The Luxury watch industry is one of the biggest second hand market places in the world and unfortunately, one that is rife with replicas. There are literally millions of people out there wearing replica Rolex, replica Panerai and all sorts of other brands and some knowingly,skor but enough believe they're sporting the real deal.
My new and used rolex watches guide will help you to avoid being duped and hopefully save you some money along the way. (Commission welcomed.)
So you've decided you want to buy a Rolex, or a Panerai, or an Audemars Piguet and you've got loads of cash set aside to spend on the wonderful timepiece you've been saving for. Excellent, because the first thing you should look out for is the REALLY cheap price tag - expect to pay anything from £1,500 to many thousands for an authentic watch. The watch being offered to you on a website or elsewhere for £199 IS A FAKE - accept this. There are many Internet sites and auction sites that claim they are selling real new and used Rolex rolex watches or many other brands of luxury watch, but in reality, their products are as real as the tooth fairy. So lesson 1 is definitely about price - if it's so cheap that it's a steal, it probably will be!
Try to use a reputable watch dealer when buying a watch. There are countless websites offering special deals and many look rather convincing and professional but bear in mind that nowadays more than ever, you can build, or have built, a professional looking site for a few hundred pounds with credit card processing facility, which can take your money in a matter of minutes. This clearly means that the fraudster can setup a site with ease and have it look like they are well established and genuine. Don't be fooled by this and do your research. Ask how long they've been around. Check that they've got a real live shop that you can visit as this usually means they've spent a bit more money on the venture and also have stock you can examine. Also, if you have any issues with your purchase, there is somewhere to go back to if the need arises. These days, this is easily achieved by going to Google maps and typing in their post code and clicking the 'Street View' link. You can then see pictures of their shop online. Below are the key things to watch out for, for each of the most common brands:
Rolex
-Check the case back of the watch. The authentic new or used Rolex watch will have a small hologram sticker on it. Although replica makers do try to include this, if you move the watch around a little, in the light, you'll notice that it's not a hologram at all.
-You may look like a weirdo but have a magnifying glass handy and check immediately below the number 6. You're looking for an etched Rolex crown. Replica watchmakers do include them but they are usually poor in quality on the replicas. Look carefully as they are very small but also very clear.
-A real Rolex will probably be heavier than a replica as the replica manufacturers simply cannot afford to use the better quality and heavier parts. -Rolexes do not tick - except the Quartz series. The second hand should glide round in a sweeping motion with no audible sound.
-There's only one type of Rolex that has a clear case back and that is the recent Prince models. If it's not one of these models, the chances are it's a replica.
-Fake Rolexes tend to use glass for the face cover, whereas the real thing uses Crystal. To test this, put a little water on it and examine carefully. The glass on the replica will smear whereas the Crystal on the real version will bead together.
Breitling
-On an authentic, the case back will be engraved. On a replica it will likely be stamped.
-On the authentic timepiece, the inner bezel will blend into the dial whereas the replicas tend to have a black ring which is a dead giveaway.
-On a real watch, both the name and the wings bijouxin the logo are embossed onto the dial. On a replica they tend to be printed.
-Check to see that the rolex watches finish is brushed. -The smaller dials are often raised on a replica. On a real Breitling they are not.
Panerai
-The first thing to look for is the number E0117/1950 on the back. If you find this, it's a replica.
-A sure test is to look at the watch in the dark. In the dark, the replica watch will not be so bright, especially on the word 'Luminor'.
-As with Rolexes, the glass face cover should be Crystal but is usually glass on the replicas.
-On the replica, the strap tends to have more stitching than the real thing. The real strap tends to look 'rougher', believe it or not.
Cartier
-The best and simplest giveaway is to remove the case back and take a look at the movement. It should have 'Cartier' inscribed on it. This is something that the replicars will not have the budget to do so look out for this.
-As with many brands, the real version will generally be heavier than the replica.
-Real Cartier rolex watches have scratchproof glass. The replicas don't. Ask the seller if you can test this and you'll usually find out if it's a replica from their answer.
-Look for the cabochon stone that should be on the winder. A real Cartier will have one, a replica will not. So when buy new or used luxury rolex watches, be warned and buy wisely. Never be rushed into a purchase and take your time to use the resources available and do your research. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
2011年5月6日星期五
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2011年5月5日星期四
Unfortunately, some believe these famous prizes may carry their own price for ownership
Unfortunately, some believe these famous prizes may carry their own price for ownership. Looking back at the first appearance and their subsequent journeys has put a question in the minds of the superstitious as to whether they are cursed or not. There is some debate to this day.skor While myth may be debunked by history, the legend, for many of these gems, lives on.
Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, though perhaps not the most famous of the six gems, has the most recorded history. According to legend, the "Mountain of Light" was stolen from the god Krishna who was asleep at the time and first appeared in Mogul chronicles as part of captured treasure in 1304 where it remained with the emperors until 1739.
Unfortunately, when Delhi was sacked by the Persians, the Mogul emperor at the time attempted, unsuccessfully thanks to a member of his harem, to hide the diamond in his turban. The Persian Nadir Shah took the turban from the neck up and gave the diamond its name in wonder.
The diamond stayed with the Persians for another 110 years before it was acquired by the British East India Company after the Sikh wars. Fortunately for Queen Victoria, the 186-carat stone seemed to be having more bad luck for men. Since 1911, the now 109 carat stone has been part of the coronation crowns of the Queen consorts, hopefully contradicting any "curse" on the royal males.
Hope Diamond
Possibly the world's most well known diamond, the Hope Diamond at one time was reported to have weighed in at more than 112 carats. However, the curse on this rare large blue diamond supposedly began after it was popped out of the eye socket of a statue of the Hindu goddess Sita in India. This allegedly caused the diamond to be cursed and any owner to have either death or misfortune befall them.
