How to know if the ring is legit?
January 17, 2013 — 17:06

So, you’ve bought a new 3 stone diamond ring, right? How do you know if the ring you’ve bought is real and has value in it? Trust me, I’ve stumbled upon that same question some time ago when I bought my new ring for my partner. And it was a really beautiful emerald cut diamond ring. And trust me, when I spotted that my ring was not that great, I was really upset! It looked very nice you know. But it was fake!

That’s why I want to share with you a quick tip today that can save you tons of effort and lots of money down the road when you really want to buy new rings. And the tip is to always look for reviews from real people around the world to know how they feel about the rings they picked up. If you want to buy new 3 carat diamond rings, then go ahead and type in Google for the keyword “3 carat diamond ring reviews” and there you go, tons of results with lots of useful product review that you can rely on.

And the best part is, the writer or blogger will usually point you to the right direction when things go wrong. By that I mean when you know that the ring you chose was bad, they will tell you where you can buy a new one at excellent price and with great value as well. And all of that information is free for you to digest. You just need to perform some searching tasks and be patient.

A watch shop worth visiting!
December 12, 2012 — 18:43

watch repair

One of my favorite watches, the Tissot PRC 100 got broken recently. And I tried my best to find a good place where I could have it fixed. I fell into this situation once before when I had to search for reliable watch repair shop to get my dad’s Tissot Titanium watch fixed after he dropped it into a machine. Fortunately, it was tough enough to not only stop the machine but left some damages on it! That’s insanity.

Anyway, that’s another story. And after asking my friends and doing some research online, I finally found out W Kodad Jewelers, a watch repair store located on a crowded street with many shopping malls around it. And approached the watch store. And Kim, the watch repairer, also the boss of the store, met me with his smile.

He basically said that my situation is typical. And he’s fixed countless number of watches before including Tissot watches such as the Tissot PRS330, one kind of watch that is really hard to fix. So I felt relieved and handed my watch to him for checking. Then Kim took my watch to his team and told them to look after it for me.

I use W Kodak Jewelers to get our watchband cleaned and replaced. I have used them over the years for a couple of times a year. They have been very good. I do not spend too much there. I do not use them extensively; they are a jewelry store but we use them for my watches and not for jewelry purposes. I would rate them highly for value, courtesy, and service as well.

An interesting story!
December 12, 2012 — 18:26

the proposal

This is a really cool story guys, I promise! So I’ve been in a great relationship with Jean, my girl friend. And I was about to ask her to marry me. But before I go doing that, I have to have something great on my side to make it that special. So I decided to buy a new men’s watch that I’ve been wanted for a long time. It’s the Tissot V8 watch. And I think you’re familiar with it, right?

At first, I intended to invest money on another watch. It was the Tissot PRC 200 automatic watch. And to be honest, that PRC200 watch is better than the V8. But my girl seemed to prefer the V8 more so I just stuck to it. And finally, I purchased a really great proposal ring to ask her the most important thing.

And here we go. I ordered a romantic dinner table at one of our favorite places. And when the time came, I just ask the proposal. Guess what?

She said yes(!) and loved the ring…but the size was incorrect. (my fault) I emailed Greg at 10pm on Valentine’s night letting him know how it went and by 10:30 he emailed back with his congratulations and told me to have Jaimee meet him at the office the next morning.

She did, he took the ring to re-size it perfectly and had it back to her by lunchtime, all at no charge. I’ve since referred 2 friends to him, one for a ring, the other for a watch repair and they both thanked me profusely. I’m happy to say I now have my “guy” to go to for all our jewelry, he made me feel like part of a family.

My shopping experience
December 12, 2012 — 18:01

shopping experience

Whenever I want to buy something for my fiance, I need advices from my friends. Just like when I consulted them for a gift idea when I want to buy something for my dad. And the last time I asked their opinions, I ended up buying a really great gift for my dad. It was a great Tissot watch. If I remember it right, it was the Tissot T-race watch for men.

And there was another time when I needed to buy something special for my friend whose birthday was coming. And you know what, based on the experience of shopping for a great men’s watch for my dad, I was able to pick up another great watch. It was the Tissot Navigator Automatic. A nice watch by the way. I was intended to buy the Seastar 1000 Tissot watch, but I changed my mind at the end.

So here I am, shopping for my special day when I get married with the woman I love. And I need something special about it as well. So I go to Greg’s shop, he’s my friend also to pick up some special stuff. And the thing I chose was a sapphire stone that I want to turn into some special stuff.

The stone I chose was $7400 cheaper than what I’d originally wanted. That savings paid for the custom platinum ring AND will pay for our wedding bands when the time comes. The ring itself was the toughest part because I had specific orders from my fiance.

Greg was able to have several samples available, then photographed 3 I liked and designed the winner. He took a little from all 3 and photoshopped what it would look like complete. When I ok’d the design, he began work and was able to finish before my tight deadline of Valentine’s Day.

My Personal Experience with Tissot Watches
November 14, 2012 — 19:27

I just purchased my first Tissot PRS 516 watch. I still can’t believe the selection they had in the store for those prices. The watches with the high-end features cost the most of course, but those with just the basic features were affordable and fit almost any lifestyle. The styles and designs were quite generous, full of creativity and innovation. Some were gold, silver, some even had red or purple on them. These seemed to be no ordinary watches.

They all were rechargeable and could be recharged not by the sun. I had to stand outside for an hour waiting for the bus. When I returned home, I saw that it charged quite a bit. I even placed it under a lamp to charge it during the night. I love to wear this watch. Its comfort and elegant design made me look like I spent a thousand dollars on it. Gold on a watch just screams expensive. But this watch was relatively inexpensive. It is well-made and durable. It also is water-resistant. One day I accidentally hopped in the shower with it on and lo and behold, it still works.

The features of the Tissot PRS 200 watch serve to aid the environment because no battery changing means you would have fewer batteries to pollute the environment. Solar energy is transferred into electrical energy to charge the battery, making it the most eco-friendly watches I ever had. There are many other features of the Tissot wristwatch. Believe it or not, some models of the watch have atomic timekeeping. This means the watch automatically adjusts to a new time zone, provided the home time has been set; very useful when I’m going out of town in another time zone. I can’t stress enough the durability and quality of this watch. I’ve dropped it more than a few times and it still works. There aren’t even any marks or scratches on it.

Why I Recommend a Buy

Watches are ubiquitous. You can find them anywhere, but not all watches are created equal. Few match what the Tissot brand have to offer. If you are in the market for a high quality watch that has no match in elegance or style, then seek out the Tissot brand of watches. Innovation and eco-friendly design unite to create one of the best brands of watches on the market today. You can find them on various online retailers. Just select the Tissot category and take your pick.