quickly get into subjective features of looks, styling and comfort.  I always felt it was (and still is) one of Citizen's best looking watches,  The gray dial and easy-to-read hands and numbers and subdials create an understated elegance.  

I certainly don't want to underestimate the importance of the battery-free Eco-Drive movement.  Combined with the nearly indestructible Titanium Case, the watch never needs maintenance.  It simply runs and keeps perfect time forever!  The Citizen Eco-Drive Quartz Movement, Caliber E820, is one of the most tested and proven watch movements Citizen has ever made. The power reserve is nearly 6 months and recharges in two hours of sunlight.

How long with the BL5250-02L Citizen Racing Chronograph be available.  Obviously we don't know, but if you buy one today you'll have yours forever!

Available from both Gem of the Day and Top Flight Watches just by clicking the links.

Traser Outdoor Pioneer Chronograph

The Traser Outdoor Chronograph

Say hello to the all new Traser Outdoor Pioneer Chronograph.  Its the latest series available from Traser and it does something none of their other watches do.  It's an all new series with all new tricks!  On the surface, the watch looks like another in the ever expanding P6600 series but closer inspection reveals something completely different.  It's true there is a family resemblance but pretty much everything is new here.  It's slightly slimmer measuring in at 44 mm across the diameter and a little thicker top to bottom, measuring in at a chunky 14mm thick. 

But there is a reason for this extra thickness.  Firstly, this is a chronograph series and those movements require a little more room than a traditional 3-hand movement but more importantly, there is a little more room in there for it's secret weapon, the Tritium Illuminated Date Window.  That's right!  For the first time ever, Traser has made a watch with a fully illuminated date window.  

This was done by cutting out the numbers on the date wheel and then placing a Tritium tube underneath.  At night the effect is a perfectly readable date just like the rest of the hands/markers.  It works flawlessly and really adds that "X factor" to this series.  Normally this type of feature is only found on the really high end Tritium watch but Traser has done it and managed to keep the cost down too!  At a full retail price of $525, the Outdoor Pioneer Chronograph is a fantastic deal.

The rest of the watch is equally impressive as well.  just take a look at this list of features:

• MOVEMENT: Ronda Caliber 5030D Quartz Chronograph Movement
• 42 Month's Battery Life
• Lightweight Fiberglass Reinforced Polyamide Case
• Blackout Style Unidirectional Rotating Bezel
• K1 Ultra Tough, Scratch Resistant, Mineral Glass Crystal
• Water Resistant to 660 feet / 200 Meters below Sea Level
• Black Silicone Dive Style Strap
TRITIUM ILLUMINATION:

• Green Tritium on Number Markers 1 through 11
• Orange Tritium on the 12 o'clock marker
• Green Tritium Marker on the Time Elapse Bezel
• Green Tritium on the Hour Hand, Minute Hand AND Large Second Hand
• Green Tritium BELOW the Date Window to Illuminate the Date

Robust, durable and ready for anything, the Outdoor Pioneer series lives up to it's name.  It's the perfect watch for any situation and full Tritium illumination means that you will always be able to see the watch no matter where life takes you.  For more information, pricing and ordering information you can call us Toll Free at (888) 243-6329 visit us at one of our stores: Gem of the Day, TopFlight Watches or Time 4 Tritium.  Real watch experts are available to answer any of your questions in a no-hassle, no-pressure environment.  We love to talk watches.  Give us a call!                          

The Citizen Navihawk is Back!

The Citizen Navihawk is a classic and beloved watch from years past.  Back before the change to Eco-Drive the Navihawk was one of citizen top-of-the-line model pilots watches.  Actually, it was the equivalent of the modern Skyhawk.  In fact, the Skyhawk directly took the place of the Navihawk. The only real difference between the two models was the Eco-Drive technology.  As such, the Navihawk was phased out in favor of the new Eco-Drive model.  But now the Navihawk has made a triumphant return to the Citizen line-up and does so with style.

The Watch Guys are proud to introduce the all new Citizen Eco-Drive Navihawk A-T (citizen model JY8035-04E). Back with all the trimmings, this new model is once again one of Citizens top-of-the-line watches and comes jam packed with all of their modern tech.  With Atomic Clock synchronization for superior accuracy, this radio-controlled timepiece displays digitally the time in 43 cities, and has a 99-minute countdown timer and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) display as well as 2 world Time Alarms, Analog/Digital Display and 180-Day power Reserve.  Completely with a back-light for the digital display.

