There are those watch brands that particularly appeal to us. For example because of the history, background, quality and unique designs. Brands such as Davosa and Iron Annie are good examples. But closer to home, in the Netherlands, the watch brand Van Speyk is certainly a brand worth mentioning. Van Speyk produces very nice watches that are also very affordable. The affordability in combination with nice models and good quality makes the Van Speyk watches very popular and a good alternative to more expensive watches.

Origin of Van Speyk watches

This interesting watch brand was founded in 2011 by 6 watch enthusiasts who did not find the watch they were looking for with the regular brands. They were looking for an excellent quality watch with a more traditional design. In addition, the watch must be affordable. Subsequently, the Van Speyk brand was founded and the brand has existed for almost 10 years.

Van Speyk Holland watches

Van Speyk has started with the beautiful Holland series. This series of watches is quite classic and has an automatic movement. The collection offers a choice of different types of watches in terms of GMT, chronograph and moonphase. With a 42 mm case, the watch case is neither too big nor too small. The sapphire glass ensures that the watch always stays beautiful, as sapphire glass is extremely strong and scratch resistant. The see-through bottom provides a view of the timepiece, extra fun for the real watch enthusiast.

All Van Speyk Holland watches are equipped with a black or brown leather watch strap for which an optional folding clasp is available. The dial is traditional in design and gives a calm “look”. The watches in this series radiate style and class.

Van Speyk Dutch Pilot watches

After the introduction of the Holland series, Van Speyk soon presented the Dutch Pilot models. This newer series is a collection of pilot's watches. The watches are characterized by quartz movements, larger watch cases of 45 mm and luminous index. As a result, this watch meets all the features that a good pilot's watch should have. The Van Speyk Dutch Pilot watches are standard equipped with the extremely strong sapphire glass and a beautiful leather strap. This strap is also available in black and brown leather. The water resistance of these watches is 10 ATM, which corresponds to 100 meters.

The good readability and oversized watch case made these Van Speyk Dutch Pilot watches an immediate success. The watches are very similar to IWC watches, which are much more expensive.

Van Speyk Dutch Diver watches

Because a real diver's watch was missing in the Van Speyk collection, the Dutch watch brand launched the Dutch Diver collection. This collection of watches contains robust diving watches that are equipped with an automatic movement from Miyota (Citizen). The specifications of these watches are fine. Each Van Speyk Dutch Diver watch is equipped with sapphire glass, luminous index, rotating bezel, screw-down crown and a water resistance of 20 ATM or 200 meters. Due to these properties, these watches are excellent for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The best thing about these Van Speyk Dutch Diver watches, however, is the price. A watch with these features usually costs twice as much.

The watches from this series are available in different colors and all have a solid stainless steel strap.

Van Speyk Vitesse watches

As the official time sponsor of the football club Vitesse, Van Speyk produced a special Vitesse watch for the real Vitesse fan. On the scoreboard in the Gelredome stadium in Arnhem, Van Speyk was shown as a time sponsor during the home games of Vitesse. The Van Speyk Vitesse watch was available in the Vitesse fanshop, the watch pur sang for the fan who likes to be up to date with a beautiful Vitesse watch.

The Van Speyk Vitesse watch is available in two variants. One variant has a black strap with yellow stitching. The other variant has a yellow watch strap with black stitching. Both watches breathe the atmosphere and club colors of Vitesse. This watch became a great success among Vitesse fans.

Special discounted Van Speyk watches

The Van Speyk watch collection has different series and many different models. Quality is paramount for this Dutch watch brand. Nevertheless, the Van Speyk watches are very attractively priced and considerably cheaper compared to other watch brands. In collaboration with Van Speyk, we have provided various watches with an extra discount for all watch enthusiasts. This makes the Van Speyk watches even more attractively priced and accessible to everyone. The discounts are valid while stocks last. When a Van Speyk watch is sold out, it is no longer available because most models are no longer produced.
Each Van Speyk watch comes with a 2-year warranty, luxury box and manual. When you order through our webshop, we do not charge shipping costs. The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden costs such as extra shipping costs or the like.

Are you looking for a beautiful and affordable watch? Then take a look at the Van Speyk watches. Certainly know that you will find a nice watch for an extra competitive price!

Almost everyone has a watch. Where watches used to be one of the few methods of seeing the correct time, nowadays a watch is much more an accessory or status symbol. You can divide the type of watches into three categories in terms of technology; quartz watches, automatic watches and mechanical watches. Each of these types of watches has its own advantages and disadvantages. But the difference in technology is very important in daily use. Wearing a quartz watch is completely different from wearing an automatic watch because the energy supply differs.

