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A Guide to Preppy Style Watches for Men

The preppy style is one of the most enduring American fashions. Originally associated with well off or wealthy college bound prep school students and popularized by companies like Izod, Lacoste, and Polo Ralph Lauren, the preppy look grew up and entered the workplace with the advent of business casual wardrobes. Watches are an essential element ...

Guide to American Watch Companies

It is a fact that most of the famous watch making companies are from Switzerland. But, America is a homeland to some great watch companies also. American watch companies are known for producing high quality watches with very unique designs. Most American watch companies manufacture their watches with either quartz (battery powered) watch movements or ...

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Best Men’s Designer Watches Under $200

Men’s watches can make great accessories for both professional and casual occasions. Picking out the right watch can be a challenge since there are so many different brands and styles on the market. Designer watches offer a unique characteristic that compliment almost any attire; however do not have to be over priced. This article will ...

New Vintage Style Radio Buyer’s Guide

A number of new radio receivers are available which combine vintage style with new technology and features. Many such radios are relatively affordable, and they can be purchased at stores or online. Read on for details about several radio models of this type… TEAC SLD-80S: This dual-speaker stereo AM/FM unit also features a compact disc ...

Karla News

How to Cope with Watch Snobbery!

I love high end watches. A Rolex, Panerai, Breitling, or Bell & Ross watch isn’t in my budget right now, but they are all mechanical engineering masterpieces. The high end watch designs are innovative and the history of watchmaking is interesting. While I’m dreaming of a Bell & Ross watch, for now, I usually wear ...

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Buyer’s Guide to Weather Band Radio Receivers

Weather band radios allow you to receive a special radio band reserved for government radio stations which broadcast weather conditions and forecast information. Most states have several of these stations. Weather radio stations are free of commercial advertising. Stations in coastal areas broadcast detailed marine forecasts as well. Some weather radios are also equipped to ...

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A Guide to Vintage-Style Men’s Watches Inspired by Military Aviation

A new breed of old style watches for men has come to market. They are styled after vintage military watches and offer large faces, earthy dial colors, and rugged canvas or leather straps. These vintage military-style watches offer practicality, ease of use, and rugged style. While they may have been styled after military watches, their ...