Legend and history cross paths for the first time at the acquisition of the diamond. According to historical accounts, French Jeweler Jean Baptiste Tavernier traveled throughout India and purchased the large diamond, which was allegedly dug out of the Kollur mine in Golconda. According to legend, he stole the diamond from the statue and was torn apart by wild dogs in Russia after he sold the jewel.
However, according to historical accounts, Tavernier made his way back to France in 1668 with the diamond where he sold it to King Louis XIV along with a large quantity of other diamonds. After being made a nobleman, Tavernier died at 84 in Russia of unknown causes.
From the more than 112-carat diamond, a new diamond was cut to a little more than 67 carats and dubbed the "Blue Diamond of the Crown." A few generations later, Louis XVI was crowned king with Marie Antoinette at his side. According to legend, Marie Antoinette was beheaded wearing the diamond around her neck.
Shortly after the French Revolution, the Hope Diamond was stolen along with many other crown jewels. The other jewels were recovered, and the Hope Diamond surfaced again in London about 22 years later. By 1823, English jeweler Daniel Eliason owned the gem that was supposedly once the "Blue Diamond of the Crown."
According to historical accounts, the diamond that Eliason owned was the French royals' diamond re-cut to 44 carats to hide its origins. And years later, it was once again in royal hands, those of King George IV, when he purchased it from Eliason. It was subsequently sold to pay off debts. The legend continued to grow from there.
Henry Philip Hope was soon in possession of the diamond, which took his family name. However, the curse supposedly hit many members of his family causing the family to become bankrupt. But according to historical accounts, it was gambling and Francis Hope's own misfortunes that caused the family's bankruptcy. Francis, the great grand nephew of Henry, sold the diamond in 1901.
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After her death, the diamond was sold once again in 1949 to settle debts, this time to by Harry Winston, a New York jeweler. Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958. Some people believe it was to avert the curse; others say it was because Winston wanted the rare blue diamond to be the focal point of a newly established gem collection.
Black Orlov
The last of our trio of "cursed" diamonds is the Black Orlov. Known as "the Eye of Brahma," this black diamond was discovered in India in the early 1800's. According to legend and like the first two diamonds, the 195-carat Black Orlov was allegedly found in a Hindu idol at a shrine near Pondicherry, India, where it was stolen by a Hindu monk. This action supposedly summoned a malicious spirit to embrace the Eye and the Eye's owners.
The "cursed" jewel took its name from Princess Nadia Vyegin-Orlov in the late 1800's. Coincidentally, the diamond was named the Black Orlov because of its "natural fancy blacký color but also to differentiate it from the Orlov Diamond, a 189.6 carat white diamond with its own storied past.
According to an Associated Press article, Orlov leapt from a building in an apparent suicide in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 2, 1947, after fleeing during the Russian Revolution and selling her family jewels.
Russian Princess Leonila Galitsine-Bariatinsky also previously owned the Black Orlov. In a disturbing coincidence in November 1947, Galitsine-Bariatinsky also committed suicide by leaping from a building.
Some fifteen years earlier, J.W. Paris imported the bijouxBlack Orlov into the United States and after securing the sale of the diamond also leapt to his death on April 7, 1932. After the two Russian princesses committed suicide, supposedly the curse was broken when Charles S. Winson, another jeweler in New York, purchased the Black Orlov on Friday, May 13, 1949.
Article provided by Danforth Diamond, specialists providing high quality diamond engagement rings and diamonds.
Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, though perhaps not the most famous of the six gems, has the most recorded history. According to legend, the "Mountain of Light" was stolen from the god Krishna who was asleep at the time and first appeared in Mogul chronicles as part of captured treasure in 1304 where it remained with the emperors until 1739.
Unfortunately, when Delhi was sacked by the Persians, the Mogul emperor at the time attempted, unsuccessfully thanks to a member of his harem, to hide the diamond in his turban. The Persian Nadir Shah took the turban from the neck up and gave the diamond its name in wonder.
The diamond stayed with the Persians for another 110 years before it was acquired by the British East India Company after the Sikh wars. Fortunately for Queen Victoria, the 186-carat stone seemed to be having more bad luck for men. Since 1911, the now 109 carat stone has been part of the coronation crowns of the Queen consorts, hopefully contradicting any "curse" on the royal males.
Hope Diamond
Possibly the world's most well known diamond, the Hope Diamond at one time was reported to have weighed in at more than 112 carats. However, the curse on this rare large blue diamond supposedly began after it was popped out of the eye socket of a statue of the Hindu goddess Sita in India. This allegedly caused the diamond to be cursed and any owner to have either death or misfortune befall them.
Legend and history cross paths for the first time at the acquisition of the diamond. According to historical accounts, French Jeweler Jean Baptiste Tavernier traveled throughout India and purchased the large diamond, which was allegedly dug out of the Kollur mine in Golconda. According to legend, he stole the diamond from the statue and was torn apart by wild dogs in Russia after he sold the jewel.
However, according to historical accounts, Tavernier made his way back to France in 1668 with the diamond where he sold it to King Louis XIV along with a large quantity of other diamonds. After being made a nobleman, Tavernier died at 84 in Russia of unknown causes.
From the more than 112-carat diamond, a new diamond was cut to a little more than 67 carats and dubbed the "Blue Diamond of the Crown." A few generations later, Louis XVI was crowned king with Marie Antoinette at his side. According to legend, Marie Antoinette was beheaded wearing the diamond around her neck.
Shortly after the French Revolution, the Hope Diamond was stolen along with many other crown jewels. The other jewels were recovered, and the Hope Diamond surfaced again in London about 22 years later. By 1823, English jeweler Daniel Eliason owned the gem that was supposedly once the "Blue Diamond of the Crown."
According to historical accounts, the diamond that Eliason owned was the French royals' diamond re-cut to 44 carats to hide its origins. And years later, it was once again in royal hands, those of King George IV, when he purchased it from Eliason. It was subsequently sold to pay off debts. The legend continued to grow from there.
