Girls watches make great affordable presents for any girl. Not only can watches be used to tell the time but they make great fashion accessories for any little girl.

From Breil watches to Casio, there are numerous girls watches to choose from making excellent birthday or Christmas presents. Lego offer a unique timepiece for girls which allows them to build their own watch themselves. It comes in a variety of colours and accessories, such as hearts and stars that can be attached. Swatch have a range of girls watches that are not only water resistant but come in an array of colours and designs.

Themed watches for younger girls, such as Hannah Montana or Barbie can help encourage them to tell the time. Older girls might prefer designer watches as a fashion accessory to match their outfits or the latest must have trendy designs.

Fake or counterfeit watches are big business. Learning how to spot a fake can be quite hard but once you know it could save you a lot of money and heartache.

Initially to avoid any disappointment buy your timepiece from a reputable jeweller accompanied by a credible guarantee. Research your watch on the internet before you buy so you are familiar with its true features. Rolex are the most popular watches to be counterfeited prompting the company to incorporate security features in their watches. Breitling is another brand that is regularly replicated.

There are a number of fake designer brands on the market, such as Cartier and D&G. Ways to spot a fake include lightweight watches that are normally heavy and inscriptions that are printed on are normally fakes. Other quality timepieces that are popular fakes include Seiko watches, TAG Heuer, Philip Patek and Longines. Replica watches is a highly profitable industry but the original watchmakers lose millions every year due to these fraudsters.

From Seiko watches to Timex there is an array of boys watches to choose from for all age groups.

Boys watches can be divided into younger and older boys watch categories. For younger children these timepieces are durable and hard wearing to suit the lifestyle and vigour of any busy boy. With bright colours and easy to read faces, any boy can be encouraged to learn to tell the time.

From Ben 10 to Power Rangers, Fireman Sam to Bob the Builder boys watches are designed to attract a boys attention. Timex have a great range of boys watches with specifically labelled hour and minute hands and 'to' and 'past' hour labels making telling the time easier. For older boys many sporting brands offer specially designed trendy watches for boys.

Fashionable and stylish Breil watches offer a superb range of classic and chic ladies watches to suit any occasion.

Since the early 1900's Breil watches have been producing quality timepieces with a traditional Italian flair. Offering the latest up to the minute technology and designs, Breil ladies styles are original and unique. From chronographs to dual time, kinetic to quartz there is Breil watch to suit any woman.

Choose from the Breil Ladies Globe watch or the Breil Tribe watch. Both  are available in a range of colours and with a choice of different watch straps or bracelets. The Breil Ladies Mediterraneo watch is a stylish watch offering an array of features including water resistance, rose gold chronograph dial and the reassurance you are purchasing a quality timepiece.

When choosing a watch make sure you have researched the market. Technology is changing all the time and new brands are emerging offering new and exciting styles and designs.

Ask yourself what time of watch do you want? Quartz, kinetic, self winding or battery powered there are numerous ones to choose from. Consider not only your budget but also your lifestyle. Do you require a durable water resistant watch or is a contemporary designer watch right up your street. What brand do you like? Are you looking for a good quality classical timepiece or a trendy fashion watch.

Seiko watches offer an excellent range of gents and ladies watches to suit any occasion. From a sports to a divers watch, a kinetic to traditional timepiece there is a watch to suit any budget.

Designer watches are the latest stylish and trendy timepieces available on the market. From Seiko watches to D&G there is a designer watch available to suit any occasion.

Most of the famous fashion houses, such as D&G, Chanel, Armani and DKNY have introduced ranges of watches incorporating the latest styles and trends. They often get celebrities and model to endorse their watches in order to boost sales. The main problem design labels have is the number of people who try to imitate their timepieces. Fake watches are big business but there is nothing like the genuine article.

Many designer labels offer a range of jewellery to match their watches in order to compliment any outfit. To any fashion conscious person designer watches represent style and finesse. They wear them in the hope that they stand out in the crowd and get noticed.

Gold is a precious metal that is often used to represent and reflect ones position and status in society. Gold watches are considered as a luxury timepiece representing elegance and sophistication.