Basically, it's a Skyhawk A-T in new clothes but boy does it look good all dressed up!  The Navihawk features an all black stainless steel case (black ion plating), with a deep embossed black polyurethane strap and orange accents on the dial.  The overall effect is quite striking in person and give the watch a tougher look than it's Skyhawk brothers.  The rotating bezel has a coin-edge finish on the outer ring and provides nice grip when using the E6B Bezel for calculations.

Overall fit and finish is also top notch and really should be seen to be appreciated.  Everything from the buttons to the bezel to the case-back and nicely finished and feel good to the touch.  Citizen really out did themselves once again.  The Navihawk is a welcome edition to the Citizen watch brand and watch fans the world over.

For more information, pricing and ordering information on this model please visit our page at Topflight Watches.   Or for the complete collection of Navihawk A-T's you can visit us here.

Luminox Tony Kanaan Limited Edition Chronograph

The 2013 special Limited Edition of the Tony Kanaan Racing Chronograph was designed for and by champion Indy Car race driver, Tony Kanaan. It's cutting-edge design concept showcases an asymmetrical 3-layer case highlighted with Tony's own racing colors and a racing stripe style genuine leather strap.  It's a beautiful watch that really needs to be seen in order to appreciate it.  The level of detail is superb.  Everything from the push buttons to the carbon fiber inserts on the side of the watch are finished in the finest detail.  This watch is breath taking from every angle and very limited.  More so with Tony Kanaan winning the Indy 500 this year.  Collectors and fans alike are all trying to get a hold of this amazing timepiece and supplies are running low.  Fortunately we do have a few of this fantastic watch still in stock and ready to ship.  Normally I don't do blog entries to promote limited editing watch since they sell out so quickly but every once in a while a watch is so cool it deserves the extra attention.  This is one of those times.

For those of you into specs and features, we have compiled a list of the key features below:

• Limited edition to 999 pieces worldwide
• Ronda 5050.B Swiss quartz movement
• White dial with black, yellow and green accents
• 316L stainless steel black PVD case with carbon fiber inlay on sides
• Double date display at the 6 o'clock position
• Tony Kanaan logo at the 4 o'clock position
• Fix black ceramic bezel
• Screwed case-back
• Double-security gasket crown
• Sapphire glass crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Genuine black leather strap with white stripes & black stitching, security buckle
• TRITIUM GAS TUBE Illumination - Hour and Minute Hands and all Hour Markers
• Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet)

DIMENSIONS:

• Diameter: 44 mm (with Setting Crown 47 mm)
• Depth (Thickness): 13 mm 

Little things bring the Tony Kanaan Racing Chronograph (Luminox model 1146) to a level above the other watches offered currently on the market.  The ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, carbon fiber inserts and yellow and green tritium tubes all come together to make something special.  The custom fitted leather strap and dial work together to make one integrated design carried throughout the watch and the asymetrical case sets everything off with just the right angles.

But honestly, talking about this watch and looking at pictures is not enough.  It really is one of those watches that has to be seen to be appreciated.  Pictures just don't do it justice.  If you are interested, give us a call TOLL FREE at 1-888-243-6329 to check availability and pricing.  We could sell out at any moment so call first if you can.  You can also order online from us here.  (Gem of the Day is an Authorized Luminox Dealer, selling only brand new, factory fresh Luminox watches.)

For more information, pricing or just to talk about watches, give us a call.

Citizen Blue Angels World Chronograph A-T

We are pleased to introduce the all new Citizen's Blue Angels World Chronograph A-T!  The next evolution in World A-T watches comes to the Blue Angels series in a big way.  The World Chronograph A-T series of watches by Citizen is the all analog chrono A-T movement.  This means that the traditional digital windows have been thrown out in favor of a more sophisticated look.  Cleaner lines hide the amazing technology lying beneath it's more traditional looking face.  Underneath beats the heart of one of Citizen's most advanced timepieces.

The World Chronograph A-T is the latest in Citizen's Atomic Timekeeping series (hence the A-T moniker).  This means that this watch is capable of receiving the atomic signal and setting itself in 26 different timezones across the world.  Not only that but it also has a 1/20 second chronograph for timekeeping, perpetual calendar, 12/24 hour time dial, power-reserve indicator, E6B slide-rule inner bezel and a anti-reflective sapphire crystal!  All of that is packed into a sleek and sexy design that looks at home as much on the golf course as it does in the cockpit.

And it doesn't stop there.  There are the little things too.  Like the signature yellow strip that runs along the bezel tying in the accent color of the dials and second hand.  The fit and finish of the bracelet and the blue accent strips that line each button.  Each inch of this watch have been given the extra care it deserves.  It's a truly remarkable timepiece that needs to be seen to be appreciated.

