The Akribos XXIV Men's 'Saturnos' Skeleton Automatic Gold Watch showcases a golden skeleton-key dial with engraved scrollwork detailing for a sophisticated appearance that transitions from business casual to stylish evening wear. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the timepiece includes a stationary gold-tone-stainless-steel bezel and a brown leather wristband secured with a buckle clasp. A durable krysterna window shields the intricate gold skeleton dial. Two white bands encircle the dial. The outer band includes gold-tone Arabic numeral hour markers, slim black minute indexes, and black Arabic markers in five-minute increments. The inner band marks the 24-hour clock cycle. Featuring gold-tone watch hands, this handsome timepiece is powered by automatic movement. It is water resistant to 99 feet (30 M).

Stainless steel case/caseback. Black rubber strap with Tag Heuer enscribed on it. Black dial. Unidirectional rotating aluminum bezel. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Tang clasp. 43mm case diameter. Quartz movement. Water resistant at 300 meters (1000 feet).

Showcasing the latest masterpieces from leading watch houses, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available. Now in its eleventh edition, Watches International has been setting the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces since 2000. It showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Bulgari, Chopard, Ebel, Longines, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Zenith

Set in a striking 23-millimeter, 18-karat yellow-gold case, this Tank Solo watch from Cartier is the pinnacle of luxury. An elegant choice for women and men, the Solo also features a gold ardillon buckle and circular-grained 18-karat yellow-gold crown set with a spinel cabochon. Through a scratch-resistant sapphire window, the opaline-white dial has bold Roman-numeral hour markers and sword-shaped blued steel hands. The smooth black strap is made of caiman. Powered by Cartier's own Calibre 157 Swiss-quartz movement, this stunning timepiece is also water resistant to 99 feet.

The Cult of the Luxury Brand is the first book to explore how and why an amazing phenomenon is rocking Asia, sweeping up not just the glitzy upper crust, but also secretaries clutching Burberry bags, junior executives sporting Rolex watches and university students flaunting Ferragamo shoes. Hong Kong boasts more Gucci and Hermes stores than New York or Paris. China's luxury market is growing with such momentum that it will be the world's biggest by 2014. In Tokyo, the epicenter of this "luxe-plosion," 94% of women in their 20s own a Louis Vuitton bag. Even India, the new kid on the luxury block, has three-month waiting lists for hot items. Written by world-leading retail consultants in a highly accessible style, The Cult of the Luxury Brand draws on more than 150 interviews with industry experts, market studies in 10 countries, and the authors' vast experience across Asia. It offers a glimpse of the thriving retail scene, from glorious flagship stores in Tokyo to bustling local markets in Seoul, and compares the various consumer segments to understand the inner motives for their obsession. It demonstrates how the continent's massive economic and social transformation is dismantling centuries-old ways of defining one's place in society, and how your spot on today's social totem pole is marked by your Chanel suit and your Cartier watch.

Now in its 7th edition, Watches International has been setting the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces since 2000. At over 500 pages, Watches International Volume VII showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Bvlgari, Chopard, Ebel, Longines, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Zenith. Hundreds of beautiful and meticulous full-color photographs show not only the watches' style and exquisiteness, but also—and perhaps most importantly—the details of their movements, functions, cases, and dials. The text gives an overview of each of the companies' histories. Technical descriptions make this a must-have reference for everyone who loves timepieces personally or needs to know about them professionally.

Since 2000, Watches International has been setting the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces. At over 500 pages, Watches International Volume VIII showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Bvlgari, Chopard, Ebel, Longines, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Zenith. Hundreds of beautiful and meticulous full-color photographs show not only the watches' style and exquisiteness, but also-and perhaps most importantly-the details of their movements, functions, cases, and dials. The text gives an overview of each companies' history. Technical descriptions make this a must-have reference for everyone who loves timepieces personally or needs to know about them professionally.

The Citizen Elegance Collection. Sleek. Tailored. Contemporary. Beautifully proportioned with a touch of luxury. For dress, for sport and everywhere in between. Sapphire Crystal Deployment buckle Solid Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet Water Resistant 5 Year Citizen Warranty

''The Cult of the Luxury Brand'' is the first book to explore how and why an amazing ''luxeplosion'' is rocking Asia, sweeping up not just the glitzy upper crust, but secretaries toting their Burberry bags, junior executives sporting Rolex watches, and university students in Ferragamo shoes. Hong Kong boasts more Gucci and Hermes stores than New York or Paris. China's luxury market is growing with such gusto that it will single-handedly be the biggest by 2014. Even India, the new kid on the luxury block, has three-month waiting lists for hot items, while in Tokyo, the epicenter of the cult, 94 per cent of women in their 20s own a Louis Vuitton bag. The cult of the luxury brand is so powerful that Asian consumers account for as much as half of the $80 billion global luxe industry. Radha Chadha and Paul Husband explain the paradox of simultaneously pumping up your product's status while pumping it out to the masses. They crack the code of the cult, offering a tried-and-tested approach to creating an explosive following for your brand. They outline a powerful model that explains the spread of luxury in developed markets such as Japan and Hong Kong, while predicting the future course for emerging markets such as China and India. They also examine the phenomenon of ''geniune fakes'', impossible to tell from the real thing but detracting from its sales. Written by world-leading experts in a highly accessible style, the book draws on over 150 interviews with industry experts, market studies in 10 countries, and the authors' collective experience across Asia. It offers a glimpse of the thriving retail scene, from glorious flagship stores in Tokyo to bustling local markets in Seoul, and compares the various consumer segments to understand the inner motives for their obsession. It demonstrates how the continent's massive economic and social transformation is dismantling centuries-old ways of defining your place in society, and how your spot on today's social totem pole is mar

These are two of the coolest films I have seen in regards to detailed mechanisms. Both features (How a Watch Works & What Makes a Fine Watch Fine) showcase excellent footage of the interior and exterior of very nice watches from the 1940's. The second film showcases a tour of the Hamilton Watch Factory. This one-of-a-kind collection is a great find for anyone interested in watches. Running time 39 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

How a Watch Works (1949) - 19 minutes running time

- This film has some great stop-motion animation that demonstrates how a watch works. All the demonstrations are accurate and to scale. This is a very cool find if you're into mechanisms and how they work.

What Makes a Fine Watch Fine (1947) - 20 minutes running time

- Take a tour behind the scenes of the Hamilton Watch Factory to see precision watch making at its finest. The intricacies of fine detailed watches is covered with great attention in this priceless movie.