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Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2012

Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2012

on May 15, 2012 in Watch Buying Guide

It’s that time of year again.  Time to find the perfect gift for Dad.  Finding the ideal gift for such an important person can be stressful.  Below are some great Father’s Day gift ideas that we hope might help reduce the headache and help you make a stress-free purchase. Citizen’s new all black Nighthawk Flight [...]

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Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2012

Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2012

on April 27, 2012 in Watch Buying Guide

When it comes to Mother’s Day, many of us go out and get the typical bouquet of flowers, card or even a box of chocolate (which we’re sure any mom would appreciate!). Every mom is unique, and that goes for any woman  in our lives that may have had a significant role in raising us [...]

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Renewable Energy and Watches

Renewable Energy and Watches

on April 18, 2012 in Watch Buying Guide

Last year we wrote a featured article about solar powered watches. Although this is the latest Eco-friendly technology being utilized in watch manufacturing today, it isn’t the only renewable energy used in timepieces. Before batteries or rechargeable cells, watches operated by mechanical means. Watchmakers would construct the movements with tiny cogs (gears), springs, and jewels [...]

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Spring 2012 Watch Fashion Trends

Spring 2012 Watch Fashion Trends

on April 15, 2012 in Watch Buying Guide

As warm weather quickly approaches, it is time to pack up the winter gear and shop for the latest spring and summer fashions.  Bold, bright colors are the fashion trend for Spring 2012, which may make it difficult to find a watch that will compliment this new trend as well as your current style. Ceramic [...]

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

on June 13, 2011 in Watch Buying Guide

Shopping for a Father’s Day gift is never an easy task.  How do you find the right gift for such an amazing person?  Princeton Watches offers several different gift ideas for Dad, perfect for any budget.  From a stylish Citizen watch to a practical Swiss Army Golf Tool, there are plenty to choose from. For [...]

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Go Green for Earth Day with Solar Powered Watches

Go Green for Earth Day with Solar Powered Watches

on April 21, 2011 in Watch Buying Guide

For years, people have been making a conscious effort to “Go Green”.  Whether you take reusable bags to the grocery store or own a hybrid car, many do not realize that watch manufacturers have their own way of going-green: Solar Powered Watches.  Since  April 22 2011 is Earth Day, we thought this was a good [...]

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How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

on March 11, 2011 in Watch Buying Guide, Watches 101

Indicating how well a watch is sealed against water, water resistance is an important feature for many of us.  However, the water resistance standards can be confusing.  The water resistance mark on a timepiece doesn’t necessarily indicate how far under the water you can take the watch.  One reason is that your motion under the [...]

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Are Watches Obsolete?

Are Watches Obsolete?

on August 8, 2007 in Watch Buying Guide

Many blogs and news reports over the last 6 months or so have proclaimed that with today’s cell phones and other electronics being practically a body appendage, especially with young people, the wristwatch is becoming a dinosaur.  Will we be saying “back in the day” regarding watches anytime soon? We sure have a tons of [...]

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