Watches: Still Popular

Not many people need a wristwatch these days - people still seem to be buying and wearing wristwatches anyway. Everywhere in public places the time time is prominently displayed. We all still like the feel of a watch on our wrists. What makes us act like this?

We can only guess, but we can include the style they add to the list of reasons. A watch has style, whether it's merely a utilitarian type or a diamond studded platinum analog beauty.

The popularity of high end and vintage watches remains strong. Old companies like Rolex seem to able to make watches that are worth more all the time even though no one needs a watch anymore.

The cheap plastic watch can most daring in its fashion statement. Offering more than just the time these watches do it all. Of course they offer the basic information on the date. They also do much, much more. They can be helpful as a stopwatch. Now they also might tell you where you are if lost.

All those electronics accomplish more than they are meant to - the subtlety is that the person wearing a watch like this needs the most modern accessory. The watch proclaims for its wearer that they are important and need the latest gadget.

More elegant, bejeweled watches also make a statement - though of a very different type, of course. A silvery case, with a jewel-encrusted crystal or band formed into a rich design says 'I have it. You want it. Go get it for yourself. And you can. Elegance doesn't have to cost a fortune.

You might like the look of a vintage Rolex. Or you could just like the older look of a pre-owned luxury watch. No matter your look a watch is made that will work.

Now you have more decisions. The strap is equally a definer of the personality and taste of its wearer. Maybe you like the toughness of leather. Or, you may want to go crocodile in green or black. You might want to make a fashion statement and go for the shark.

Bands come in all manner of materials. You may like the cool feel of canvas. You could prefer the endurance of something metallic. Or, you may be a huge Mickey Mouse fan and just die to have Goofy on your wrist.

Whatever you decide the choices are abundant.

Contemporary watches is convenient, a flick of the wrist shows the time. They are inexpensive, tell great time and are versatile. It makes it's own staement and is a great accessory to any outfit, with many choices. Or perhaps you are that individual who really needs a computer on your wrist. Take the plunge.

Find a watch and make a statemant about yourself.

Win A Race|Get A Rolex

Luxury watches were not on my mind when I started to sail. When I started to race on yachts I was a young pup and did it to learn how to sail. Learn I certainly did and I was able to move along to racing my own small boat while at the same time continuing to race on larger yachts a swell. As my experience expanded I was able to take a more vital role on the large yacht I had been racing on for years.

The owner of the boat I crewed on was very wealthy and liked to maintain a steady group of crew members and to encourage our participation he always covered expenses and meals and was very generous. If you sail in large races and regattas you learn pretty quickly that Rolex Watch Company is a major sponsor of major yacht racing. We sailed in many of their sponsored races but not at a national level until now.

We had the opportunity to sail our Swan in The Rolex Championship in Monterrey and were able to win our division. The Skipper was presented with a Rolex Yachtmaster. It was a beautiful timepiece and we all admired it as much as the trophy. To our surprise, at our next gathering, the yacht's owner presented us all with a Rolex Submariner. What a great surprise and whata great watch. I now where mine with pride every where I go.