Luminox Blackout's are IN STOCK!!!

That's right! For a limited time we have the Luminox 3051-BO's in stock and ready to ship. This actually marks the first time since they were released, back in November 2009, that we have had any extra stock. This is Luminox's most popular watch they have ever produced and by far the hardest to get a hold of. Normally people have to wait at least two week and sometimes up to 30+ days. And most shipments are sold out before they ever arrive.

Fortunately, we are now able to supply customers immediately but you need to act quickly. We are estimating that we will once again be out of stock very soon. This is a limited time opportunity. Get your Luminox Blackout today!

There are currently in stock at all three of our stores: Gem of the Day, Time4Tritium and TopFlightWatches

Innovative Watches

Innovation is the watch industry happens in fits and spurts. Sometimes you will see a watch company get truly innovative and begin to push the barrier while others will go generations without actually changing anything substantial. Often the most innovative companies are the ones who are just starting out. People with truly fresh ideas and perspective. People eager to make a difference and wow the world with there idea. Sometimes it hits and sometimes it misses.

Today I want to talk about ONE such company. ONE that developed something truly innovative and is now enjoying great success. I am of course talking about 01 THE ONE. 01 THE ONE is a little company that had a brilliant idea for telling time that was unlike anything anyone had ever seen. Developed by a computer programmer, 01 THE ONE watches would use binary (the base code for all programming) for telling time.

Using LED's and a new format for time telling, 01 THE ONE watches were born. The result is a unique and good looking time piece with a great story. I defy you to wear ONE of there watches and not get a comment from passers by. It's a conversation piece and a great choice for anyone who doesn't want to go with the crowd.

Now reading the time does take a little getting used to but once you wear it for a while it becomes second nature. Personally the original (pictured above) is my favorite but they have developed two alternate versions (pictured below)

My only problem with the latter two is that they seem slightly less true to the original concept of binary time. Still, they are very cool and the most recent is much easier to tell time with. And at the end of the day, if you are looking for something different and innovative, you need to check out 01 THE ONE. This is ONE to keep your eye on.

Spread the Word - H3 Tactical is a Force in the Watch Industry

The addition of several fine Swiss brands of Tritium Watches has been a real benefit to the American consumer. While Luminox remains the leader in Tritium Illuminated Watches, a lot has changed in just the last three years! Today people looking for Tritium watches now have at least six brands and over 200 different models from which to chose.

Even more important, the addition of several Swiss manufacturers has led to increased competition and increased innovation. This, in turn has led to lower prices and new and exciting product.

We try to work with every watch company to bring our customers the very best new watches. And while every company has its strengths and weaknesses, no company is working harder to understand the American consumer or to build a better, more competitive product that H3 Tactical.

The management of H3 Tactical listens carefully to our every request and asks all the right questions about our customers. And then they quickly develop the products we need. Well, quickly isn't the best term to use when describing Swiss Watchmaking. Generally this means six to twelve months.

As great example is their development of a true ladies Tritium Sport Watch, the Lady Commander. After Luminox decided to discontinue all Ladies watches, we asked every (and I do mean every) Swiss Tritium manufacturer to fill in the gap. Only H3 Tactical answered the challenge. Today the Lady Commander is a best seller.

No content to just develop "me too" product H3 Tactical has looked for areas where new and innovative watches are needed. One of the best examples in the Stealth Mission true 24 Hour Military Time Watch. This watch has twice the tritium of other watches and makes keeping track of military time easy, day or night. It's the watch I'm wearing in the picture at the top of this article. We also profiled this innovative watch earlier in this blog: World's First Full Tritium 24 Hour Watch.

As the economy turns tough, it will take aggressive innovation, unyielding quality and great customer service to survive. We think H3 Tactical has what it takes.

See all our H3 Tactical Watches by clicking in this link.

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.

Luminox Blackout's Have Arrived

Want to know what the hot watch item is this holiday season? Well, look no further. The Luminox Blackout series of watches is going to be THE watch to have. As you can see, the watches and hands and numerals are all black. The dial is a very dark gray (nearly black) and only the Tritium Gas Tubes provide a hint of the time during daylight hours.

At night, it's an entirely different story, as the Tritium Gas Tubes glow brightly for easy time visibility (Blue Tritium Illumination). The Blackout is a most unusual watch. The Luminox Blackout is handsome, rugged and mysterious

(6402-BO) (3051-BO)

The model 3051-BO is made from lightweight carbon reinforced polyurethane. It has a supple and durable Luminox Signature rubber dive strap. The watch is made to US Navy Seals Military Specifications and meets or exceeds all Navy Seals requirements.

The model 6402-BO is based on the Luminox EVO F-117 Nighthawk Pilots Watch, but BLACKED OUT to all all Black Design. The watch is made entirely from surgical grade stainless steel with a black PVD coating for all black appearance. It has a stainless steel bracelet. The watch is made to F-117 Nighthawk Military Specifications and meets or exceeds all U.S Armed Forces Military Specifications # W-4637 4F. Both of the new Luminox Blackout Watches are depth tested and certified for water tightness to 200 meters (or 660 feet) below sea level.

To order either of these watches head over to Gem of the Day, Time 4 Tritium or Topflight Watches.

H3 Ladies Commander - New Dial Colors Available!

Just a little follow up on a previous story. Remember when we introduced the H3 Tactical Ladies Commander Tritium watch? Remember when we said it was a great design and perfect size for woman? And that we expected it to be very popular? Well it turns out we were right (don't worry, it doesn't happen very often).

The Ladies Commander Tritium watch has been so popular that H3 Tactical is already expanding the line. That's right, we now have two more models to choose from. Same exact specs as the original, they have simply added more dial color options. The original black is still available and as you can see, they have added blue and white/silver to the mix. Now three great looking watches to choose from just in time for the holidays.

All three are now available and in stock at both Gem of the Day and Time 4 Tritium. Plus FREE Shipping, No Tax and extended Holiday Returns (buy now and return 30-days from Christmas!!!). Now is the perfect time to buy.