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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch-The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is probably the 'classic' Rolex. Launched way back in 1926, this is simply a watch - it shows hours, minutes and seconds. It's clean, clear and beautiful.
Men’s Seiko Watches-Seiko is a Japanese Watch company founded in 1881 and introduced the first quartz watch in 1969. Today it is one of the biggest and most popular watch brands, providing quality timepieces and good value for money.
Tissot Watches-Like other reputed Swiss luxury watch companies, Tissot also gives emphasis on the changes. Their meticulously crafted watches are helping them to gain the trust of worldwide watch lovers.
Dom Perignon Champagne-Dom Perignon champagne is a sparkling wine made in France. The area where it's made is about 1 hour travel from Paris, and it is the only area where Champagne, the wine, can be produced.
All About Champagne-Lets start with the fundamental question of what Champagne exactly is. Champagne is a sparkling wine. Simply put, a wine that has bubbles or is carbonated. Thus, Champagne is after all wine.
The History of Breitling Watches-Before you set out to purchase an expensive Breitling watch, it will pay to know the history of the company. Breitling is a luxury brand of Swiss watches that are produced by a company known as Breitling SA, which is a private company that is headquartered in Switzerland.
Prosecco – 12 Things Most People Don’t Know-There are an awful lot of people enjoying Prosecco all over the UK, but how much do we actually know about the UKs favourite sparkler? This article aims to amuse and inform all you Prosecco fans.
Champagne Brands and How to Choose Between Them-Champagne is a wonderful drink that (literally) brings a sparkle to any special occasion, yet when it comes to choosing one brand or another, most people don't know where to start. So here's a quick guide to what makes all champagne brands different that will help you discover all sorts of new possibilities.
Fountain Pen Companies – Early History-Here are some interesting facts about some of the companies who have made major contributions to the development of the fountain pen. Many of the fountain pens they created are highly sought after by people who collect antique fountain pens because they are of a high quality and are also miniature works of art. Additionally, many of these companies have been around for over 100 years, so they are not new businesses.
Baume et Mercier Watches, a short history-Formed by Pierre-Joseph Celestin Baume and Louis Victor Baume in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland around 1830 and originally called 'Baume Brothers'. They made pocket watches.
Blancpain Watches, a short history-Formed in 1735 by Jehan-Jaques Blancpain. It is famous for its Fifty-Fathoms watch, used by the United States Navy. It boasts to have made the most complicated watch of all time, the Blancpain 1735 which is a true complication and has a production of just one per year.
Elgin Pocket Watches, a short history-In America prior to the 1850s, watches were made by hand which meant that if the watch broke there was a need to make a spare part specifically for that watch, which was expensive and time consuming. Elgin realised that there was a large market for watches that were machine made with interchangeable parts
Audemars Piguet Watches, a short history-Formed in 1875 with a partnership between a 23-year old Jules-Louis Audemars and 21-year old Edward-August Piguet. The Audemars Piguet trademark was registered in 1882 and their first outlet opened in Geneva in 1889
Pocket Watches-Most of the pocket watches you find today will be vintage. They date back as early as the 17th century, but the majority of models seen on the market today will be 19th or early 20th century.
Ingersoll Watches, a short history-The company was started when, in 1882, brothers Robert Hawley Ingersoll and Charles Henry Ingersoll started a mail order business in New York to sell low cost items. In 1892 the started supplying watches manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches – a short history-Antoine-LeCoultre (1803-1881) was a pioneering inventor. He had his own workshop in 1833 that made high quality timepieces. He also developed state-of-the-art measuring equipment and, in 1844, was the first person to be able to measure the micron.
History of the Christmas Tree-The Christmas Tree is must-have: it's one of the great symbols of the festive season. About 100 million people around the World have a Christmas tree at this time of year. Here's a short history.
Longines Watches: a short history-Longines is a Swiss watchmaker based at St Imier. Established in 1832 they are now part of the Swatch Group. Here is a short history of the Longines company.
Waltham Pocket Watches: a short history-Waltham Pocket Watches are readily available and relatively inexpensive, even for a working model in good condition, so they are a great watch to start a collection.
A Short History of Halloween-Halloween (31st October) is popular in the UK and even more popular in America where it estimated a quarter of the years' sweets are sold during the period. Halloween, Pumpkins and Trick-or-Treat. How did it all start?
Cartier Watches: a short history-Cartier S.A. is a French company internationally renowned for its high quality - and expensive - jewellery and watches. Tiaras and million-dollar items are common to Cartier.
Top 5 American National Parks-Many British visitors think of American as skyscraper-laden cities and theme parks, but the US also has massive expanses of outstanding natural beauty, all teeming with wildlife and nature.
Hamilton Watches: a short history-Hamilton Watches have a long history, with a close association with America, although manufacturing has...
Breitling Watches: a short history-Breitling offers certified chronometers for aviation use although today the watches are usually sold as luxury items.Breitling watches still have aviator functions. They are characterised by the large faces (48mm) for improved visibility and to facilitate the display of more information and complications.