Henry Philip Hope was soon in possession of the diamond, which took his family name. However, the curse supposedly hit many members of his family causing the family to become bankrupt. But according to historical accounts, it was gambling and Francis Hope's own misfortunes that caused the family's bankruptcy. Francis, the great grand nephew of Henry, sold the diamond in 1901.
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However, it may not have been such good luck for her. Her first son, Vinson, was killed in a car accident at 9; her daughter committed suicide at 25; and McLean's husband was declared insane and confined until he died in 1941.
After her death, the diamond was sold once again in 1949 to settle debts, this time to by Harry Winston, a New York jeweler. Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958. Some people believe it was to avert the curse; others say it was because Winston wanted the rare blue diamond to be the focal point of a newly established gem collection.
Black Orlov
The last of our trio of "cursed" diamonds is the Black Orlov. Known as "the Eye of Brahma," this black diamond was discovered in India in the early 1800's. According to legend and like the first two diamonds, the 195-carat Black Orlov was allegedly found in a Hindu idol at a shrine near Pondicherry, India, where it was stolen by a Hindu monk. This action supposedly summoned a malicious spirit to embrace the Eye and the Eye's owners.
The "cursed" jewel took its name from Princess Nadia Vyegin-Orlov in the late 1800's. Coincidentally, the diamond was named the Black Orlov because of its "natural fancy blacký color but also to differentiate it from the Orlov Diamond, a 189.6 carat white diamond with its own storied past.
According to an Associated Press article, Orlov leapt from a building in an apparent suicide in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 2, 1947, after fleeing during the Russian Revolution and selling her family jewels.
Russian Princess Leonila Galitsine-Bariatinsky also previously owned the Black Orlov. In a disturbing coincidence in November 1947, Galitsine-Bariatinsky also committed suicide by leaping from a building.
Some fifteen years earlier, J.W. Paris imported the bijouxBlack Orlov into the United States and after securing the sale of the diamond also leapt to his death on April 7, 1932. After the two Russian princesses committed suicide, supposedly the curse was broken when Charles S. Winson, another jeweler in New York, purchased the Black Orlov on Friday, May 13, 1949.
Article provided by Danforth Diamond, specialists providing high quality diamond engagement rings and diamonds.
You don't have to be a high-intensity athlete to appreciate a durable sport watch
You don't have to be a high-intensity athlete to appreciate a durable sport watch.
Guys just want a watch that won't burst into pieces while lifting weights, playing softball, or shooting hoops in the gym. And ladies want a watch that stays together while they run, kickbox, or play tennis.rolex deepsea And both genders can appreciate a timepiece that looks and feels good in casual surroundings and doesn't make them feel overdressed or stuffy.
Thankfully, there are plenty of choices of timepieces that can not only take punishment, but can look good while doing it. Here are some examples of durable sport watches for both men and women:
For Men:
Invicta Men's S1 Racer Swiss Quartz Chronograph Polyurethane Strap Watch
The rugged case is constructed of stainless steel and polyurethane rubber, and the strap extends into the lugs for an unusual look. The blue, black, green, or yellow sunray dial is surrounded by a tachymeter scale and features a second, minute, and day subdial.
Vostok-Europe Men's Caspian Sea Monster Automatic Dive Strap Watch
Sporty yet sophisticated, this watch begins with a high-tech round black stainless steel PVG-plated case with numbers and index markers printed on the black or grey bezel. The round black dial has luminous Tritium tubes at all hour positions and is shielded by a sturdy mineral crystal.
Nicolet Men's Swiss Automatic Sharkskin Strap Watch
This eye-catching timepiece starts with a handsome sharkskin leather strap which is accented by gold, rose, or silver tone "links" which match the round stainless steel case. The simple round black, blue, or pineapple dial is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Wenger Men's Nomad LED Compass Black Silicone Strap Watch
The most distinctive feature of this watch is the digital LED time/day/date/compass readout which floats behind the round black dial, white numerals, and white transparent hands. The brushed stainless steel case is held together by a black silicone strap.
Renato Men's Vulcan Swiss Chronograph Shark Skin Strap Watch
Four hexagonal screws surround this round silver tone stainless steel case and bezel, which attaches to a blue or brown patterned sharkskin leather strap. The blue or white dial has luminous hour and minute markers and a second subdial which is encircled by a bright yellow ring.
cartier watches Men's Black Dial & Rubber Strap Watch
The superior craftsmanship and prestige of cartier watches is also available in a sport watch! The stainless steel case displays a round black dial and white hour markers; and a unidirectional rotating bezel and black strap complete the ensemble.
For Women:
Waltham Women's Quartz Set of Three Color Leatherette Cuff Watches
Depending on your look on any given day, you can pick out a green, pink, or brown strap watch with matching dial. Each timepiece has a square alloy case with luminous Arabic numerals and stick index markers - all displayed in silver tone hues.
Jules Jurgensen Women's Crystal Accent Mesh Bracelet Watch
Contemporary yet durable, this watch starts with a trendy base metal mesh bracelet in black, pink, or brown to match the dial color. The square case is protected by a mineral crystal, and the brass dial features gold or silver tone luminous index markers, numerals, and hands.
Waltham Women's Secret Garden Quartz Vine Accented Cuff Watch
Classic and intriguing with a dash of elegance, this timepiece features a tonneau gold-tone stainless steel case and cuff which are both accented with a chic gold-tone vine and scroll design. The watch's enamel background is available in blue, yellow, white, or pink; and the square white mother-of-pearl dial with gold tone index markers and Arabic numerals is shielded by a mineral crystal.
Ed Hardy Midsize VIP Quartz Bracelet Watch
This reliable yet stylish watch showcases thesac à main Ed Hardy-themed "Love Kills Slowly" design in the middle of a round black dial with luminous hour markers, hour hand, and minute hand. The round case, which comes in black, yellow, white, or red, is protected by a hardened mineral crystal, surrounded by a unidirectional rotating bezel, and supported by a polished plastic bracelet strap.