This amazing watch is currently available in two trims.  One with a solid stainless steel bracelet (model AT8020-54L) and one with a blue leather strap (model AT8020-03L).  You can check out more features and info by visiting us on one of our retail sites: Gem of the Day or TopFlight Watches.

Give Us a Call

Looking for the best deals on watches and jewelery online?  The answer is just a simple phone call away.  As Authorized Internet Dealers for the brands we sell, we can offer you the best product and full warranties on every item.  This also means we delivery brand new fully authentic watches direct from the manufacturer.  As a consumer this means that you can shop with confidence knowing that you are getting exactly what you want, fully boxed, never worn product that is backed by the full manufacturer's USA warranty.

We think this is an important way of doing business.  It's the right way to do it and it means our customers get the best service if they ever end up having a problem.  However, part of being an Authorized Internet Dealer is following the rules and guidelines of the companies we represent.  And in many cases that means following a MAP (Minimum Advertised Pricing) policy.  Basically, the price we show on the website has to follow the guidlines set by the manufacturer.  This leads some consumers to believe that you have to pay more to buy Authorized.  NOT TRUE.  We are just as competitive as any dealer but to get the best price, you have to give us a call.

We can offer you the best price of anywhere on the internet.  You get the best of both worlds.  A Full USA Warranty AND the lowest price online.  All it takes is a minute of your time.  Those "grey market" dealers may look like a great deal when you are searching for a price but the deal starts to lose its appeal once you realized it may not come with a warranty, box or could even be a fake.  Don't get taken in by the flashing lights and fast talk.  Give us a call and talk to a real watch expert.  We can answer all your questions, give you the best deal online and peace of mind buying from an Authorized Dealer.

You can reach a real watch expert Monday through Friday 9pm-6pm and 10am-3pm on Saturdays (Central Time).  Real live people answer the phones and you get the best customer service in the business.  Give us a shot.   

Toll Free 1-888-243-6329

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.

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.

Tutima Limited Edition FX GMT

For many years Tutima Watch Company has been a supplier of precision time keeping instruments to NATO and the military and ari forces in Europe. The Pilot's FX GMT/Dual Time Watch is the standard by which all GMT watches must be measured. Its precise and detailed construction and design are world renowned.

Now, in honor of this great tradition, Tutima has made a special LIMITED EDITION of this heralded watch with a limited production of just 80 pieces worldwide (Model 633-31). The Watch Guys and Gem of the Day has been fortunate enough to obtain one of these watches and can offer this watch to one of our clients in the Internet.


If you are lucky enough to obtain one of these Limited Edition Pilot FX/Dual Time Watches, you will enjoy the precision benefits of this automatic timepiece encased in polished stainless steel case. The included strap is a water resistant black alligator leather with red contrast stitching.

Beneath the sapphire glass crystal are easy-to-read numbers and luminous hands and markers. Note the central red-colored 24-hour readout for your second time zone. Finally, the 24-hour rotating bi-directional bezel has 48 lockable positions that will allow you to keep track of a third time zone. With a double sealed, screw-in crown and date display, this fine Swiss movement is ready to keep you on track. As befitting such a prestigious Limited Edition timepiece, the watch is presented in a solid oak box with certificate.

Gem of the Day™ is pleased to be chosen as one of the very few Authorized Internet Dealers for this amazing watch line. For more information, pictures and details please join us at Gem of the Day or TopFlight Watches or call us Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329. Due to the extreme limited nature of this watch, you may want to call us to verify availability, price and delivery of this watch.

UPDATE: This watch has sold out and is no longer available

Citizen World Perpetual AT

Ok, now I have to admit that we are a little excited about this one. The Watch Guys are truly pleased to present the newest Citizen Atomic Timekeeping model, the World Perpetual AT. Now as you may know Citizen has been making Eco-Drive watches with their 'AT' (atomic time) feature for a few years now. It all started with the Skyhawk AT and blossomed from there. To the point now were several series offer this truly wonderful feature. In fact, combined with the Eco-Drive feature it makes for one of the best watches available today. I mean come on... no battery to replace, no need to adjust the time and no need to adjust the date! Can it get any better? Well, in fact it can and it has with the all new World Perpetual AT.

First off is the overall design. It is much simpler than the other watches Citizen is designing with the same technology. The World Perpetual has the general appearance of a standard 3-hand watch. No overly complicated sub-dials, no e6b slide-rule nonsense, just a clean sleek and professional looking watch but still packed with the best features. We are talking World Time with 26 different cities pre-programmed, Eco-Drive, Perpetual Calendar, 200 Meter Water Resistance, Atomic Timekeeping, Solid Stainless Steel or Titanium cases and perhaps one of the best features rarely found on a Citizen watch... a Genuine Sapphire Crystal. That's right, you can't even get that on the flagship Skyhawk model.

