All watches you purchase are able to tell the time, but a fine watch has much more to offer. This type of watch adds luxury and quality to the mix. It is the kind of timepiece you are able to hand down as an heirloom from generation to generation. The focus on a fine watch is solely on the mechanism and quality. Manufacturers produce a watch that must be accurate at all times and under all conditions. During the manufacturing process, a great deal of time and effort is put into producing a timepiece that is exceptional on the outside as well as on the inside. For this reason, many of our fine watches are handcrafted to perfection and this is what makes a luxury timepiece.

What are some of the characteristics that make a fine or luxury watch? You will find that dedication to craft and quality are of utmost importance and this is what forms the essence of luxury. It’s what turns a regular watch into an exquisite item. Only the best mechanisms and parts are used in the manufacturing process. Many of the watches are handmade, so the concept of a luxury watch is definitely based on quality and not price. The Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) in their report, The White Paper on Fine Watchmaking, classifies fine watchmaking. They focus on several areas and criteria required to measure up as a fine watch. They take into consideration such things as the production process, style, design, and after-sales services amongst other things.

Something else that defines a fine/luxury watch, is that of a status symbol. Fine watches are worn by those with high social standings in society. This has been the case ever since the watch was invented. Back in the day, it cost a fortune to even be in possession of a timepiece. I’m sure many would recognize the old pocket watch. If you had one back in the 1800s, you were definitely well-off. Today, you have more affordable mass-produced watches to choose from, but a fine watch still stands out with its unique designs and quality. Watches offered by Watch World are far more than this, as our watches do not only acknowledge the genuine quality of the workmanship but also give the wearer a good feeling about themselves.

Various Brands and Fine Luxury Watches

As discussed above, there are a number of things that define a fine or luxury watch. Some may obtain and see their timepiece as something to pass on to their children, or it may simply be a sign of success. There may be a few differences in why, but everyone is on the same page when it comes to making a choice. A fine watch offers luxury through quality and excellence, unique design, and superb performance, with no regard to the costs involved.

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi

Visit the Watch World website, a place where you will be able to browse through our selection and find the watch that suits your lifestyle. In the pursuit of excellence, here are the 3 brands that might catch your interest:

Ingersoll Watches

Ingersoll has been producing top quality, procession watches since 1892 and has received world acclaim from many prominent figures. They have a superb collection of fine watches, a first-class example is The Apsley. This watch is known for its accuracy and is a perfect example of a watch that would suit a gentleman with style. What makes it so unique? The watch has a large stainless steel gold-coloured case with a beautifully stitched genuine brown leather strap. The piece has a quartz movement, which guarantees its accuracy. The manufacturers are so confident about the quality of the watch, that it carries a lifetime guarantee. Another best seller in this range is The Hatton.

This watch has the same characteristics as The Apsley, but with a stunning rose gold coloured stainless steel case. The brand is well-known in producing stylish as well as practical watches, suited both for men and women. Each style is timeless, and you won’t have to worry about it going out of fashion. There are many styles to choose from – a watch for any occasion. The Ingersoll watch is a great choice for those looking for quality and precision as well as style.

CAT Watches

The CAT brand has garnered a reputation for being resilient and able to withstand extreme conditions. The original CAT machines were exposed to harsh environments, cold, dirt and have always been superior in such conditions. They have carried this durability and precision over into their CAT gear collections, including their watches. CAT watches offer all its wearers a very reliable timepiece under all conditions. You can be a businessman in the boardroom or a rock climber out in the untamed wild – there will be a watch that suits your needs. The brand has created a series of watches that stand for quality, durability, as well as incorporating unique technology.

The CAT watch range has a large selection of luxury watches, one of these is The CAT AG MULTI. This watch has a large stainless-steel case, with the dial displaying the CAT colours of black and yellow. The display is analogue and comes with a quartz movement, which provides for a very accurate timepiece. The watch has a stainless-steel strap that makes it a functional and very stylish watch for any wearer. This is the perfect watch that meets the demands of an active lifestyle, and does it in style.

Millner Watches

Millner watches have been classed amongst the very best in their price category. You will need to buy your very own watch in order to know how good it feels when you have it on. The watch offers a stylish look at an affordable price, and you won’t be disappointed. The MINI-DARK ONE is one of their fine watch collection timepieces and comes with the following great characteristics: In keeping with their distinctive design and what makes a fine watch, it has a dial diameter of only 28 mm, case thickness of 6 mm and an alloy case. All these features considerably reduce the weight of the watch. The watch comes with a stainless-steel strap and a quartz movement for accuracy, but it is not water-resistant. An affordable modern timepiece for the modern man or woman.