Gold pocket watches were popular in the 19th century with many watchmakers producing solid gold or gold plated timepieces. Gold fob chains also added a sense of luxury and class to its wearer. Gold pendant watches were often worn by women to compliment an outfit or just as a piece of jewellery.

From Breil watches to Rolex, most major watch companies offer a range of either gold plated or 9k or 18k gold watches. Following the recent global economic crisis the price of gold has reached record highs. Good news if you have a solid gold watch to sell but not such a good position for buyers or watchmakers.

A chronograph watch allows the wearer to tell the time more precisely than traditional watches. A special hand has been incorporated into the mechanism of the watch that can be stopped or started providing accurate timekeeping, similar to a stopwatch.

Unlike a stopwatch however, chronograph watches can be used to tell the time. They are excellent watches to use at sporting events or at the gym where precise timing is essential. Chronograph watches are popular among the military, engineers and pilots due to their accurate timekeeping. Divers also prefer to use chronograph watches, where under the water timing needs to be precise.

Breil watches offer an impressive range of chronograph watches. The Breil Tribe Chronograph is available in both gents and ladies watches, all offering the classic and technological features Breil are renowned for. Available in a range of stunning designs and styles at affordable prices, these Italian contemporary timepieces don't fail to impress.

In today's environmentally aware society the introduction and development of solar powered watches has been warmly welcomed as by the increasing environmentally friendly public.

Traditionally watches are generally powered by a winding mechanism or by a replaceable battery. Solar powered watches offer an alternative as they convert solar energy into electricity. Through the use of solar or photovoltaic cells sunlight is stored and the power it creates can be used as and when required by the wearer.

Seiko watches offer an impressive range of solar powered watches including the Android Apollo solar sun powered watch, the Premier solar radio controlled watch and an excellent Solar Divers watch. All Seiko solar watches offer an impressive energy conversion efficiency rate of 35.8%.

 From Breil watches to Seiko, any watch can be fun to wear. Trendy watches come in all styles and designs are are generally reasonably priced.

There are many cool surf brands on the market that offer a range of funky watches. S.t.a.m.p. Watches are a great novelty way of telling the time. Peel them off like a postage stamp and stick them on any part of your body or wherever you want.

There are numerous childrens watches available in bright and colourful designs to help young children tell the time. From Winnie the Pooh to Barbie, Power Rangers to Ben 10 there are lots to choose from. Disney and traditional watchmakers Timex offer a great range of childrens watches. National Geographic brought out a range of clip watches which can be attached to a belt loop or back pack. They are available in boyish colours to appeal to the adventurous type.

Nurses watches are an extremely important piece of a nurses equipment. Designed as a fob watch, nurses watches provide vital information to help a nurse to do her job correctly and efficiently.

Nurses or fob watches are attached by a short chain or leather strap to an item of clothing. Original fob watches had a protective cover over the watch face and were generally worn by men to tell the time and also for decorative purposes.

Seiko watches offer a range of nurses watches under the brand name of Lorus. They are durable and water resistance with removable dials for easy cleaning in order to prevent the spread of infection. Nurses watches have a second hand to allow the nurses to perform important functions such as taking pulses.

There are many styles and types of watches on the market it can appear quite daunting when you come to decide which watch to buy.

Watches can be powered either by batteries, solar power, wound by hand or through kinetic motion. This is when the movement of the wearers arm powered the mechanism of the watch. Seiko watches offers an excellent range of kinetic timepieces. Analog watches are classically styled watches with a traditional face and dials. Digital watches on the other hand show the time through the use of just numbers on a digital display.

For a fun fashionable watch how about a dual time watch which is popular among travellers. This type of watch has two faces simultaneously showing the time at home and abroad. Dress watches can compliment any outfit. There are many expensive jewelled ones but there are plenty fashionable dress watches available at reasonable prices.

When choosing a watch, whether its a Rolex or Breil watches, you need to ask yourself when and where you going to be wearing it, what features you require and what is the style or design you are after.

The price of the watch is an important consideration. Select a budget and stick to it. What do you require from your watch? Are you looking for a good looking accessory to compliment an outfit or is it necessity, such as a durable sports watch. Perhaps you are looking for a timepiece for business, one that will create a particular professional image. For a traditional look choose a classic style or if you are out to impress the latest must have watch with cutting edge technology might be the one for you.