So it looks good and also redefines atomic timekeeping with radio controlled accuracy in the USA, Europe, Japan and China where radio signals are received both automatically and on demand. You never have to change a battery or set the time ever again, even for DST (daylight savings time)! The watch will actually set itself. Wake up the next morning to find your watch has already adjusted the time properly. You really can't ask for more.

This particular version is available in two varieties, Stainless Steel or Titanium (CB0020-50E and CB0030-56E respectively). Unfortunately, Citizen has a "no internet" sale policy on this watch so you can't buy it from one of our websites. Fortunately, you can call us up and order it directly over the phone. So for more information and to order one for yourself please call us Toll Free at 1-888-243-6329.

ALL New Traser Translucent Collection

The guys here at the Watch Guys and pleased to introduce the ALL NEW Classic Series from Traser. Say hello to the Translucent Silver Collection! This series provides a fantastic new feature not seen anywhere else. Through careful engineering Traser is able to light the whole dial using only four (4) tritium tubes. That's right! All 12 markers are illuminated using only four markers.

How? By using ingenious new technology. Traser has implemented a translucent dial (hence the namesake) and reflectors to transmit the light to all of the markers. The result is remarkable. Be sure to check out the night illumination view to get the full effect.

But it doesn't stop there. This is also one of the thinnest Tritium watches available today, measuring in at only 8mm thick. This is also in part thanks to the new technology. Ther are able to mount the hands and markers on the same level and therefore cut out part of the normal height requirements.

Couple the slim, sleek design, classic good looks and new technology and you have a real winner. Not only that but it has a remarkable low price too! Check one out today. You will not be disappointed.

Find more information here, including pricing and technical information (size, water resistance etc...): TopFlight Watches, Time 4 Tritium

New All Black Titanium Commander 100 Pro

The Watch Guys are proud to introduce the newest version of the Commander 100 Pro, the international standard in Military Watches. The all new TRASER P6507-B Commander 100 Pro has a solid Titanium case and bracelet and is completely PVD coated for an amazing flat black finish. It's already one of the best Tritium Military watches available today and now it's one of the only ones available in Black Titanium!

Traser Watches, made exclusively in Switzerland by mb-microtec, are made for Military forces worldwide and are widely regarded as the best in the business when it comes to Tiruium watches. Traser is the original tritium Military-Spec watch, with watches issued to and worn by military personnel around the world. And mb-microtec has created the best illumination technology available today, Trigalight® Tritium Gas Illumination.

What makes the Commander 100 Pro really different is the rare WHITE Trigalight® Tritium Illumination. The illumination is bright and easy to read in low light and in total darkness. And Tritium never fades during the night. With the Commander 100 Pro the tritium gas tubes are on every hour marker, and on every hand, even the second hand.

The Traser P6507 Commander 100 Pro is made of solid TITANIUM, stronger and yet lighter than Stainless Steel. And the watch case has a Black PVD Titanium Carbon finish. The crystal is virtually scratch proof sapphire glass and the Swiss Jeweled Rhonda Quartz movement is one of the most accurate watch movements ever made.

Naturally, the Commander 100 Pro is depth tested to 200 meters below sea level and can be worn under any conditions.

The Watch Guys are please to announce that our stores will be one of only a few nationwide carrying this product. The unique and highly desirable all Black Titanium model can be purchased at any of our great stores, Time 4 Tritium, TopFlight Watches or Gem of the Day. For more information, pictures, pricing or of you would like to buy, please visit one of the above stores.

Walking a Fine Line: Luminox Battle for Positioning

Over the next few days both Zak (The Watch Guy) and I will be introducing several new Luminox Watches that will be available in extremely limited quantities before Christmas this year. Although almost all of these watches were introduced at the International Watch Fair in Basil, Switzerland in the early Spring, only a select few are making their way onto our shores late this fall. The world wide recession and especially the recession here in the United States are part of the reason for this delay, but Luminox own quest for its position in the marketplace also plays a major roll.

Luminox, as a brand, is torn between their heritage in the United States as a hunting ~ military - law enforcement brand and their Swiss manufacturing heritage as one of the world's finest watches.

Luminox's primary distribution avenue in the U.S. is still hunting and sporting goods stores. These dealers are the folks who brought Luminox to the attention of customers. And it was these dealers who made the original Series I and Series II Navy Seals Dive Watches one of the best selling and most highly regarded watches among law enforcement, sporting enthusiast and military customers in the world. Popularly priced in the $200.00 range in the United States, these watches are tough, accurate, dependable AND AFFORDABLE!