Waltham Women's Opulent Crystal Accent Bezel Bracelet Watch
This watch catches the eye with two rows of gorgeous Czech crystals that surround the bezel; as well as an alloy case and bracelet which come in black, white, green, fuchsia, or turquoise. The simple round white dial displays black Arabic numerals at every hour position.
Waltham Women's Safari Animal Print Quartz Bracelet Watch
This charming, fashionable watch has a rounded rectangular alloy case in gold or silver tone and lugs which are adorned with shimmering crystals. The timepiece is available in zebra or leopard print with coordinating dial and numerals.
You don't have to choose between high-quality craftsmanship and a sporty look. These watches will last through years of casual gatherings, laid-back occasions, and physical activities. So you never have to worry about dirtying or nicking your dress watches while engaging in recreational outings.
Liam Delgado is a freelance writer who writes about jewelry, accessories and sports watches.
Guys just want a watch that won't burst into pieces while lifting weights, playing softball, or shooting hoops in the gym. And ladies want a watch that stays together while they run, kickbox, or play tennis.rolex deepsea And both genders can appreciate a timepiece that looks and feels good in casual surroundings and doesn't make them feel overdressed or stuffy.
Thankfully, there are plenty of choices of timepieces that can not only take punishment, but can look good while doing it. Here are some examples of durable sport watches for both men and women:
For Men:
Invicta Men's S1 Racer Swiss Quartz Chronograph Polyurethane Strap Watch
The rugged case is constructed of stainless steel and polyurethane rubber, and the strap extends into the lugs for an unusual look. The blue, black, green, or yellow sunray dial is surrounded by a tachymeter scale and features a second, minute, and day subdial.
Vostok-Europe Men's Caspian Sea Monster Automatic Dive Strap Watch
Sporty yet sophisticated, this watch begins with a high-tech round black stainless steel PVG-plated case with numbers and index markers printed on the black or grey bezel. The round black dial has luminous Tritium tubes at all hour positions and is shielded by a sturdy mineral crystal.
Nicolet Men's Swiss Automatic Sharkskin Strap Watch
This eye-catching timepiece starts with a handsome sharkskin leather strap which is accented by gold, rose, or silver tone "links" which match the round stainless steel case. The simple round black, blue, or pineapple dial is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Wenger Men's Nomad LED Compass Black Silicone Strap Watch
The most distinctive feature of this watch is the digital LED time/day/date/compass readout which floats behind the round black dial, white numerals, and white transparent hands. The brushed stainless steel case is held together by a black silicone strap.
Renato Men's Vulcan Swiss Chronograph Shark Skin Strap Watch
Four hexagonal screws surround this round silver tone stainless steel case and bezel, which attaches to a blue or brown patterned sharkskin leather strap. The blue or white dial has luminous hour and minute markers and a second subdial which is encircled by a bright yellow ring.
cartier watches Men's Black Dial & Rubber Strap Watch
The superior craftsmanship and prestige of cartier watches is also available in a sport watch! The stainless steel case displays a round black dial and white hour markers; and a unidirectional rotating bezel and black strap complete the ensemble.
For Women:
Waltham Women's Quartz Set of Three Color Leatherette Cuff Watches
Depending on your look on any given day, you can pick out a green, pink, or brown strap watch with matching dial. Each timepiece has a square alloy case with luminous Arabic numerals and stick index markers - all displayed in silver tone hues.
Jules Jurgensen Women's Crystal Accent Mesh Bracelet Watch
Contemporary yet durable, this watch starts with a trendy base metal mesh bracelet in black, pink, or brown to match the dial color. The square case is protected by a mineral crystal, and the brass dial features gold or silver tone luminous index markers, numerals, and hands.
Waltham Women's Secret Garden Quartz Vine Accented Cuff Watch
Classic and intriguing with a dash of elegance, this timepiece features a tonneau gold-tone stainless steel case and cuff which are both accented with a chic gold-tone vine and scroll design. The watch's enamel background is available in blue, yellow, white, or pink; and the square white mother-of-pearl dial with gold tone index markers and Arabic numerals is shielded by a mineral crystal.
Ed Hardy Midsize VIP Quartz Bracelet Watch
This reliable yet stylish watch showcases thesac à main Ed Hardy-themed "Love Kills Slowly" design in the middle of a round black dial with luminous hour markers, hour hand, and minute hand. The round case, which comes in black, yellow, white, or red, is protected by a hardened mineral crystal, surrounded by a unidirectional rotating bezel, and supported by a polished plastic bracelet strap.
Waltham Women's Opulent Crystal Accent Bezel Bracelet Watch
This watch catches the eye with two rows of gorgeous Czech crystals that surround the bezel; as well as an alloy case and bracelet which come in black, white, green, fuchsia, or turquoise. The simple round white dial displays black Arabic numerals at every hour position.
Waltham Women's Safari Animal Print Quartz Bracelet Watch
This charming, fashionable watch has a rounded rectangular alloy case in gold or silver tone and lugs which are adorned with shimmering crystals. The timepiece is available in zebra or leopard print with coordinating dial and numerals.
You don't have to choose between high-quality craftsmanship and a sporty look. These watches will last through years of casual gatherings, laid-back occasions, and physical activities. So you never have to worry about dirtying or nicking your dress watches while engaging in recreational outings.
Liam Delgado is a freelance writer who writes about jewelry, accessories and sports watches.
2011年5月3日星期二
I got going early
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Upon further investigation I found out that all these athletes were raising funds for Canada's Olympic teams for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as part of a charity event organized by HBC. I asked some of the participants and found out that the race was officially going to start at 8 am. Since I had about a half an hour, I decided to explore the area around Quai Jacques cartier watches and I walked eastwards out to Quai de l'Horloge (literally translated "Clock Pier"). I strolled out on this stretch of land until I reached a clock tower, the "Tour de l'Horloge", which is an offwhite structure that was built in 1992 to commemorate merchant marine sailors who had lost their lives during the First World War. The Jacques cartier watches Bridge can be clearly seen in the background.