Myths regarding Fine Watches

When considering purchasing a watch, most of us will simply go to the shop and buy what is readily available, most probably a battery-powered quartz watch. We wouldn’t even consider a luxury or fine watch. Many would think, is it worth it to buy a fine watch when other types of watches are readily available? This ultimately affected business for those who were selling precision luxury watches. How did they overcome this? Rebranding. The fine watches became luxury items that were handmade to perfection, and something people would desire or aspire to own. Even so, over the years there have been a few misunderstandings or myths that came about regarding fine watches.

Here are a few of them:

• Many say it is a waste of money to spend so much on a watch if all it does is tell the time. This is not the case, as these watches are investments and can become heirlooms passed on from generation to generation.
• They don’t keep time accurately. This is true if compared to a quartz watch, but even then, the battery can fail. Both types of watches can be very accurate if properly handled.
• Some say the more jewels the watch has inside the better it is. It is true that a fine watch works with jewels like rubies, but in this day and age, the mechanics of the watch is what’s more important.
• If your watch says ‘Swiss Made’ then it is regarded as being 100% Swiss. This is not the case as a watch that says ‘Swiss Made’ only has around 60% Swiss parts.
• Is the Smart Watch taking over and is the fine or luxury watch on its way out? The truth is that the Smart Watch is gaining ground, but the Swiss are also advancing in this direction as well.
• Is it true that a quartz watch is not as stylish as a mechanical/fine watch? No, the quartz watches have taken over the market these days and can easily compete with the mechanical watches.

Today, it does seem like the Smart Watch is taking the world by storm. On the other hand, if you are looking for a brand-new watch, then nothing can beat an exquisitely made luxury watch. You will be gaining a quality piece of art that will last a lifetime and even longer. The craftsmanship that goes into the manufacture of a fine watch is unique and cannot be compared to anything else on the market. You will be buying into a rich history, a watch with unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship, something that increases in value over time, and a watch that is reliable and dependable for many years. A luxury or fine watch can be worn with pride.

Looking for a new watch for yourself or a loved one and not sure where to go? You might want to have a look at what Watch World has to offer. You will not be disappointed in our selection; we have a variety of quality watches on offer for you. You are sure to find something that will meet all your expectations. Not only is the selection we offer amazing, but you will not be disappointed with the prices. There are some really beautiful and affordable watches available. In the classification of fine watches, Watch World offers three reputable, quality brands – CAT, Millner and Ingersoll.

At Watch World we have a passion for what we do. You can therefore be assured that the website is regularly updated with all the latest fashions and styles of watches. So, why not click and browse through the selection Watch World has on offer? You can feel proud and stand tall with one of our luxury watches on your wrist. We offer very competitive prices and are known for our personalized and efficient customer service.

Since Watch World is an online company, you have the convenience of never having to leave home in order to get the watch you want. We also have a simple sign-up and payment process that makes for an easy and enjoyable online shopping experience. Sign up to our website and keep updated about everything Watch World – from products to promotions, and be the first to learn about new releases as well as news about our exquisite watch brands.

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Junior Olympic climber –From Landing on the moon to summiting the beast called Everest, we stretch the limits and we test the boundaries. Often we achieve these amazing feats with a companion on our wrists.

Olympic climber –In this month’s blog post we’ve got something exciting for you. Watch World spent some time with David Naude and we got to ask him a couple of questions regarding the world of boulder climbing.

Junior Olympic climber –David is a full-time sports climber from Cape town who has competed across the world with some of the strongest up and coming talents in the climbing scene. His passion for the outdoors is incredible and has led him to some gem destinations in South Africa. Some of his favourite climbing spots include the Rocklands found in the beautiful Cederberg mountains.

In fact, David loves this area so much that he decided to start an NPO to protect the area for generations to come.

But more on that later, let’s jump to the interview we did with him.

When you go out on a climbing expedition, what do you normally pack?

Most of the time when I go climbing in Rocklands with friends we take all our camping essentials such as food, climbing clothes, sleeping gear and coffee for those early mornings. I also take like 4 pairs of climbing shoes for various climbs and climbing elements when I go out climbing. Other than that we take our boulder pads for some insurance when we do fall off the boulders.

Do you and your buddies challenge yourself when climbing and like how would that work?

With Bouldering, in general, the sport is based on challenging yourself. We use a grading system to decide what the difficulty level is of a certain boulder that we climb. Because climbing is really an individual sport, we try and get each other to attempt climbs that’s not particularly in our comfort zone and that’s where the challenge starts.

What are the elements that make up a good rock climber?

I think there’s a lot of factors that contribute to being a good climber. Things like physical strength, finger and shoulder strength play a huge role, but so does mental strength. Having a solid mindset goes a long way to ultimately achieving your goal.

When you guys are climbing how does the session work? And for how long do you climb?