Rolex Watches: a Short History-Swiss Watchmaker Rolex is one of the most famous brand names in the world. Renown for quality and expensive prices, a Rolex is a status of success and wealth. Formed in 1905 and named Wilsdorf & Davis after its founders, the company used Swiss movements and English (Dennison) cases and assembled them in England. The name Rolex was registered in 1908.
Kendall’s Cookbook: Fruit Cake-This is a very simple recipe and is made from low cost ingredients and makes a lovely Christmas cake.
Whisky Buyers Guide-Whisky is a traditional Christmas present, but if you are buying for a whisky affictionardo then you should understand that there is a considerable variation between types of whisky and taste is very subjective. No two whiskies will taste the same.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch - The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is probably the 'classic' Rolex. Launched way back in 1926, this is simply a watch - it shows hours, minutes and seconds. It's clean, clear and beautiful.
Men’s Seiko Watches - Seiko is a Japanese Watch company founded in 1881 and introduced the first quartz watch in 1969. Today it is one of the biggest and most popular watch brands, providing quality timepieces and good value for money.
Tissot Watches - Like other reputed Swiss luxury watch companies, Tissot also gives emphasis on the changes. Their meticulously crafted watches are helping them to gain the trust of worldwide watch lovers.
Dom Perignon Champagne - Dom Perignon champagne is a sparkling wine made in France. The area where it's made is about 1 hour travel from Paris, and it is the only area where Champagne, the wine, can be produced.
All About Champagne - Lets start with the fundamental question of what Champagne exactly is. Champagne is a sparkling wine. Simply put, a wine that has bubbles or is carbonated. Thus, Champagne is after all wine.
The History of Breitling Watches - Before you set out to purchase an expensive Breitling watch, it will pay to know the history of the company. Breitling is a luxury brand of Swiss watches that are produced by a company known as Breitling SA, which is a private company that is headquartered in Switzerland.
Prosecco – 12 Things Most People Don’t Know - There are an awful lot of people enjoying Prosecco all over the UK, but how much do we actually know about the UKs favourite sparkler? This article aims to amuse and inform all you Prosecco fans.
Champagne Brands and How to Choose Between Them - Champagne is a wonderful drink that (literally) brings a sparkle to any special occasion, yet when it comes to choosing one brand or another, most people don't know where to start. So here's a quick guide to what makes all champagne brands different that will help you discover all sorts of new possibilities.
Fountain Pen Companies – Early History - Here are some interesting facts about some of the companies who have made major contributions to the development of the fountain pen. Many of the fountain pens they created are highly sought after by people who collect antique fountain pens because they are of a high quality and are also miniature works of art. Additionally, many of these companies have been around for over 100 years, so they are not new businesses.
Baume et Mercier Watches, a short history - Formed by Pierre-Joseph Celestin Baume and Louis Victor Baume in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland around 1830 and originally called 'Baume Brothers'. They made pocket watches.
Elgin Pocket Watches, a short history - In America prior to the 1850s, watches were made by hand which meant that if the watch broke there was a need to make a spare part specifically for that watch, which was expensive and time consuming. Elgin realised that there was a large market for watches that were machine made with interchangeable parts
History of the Christmas Tree - The Christmas Tree is must-have: it's one of the great symbols of the festive season. About 100 million people around the World have a Christmas tree at this time of year. Here's a short history. 
Longines Watches: a short history - Longines is a Swiss watchmaker based at St Imier. Established in 1832 they are now part of the Swatch Group. Here is a short history of the Longines company.
Waltham Pocket Watches: a short history - Waltham Pocket Watches are readily available and relatively inexpensive, even for a working model in good condition, so they are a great watch to start a collection.
A Short History of Halloween - Halloween (31st October) is popular in the UK and even more popular in America where it estimated a quarter of the years' sweets are sold during the period. Halloween, Pumpkins and Trick-or-Treat. How did it all start? 
Cartier Watches: a short history - Cartier S.A. is a French company internationally renowned for its high quality - and expensive - jewellery and watches. Tiaras and million-dollar items are common to Cartier.
Top 5 American National Parks - Many British visitors think of American as skyscraper-laden cities and theme parks, but the US also has massive expanses of outstanding natural beauty, all teeming with wildlife and nature.
Hamilton Watches: a short history - Hamilton Watches have a long history, with a close association with America, although manufacturing has...
Rolex Watches: a Short History - Swiss Watchmaker Rolex is one of the most famous brand names in the world. Renown for quality and expensive prices, a Rolex is a status of success and wealth. Formed in 1905 and named Wilsdorf & Davis after its founders, the company used Swiss movements and English (Dennison) cases and assembled them in England. The name Rolex was registered in 1908.
Kendall’s Cookbook: Fruit Cake - This is a very simple recipe and is made from low cost ingredients and makes a lovely Christmas cake.
Whisky Buyers Guide - Whisky is a traditional Christmas present, but if you are buying for a whisky affictionardo then you should understand that there is a considerable variation between types of whisky and taste is very subjective. No two whiskies will taste the same.