In this blog we give a short explanation about these different types of watches and we discuss the question for which type of watches you need a watch winder?

Quartz watches

A quartz watch uses a small battery in the watch. The battery gives the watch energy to make it function. As a result, the time is accurately indicated and you only have to replace the battery when it is empty. A good battery can last up to 2 to 3 years, depending on the use and the functions/properties of the watch. With a quartz watch you actually have little to no worry about the watch, also in terms of maintenance.

A quartz watch shows the time very precisely. It is also little or not sensitive to shocks, which could cause the time to deviate. This is an important advantage over automatic and mechanical watches.

Another important advantage is that quartz watches, due to the simpler technology, are considerably cheaper than automatic and mechanical watches. The technology is relatively simple and is mass produced, so that the cost price, and thus the ultimate retail selling price, remains low.

Automatic watches

A watch with an automatic timepiece requires movement of the rotor (part of the timepiece) to activate and function the timepiece. The timepiece can also be wound manually by turning the crown.

By wearing the watch, the timepiece continues to be supplied with energy and continues to function endlessly, until the watch is no longer worn or wound up. In that case, the clock will stop and the watch will stop running. In other words, if you don't wear the watch for a period of + - 30-40 hours (this is the power reserve of most automatic watches), it will come to a standstill. When the watch has come to a standstill, you must first set the time, date and any other properties correctly and then provide the watch with energy again. You can do this by gently shaking the watch or by winding it through the crown. This is a disadvantage of automatic watches. While the technology is very authentic and original. Together with mechanical watches, automatic watches are the purest form of watch technology.

It is precisely this last element that attracts so many watch enthusiasts to buy an automatic watch. An automatic watch is pure, stylish and has a beautiful technique. That is why the very exclusive watch brands such as IWC, Rolex, Breitling etc etc actually only produce automatic (or mechanical) watches. Every watch collector and/or watch enthusiast has automatic watches in his or her collection.

Mechanical watches

The most original type of watch, in terms of technology, is the mechanical watch. This type of watch is actually the origin of all watches, after which automatic and quartz technology were introduced. The mechanical watch has a movement that is only supplied with energy by manual winding via the crown. A spring in the timepiece is tensioned by the winding and when it relaxes the watch starts running. An age-old and above all beautiful system. The technology is comprehensive and complex, which makes these types of watches more expensive compared to quartz watches.

Mechanical watches are still sold but are becoming less popular because an automatic watch actually offers the same with the added advantage that the watch obtains energy by wearing it. An automatic watch is actually a bit more user-friendly. However, the true watch enthusiast will certainly have a mechanical watch in his or her watch collection.

What type of watch is a watch winder suitable for?

After the explanation about the different types of watches, we now come to the question that this blog article is about. For which type of watch do you need a watch winder? To answer this question, we must first briefly explain what a watch winder is.

A watch winder is a device that has become very popular as an accessory for automatic watches. You place an automatic watch in a watch winder and it turns the watch gently, in a certain direction of rotation and with a certain number of revolutions per day. This gives the movement energy inside the watch (the spring is tensioned) so that it keeps running. You do not have to reset the time and date, because the watch does not stop running. A watch winder is therefore extremely handy and saves you a lot of time and effort. In addition, a watch winder ensures a good oil distribution within the timepiece by rotating the watch. This means you also maintain your watches well.

There are all kinds of different brands and types of watch winders. You can think of the Dutch brand Benson, Swiss Kubik from Switzerland or Orbita from the United States. Each brand has its own advantages, disadvantages and price level. But for which type of watches do you need a watch winder? This question is easy to answer; a watch winder is only suitable for automatic watches. The watch winder turns the automatic watches so that the spring inside the timepiece is tensioned so that the watch keeps running. Because the watch winder functions in a certain program of turning and resting, the spring will be tensioned and relaxed. Just like you would wear the watch yourself. A watch winder simulates wearing an automatic watch. This makes the use of a watch winder safe, convenient and also better for the preservation of your automatic watches.

A watch winder is not suitable for a quartz watch. A quartz watch uses a battery as energy supply and does not have an automatic movement that requires movement. Turning a quartz watch in a watch winder makes no sense. An important addition, a question we get more often, is that Seiko Kinetic watches are also not wound up in a watch winder. The Seiko system is not a pure form of automatic technology. The Seiko Kinetic watches have a kind of automatic movement that then stores its energy in a small battery. An ingenious and effective system, but not suitable for use in a watch winder.