Consider how much effort you want to put in to the care of your watch. Kinetic and solar powered watches are low maintenance as they don't require a battery change. Popular watches might be cheap and trendy but are they of a good quality. There are numerous styles and design available on the market either online or from a reputable watch outlet.

 There are numerous brands of ladies watches available to choose from. Whether you are looking for a classically designed timepiece, the latest technologically advanced watch, a durable sports watch or an elegant dress watch there is something to suit everyone's taste.

There are many popular brands favoured by women. Rolex, for instance, are renowned the world over for their high quality and exclusively designed watches accompanied by a high price tag. Elegant and sophisticated Cartier have a reputation for precision  and quality watches. Seiko watches are another brand popular with women as they offer a stylish range of affordable watches to suit any women. They are renowned for their reliability and for incorporating the latest technological advancements in their timepieces.

For the trendy and fashion conscious woman DKNY are popular for their elegant and chic timepieces. Gucci offer a fashionable range of ladies watches which make a great accessory to any wardrobe. Guess are another popular watch brand that offer a trendy and retro range of ladies watches for every age group.

Originally women wore their watches hidden under their clothes in specially made pocket or attached to the seam of their dress. As time passed women began to display their timepieces on chains around their necks, pinned to their clothes like broaches or on a small chain attached at the waist.

Nowadays women watches are available in numerous styles and designs. From Breil watches to D&G, there are many choice available. Often women wear watches as a fashion accessory. Elegantly design classical or jewellery encrusted dress watches compliment any outfit.

There are many ladies watches incorporating the latest technology including Kinetic, Chronograph, solar powered and quartz watches. There are excellent ladies sports watches available displaying the latest features such as an alarm, lap counter and stop watch. These watches are made from durable materials, such as titanium, steel and rubber and will suit the rigours of any sporting activity.

Talking watches can be a life changing product. They are helpful not only for the blind but the partially sighted, dementia sufferers or perhaps those who are taking medication at timed intervals.

Talking watches are available in a number of styles and designs with clear faces, dials and easy use buckles and bracelets. These timepieces are also useful for those learning to tell the time or for people in a job in a dark environment. Voices and alarms are clear and audible making talking watches an extremely useful aid.

Braille watches are also used by the visually impaired to help tell the time, giving them the gift of independence. The wearer lifts up a cover of the watch face allowing them to feel the braille markings and to tell the time by touch. Seiko watches make a stylish ladies braille watch and also a gents one too.

The watch is a portable timepiece which is traditionally worn on the wrist. The first watch can be traced back to 1572 when the Earl of Leicester presented a wristwatch to Elizabeth I. Early watches were often attached to clothing or worn on a chain.

Original watches came in all shapes and sizes, from crosses to skulls. They were very heavy and were adorned with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls. Women often wore their watches hidden under their clothes unlike today where they are worn as a fashion accessory.

 Wristwatches were first mass produced in 1902, prior to that they were all made by hand. Some exquisite pieces are still handmade by specialist watchmakers. The Swiss have played a very important role in the history of watchmaking by introducing the using latest up to the minute technology. From Breil watches to Rolex, D&G to Tag Heuer there are many watch companies on the market offering numerous design and styles to choose from.

From Breil watches to Rolex all the major watch companies offer an array of watch straps to compliment the style and designs of their watches.

Straps are made in a variety of materials including rubber, plastic, leather, nylon cloth and fabric. A buckle of clasp is used to the attach the two ends of the strap allowing the wearer to adjust it to fit their size. Most watch straps nowadays are very durable but on the occasion that they break or you just want a change of style they can be bought individually.

Most sports watch straps are made from plastic or rubber which are ideal for wet conditions and extreme activities, such as climbing, diving or running. Childrens watch straps can be leather or rubber but Velcro straps are easier for them to use themselves initially. Bracelet straps are generally made from stainless steel but you can get gold, silver or titanium bracelets.

Seiko watches have gone from strength to strength since their early beginnings in 1881 when K Hattori created K Hattori & Co in Japan.

Initially producing clocks, Seiko went on to introduce its first wristwatch in 1913 and have gone on to become a globally recognised brand synonymous with technology and quality watches. Seiko watches have created many of the worlds firsts in watchmaking including: the first TV watch, digital watch with LCD display and the original computer watch.

