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Nina Ricci N030 Ladies Watch

Lots of time and effort goes into trying to make new and interesting watch cases and dial designs. The possibilities are next to endless - especially with women's watches. New from Nina Ricci is this N030 watch that uses two visual ellipses to create the watch dial and elongated lug structure. The watch itself is contained in a plump little case with the crown at its apex and a neatly made dial in a few styles including machine engraving style decoration in white, mother of pearl, chocolate, mauve, or standard white. Other options include dials with Roman numerals, baton markers, or "NINA," one letter for each of the points of the dial). I appreciate it when "artistic" watches such as this aren't too hard to read.

I am curious as to what a timepiece such as this looks like on someone's wrist. The unique shape could prove to be quite nice as it curves over a feminine hand. The case itself is in steel and polished, but is also available with a PVD coated rose gold finish. More options include case decoration of either 12 or 45 diamonds. With the strap there are still more options including at least six different versions available. The N030 is really going to be a diverse watch give all the options, owners of the watch might never meet someone else with the exact same combination watch. Inside is Swiss Ronda quartz movement. Crystal is mineral but with a special sapphire treatment over it to help protect against scratches. Now all they need is a good name to go with the watch collection.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Nina Ricci N029 Valentine's Day Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Swiss watch maker Nina Ricci presents an interesting timepiece for Valentine's Day 2010. This sporty yet attractive watch is a departure from the legions of formal jewelry wear often delivered for the "romantic" occasion. Combining the requisite "red" color of love for the occasion with stylized doves on the dial of the thin rectangular steel case (17mm x 37mm in size), and you have a timepiece that both fits the mood of the day yet offers something different. The strap is rubber and has three polished steel plates on both ends of the strap (which is closed via a butterfly clasp). Such plates create a more substantial feel to the watch, but preserve its sporty and comfortable demeanor. As a "love" watch, but the design does not scream "Valentine' Day." As such, it is a piece that can be worn on any occasion. That is not always easy to get away with when your watch dial is pink and shaped like a large heart.

While the red version of the N029 watch is the special version for Valentine's Day, the standard N029 watch collection has two Roman numerals on the dial and arrives in a variety of colors to suit one's tastes. Inside the watch is a Swiss Ronda 751 quartz movement.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Vintage Clothing Sales Surge in Bad Economy

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Designer vintage clothiers have always boasted a discerning clientele -- it takes a certain skill to identify and hunt down the fashion highlights from seasons past. In the current economy, high-end vintage outlets like The Way We Wore and Decades tell the LA Times that business is hotter than ever.

As Jared Paul Stern reported earlier this fall, Christie's is about to auction some of the 20th Century's most amazing vintage finds, a collection amassed by the bicoastal favorite Resurrection, a pioneer of designer vintage during the last economic downturn.

Vintage prices are indeed wallet-friendlier. Consider the Oscar de la Renta gown at right. Original retail: $14,000. For sale via eBay for the buy-it-now price of $3,500.

Your feelings about Reaganomics aside, the vintage trend has had successful trickle down: sales are up at Goodwill and Salvation Army, too.

[via Los Angeles Times]

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