Living in an environmentally aware society we all want to do what we can. Recently demand for kinetic and solar powered watches has grown as we all try and do our bit for a greener environment.

Solar powered watches have been available since 1977 when Seiko watches introduced their first model. An inbuilt solar panel in the watch face converts sunlight into energy thereby eliminating the need for cell batteries. Seiko have recently introduced a new range of solar watches that don't need just sunlight to power the watch, but can use any form of artificial light.

These technological advanced timepieces only requires two minutes of sun to charge the watch for a days use and three hours to fully charge it. They will even remained charged if left in the darkness for an extended period of time.
 

For some women a watch is not just a way of telling the time but it is also considered a fashion statement or worn to compliment an outfit.

There are numerous ladies watches on the market from quartz to solar, kinetic to mechanical. Sports watches are gaining in popularity as more women are concerned about their health and attend gyms more frequently. For working women an accurate timepiece is essential, however it doesn't mean they still can't be stylish. From Breil watches to Gucci, women often chose a watch to reflect their personality or to impress their friends and colleagues, acting as a portable status symbol.

Designer watches are popular choices for women. Many of the worlds renowned fashion houses have created stylish and fashionable timepieces not only to compliment their outfits but also as a fashion statement. Designers, such as Kalvin Klein, Christian Dior, Burberry, DKNY and Gucci are just some of the most popular designer watches among women.