Seiko watches are renowned not only for their watch designs but also for their use of the latest cutting edge technology. They introduced to the world Kinetic watches and Spring Drive timepieces. Recently they were in the headlines again when they launched the worlds first EPD watch with an active matrix system. In essence Seiko watches have “changed the history of timekeeping”.

With the advent of mobile phones it has been suggested that wristwatches are no longer considered necessary. However this could not be further from the truth as watch companies from Breil watches to Rolex say sales remain high and wristwatches are still popular timepieces.

Watches are still considered trendy and fashionable due to the latest technological advancements. Solar powered watches, Kinetic, TV watches and Chronograph watches are examples of the range of exciting timepieces on the market.

Watches are often worn to compliment an outfit. The style and brand of watch you wear is often considered to reflect your personality. A good quality watch can make a great first impression. Elegant ladies watches are often worn as an accessory. An expensive must have gents watch is generally considered as the new portable status symbol, as mens obsession with watches still remains strong.

There are 7 watches in total that are NASA certified for astronauts to wear during their time in space. Watches are an essential piece of an astronauts equipment, so they need to be tested rigorously before they receive the official NASA seal of approval.

Watches that are to be used in space need to be robust and durable to withstand the pressures they will be subjected to. The features of a space timepiece is more detailed and specific than a normal watch and needs to be appropriate for use in space. Each country that undertakes space travel select their own brands and designs.

From Seiko watches to Omega, all watches brands and their specific features are taken into consideration. Famous watches worn by the American astronauts include the Omega Speedmaster, Casio G-Shock and the Timex Datalink. Russian astronauts prefer Poljot military watches and the Chinese favour Fiyta Chronographs.

Seiko watches range of Ananta watches are inspirational timepieces at their finest. Ananta means “The infinite” in Sanskit.

Ananta watches are designed to reflect Seiko's “Dedicated to perfection” image and also to incorporate Seiko's dream to create the “most technologically advanced craftsmanship in the world”. The Ananta range includes the Spring Drive Chronograph, Spring Drive GMT, Double Retrograde Automatic and the Multi-Hand Automatic.

One of the highlights of the range is a new type of luxury mechanism which incorporates an improved generator allowing the Ananta watches to be incredibly accurate. The whole of the Ananta range reflects quality, elegance and great performance watches.

Breil watches are renowned for their inspirational range of stylish, contemporary timepieces. From the Manta to the Mediterraneo range, these distinctive quality watches are definitely ones to be seen in.

The Mediterraneo range of watches offers a sporty yet sophisticated line of timepieces. A nautical theme is reflected in Breils use of rubber stamps, curvey lines and designs. They are available in a range of vibrant and classical colours for both ladies and gents.

Breil's line of unisex watches are fashionable and stylish. These contemporary timepieces are desirable and elegant. Breil Milano watches date back to 1939 and since then they have gone from strength to strength.

 Clocks are used to keep and tell the time. They are generally displayed in a prominent position allowing you to easily keep track of time.

Public clocks are placed in convenient places allowing everyone to see the time. Railway and bus stations, shops, clock towers on a church or in a town square are all common places to find a clock. A striking mechanism within the clock hits a bell or chimes are sounded to announce time intervals. Present day clocks, such as grandfather clocks still strike on the hour and half hour. Cuckoo clocks are fun clocks that announce the time.

Sundials were early timekeepers used in ancient times. They used the rays of sun to keep track of time and were surprisingly quite accurate. Water clocks were introduced later on by the Romans and the Greeks. Mechanical clocks were first introduced in the 13th century in Europe and have gone on to develop into technologically advanced timepieces. The development of watches allowed time to become portable with numerous choices available from Breil watches to Rolex.

Time is “the continuum in which events occur in succession from the past to the present and on to the future”.

Time is measured in a number of ways which makes it easy for us to understand the passing of time. Early time apparatus includes sundials, candles and hourglasses. As time has advanced so has the development of clocks whose name derives from the dutch word “klocke”.

The introduction of wristwatches made time portable. Modern technology has bought about stylish and desirable timepieces. Automatic, mechanical, solar, digital and kinetic are just some of the present day watches available  to buy. From Breil watches to Rolex there are numerous designs and styles to choose from on the market allowing you to keep track of time.