After my initial investigation it was getting closer to race time. Now there was a whole animation team that was exhorting the runners to do calistenics to warm up for the big race. Several fitness experts on a podium were doing countdowns to the music ("a-one, a-two, a-three" - all of that in French, of course) while the members of the crowd were enthusiastically raising their arms and legs, pumping fists and doing all sorts of other warm-up exercises to get prepared for the start. Then, just a few minutes before 8 am, all the runners lined up in an area fenced in by a white picket fence and just a few moments after the official countdown began. Punctually at 8 am the gate was opened and the runners started running for Canada, to raise funds for Canada's Olympic teams.
Well, watching all this exercise made me look forward to my own activity-rich schedule, starting off with a bicycle tour in the morning. I walked about 10 minutes eastwards to Ça Roule, a bicycle rental and repair shop at 27 rue de la Commune that is a prime access point for travelers who want to discover Montreal by bicycle. You can rent bikes by the hour or by the day, and Ça Roule (also known as "Montreal on Wheels") even offers guided tours. And that's what I was going to take today: a guided tour accompanied by a licensed tour guide from Guidatour.
First I went in the store to get outfitted, I got my bike (a very comfortable touring bike, I might add), a helmet, a detailed bicycle map of Montreal and a free bottle of water. Our tour group was congregating outside, we had a couple from Vermont, a young man from New York City, and a local gentleman who lives on the South Shore across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal who were going to take the tour with our licensed guide, Bruno.
First Bruno took is into the port area to Quai King-Edward where we cycled out all the way to the tip from where we had a great view of the skyline of Old Montreal. From there we went eastwards to Place Jacques cartier watches and pushed our bikes up the gently sloping square. Once at the top, right in front of Montreal City Hall, we got back on our bikes and went east to rue Berri where we were impressed by the Gare Viger, a former railway station built in the typical Chateau style that was so popular during Canada's early railway era. Bruno indicated that this building will probably be renovated in the next two years and turned into an upscale hotel.
Rue Berri is a major north-south thoroughfare in Montreal and what's great about it is that it has designated bicycling lanes that are completely separated from the road traffic. We cycled past UQAM (Université de Quebec à Montréal), Bruno's alma mater, and puffed up a couple of gently sloping yet longish hills. We had officially reached the Plateau Mont-Royal area.klockor At the top, just north of Sherbrooke Street, we cycled into the Parc Lafontaine, the main green space in the Plateau area. The park was laid out in 1908, features two man-made lakes, tennis courts and bowling greens. Bruno mentioned to us that in the winter the waterways turn into a beautifully illuminated skating area. We stopped for a few minutes in the serene surroundings of the park. At the north end there was a map of Montreal's extensive cycling network, right across from the "Maison des Cyclistes" which caters to bicycling enthusiasts.
Bruno is an avid biker himself and said he has sold his car a while ago and uses his bicycle as his main mode of transportation. As passionate bikers we traded tidbits about the bicycling networks and our respective cities' efforts to expand them and he made me aware that apparently Bay Street in downtown Toronto now has an official bicycling lane, something I wasn't aware of. He also said that from Park La Fontaine you can cycle 252 km eastwards into the Eastern Townships region to the city of Sherbrooke. We both agreed that Quebec's Eastern Townships are another area that is just predestined for bicyclists.
Then we rode into the neighbourhood north of Parc La Fontaine and Bruno took us into some of the side streets that feature the typical Montreal external staircases. Our guide enlightened us that these staircases were built outside the buildings since families used to be very large, sometimes with 17 or 18 children. So people needed all the living space they could get and didn't want to waste space on interior staircases. Furthermore, European travelers often ask why the houses have flat roofs. Bruno explained that the snow on the flat roofs would act as insulation in the winter and keep heating costs down. Secondly, pitched roofs would be dangerous since snow could slide and fall down right onto the sidewalk.
From the side streets we went into a back alley, a "ruelle verte" or "green alley". The name comes from the fact that people have started to dedicate their time and attention to greening these little roadways. The city of Montreal has provided plants and vines to make them more attractive while the local residents upkeep the plant life and the flowers. Montreal has 12 of these "ruelles vertes" now and has started to turn previously ugly back alleys into little sanctuaries of urban greenery.
At the end of this alley Bruno showed us some examples of officially permitted graffiti, a recent city initiative that commissions local graffiti artists to show off their work legally, rather than defacing buildings with unwanted graffiti. Bruno mentioned he also does graffiti walking tours through the city, and I made a note of that for my next visit.
World Cup soccer passion was in full swing when we reached the intersection of Rachel and St. Laurent Streets. This residential area has been settled by a lot of Portuguese immigrants and one of the local bars was featuring a live broadcast of the England-Portugal World Cup Soccer match on a big screen. The bar and its patio were absolutely packed and people were chanting, screaming and making noise, and there was no doubt which side they were on. At the north-east corner of this intersection is the Parc des Ameriques which features an arch with design elements from different Latin cultures. A colourful Portugese church is right nearby and Bruno pointed out a variety of houses in the neighbourhood that show off brightly painted colour schemes, indicating a preference on the part of the Portuguese residents to liven things up a bit.
We also found out that rue St-Laurent, also called "The Main", was indeed the main street that immigrants took to settle in the city after arriving in the port area. For this reason rue St-Laurent is very ethnically mixed and Bruno explained that many new immigrants opened up shop here since they would be able to attract the Anglo crowd west of the "The Main" as well as francophone customers who tended to live east of rue St-Laurent. It is also the street that officially divides the city into east and west, so when you look at a Montreal address, pay attention to whether it has "east" or "west" after the street name. That will decide which way you will have to turn from rue St-Laurent.
