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How To: This Is How You Maintain Your Leather Shoes

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Chances are that you currently have a pair of leather shoes hanging on your feet.  In addition, a large part of the rest of your collection will also consist of leather copies.  From raw leather to suede variants, you might have them all.  But although leather is a stiff and natural material, it also requires the necessary maintenance. How to: this is how you maintain your leather shoes Whether it's loafers,  chelsea boots,  sneakers or other leather shoes, they do require that you take good care of them and take care of them.  But that sometimes falls short for many people.  And that while it doesn't even have to be that difficult and it can extend the life of the shoes by years.  Take your laces off,  because we're going to give them some love  .  This is how you maintain your leather shoes. Step 1: remove the first dirt We'll start at the beginning, and this is perhaps the most important part of maintaining your leather shoes: ke...

Guide: this is how you start a watch collection

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  Owning a large watch collection is the dream of many.  Imagine waking up early in the morning and finishing your outfit with one of your watches. The most important question that comes to mind in the morning is: which watch should I put on today?  Does the platinum model look better with your suit or do you opt for gold with your   casual   outfit  ?  It sounds like a wonderful luxury problem. Guide: this is how you start a watch collection How do you start building a watch collection?  Of course you do not immediately start with getting as many timepieces as possible.  What style do you have?  Have you set a goal?  Where do you store the  watches  ?  Do you opt for new or vintage or first copy of branded watches ? Starting a watch collection sounds easier than it is.  There is a lot to consider, but fortunately we give you a hand. Set a goal Know what you're getting yourself into.  You must take...

Waterproofness of first copy of branded watches

Water Resistant:  Spatwaterdicht 30 meters/3 ATM/3 BAR:  Resistant to a small amount of (splash) water such as when washing hands. 50 meters / 5 ATM / 5 BAR:   Suitable for showering. 100 meters / 10 ATM / 10 BAR:   Suitable for swimming and snorkeling. 200 meters / 20 ATM (plus) / 20 BAR:  Suitable for diving. 1000 meters / 100 ATM / 100 BAR:  Suitable for deep sea diving. IP67 / IP68: The water-resistance  of electronic equipment such as smartwatches and wearables. The definition of waterproofing Water-resistance is indicated by the terms Bar (air pressure), ATM (atmosphere), or meter. When it is indicated to what extent a watch is waterproof, this is often indicated in meters. The higher the number of meters, the 'deeper' the watch is waterproof. But don't take the number of meters literally! It indicates how many meters of pressure - comparable to the pressure of standing water with no movement - the watch can withstand. A watch with a water resist...

Gift Guide: The Perfect Men’s Watch for Every Budget

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  With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the best gifts for your friends and family. What will you put under the tree this year? A fine watch makes the perfect gift for just about any man. In order to help you in your search, we’ve made a list of the best men’s watches for every budget. We’ve attempted to pick a wide selection of different brands and styles to choose from. The possibilities out there are seemingly endless, and choosing just one watch can be tough, but that’s why we’ve thought it would be helpful to narrow things down a bit. Rest assured, you simply can’t go wrong with any of these five watches. 1. Best Watch Under 2,000 USD – Seiko SPB143J1 To start things off, we’ve chosen the  Seiko SPB143J1  from the Seiko Prospex collection. This Seiko diver was introduced earlier this year and features a gray dial, black bezel, and stainless steel bracelet. The SPB143 is part of a new series of four watches that is known as the “1...

Gift Guide: The Best Women’s Watches for Every Budget

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  The selection of women’s watches has grown enormously over the past decade. The range has shifted from primarily delicate, feminine timepieces to a smorgasbord of sizes and styles, including popular  unisex watches . We’ve taken a closer look at women’s watches and selected our top picks at every price point. Seiko Presage Cocktail Time What was once an insider’s tip from Seiko is no longer much of a secret. The Presage Cocktail Time is available in a wide range of colors, sizes (34 to 40 mm), and prices (starting around $425). The watch can exude a casual or elegant look depending on the dial color you choose. Its date display at 3 o’clock makes it a practical companion for everyday life. This timepiece boasts not only a stunning dial but also an automatic movement, which you can view through the transparent case back. Junghans Meister Damen Automatic Those with somewhat simpler tastes should consider the Junghans Meister Damen Automatic. At 33 mm, this classic German timep...