As children are starting back at school after the summer holidays a wise investment to help them with their timekeeping is a good quality watch.

There are numerous stylish and durable watches for children on the market. A clear face and numerals is essential while children are learning to tell the time. Comfortable watch straps and exciting designs and colours are both necessary to encourage children to wear their watches. A good waterproof watch is essential.

From Seiko watches to Timex all the major brands offer a range of childrens watches that will capture a child's imagination. They incorporate designs that such as, Mickey Mouse, Barbie and Ben 10 all of which they hope will help children find learning to tell the time fun.

Sales in automatic watches have recently seen a revival as technology has improved. These self winding watches are available in numerous designs and colours.

First introduced by Seiko watches in 1969, quartz automatic watches have been developed and redesigned over the years. Unlike mechanical watches automatic watches don't need winding but instead are powered by a small battery or through the movement of the wearers arm. These type of watches are known as Kinetic watches and they are becoming increasingly popular as many of us are buying environmentally friendly watches.

Automatic watches are accurate and reliable timepieces. They have solved the common problem that mechanical watches face, that of being over wound. All the major watch companies, from Breil watches to Seiko, offer an extensive range of automatic and kinetic watches in many stunning designs.

All around the world efforts are being made in all areas of life to make us more environmentally friendly. “Green watches” are not a new concept as many have been around for years but only now are their benefits being recognised. From Breil watches to Casio many of the major watches companies are introducing eco- friendly watches that are good for the environment and to satisfy increasing demand.

Solar watches are not a new concept. They first made an appearance in the 1970's. A solar panel located in the watch face absorbs the suns rays transforming them into electricity which is stored in a battery. The battery life can last up to 6 months and solar watches are available in a range of designs and colours.

Mechanical watches don't require a battery and are powered by a mechanical movement which requires daily winding thereby by making them an excellent example of an eco-friendly watch. Another type of environmentally friendly watch includes the increasingly popular Kinetic watches. Electricity is produced through the movement of the wears wrist. Kinetic watches are considered to be a cutting edge innovative timepiece.

 Despite the recent global recession, the economy in India seems to gaining in strength. Reports from luxury watch retailers in India are reporting an increase in sale of luxury watches.

Brands such as Omega, Tissot and Rolex are all seeing sales of their luxury watches grow in India. India is fast becoming an opportunity for watch manufacturers to expand their brands. Popular outlets for the sale of luxury watches include luxury shopping malls, shops and hotel lobby's.

The MD of Seiko watches in India said “As we are a new company we are looking for expansion in terms of the number of stores, the product line serving variety from wrist watches to wall clocks to table clocks. We are set to open 20-30 stores all across India by the end of the year”.

In recent years Seiko watches have introduced an impressive range of environmentally friendly kinetic watches. These contemporary watches incorporate all the up to the minute technology you would expect from a Seiko watch.

Powered by the movement of the wearers wrist, the battery is recharged and energy is stored for up to 6 months. Seiko introduced their first Kinetic watch at the renowned Baselworld watch fair in 1986 and they have gone on to improve the technology and style ever since.

In 1998 Seiko launched the Kinetic Auto Relay watch followed by the Kinetic Chronograph in 2003. In 2005 the Kinetic Perpetual was introduced incorporating a perpetual calendar. In 2007 Seiko launched the Kinetic Direct Drive.

Since the launch of Breil watches in 1939, the brand has gone from strength to strength. Renowned worldwide for their Italian style and panache, Breil watches have produced many innovative and fashionable timepieces.

From the introduction of a button fastening watch in the late 70's to a line of rubber watches in the 1980's, Breil have always tried to keep up with the latest trends and fashion. With an eclectic range of watches there is sure to be a watch to suit any taste and style.

Popular Breil gents watches include the Breil Eros Chronograph, the Breil Globe watch and the Mediterraneo watch. Breil also make an attractive range of ladies watches including the Breil Celebrity watch and the Eros Bracelet watch.

The highlight this weekend for James Bond fans must be the “Bond Enthusiasts” weekend event. You can join in discussions, attend special film showings and view many of the James Bond exhibits on show.