But Luminox parent, Lumondi Corporation in Switzerland, KNOWS that the quality of Luminox rivals and exceeds their better known competitors like Tag Heuer and Breitling. They realize Luminox can make and sell watches in the $1,500.00 to $2,500.00 price points that will easily out perform their competitors.

Back here in the U.S., the large sporting goods network simply cannot even display, let alone sell, watches in these price points.



As I mentioned above, over the next few days, we will show you these higher end Luminox watches like the Series 1500 Deep Diver Automatic pictured on the right, along with some interesting new lower price models. If you want to own one of these luxury Swiss Watches at the upper end you need to RESERVE THEM TODAY. In most cases the U.S. markets will received only tiny quantities, with the major distribution going into Europe and Japan.

Feel free to call Zak or me (Bob) TOLL FREE 1 (888) 243-6329 (weekdays 8:30 am to 6:00 pm) to reserve a watch or to get additional information.

Clearence Savings

I just recently posted an article about saving money while still shopping with Authorized Dealers. In that spirit I thought I would post up some of the fantastic deals we have going on right now at Gem of the Day, TopFlightWatches and Time4Tritium.

Each of our sites have a special Clearance section that showcases some of our best deals. Special deals you won't find anywhere else. For example, we currently have deals like this...

PRICE DROP!
DOWN TO $139.00

Wenger #70832

This Wenger watch has a retail of $400.00 but we have it for the Special Price of $139.00!!! That is a savings of OVER %65 Off! And the best part is that Gem of the Day is an Authorized Dealer. That means you get a Brand New watch fully boxed, with the Full 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty.

Saving money and buying with confidence has never been so easy. For more deals like this one check out the clearance pages for each of our sites.

Gemday Clearance - http://www.gemday.com/watches/clearance.shtml
TopFlight Clearance - http://www.topflightwatches.com/deals.cfm
Time4Tritium Clearance - http://www.time4tritium.com/deals.cfm

We are Authorized Dealers for EVERY Brand we sell.

Saving money, but at what cost?

Still looking for the best deals? Of course you are. We all are. The economy is still uncertain and people are still very aware of every penny they spend. Everyone is looking to get the best deals on each item they buy. Nothing wrong with that. It's just good business. Why pay more for the same item? There really is no good reason, as long as you buy from the right places. You see the Internet is a wonderful medium. It connects us with the entire world, which is wonderful, but it also has it's down side. You see, not everybody is good and honest.

Sure, for the most part you can easily spot the really bad guys but what about the guys that live in the gray area? When it come to watches and watch dealers, the internet has more "gray market" dealers than honest Authorized dealers. So what exactly is a "gray market" dealer and how does it effect you?

A "gray market" dealer is a company that sell the popular brands but does not buy directly from the manufacturer. They get their products from a 3rd party. This is troubling for a lot of reasons. First off, there is no way to guarantee the quality of the product. Because it comes from a 3rd party, there is no telling where it really came from. It could be a referb, used, repaired or even defective watch and because it did not come directly from the manufacturer you often get no warranty. And you really can't blame the manufacturer. I mean they don't know where that watch has been or the condition in which it was sold.

So even if the watch seems to be new and in good condition, you still have no warranty if something goes wrong (and usually nobody tells you that when you buy it). You just assumed you got a really good deal and only find out the bad news when you try to get service. It is not an ideal situation and worse, most customers don't know until it's too late. Well fortunately I am here to help. I can tell you how to find the good deals and buy from the right places.

(Look for authorized badges like these)

The first thing you need to do is identify the good guys. It's not too hard to do. Sometime it's as easy as looking for a "Dealer Badge" and sometimes you have to look a little deeper. The "Dealer Badge" is by far the best tool for finding the good guys. If you see a badge you are usually good to go and most of them are clickable. They will take you directly to the manufacturer's website, to a verification page, which will confirm the websites authorized dealer status. Unfortunately, not every watch manufacturer uses a badge system. So, if no badge is present (or available) the best thing is check out the dealer directly with the manufacturer. Give them a call or go to their website. Every manufacturer has a dealer listing and if you take a few minutes to check out who you are buying from, you can save yourself a lot of heartache down the road. It might be a bit of a hassle but it's worth it in the long run.

Once you find a good reputable dealer, you are good to go. Check out the Clearance page and go wild. Don't see what you want from the Clearence page? Then give them a call. Most every dealer is ready to make a deal. Give them a call and let them know exactly what you are looking for. Most of the time you will get good personal service, a competitive price and a full manufacturers warranty. It's Win, Win, Win. Buy with confidence knowing you got a good deal from an honest well established dealer.