A watch winder is also not suitable for a mechanical watch. Simply because a mechanical watch does not have a timepiece where the spring is tensioned by movement of the watch. The spring of a mechanical watch is manually tensioned by winding the crown. Turning a mechanical watch in a watch winder therefore makes no sense, the timepiece will not receive any energy.

A watch winder is the “must have” accessory for automatic watches. Using a watch winder is easy, functional and safe. In addition, rotating watches in a beautiful watch winder, from Bernard Favre, for example, looks beautiful. As mentioned, there are many different types of watch winders. You can opt for a simple but functional watch winder, or you can opt for a luxurious and stylish watch winder. Watch winders start from + - 100 euros and go up to 10,000 euros. The price strongly depends on the brand, the type of motors, the capacity of the watch winder (how many watches can be wound in it) and the use of materials.

So to answer the main question of this blog article. A watch winder is only suitable for winding automatic watches!

With a nice automatic watch or multiple automatic watches, only a watch winder with class and style is good enough. Where else in the world do they know the art of producing high-quality luxury products better than in Italy? Italy is not only known in this area for design with that little bit extra. If you are looking for a watch winder for your beloved watches and are not only satisfied with a watch winder that just takes care of the energy supply of your watches, but is also an aesthetically pleasing addition to your interior and any collection, take a look into the graceful collection of Scatola del Tempo watch winders.

In this blog about Scatola del Tempo we give a short impression about this watch winder brand. The brand may not be well known, but it does produce very nice watch winders. Since the brand was taken over by Swiss Kubik, it also benefits from Swiss quality and reliability. This has resulted in a beautiful combination of Italian design and Swiss technology. A combination that has many advantages.

The name of the Scatola del Tempo brand suggests it already, this is an Italian brand with style and sense of design. Scatola del Tempo has a traditional approach and offers a collection of classic stylish watch winders for the real enthusiast. Within the Scatola del Tempo collection, it is noticeable that high-quality materials are used. In addition to the frequent use of leather, we also see beautiful wood material. Scatola del Tempo supplies watch winders for both the enthusiast with a single watch and for the serious collector. So you will find watch winders with different capacities in the extensive collection.

The watch winders suitable for a single watch can be found in the Rotor One and Rotor One Sport series. In these two series you can choose from a wide range of colors, so that there is a suitable watch winder for every taste. Every watch winder from Scatola del Tempo is equipped with a Swiss motor, which guarantees the high quality. These motors are of course quiet and energy efficient, so that you can fully enjoy the use of your watch winder. The Scatola del Tempo Rotor One and Rotor One Sport are compact and handy and, thanks to the battery operation, they can easily be taken with you on a trip or placed in a safe. The soft touch finish on the outside of the watch winder offers maximum comfort.

In our online store you can easily order the Scatola del Tempo Rotor One and Rotor One Sport models. You will receive the watch winder at home with a three-year warranty and clear instructions. As an official dealer we provide you with the right service. You have come to the right place for a Scatola del Tempo watch winder or a watch winder from one of the other beautiful brands that we sell.

Davosa is a well-known German watch brand that makes watches with Swiss movements. Quality, precision and durability are elements where this watch brand is strong. Every Davosa watch has its origins in the Swiss Jura, where Abel Frederic Hasler started making watches in 1881. His sons inherited the talent and continued to build on their father's success. In 1993 the Hasler company started producing Davosa watches. The automatic watch experienced a revival, which made Davosa watches very popular due to their quality, excellent features and interesting collections. The advantage of a Davosa watch is that it offers all the features that many more expensive watch brands also offer, but the prices of a Davosa watch are much more attractive. The famous Ternos and Argonautic watches are Davosa's most popular models. The Davosa watch collection has modern and classic watches, but especially the sporty and waterproof Ternos and Argonautic models are very interesting.

A good example is the Davosa Ternos Diver 161.455.10 watch. This watch weighs about 125 grams and has a stainless steel strap that can be closed with the folding clasp. The watch is water resistant to 200 meters and is fitted with sapphire glass. The thickness of the case is 12mm and the diameter is 40mm. The dial is silver in color and of course an automatic Swiss Made movement is included. This timepiece has a date function, rotating bezel and luminous index. This Davosa Ternos watch comes with a luxurious official box, 2 year warranty with manual. The current price is 699 euros. This is a very competitive price for such a beautiful watch with features that you actually see with much more expensive watches.