Through the Plateau neighbourhood we cycled westwards until we reached Jeanne Mance Park at the foot of Mont Royal, another sizeable green space and a favourite spot for picnics, sunbathing, playing soccer, tennis or frisbee. We rested a little and then continued on towards Prince Arthur Street, a pedestrian street that today features a large selection of family style restaurants with outdoor patios. Antique lamp posts and cobble-stoned streets further add to the ambience in this area.
From Prince Arthur we cycled west and south into the "McGill Ghetto" area, a residential neighbourhood that hustles and bustles with students and features many frat houses and inexpensive eateries. Bruno took us into the McGill University campus, Montreal's oldest university, founded in 1921 by Scottish fur-trader James McGill. McGill University is the centre of the "Golden Mile", once the headquarters of the mostly Scottish bourgeoisie. It is said that in the late 19th and early 20th century about 70% of Canada's wealth was concentrated in the hands of the residents of the Golden Square Mile and some of this power and opulence can still be seen in the few remaining luxurious Victorian mansions.
From the university we were just a stone throw away from Montreal's downtown, the conglomeration of skyscrapers built over the last 40 or so years that represents the centre of Montreal's business world. We stopped at Place Ville Marie, a commercial highrise tower complex built in 1959 that gave rise to Montreal's network of underground paths. Looking north on Avenue McGill College I had a view of of McGill University against the backdrop of the mountain, topped by the metal cross on Mount Royal.
A few streets east Bruno took us into a small side street where we got a peak at the dome of the Mary Queen Queen of the World Cathedral which is rather dwarfed by the skyscrapers right around it. Bruno said that this is a favourite location for movie makers. From there it was not far to Victoria Square, originally a Victorian Garden in the midst of Second Empire and Renaissance Revival Stories most of which have since gone. The square was redesigned recently to reflect its original layout and the area around it has been renamed Montreal's International Quarter. One of the key attractions of Victoria Square is an authentic Parisian Art Nouveau subway gate, the "Entourage Grimard", named after architect Hector Grimard who designed the entrances to the Paris Metro. The Régie autonome des transport parisiens (RATP) offered this installation to Motnreal as a gift in 1966.
Victoria Square is an example of a very successful recent urban renewal project that now has wider sidewalks that accommodate up to 40% more pedestrians. Outdoor parking spaces were eliminated and more than 1300 new underground parking spaces were created in the surrounding areas. Trees, street furniture and decorative lighting further enhance the appeal of this square. Montreal's World Trade Centre, a complex integrating the Nordheimer Building dating back to 1888, is located on the east side of Victoria Square. At the south end is rue St-Jacques (or St. James Street), until about the 1960s Montreal's main business street, and the boundary of Old Montreal.
With the downtown portion of our tour complete we cycled back into Old Montreal and enjoyed looking at the old warehouses and the cobble-stoned streets. Our tour came to an end at Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal's Museum copy walletof History and Archeology, where Bruno and the other cycling group members said goodbye. The great thing was that as part of the guided tour I would be able to keep the bicycle until 8 pm, a chance to continue my explorations on my own. I had asked Bruno for some advice on where to go and he recommended that I check out the Lachine Canal bicycle path that snakes along Montreal's historic waterway, inaugurated in 1825. My explorations by bike would continue...
Bright and bushy tailed I walked out of the hotel by 7 am and strolled over into Old Montreal. Jacques cartier watches Square at 7 am was pretty much deserted with just a few people opening up cafés and street vendors starting to open their stalls. Further south the sun was reflecting off the silver dome of the Marché Bonsecours I noticed that runners dressed up in red t-shirts with the slogans "Run for Canada" and "Great Things For Canada" were congregating in the port area at Quai Jacques cartier watches.
Upon further investigation I found out that all these athletes were raising funds for Canada's Olympic teams for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as part of a charity event organized by HBC. I asked some of the participants and found out that the race was officially going to start at 8 am. Since I had about a half an hour, I decided to explore the area around Quai Jacques cartier watches and I walked eastwards out to Quai de l'Horloge (literally translated "Clock Pier"). I strolled out on this stretch of land until I reached a clock tower, the "Tour de l'Horloge", which is an offwhite structure that was built in 1992 to commemorate merchant marine sailors who had lost their lives during the First World War. The Jacques cartier watches Bridge can be clearly seen in the background.
After my initial investigation it was getting closer to race time. Now there was a whole animation team that was exhorting the runners to do calistenics to warm up for the big race. Several fitness experts on a podium were doing countdowns to the music ("a-one, a-two, a-three" - all of that in French, of course) while the members of the crowd were enthusiastically raising their arms and legs, pumping fists and doing all sorts of other warm-up exercises to get prepared for the start. Then, just a few minutes before 8 am, all the runners lined up in an area fenced in by a white picket fence and just a few moments after the official countdown began. Punctually at 8 am the gate was opened and the runners started running for Canada, to raise funds for Canada's Olympic teams.
Well, watching all this exercise made me look forward to my own activity-rich schedule, starting off with a bicycle tour in the morning. I walked about 10 minutes eastwards to Ça Roule, a bicycle rental and repair shop at 27 rue de la Commune that is a prime access point for travelers who want to discover Montreal by bicycle. You can rent bikes by the hour or by the day, and Ça Roule (also known as "Montreal on Wheels") even offers guided tours. And that's what I was going to take today: a guided tour accompanied by a licensed tour guide from Guidatour.
First I went in the store to get outfitted, I got my bike (a very comfortable touring bike, I might add), a helmet, a detailed bicycle map of Montreal and a free bottle of water. Our tour group was congregating outside, we had a couple from Vermont, a young man from New York City, and a local gentleman who lives on the South Shore across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal who were going to take the tour with our licensed guide, Bruno.
