In my hunt for a new timepiece I have found some gorgeous watches (and at many price points)! Here are some of the chic standouts.
But first, get a load of some "Then & Now" print advertisements for watches... my how times (pun intended) have changed!
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Then: Teach him the value of time, states this 1900s ad from Dueber-Hampden Watches.
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Now: Want to be Brad Pitt? Where this Tag watch!
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Then: Domestic animals sell Benrus watches, in an ad circa 1960.
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Now: Wild animals help sell Cartier watches.
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Then: Prim and proper is the pitch for Harvel Watch Company's ad from the 1940s.
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Now: Sharon Stone in a Dior ad for Christal Watches. She knows sex sells!
Now some chic watches... Enjoy!
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Dior Christal Sapphire Diamond Chronograph Watch, available at
Amazon.com
Bulgari Moon Phase Watch, gorgeous!
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Quirky & Chic! Soundless Dance 2 Watch from
Swatch $55
Perfect to dress up your LBD! Starburst Cuff Watch, now only $39.99 at
JCPenney
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Preppy Chic! Burberry Check Trim Round Watch $295 at
Nordstrom
Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph Watch. What a sweet treat!
Coach Mia Bangle Watch $298. So mod & fun!
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Hublot Big Bang Orange Carat Watch, ultimate luxury timepiece (my orange crush!)
BCBG Max Azria Plisse Watch with a pleated satin ribbon strap $125. Lovely!
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With
Michele watches, mix and match gorgeous watch faces with luxurious bands, this Deco Diamond watch with Hot Pink Alligator band about $1500.
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Doubles as jewelry! La Mer Collections Disco Chain Wrap Watch $108 at
shopbop.com
My father's father started the Harvel Watch Company. What a pleasant surprise to find a copy of a Harvel Watch ad online - thank you!
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