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Why do I buy a German watch?

Posted on 13 March 2020 at 4:41 PM

You will find many different watch brands in our webshop. Most brands are from Europe, but we also have brands from the United States, Japan or Switzerland. However, most watch brands come from Germany. This country has a good reputation in the field of watches and there are many different brands that make beautiful watches in various price ranges. A German watch stands for quality, reliability and often they are also affordable. These are good reasons to buy a German watch, but are there any other reasons to buy a German watch?

Quality

Anyone who buys a watch would like to be able to wear it for a longer period of time. A watch must be solid and reliable. A watch that is broken within a year is of no use to you. Germany is well regarded in the field of technology, production and finishing. Good examples are car brands such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi. In terms of technology, you can think of Krups, Miele or Mediamarkt. There are also many well-known German brands in the field of watches. Think for example of Iron Annie, Junkers, Fortis, Zeppelin and Davosa. Brands such as Heisse & Söhne and Chronovision are known in the field of watch winders.

The German Gründlichkeit is an important aspect that is reflected in the culture but also in the production of watches. Good materials and a high-quality finish are of great importance in the production process of a German watch. This translates into the quality of the watches from the above brands. During production, checks are made on quality, reliability and finish. Only in this way do the manufacturers ensure that a German watch offers many years of watch pleasure.

Appearance

German watches are not only highly regarded for their excellent quality. They are also a status symbol, as it were, just like a BMW, Mercedes, Audi or a Porsche car. A German watch exudes quality and class. German watch brands used to be a bit boring in design and use of color. However, the Germans have caught up in this area by making design technically more interesting designs. This has resulted in a combination of quality with beautiful designs. This is the combination that a watch enthusiast is looking for. A German watch actually offers everything you could wish for. With a German watch on your wrist you radiate that you have made an informed choice, a conscious choice for quality and design.

Guarantee

Almost all German watches come with a minimum of 2 years warranty. Although a lot of attention has been paid to quality in the production process, it is important to have a good and clear warranty on your watch. In the unlikely event that your watch is defective, you can always appeal to the warranty. In case of a defect, the German watch brand will examine your watch, inform you and then come to a solution. Our experience in general is that German watch brands offer an excellent guarantee and ensure good customer satisfaction.

What is an automatic watch?

Posted on 4 March 2020 at 6:27 PM

In the world of watches there are watches with different types of timepieces, such as quartz, mechanical and automatic timepieces. A quartz watch works with a battery, a mechanical watch must be wound manually by rotating the crown, but what exactly is an automatic watch? The automatic watch is actually the origin of the watch. An automatic watch is equipped with a so-called automatic timepiece. This timepiece is not powered by a battery, but gets its energy from movement. The watch is provided with this required movement by means of the natural movement of the wrist, or at the moment that it is temporarily not worn due to rotation in a watch winder. The watch winder mimics the movement of the wrist, providing the automatic watch with the required energy. The big advantage of an automatic watch is that you never have to replace a battery. The automatic watch has been less popular for a while, when the quartz watch made its advance. Nowadays, however, the automatic watch is very populair. This has everything to do with the technology behind the watch, an automatic watch is assembled by a real craftsman and has a special appearance. The true watch lover will certainly appreciate this.

The automatic watch is also called a self-winding watch. Because the watch is supplied with energy through movement, it is not necessary to wind the watch manually by the crown. This is the case with a mechanical watch. Both do not work on the basis of a battery. In an automatic watch we see the authentic effect of the clock, many enthusiasts and collectors are attracted to automatic watches. There are even automatic watches that have a see-through bottom so that you can see how the watch works. A fascinating sight for the true enthusiast, because it makes the technology behind the watch visible. An automatic watch is made by hand from a real craftsman, a special craft with a long history. A watch with an automatic movement is also very effective and is often produced by the more expensive and Swiss watch brands. You can think of brands such as Breitling, Rolex, Tag Heuer, IWC and Oris. But there are also very good watch brands that make beautiful automatic watches and are less known.

Examples of brands with beautiful, high-quality automatic watches include Fortis, Glycine and Epos. At Epos, for example, but also at brands such as Junkers and Iron Annie, we see automatic watches with the particularly beautiful see-through bottom. Fortis provides beautiful automatic watches, including diving watches, pilot watches and watches from the "Cosmonauts" series. These are standard equipment of the Russian cosmonauts, which says enough about the quality of the watches. Materials such as stainless steel, leather and sapphire glass are used. Certain models are waterproof up to 200 meters. The heart of these watches, or the timepiece, is one of high Swiss quality. Glycine manufactures automatic watches of very high quality in Switzerland. The most famous and popular model of Glycine is the "Airman" watch. A beautiful automatic watch made from the best materials. This model has various additional functionalities, such as date display, luminous indicators, GMT function, rotating bezel and a screw-down crown. Really a top piece of Glycine. The Epos watch brand uses very high-quality automatic Swiss timepieces from the ETA and Sellita brands. It is a brand with a long history that applies traditional techniques in this area, supplemented with today's innovation. These are just a few examples of great brands with high-quality automatic watches. When you choose an automatic watch, invest in a good watch. You get a lot in return!