First Bruno took is into the port area to Quai King-Edward where we cycled out all the way to the tip from where we had a great view of the skyline of Old Montreal. From there we went eastwards to Place Jacques cartier watches and pushed our bikes up the gently sloping square. Once at the top, right in front of Montreal City Hall, we got back on our bikes and went east to rue Berri where we were impressed by the Gare Viger, a former railway station built in the typical Chateau style that was so popular during Canada's early railway era. Bruno indicated that this building will probably be renovated in the next two years and turned into an upscale hotel.
Rue Berri is a major north-south thoroughfare in Montreal and what's great about it is that it has designated bicycling lanes that are completely separated from the road traffic. We cycled past UQAM (Université de Quebec à Montréal), Bruno's alma mater, and puffed up a couple of gently sloping yet longish hills. We had officially reached the Plateau Mont-Royal area.klockor At the top, just north of Sherbrooke Street, we cycled into the Parc Lafontaine, the main green space in the Plateau area. The park was laid out in 1908, features two man-made lakes, tennis courts and bowling greens. Bruno mentioned to us that in the winter the waterways turn into a beautifully illuminated skating area. We stopped for a few minutes in the serene surroundings of the park. At the north end there was a map of Montreal's extensive cycling network, right across from the "Maison des Cyclistes" which caters to bicycling enthusiasts.
Bruno is an avid biker himself and said he has sold his car a while ago and uses his bicycle as his main mode of transportation. As passionate bikers we traded tidbits about the bicycling networks and our respective cities' efforts to expand them and he made me aware that apparently Bay Street in downtown Toronto now has an official bicycling lane, something I wasn't aware of. He also said that from Park La Fontaine you can cycle 252 km eastwards into the Eastern Townships region to the city of Sherbrooke. We both agreed that Quebec's Eastern Townships are another area that is just predestined for bicyclists.
Then we rode into the neighbourhood north of Parc La Fontaine and Bruno took us into some of the side streets that feature the typical Montreal external staircases. Our guide enlightened us that these staircases were built outside the buildings since families used to be very large, sometimes with 17 or 18 children. So people needed all the living space they could get and didn't want to waste space on interior staircases. Furthermore, European travelers often ask why the houses have flat roofs. Bruno explained that the snow on the flat roofs would act as insulation in the winter and keep heating costs down. Secondly, pitched roofs would be dangerous since snow could slide and fall down right onto the sidewalk.
From the side streets we went into a back alley, a "ruelle verte" or "green alley". The name comes from the fact that people have started to dedicate their time and attention to greening these little roadways. The city of Montreal has provided plants and vines to make them more attractive while the local residents upkeep the plant life and the flowers. Montreal has 12 of these "ruelles vertes" now and has started to turn previously ugly back alleys into little sanctuaries of urban greenery.
At the end of this alley Bruno showed us some examples of officially permitted graffiti, a recent city initiative that commissions local graffiti artists to show off their work legally, rather than defacing buildings with unwanted graffiti. Bruno mentioned he also does graffiti walking tours through the city, and I made a note of that for my next visit.
World Cup soccer passion was in full swing when we reached the intersection of Rachel and St. Laurent Streets. This residential area has been settled by a lot of Portuguese immigrants and one of the local bars was featuring a live broadcast of the England-Portugal World Cup Soccer match on a big screen. The bar and its patio were absolutely packed and people were chanting, screaming and making noise, and there was no doubt which side they were on. At the north-east corner of this intersection is the Parc des Ameriques which features an arch with design elements from different Latin cultures. A colourful Portugese church is right nearby and Bruno pointed out a variety of houses in the neighbourhood that show off brightly painted colour schemes, indicating a preference on the part of the Portuguese residents to liven things up a bit.
We also found out that rue St-Laurent, also called "The Main", was indeed the main street that immigrants took to settle in the city after arriving in the port area. For this reason rue St-Laurent is very ethnically mixed and Bruno explained that many new immigrants opened up shop here since they would be able to attract the Anglo crowd west of the "The Main" as well as francophone customers who tended to live east of rue St-Laurent. It is also the street that officially divides the city into east and west, so when you look at a Montreal address, pay attention to whether it has "east" or "west" after the street name. That will decide which way you will have to turn from rue St-Laurent.
Through the Plateau neighbourhood we cycled westwards until we reached Jeanne Mance Park at the foot of Mont Royal, another sizeable green space and a favourite spot for picnics, sunbathing, playing soccer, tennis or frisbee. We rested a little and then continued on towards Prince Arthur Street, a pedestrian street that today features a large selection of family style restaurants with outdoor patios. Antique lamp posts and cobble-stoned streets further add to the ambience in this area.
From Prince Arthur we cycled west and south into the "McGill Ghetto" area, a residential neighbourhood that hustles and bustles with students and features many frat houses and inexpensive eateries. Bruno took us into the McGill University campus, Montreal's oldest university, founded in 1921 by Scottish fur-trader James McGill. McGill University is the centre of the "Golden Mile", once the headquarters of the mostly Scottish bourgeoisie. It is said that in the late 19th and early 20th century about 70% of Canada's wealth was concentrated in the hands of the residents of the Golden Square Mile and some of this power and opulence can still be seen in the few remaining luxurious Victorian mansions.
From the university we were just a stone throw away from Montreal's downtown, the conglomeration of skyscrapers built over the last 40 or so years that represents the centre of Montreal's business world. We stopped at Place Ville Marie, a commercial highrise tower complex built in 1959 that gave rise to Montreal's network of underground paths. Looking north on Avenue McGill College I had a view of of McGill University against the backdrop of the mountain, topped by the metal cross on Mount Royal.