Visitors can see author Ian Flemings personal Rolex 1016 Explorer which gave him inspiration for his James Bond novels. The British spy was renowned for his timepieces and his technical gadgets. The famous watch brands he wore included Rolex, Omega and Seiko watches.

The James Bond watch exhibition is currently on display at the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, USA. From Sean Connery to Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, all the watches worn by the actors can be viewed.

Seiko watches are due to launch, by the end of 2010, their new Active Matrix EPD watch which they hope will revolutionise digital watches. This stylish timepiece looks set to relaunch digital watches as a must have fashion accessory.

Not only does Seiko's Active Matrix EPD look good it is packed full of the latest technology. The watch has an active matrix which allows the time to be displayed on a high resolution screen, through the use of light and dark particles on an e-ink screen.

This impressive watch boasts a caliber S170 quartz movement and is powered by a solar cell. It also has an LED light to use in the dark, a perpetual calendar, is water resistant and has a power reserve of 9 months. This trendy and stylish timepiece is definitely a watch to look out for and one to add to your collection.

From Seiko watches to Omega all the major watch brands offer a range of water resistant watches. When buying this type of watch it is important to check out the back of the watch, as the depth the watch can go too should be stamped on the back.

Some watches are suitable for swimming whereas other watches can be used at great depths. To prevent water seeping in these watches, a special water resistant sealant is required to fill in any cracks. The back of the watch needs to be screwed in as opposed to pushed in like regular watches to create a better seal.

Water resistant watches require regular maintenance by specialist watch repairers. Batteries need to be looked at regularly and sealant needs to be checked to ensure there is no water leakage. Any broken sealant needs to changed or repaired immediately to prevent any damage to the watch mechanism.

A traditional watch or clock displays the time on a face through the use of numbers and dials. The minute hand rotates around the face once an hour and the second hand makes one revolution every minute.

Generally clocks and watches use 12 hour dials but in some places, such as in the military services the 24 hour clock is in operation. Instead of standard numbers often roman numerals are used or sometimes just a line or dot is put in the place of a number. Digital watch faces just show the time as numbers.

Watch companies from Breil watches to Seiko offer a wide range of watch faces. Improvements and new designs are brought onto the market to catch the eye and impress the watch wearing public. Traditional mechanical watches are still popular but battery operated watches are increasingly more common. Digital watches are still sort after as more and more interesting designs are introduced.

From Seiko watches to Rolex there are an number of excellent sports watches on the market offering a range of functions to suit your sporting needs.

When choosing a sports watch you must first ask yourself what special features you require and what style would suit your particular sport. A large chunky watch, for example, would hinder a runner. Does the watch need to be water resistant and if so what depths will it be required to go. Light titanium watches make ideal sports watches and a rubber strap is preferable as it is durable and easy to clean. Shock resistant watches are a good choice for sports enthusiasts and one that is easy to read is essential.

Seiko watches offer a superb range of sports watches. From the Seiko Kinetic Divers Watch to the Seiko Chronograph Mens Watch, you can be rest assured that with a Seiko you will be guaranteed a good quality reliable watch which won't let you down.

At the recent “Sail for Gold” regatta in Weymouth a new world record was set at the Seiko watches sponsored Seiko 49er Speed Challenge.

The previous record was broken by Australian brothers Sam and Will Phillips with a speed of 24.1 knots. The winners were presented with cheques totaling $3000 and they both received a Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer Watch.

This striking timepiece is a high performance chronograph watch. Its features include a special pre set yachting countdown timer, an alarm, split time measurements satisfying the requirements and needs of any type of sailor.

From Breil watches to Rolex all watch companies are constantly trying to incorporate new designs and technology to bring exciting designs to the market.

Some watchmakers, however, take their designs to the extreme by creating timepieces that are unusual and quirky. The JLR7, for example, has a watch face featuring a series of LED which illuminate intermittently. The Eleno Webtime Elite has an usual watch face that relies on the points of a moving octagon shape pointing at figures to display the time.

Other strange and unusual watches include the Shinshoku wrist band which used LED lights to display the time and the 10001001001 Japanese watch uses binary numbers to tell the time. The Azimuth Mecha-1 and the Cabestan Winch are also quirky timepieces that make telling the time quite an experience.