A good automatic watch that is assembled by a professional can be expensive. Be aware that an automatic watch retains its value and lasts a long time with proper care. A nice automatic watch can therefore be a valuable heirloom. You buy this watch not only for yourself, but also for your offspring. It is important keep the automatic watch safe because this type of timepiece is more sensitive to shocks and bumps than a quartz watch. You will have to maintain the watch, for example by occasionally having a service at the watch brand or a good watch maker.

What we like about an automatic watch is that when you hold the watch next to your ear you hear the timepiece working. This is a beautiful sound. It also reflects the pure craftsmanship that a good automatic watch houses. Take a look at our collection of automatic watches and you will see that different brands in different price ranges offer very nice watches. You don't have to be rich to wear a nice automatic watch.

Why do you buy a MeisterSinger watch?

Posted on 20 February 2020 at 2:59 PM

All watch lovers knows the problem....you are looking for a nice new watch but which brand and model should you choose? There are so many watch brands nowadays that make good and nice watches. You also want to make a choice that is rational. After all, it is your hard-earned money. The watch must come from a respectable brand and retain its value even after a while. But most of all you have to like the watch! Functionality is of course also important. The time must be easy to read and the watch must be comfortable on your wrist.

MeisterSinger Circularis CC908LG

A watch brand that we recommend is MeisterSinger. This German watch brand has watches with Swiss made timepieces. The term says it all, the timepieces come from Switzerland and therefore the watch may bear the designation Swiss made. Swiss timepieces for watches are still highly regarded and the true watch lover certainly has one Swiss watch in his collection.

The MeisterSinger watches have become known for their classic appearance and one-hand design. This one hand shows the exact time, only in a different way than we are used to. This makes it extra special and fun. Reading a one-hand watch from MeisterSinger is easy and you will quickly master it. As mentioned, the watches are designed in a rather classic and chic way. This is reflected in the style, dial and traditional materials. A beautiful leather watch strap makes the watch great looking!

There is no arguing about taste. Whether you like a MeisterSinger watch is subjective. But why do you buy a MeisterSinger watch? The answer is simple. The watches of this German watch brand are high-quality, durable and affordable. In comparison with many large and well-known watch brands, MeisterSinger offers the same quality level and finishing level. However, the price level of the MeisterSinger watches is much more attractive. This allows you to buy a very good watch with Swiss movement for less money. In addition, the one-hand concept is original because other brands use the regular 3 hands (hours, minutes and seconds). This distinguishes the brand from other brands.

We particularly like the classic designs of MeisterSinger watches. The history and presentation of the watches in beautiful watch boxes also appeals to us. The overall picture is perfect, and that is what you want when you buy a watch in this price range. Of course we find automatic timepieces the most interesting, because this is the closest to the origin of the modern watch. All watches of this brand in our webshop have an automatic movement.

We currently have various watches from this German watch brand available in our webshop. All these models are strongly discounted. The discounts go up to 30%. This allows you to buy a beautiful MeisterSinger watch at an attractive price, including a 2-year warranty, manual and beautiful watch box. We deliver all watches from stock and ship worldwide via PostNL, DPD or Fedex. Of course you can pay with credit card, iDeal, Paypal or regular bank transfer.

Do you have a question about a MeisterSinger watch? We are happy to help you with advice.

The best watch winder for 2 automatic watches

Posted on 9 February 2020 at 11:32 AM

Imagine you have one or two automatic watches that you want to run on time. You don't want them to stand still because standing still means decline. In addition, it is useful if your watches display the correct time because then you do not have to constantly wind them by shaking or opening the crown and manually winding the movement. This last element in particular is a risk for the watch since the crown is one of the most sensitive parts of the watch. With a watch winder, your automatic watches will always run on time and they will not stand still. As described, this is not only good for the movement inside the watch, but also very useful. Because if you want to wear your automatic watch quickly, you don't have to set the time and date again because the watch winder has supplied the watches with the right energy.

If you have one or two automatic watches, a watch winder for 2 automatic watches is extremely useful. There are very many different brands and models. But what should you look out for if you want to buy a watch winder? What is the best watch winder for 2 automatic watches?

There are a number of things to look out for when purchasing a watch winder for your automatic watches. First, we want to start by determining what capacity you need. Do you want a watch winder for one, two, four or even six automatic watches? We always recommend choosing a watch winder that is slightly larger than the number of watches you want to wind. Then the watch winder is always suitable when you buy a new watch. The extra price does not outweigh the fact that you have to buy a new watch winder when your capacity is short.

Secondly, we always recommend choosing a good brand. There are several good brands such as Benson, Paul Design, Swiss Kubik and Chronovision that offer excellent watch winders for one or more automatic watches. These brands invest in technology, innovation and functionality. Are your automatic watches important to you? Then don't buy a watch winder on Ebay, Amazon or even Alibaba. Here, watch winders are often offered by traders who don't have any experience with watch winders. These watch winders could potentially be harmful to automatic watches. In addition, they unfortunately last less in terms of good functionality and durability.

