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At WatchesOnNet we really appreciate Memorial Day, not just because it means summer is in the air but also as a time to reflect on our great country and the ones who’ve fought to protect it. We love celebrating the holidays by doing huge discounts on some of our best watches , right now we are offering Victorinox and Luminox watches at really low prices as these watches represent the strength that our soldiers require to keep us safe.

The team here at WatchesOnNet selected some of our favorite watches from the large selection going on sale for Memorial Day. You can check them all out over here.

VICTORINOX Original Quartz Men’s Watch 241514
VICTORINOX Original Quartz Men’s Watch 241517

VICTORINOX Chrono Classic Chronograph Quartz Women’s Watch 241511
VICTORINOX Chrono Classic Chronograph Quartz Men’s Watch 241498

LUMINOX Chronograph Automatic Men’s Watch 1861
LUMINOX Chronograph Quartz Men’s Watch 1883

LUMINOX Quartz Men’s Watch 3152.BO
LUMINOX Quartz Men’s Watch 3083

See all of our promo watches here!

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The watchmakers at Breguet have wished a very happy bicentennial to their own very first recorded wristwatch in an exhibition that started on January 16^th and ended last Sunday (Feb 12^th). The exhibition was held in Geneva’s Cité du Temps, and was coincided with the prestigious Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH ). The Geneva exhibition is designed for visitors to discover the unique history of this groundbreaking timepiece and the mystery of what became of it.

Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, first wristwatch owner

As far as horological history can tell us the first record of a wristwatch was ordered by Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister, Caroline Murat in 1810. At the time, Murat sat on the throne as the Queen of Naples, and was a well-known admirer of the timepieces made by Breguet founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. Yes, Breguet can say they made the first wristwatch for a queen. Queen Caroline’s wristwatch took two years to make and safely deliver, and was only one of the many she ordered from Breguet over the years.

Though the famous first wristwatch has never been found in any public or private collection, the little that is known of it is that the model number was N° 2639.

Nevertheless, Queen Caroline’s special relationship as the favorite customer of Breguet during this time produced something revolutionary. The watch as we know it was a very thin (for the time) repeating watch, had an oblong feminine shape, was set with a thermometer and used  hair intertwined with gold thread to create the strap. The concept must have certainly been innovative and fascinating for the time. As Queen Caroline was known to history as extravagant and ambitious, it is no surprise that she would dream up an ostentatious new watch to be paraded on her wrist at court.

A Reine de Naples watch, inspired by the first wristwatch

The event in Geneva was also used by Breguet to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the more modern Reine de Naples ladies’ watch collection. The public re-discovery of the Reine de Naples collection also allowed for many experts in the horological field to offer their expertise on the Breguet line. These women’s watches are very much reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, with their exaggerated and surreal numbers spinning around the watch’s face. Breguet’s official website states that the line was inspired by Queen Caroline’s first wristwatch, as well as others made for Marie Antoinnette and Empress Josephine. The collection was designed to create a symbol of feminine refinement and precision.

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We’d just like to take a second and wish all of our readers around the world a joyous and very happy holiday season, no matter what holiday you’re celebrating.  We’ll back back tomorrow with fresh new content, and a 2011 summary coming late next week.  Have a great day!

-The HODINKEE Team

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Me im super happy because if they would
have replaced him they would have lost like so much money
because all taylor fans would have not gone to see it
so anyways who else is like super freaking happy that he is
officially staying
i know right lol
like that other guy michael copon is
ewwwwwwwwwwww.

Answer by Mo!
OMFG!
My mouth still hasn’t closed!
I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That other dude was ASIAN!
OMG I LOVE YOU TAYLOR! <3 :D <3 :D <3

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Today, August 1st, is a special day – it’s Switzerland’s 720th birthday!  Yup, the birthplace of 99% of our favorite watches was itself conceived today in the year 1291.  So, wish all your Swiss friends a happy Swiss National day! After all, it is their only national holiday.

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My Wife is the best.. for our 2nd wedding anniversary, she got me a Rolex Milgauss! I am so stoked about this watch.. I’ve wanted it for quite a while, and its the only other Rolex besides my GMT-II Ceramic that I want. Now I am satisfied with my modest Rolex collection of two watches.

A quick wrist shot peak, and a review to follow:

From:The Breitling Watch Blog

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Black Fruitz Seems Sad

The Fruitz Watches Happy Hour White Russian Natural Frequency Ladies Watch F43S-W-B is an interesting design.  Featuring mood enhancing technology, the Fruitz Happy Hour Whit Russian seems to have all the components of a great watch.  Given the fact that most Fruitz watches retail for just around $ 225…what could I possibly have to complain about this watch?

Well, I don’t know about you, but this particular timepiece kind of looks like an angry old man.  Do you see that?  Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the crisp white dial and black strap, but I can’t get around that face.  The stark white dial is interrupted only by the black accents outlining the chronographic features.  The idea is sleek and modern, but all I see when I look at this watch is two angry eyes and a frown.  Geez, I really want to love it, but I’m not sure I will be able to ignore that sour puss.

If you see the same thing as me, maybe you should check out other Fruitz models.  There are many different versions of this women’s watch that give off a happy and joyful feel.  See the entire collection on line at Fruitz or Watches on Net.

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i just found out in E! News that he is that he has been working out & that he gained 19 pounds of pure muscle arggg! thats hot anyway back to the question are you happy he is going to play Jacob Black ?

Answer by crosscntry13
Lol. Yea. He is a good Jacob! But he is annoying in the books!

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Every WM has 4 main event style big matches, WWE announced 2 tonight.

John Cena vs. The Miz – WWE Championship

Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge vs. Christian – World Heavyweight Championship

What do you think of the 2 main events so far? I like the Triple threat match. John Cena vs. The Miz has an OBVIOUS winner. Oh well.

What does the IWC think of the two match ups?

Answer by Go Reds/Buckeyes/Bengals
How is it Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge vs. Christian?

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Chopard expands on its Happy Diamond Sport collection with a summer offering called the Happy Sport La Vie En Rose. The famous Edith Piaf song lends itself to these timepieces that have silhouette style roses on the dials – with or without diamonds. Perhaps this is also an unofficial watch from Chopard to its fans in France.

The 36mm wide watches are in steel or 18k rose gold (or steel with an 18k rose gold bezel). The loveliest models have rose colored sapphires set in the bezel – as well as diamonds mixed into the decor on the dial. Like all Happy Diamond watches, a few floating diamonds are sandwiched between two sapphire crystals and move around freely over the dial. The collection has a few dial styles and straps to choose from, presumably all in tones that will match rose colors. The entire Happy Sport La Vie En Rose collection will be limited to about 525 pieces total. Inside the watches are Swiss quartz movements. Look for them soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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