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Style Update: Watches for Autumn/Winter 2014

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Ben Sherman watches are both revolutionary and quietly confident, with a range of clean-cut options and some more outlandish numbers to please all sides of the fashion spectrum. Recognised as an ambassador of the unique and the different, the Ben Sherman watches brand echoes the ‘mod’ movement, the counter-cultures that followed and even takes inspiration from the days of Britpop too. The Ben Sherman watches brand is a raucous, vibrant and stunning brand that has been the embodiment of newness and innovation for over 50 years. Take a look at our stunning selection of new Ben Sherman timepieces; these include the B001B watch, which takes beautiful style and sophistication while adding a cool, casual minimalist element. Further to this is the Ben Sherman BS008, which takes more of a rugged, outdoors feel to the Ben Sherman watches brand and adds a beautiful, durable leather strap and stainless steel case.

Lipsy watches have both classic style and seductive sophistication in spades, with a range of fascinating ideas done wonderfully. The Lipsy London watches range began with a uniquely British take on conventional timekeeping; since 1988, the Lipsy watches brand has gone from strength to strength, collaborating with a dazzling array of TV stars and musicians. Pixie Lott, Kimberley Wyatt, The Kardashians, and (more recently) Michelle Keegan have worked closely with the Lipsy brand to create innovative, sensuous new pieces over a range of disciplines. Channelling the seductive, jet-setting vibe of other brands, the Lipsy watches range also has a unique sense of Britishness and smart fashion about it too. Check out the Lipsy LP261, which has a fabulous chronograph style and a robust, solid gold-plated bracelet and case. Additional to this, take a look at the LP119 watch with a dazzling interplay of colour and light; this design incorporates stone set diamantes and a bangle-inspired bracelet and case.

DKNY watches are casually cool, smartly presented and a true indication of the New York style the world can’t get enough of. The brainchild of Donna Karan, DKNY watches are one of the key trend setters with each season. The DKNY watches range comes into its own every season, with a whole host of unique options that contain glamour, charm and a keen sense of humour, as well as inspiration from all corners of the globe (very much like New York City itself). Since her ‘Seven Easy Pieces’ collection, Donna Karan has moved with simplicity and subtle design in her arsenal too, and these watches exhibit all of these aspirational qualities. See the DKNY Crosswalk NY2171 for a clear idea of what we mean, where both minimalist ideas and stunning inspiration meet with a cross-linked bracelet and a smooth, easy-reading dial. See also the Chambers Ceramic Ny2223 watch, which combines robust stainless steel with strong ceramic and a smattering of beautiful, highly-polished diamante for a truly unique look.

Barbour watches are a vital component of both British fashion and worldwide innovation. The Barbour fashion brand began in 1894 with a wax jacket, which began slowly revolutionising the waterproof clothing at the time. Wax was known for years to be a waterproof material, but few thought to apply this to jackets; all that changed with John Barbour and his patented system which allowed for cool, comfortable clothing with the waterproof touch. 120 years later, the Barbour watches range is the newest innovation to hit our shelves. Fabulously precise timekeeping and Swiss movement meets rugged sophistication. Browse our collection of Barbour watches, which includes the Barbour Afton BB002BKTR - a tweed inspired, classic look is brought into the 21st century with a clean, minimalist dial and case. Further to this is the Dryden BB013SLT watch which has a gorgeous, embedded dial and a casual, durable leather strap.

Citizen watches take Swiss familiarity and give it a truly modern feel through its unique Japanese quartz movement. Seen for years as inferior to Swiss watchmakers, Citizen created their own brand of watches to bring the luxury timepiece to the modern customer. This was back in 1924, when the ‘Citizen’ pocket watch was created by Shokosha Japan. 90 years on, The Citizen watches brand has a life, and mindset, of its own; truly creative movements and quartz functions make up the technological side of Citizen, while the incredible design team comes up with stunning exteriors, year after year. Durable and accurate, the Citizen watches range continues to inspire with its set of Eco-Drive options, namely the newest selections. Take a look at the Citizen Silhouette Diamond Eco-Drive EM0284-51D for an idea of what fabulous fashion and trendsetting technology can do once combined, as well as the Eco-Drive Avion AW1361-01E watch which hosts incredible timekeeping capabilities with a fascinating black leather strap and stainless steel case.

Finally, Braun watches are a masterclass in German engineering, available in a whole range of stunning lines. From 1921 onwards, Max Braun’s eponymous company has changed the state of play in industries as diverse as entertainment, hygiene and grooming, and household appliances. Their lines of shavers, music systems and kitchen aids were all inspirational in their own right but their lines of Braun watches, existing since 1977, have proved beyond compare with similarly-priced timepieces. The watch collection is decidedly minimalist in style, and chimes with the Braun philosophy of ‘Less but Better’. Incredible new pieces that really bring this style together include the Braun BN0171BKBKG, with a slick, subtle style that exudes confidence and charisma with its all-black bracelet and case. Another key addition to this collection includes the BN0159SLBKBKG watch with a subtle, two-tone bracelet/case and a digital/analogue dial that is functional as well as fun.

 

 

 


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