Tag Heuer: A Triumph in Design

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Since 1860 Tag Heuer have been creating luxury watches famous for precision engineering, superior quality and distinctive design; it is this that makes this famous Swiss watch brand a first class leader in the world of watches. Tag Heuer have a long standing relationship with F1, having worked with both Ferrari and Mclaren, thanks to their unique aesthetic qualities, innovative technology and impeccable performance. The brand has an undeniable passion for excellence and elegance that leads to stunning luxury timepieces; every single watch is truly a masterpiece. Read more

Omega: A Watch of Quality

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Omega is one of the most well-known luxurious watch brands in the world thanks to its innovative design and unique design qualities.  Omega was first founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in Switzerland. Since Brandt’s first ever Omega pocket watch creation, the brand have made their name as pioneers in the watch industry, ever pushing technology to create the most precise timepieces possible. Read more

The Incredible Story of £100,000 Watches

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Here’s something bound to fascinate any watch enthusiasts out there: a recent BBC report covered the incredible story of Dr George Daniels who, during his lifetime, was considered by many experts to be the finest watchmaker in the world.

The story which is told by Roger W. Smith, one of his few trusted apprentices, and now this proud owner of the famous studio in the Isle of Man is an inspiring representative for the true effort and skill it takes to make a watch by hand. Read more

Omega Watches Taken From House Near Colchester

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Burglars have recently stolen thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from a house near Colchester. Police arrived at Wood Lane, Fordham Heath early on the morning of Monday 16th September after the property had been broken into through a glass panelled side door and an upstairs window. The stolen items are thought to include a series of necklaces, bracelets and rings, along with an Omega Speedmaster Moon watch and a solid gold Omega Deville timepiece. These respective models represent a contemporary successor to the watch that was worn by Buzz Aldrin on the moon, and a member of one of the most classically elegant collections from this luxury manufacturer of Swiss watches. Read more

This isn’t just a watch…

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Here at Martin’s jewellers we are fascinated by watches. The humble pocket watch should never be underestimated as it has a rich and interesting heritage, and more uses than may at first meet the eye. As with many aspects of the modern sophisticated world, the primitive form of timekeeping was discovered by the ancient Egyptians; they used sundials and measured time by the position of the sun. A lot has changed since then but the evolution of the watch goes on. Here we present the most fascinating facts about watches and a hidden secret… Read more

Why Clean Jewellery?

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Luxury jewellery is one of the most desirable status symbols on the market for a person that is seeking to make a strong statement of style. The inherent qualities of luxury jewellery items mean that they are typically a long lasting investment, although carelessness or unforeseen circumstances can always result in the need for jewellery repairs. However it is very easy to overlook the need to clean a luxury watch or item of jewellery, and many people are unaware as to why they should even do so.
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A Brief History of Wrist-Watch Fashion

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In today’s modern world, a watch is more than a device just to tell the time, it is a fashion statement – an advertisement of status. In fact watches throughout time have been seen as an accessory relevant to status and class. In a world full of technological advances it’s quite amazing to think that the wrist watch is still relevant, but it is; celebrities from racing drivers to Hollywood actors are often seen to sporting an array of attractive wrist-watch designs. So, here is a brief history of the fashion of the wrist-watch.
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