Another interesting watch is the Davosa Ternos Professional 161559.40. This men's watch is 125 grams and has a water resistance of 500 meters. The watch is fitted with sapphire glass and a stainless steel case. The diameter of the watch case is 42 mm. The dial is blue and inside the watch is an automatic Swiss Made movement, this makes a watch winder very convenient to use so that the watch is always optimally supplied with energy. Naturally, the watch is equipped with luminous indicators and a rotating bezel. The Davosa Ternos Professional 161.559.40 watch comes in a luxurious official box, 2 year warranty and manual. The price is 798 euros, which is a very good price for such a quality watch.

Conclusion

Davosa watches are among the most interesting watches in our collection. The brand offers a lot of quality for a very competitive price. Davosa has stylish watches and also more sporty models.

The watch brand Davosa from Germany is sold by the better jewelers and online shops. As an official dealer, we have been working with Davosa for over 10 years and we can say from experience that Davosa watches are highly recommended. Qualitative, beautifully finished and affordable are words with which we like to describe Davosa. In our webshop you will find a wide collection containing various Davosa watches with a nice discount.

A watch is no longer just a method of measuring time. Watches have increasingly become a fashion accessory. Not only for ladies but certainly for men. For men, there are not so many pieces of jewelry, that makes the watch the accessory pur sang. A watch says a lot about the person who wears the watch. A watch must match with the person and also with the clothes and shoes that the person is wearing. But you can also think of a specific occasion where a watch has to fit. Think for example of a wedding, party, holiday or business dinner.

Especially when doing business, the impression you create is very important. In addition, a watch is always a nice topic of conversation for many men. Especially men who are interested in cars and technology will certainly look interested at the watch you are wearing.

In this blog we write about the ideal watch for a business conversation. Which watch is best to wear? Which type of watch suits you and what impression do you want to create? Of course, we give a few examples of excellent watches that you can wear when you do business.

Determine which watch is appropriate for the occasion

If you are having a business conversation with another person for the first time, the first impression is extremely important. So it is evident that you examine in advance who the person is sitting opposite you and what the content of your conversation will be.

If you want to sell or buy a certain product or service, it is advisable to choose a watch that suits this. When you sell coffee you can think of a nice Italian watch from Meccaniche Veneziane. Because Italian coffee brands are well-regarded and Italy has a clear link with coffee. If you talk to your conversation partner about diving items, it is useful that you wear a sporty watch or better yet a diving watch. You can easily match the watch to the content of the conversation. If your meeting is about classical music, choose a modest watch with an automatic movement. For example a classic Epos watch.

Misfits

You can easily make a mistake. Choosing a watch that actually does not suit you, or looks terrible in combination with your clothes. Think for example of colors. If you wear a blue shirt, do not choose a watch with a purple or green dial. Choose a watch with a blue, black or white dial.

There are a few points you need to consider in terms of watches. Never opt for a very striking watch. Too big, too colorful, too expensive etc etc. It all derives from the core, namely the content of the conversation you want to have. Choose an understated watch that matches your character and your clothing. Then you are always doing well. 

You certainly don't want to give the impression that you are a fast guy who wants to do business just as quickly. You want to radiate reliability. If you wear an expensive watch this can work both ways, it can be seen as gaudy or it can be interpreted that your products or service are too expensive. On the other hand, an exclusive and more expensive watch can impress and give the person across the table the feeling of sitting at the table with someone who radiates authority and success.

Examples of good watches for a business conversation

We have selected a few examples of watches that you can wear during a business conversation. We paid attention to the appearance of the watch. They are watches from different brands and from different price ranges.

We want to start with the Epos Emotion watches. This series offers watches with a very refined and understated design. The models can be called quite classic, but not so classic that they are old-fashioned. The nice thing about these watches is that they have a beautiful leather strap that you can combine nicely in color with your belt and shoes. As a big advantage, these watches have a Swiss made movement. That certainly provides discussion material.

Another good example of an excellent watch that you can safely wear during a business meeting is an Iron Annie watch. This German brand produces beautiful watches with a traditional design. A big advantage of the Iron Annie watches is that they are also very affordable. You can already buy an Iron Annie watch for less than 200 euros.

As a final example, we would like to mention the Davosa Ternos and Argonautic watches. Both Davosa series are sporty and tough. These watches stand for decisiveness, sportiness and reliability. The Davosa watches have the appearance of a much more expensive watch, and also offer similar features, but are considerably cheaper. This shows you have style but that the price is also important to you.

Conclusion

You really do not have to wear a super expensive watch during a business meeting to overwhelm your conversation partner. Opt for a subdued watch that doesn't distract from the conversation itself. You want to make a good impression and for that you normally only get one chance. Take this opportunity by choosing the watch that suits you. Besides a nice conversation topic that can break the ice, you may both have a passion for beautiful watches! Doing business will certainly become easier!