A few streets east Bruno took us into a small side street where we got a peak at the dome of the Mary Queen Queen of the World Cathedral which is rather dwarfed by the skyscrapers right around it. Bruno said that this is a favourite location for movie makers. From there it was not far to Victoria Square, originally a Victorian Garden in the midst of Second Empire and Renaissance Revival Stories most of which have since gone. The square was redesigned recently to reflect its original layout and the area around it has been renamed Montreal's International Quarter. One of the key attractions of Victoria Square is an authentic Parisian Art Nouveau subway gate, the "Entourage Grimard", named after architect Hector Grimard who designed the entrances to the Paris Metro. The Régie autonome des transport parisiens (RATP) offered this installation to Motnreal as a gift in 1966.
Victoria Square is an example of a very successful recent urban renewal project that now has wider sidewalks that accommodate up to 40% more pedestrians. Outdoor parking spaces were eliminated and more than 1300 new underground parking spaces were created in the surrounding areas. Trees, street furniture and decorative lighting further enhance the appeal of this square. Montreal's World Trade Centre, a complex integrating the Nordheimer Building dating back to 1888, is located on the east side of Victoria Square. At the south end is rue St-Jacques (or St. James Street), until about the 1960s Montreal's main business street, and the boundary of Old Montreal.
With the downtown portion of our tour complete we cycled back into Old Montreal and enjoyed looking at the old warehouses and the cobble-stoned streets. Our tour came to an end at Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal's Museum copy walletof History and Archeology, where Bruno and the other cycling group members said goodbye. The great thing was that as part of the guided tour I would be able to keep the bicycle until 8 pm, a chance to continue my explorations on my own. I had asked Bruno for some advice on where to go and he recommended that I check out the Lachine Canal bicycle path that snakes along Montreal's historic waterway, inaugurated in 1825. My explorations by bike would continue...
Inventors perfected these pens by the late 1800s to develop the first version of the fountain pen
Pens have gone through a major evolution ever since the very first feather quill was used to write on parchments. Nowadays, you can find different kinds of pens from logo pens to designer pens and it all started with one humble beginning. As early as 4000 B.C, people of ancientsmycken civilizations have been using crude pens consisting of hollow straws or reeds supporting a short column of liquid. Around the 500 B.C, pens were made from wing feathers of geese and swans where the shaft of the feathers were hardened and the writing tip was shaped into a pointy end and slit to make writing easy. These feather pens were known as quill pens and were widely used by people until the steel-nib pens were developed in the 1800s. Inventors perfected these pens by the late 1800s to develop the first version of the fountain pen.
The fountain pen was the most major improvement in the pen and writing instrument history because it features an ink reservoir and a capillary feed. Pens before this could only hold a small amount of ink at a time and had to be repeatedly refilled or dipped with ink. Pens have gone through major revolutions and nowadays, it is just not seen as a writing instrument. Pens have taken numerous other roles such as presented as personal and corporate gifts, as promo pens, decorative and novelty items as well as luxury keepsakes with luxury pen brands such as Mont Blanc, cartier watches, Parker, Giorgio Armani, Caran d'Ache and Tibaldi.
Many retailers carry niche luxury brands bijouxof pens and they specialize in providing the buyer with excellent service and maintenance just for these pens. Having a luxury pen is more than just a statement of wealth. It gives the owner a sense of accomplishment and confidence as well as reflects his or her tastes in design and exquisite craftsmanship. Most people buy pens because they need it but those who own luxury pens purchase it because it's a statement of luxury, wealth and confidence.
Luxury pens are bought my some companies and given to their most priced customers as a sign of goodwill, of future partnerships and on-going business collaboration as well as thanking them for being their long-standing clients. These pens act as marketing pens as well since it establishes the company as one that makes yearly profits and makes a statement that the company is making good money and business is flourishing.
For example, cartier watches makes good promo pens for businesses. cartier watches is the symbol of timeless luxury with great detail found on their pens as well as the casing that the pens come in. Giving your clients these will elevate them and instill into them how their presence in the companyskor is very much appreciated. Not only that, your clients will have a good impression on your business and this would further increase their commitment and desire to continue their business relations with you. Mont Blanc is another name equated to luxury and is one of the famed names in luxury pens. As a CEO of your company, why not invest in an exclusive Mont Blanc pen and when you write with a Mont Blanc, you scribe it with style.
The fountain pen was the most major improvement in the pen and writing instrument history because it features an ink reservoir and a capillary feed. Pens before this could only hold a small amount of ink at a time and had to be repeatedly refilled or dipped with ink. Pens have gone through major revolutions and nowadays, it is just not seen as a writing instrument. Pens have taken numerous other roles such as presented as personal and corporate gifts, as promo pens, decorative and novelty items as well as luxury keepsakes with luxury pen brands such as Mont Blanc, cartier watches, Parker, Giorgio Armani, Caran d'Ache and Tibaldi.
Many retailers carry niche luxury brands bijouxof pens and they specialize in providing the buyer with excellent service and maintenance just for these pens. Having a luxury pen is more than just a statement of wealth. It gives the owner a sense of accomplishment and confidence as well as reflects his or her tastes in design and exquisite craftsmanship. Most people buy pens because they need it but those who own luxury pens purchase it because it's a statement of luxury, wealth and confidence.
Luxury pens are bought my some companies and given to their most priced customers as a sign of goodwill, of future partnerships and on-going business collaboration as well as thanking them for being their long-standing clients. These pens act as marketing pens as well since it establishes the company as one that makes yearly profits and makes a statement that the company is making good money and business is flourishing.
For example, cartier watches makes good promo pens for businesses. cartier watches is the symbol of timeless luxury with great detail found on their pens as well as the casing that the pens come in. Giving your clients these will elevate them and instill into them how their presence in the companyskor is very much appreciated. Not only that, your clients will have a good impression on your business and this would further increase their commitment and desire to continue their business relations with you. Mont Blanc is another name equated to luxury and is one of the famed names in luxury pens. As a CEO of your company, why not invest in an exclusive Mont Blanc pen and when you write with a Mont Blanc, you scribe it with style.
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