So our session starts off with a cup of coffee and then we decide on which boulders we want to go and climb for the day. Usually, this involves somewhat of a hike where we also carry our crash pads with us. When we get to our preferred boulder we arrange the falling pads in a safe position so that you know the landing is good and that you won’t hurt yourself. After that, we normally start off with a warmup where we take an easier climb to get some blood flowing and then we slowly transition over to our harder boulder for today and start planning the route and our climb.

How many hours have you spent climbing and sharpening your skills?

I started climbing at the age of 12. My brother in law was into mountain rescue and he kind of got me into the climbing scene. Back in 2008 I bought my first harness and went to the climbing gym on occasion. I stopped climbing all together for a while and then in 2012 I decided to go and do a competition and from there on out, I haven’t stopped climbing for more than a few days at a time. In terms of climbing hours, I wouldn’t even know where to start counting.

You seem to be quite competitive, would you say that this characteristic is prominent in most climbers?

In the competitive climbing scene everyone’s quite competitive. The people I climb with today are all my competitors for the Africa Cup which is the qualifier for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. We went to Europe to train for that and unfortunately, the qualifier got cancelled due to Covid-19. We’re hoping that in December the competition will be back on and that at least one of us can qualify for the Tokyo 2021. I must say that when I’m out in the Rocklands I don’t take it to competitively like I said the only battle is against yourself. I try not to be competitive when I’m bouldering but when it’s a competition it’s obviously a different story and it’s exactly the same for the other climbers I hang around with.

How long does a good climbing session/workout last for?

Normally we will head on out for the day leaving at like 11h00 and coming back at around 17h00. Depending on who comes along and what types of boulders we are trying to climb will determine our session for the day. However, in general, I climb for a bit more than four hours with breaks in between and lunch on the mountain, before my body is just too tired to go on.

How many times a week do you train?

I train usually about six times a week with a rest day every now and again. When I’m in Cape Town training, things are a bit more formal than it is out at Rocklands. When we are climbing on a rock we climb when we feel fresh and when the weather cooperates because we really want it to be cold and super dry for climbing.

So David how Important is timing in the climbing process?

When it comes to conquering some of the hardest boulders in the world, timing is everything. Knowing how long to rest between attempts is paramount in giving your muscles the maximum amount of energy possible in order to continue climbing boulders.

Do you wear a watch yourself?

Yes, I do. When I go out and climb I’ll use a fitness tracking watch to keep track of my progress and when I go out with friends I’ll wear something a little bit more sophisticated but functional to the occasion of course.

What is the comfort level of your watches?

I have never really had any problems with the comfort level of my watches. However, I would say that rubber straps are far more comfortable to wear for me, than leather straps or links. When you’re climbing you need your body as close to the rock, especially when it comes to grips so you don’t really want to be wearing a bulky watch.

How’s the durability of your previous watches?

Not very durable hey. They don’t seem to last very long in my industry.

Would you recommend a compact watch to another climber like yourself?

Definitely, something as simple as having the time on your wrist in a compact, durable and low maintenance manner is so useful from timing rests to knowing when to get up for that dawn patrol mission.

Who is your role model in the world of Rock climbing?

Many people inspire me in climbing. I usually get all of my inspiration from any climber trying hard to achieve what he didn’t think was possible and then they achieve it. Braking that mental barrier from “I can’t” to “I can” is something we all should get to experience.

Junior Olympic climber –David tell us a bit more about your project, saving the Rocklands?

So before lockdown, we actively used Rocklands as kind of our bouldering HQ and when everything closed down it had some devastating consequences for the area and the local communities around Rocklands. Tony and I decided to get the climbing community involved and decided to start a crowdfunding site which eventually morphed into Save Rocklands. With the major loss in tourism, Rocklands can’t survive without our help, so we decided to sit down with the farmers and see what their needs are and how we can meet them. The Rocklands valley is one of the top three base bouldering destinations in the world, so it’s mostly depended on climbers that travel here every winter. Cape nature sold three thousand permits to international climbers coming down to Rocklands travelling from all over the world to come and climb these boulders. Without any of that income, the community was really struggling, so we decided to start helping where we can.

Junior Olympic climber –

From humble beginnings, David has excelled and achieved the unachievable. With cool resilience, pure grit and determination he’s on his way to scale all the way to the top of his field. Humans have always and will continue to push the limits, moving out of the confines of the achievable and progressively pushing to achieve the impossible.

A wrist companion that will be there when you achieve the unachievable is definitely this versatile and extremely durable CAT SPECIAL OPS1 which features a slim yet sporty design construction. A watch for any man who loves the outdoors and values spending time with nature. Shop our Online store now and discover the latest collection of CAT watches. Watch World would like to thank David for taking the time to show us the incredible world of boulder climbing and we wish you all the best with Tokyo 2021.

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