Thirdly, it is important to choose a watch winder that has the most required turning directions and TPD. TPD stands for "turns per day", in other words the number of revolutions per day. Each automatic watch has a movement that requires a certain direction of rotation and TPD. The most common setting is turning clockwise at 900 TPD. However, there are also automatic watches that, for example, need to be wound counterclockwise at 1200 TPD. That is why it is important that you buy a watch winder that offers multiple settings so that all automatic watches that you wind in it are supplied with energy. The aforementioned brands comply with this and wind up any automatic watch, regardless of brand or model, without any problems.

The fourth important point is the price. In the field of watch winders, quality costs money. You can buy a good watch winder for a longer period. Your watches must be wound safely and properly. You would rather spend a little more on a good watch winder that you will enjoy for a long time than on a watch winder that does not wind your watches properly. All good watch winder brands offer good motors from Japan, Germany or Switzerland. In addition, they offer additional functionalities such as LED lighting, power winding or extra storage for other watches or jewelry. A good watch holder that is properly secured in the watch winder is also important. All these elements naturally have a price.

As a last element, and that is perhaps one of the most important elements, we recommend that you purchase a watch winder for automatic watches from an expert. An expert in the field of watch winders has experience and expertise. In addition, experts are official dealers of various watch winder brands so that there is support from the brand itself. This is important for updates, repairs and/or service. Always buy a watch winder for two automatic watches at a store or webshop which gives you have a good feeling. If you are not sure, send them an email or call them for more information about watch winders. A watch winder expert will be able to answer your questions quickly and easily.

To come back to our question what the best watchwinder for 2 automatic watches is, we have selected different models that are suitable for every watch brand and model. We have made an overview based on quality, different types of designs and price. This allows you to see for yourself the differences between the different watch winders.

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/benson/benson-compact-218-black-leather

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/benson/benson-smart-tech-ii-watchwinder-218b

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/benson/benson-black-series-216b

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/elma-motion/elma-motion-corona-burlwood

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/boda-concept/boda-concept-a2-walnut

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/orbita/orbita-sparta-bold-2-black-w05527

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/paul-design/paul-design-gentlemen-2+3-black-macassar

https://bensontrade.com/watchwinders/swiss-kubik/swiss-kubik-double-leather-black-sk02cv003

The best affordable Swiss made watches

Posted on 4 February 2020 at 2:39 PM

It is no secret that Switzerland is seen as the watch country pur sang. Swiss made watches and its timepieces are known for their reliability, durability and quality. The love for the operation of the clock and the profession of the watchmaker has been raised by the Swiss watchmaker. There is a wide choice in the field of Swiss made watches. The quality of a Swiss made watch is therefore very good and in terms of design there is a lot to choose. Do you go for a classic or sporty watch? Tough or stylish? The choice is yours! And then the price. You generally pay for quality. Yet there is also a certain price difference between the various brands. What are the best affordable Swiss made watches?

A good example is the Italian brand Meccaniche Veneziane. Watches made with an absolute love for the profession. Meccaniche Veneziane may be an Italian brand, the watches are fitted with Swiss timepieces. The heart of the watch is therefore Swiss made. The watches are assembled in Venice and radiate the authentic Italian class. Meccaniche Veneziane has a very nice range of affordable luxury watches. Each watch is manually inspected once it has been assembled. Everything must be right. In terms of technology, appearance and use of materials, the brand strives for the best. The leather used for the Meccaniche Veneziane watches comes from Veneto and Tuscany. Even the luxury watch boxes in which each watch is delivered are made by hand by a professional. These boxes are made by a traditional woodworking company in Friuli. The total picture of the Meccaniche Veneziane products is therefore a combination of handicraft, quality, local craftsmanship and a high-quality heart from Switzerland.

Characteristic of the watches of Meccaniche Veneziane is the lively use of color and variety of watches. The appearance of the watches is generally tough and sporty. But also for more more classic models, space has been created in the Meccaniche Veneziane collection. It will not be difficult to find an eye-catcher within this stylish collection that suits you.

Fortis Aeromaster watch

The German brand Fortis also provides its watches with Swiss timepieces. Like Meccaniche Veneziane, Fortis is very affordable and at the same time delivers a nice combination of good German and Swiss quality. The quality is even so high that a joint venture has been established between Fortis and Russian Cosmonauts for the Fortis official "Cosmonauts" series from Fortis. This series of watches are actually used in space by the Russian Cosmonauts, which means that these watches must literally be able to perform under high pressure. We also find "Marinemaster" watches in the Fortis collection. These are real high-quality diving watches. They are water resistant to 200 meters and equipped with extremely strong sapphire glass. In addition, just like the watches in the "Cosmonauts" series, they are equipped with Superluminova, which lights up in the dark.

In the collection of Fortis we see modern designs, with both a sporty and cool look and a more classic look. There are watches with a stainless steel strap, but also watches with a beautiful classic leather strap. With this wide and varied offer at a great price, Fortis is accessible to a wide audience.

Although these two brands originate outside of Switzerland, the watches from both Fortis and Meccaniche Veneziane are therefore fitted with a Swiss-made timepiece. This in combination with the strong characteristics of both brands is a very nice choice for every watch lover! And that for a competitive price.