Classic Car Watches

Clocks not only tell the time, they can also reveal an owner’s personality. Clocks come in different styles and colors. Choosing the right one for your room will largely depend on the look or theme of a room. It also depends on your taste. In hindsight, even the theme of a room largely depends on your style.

If you have a fun and easygoing personality, perhaps novelty clocks are your best bet—you can find virtually anything, even a Dodge clock. If you are more conservative and traditional, those wooden wall clocks are probably your type. You can browse through a wide selection of clocks and find one that pleases you.

Decorating doesn’t have to be just for interior decorators. With a basic sense of color, pattern, and theme, a little bit of determination, and a spare weekend or two, you can turn your kid’s room into the decorating envy of all your friends. When someone says kids’ bedroom decor, it conjures many different images. Whether it makes you think of sports-themed rooms or pillows adorned with pop culture icons, there are many unexpected bedroom themes that are sure to make a great impression.

-Racecar themes: Virtually every little boy, and many little girls, love racecars. It is easy to find sheets, wallpaper and other decorations to highlight this time-tested interest—I was even able to find a Jeep clock when I was outfitting my son’s room/

-Animal themes: Whether you choose your animal theme based on a favorite pet or an animal that caught your kid’s attention at the zoo, make sure to heed the advice of “color themes.” That is, don’t overdo it. It can quickly turn from charming and quirky to tacky. With this theme, make sure to choose a few dramatic pieces like an animal-themed alarm clock or a play table.

-Space themes: What kid can resist the allure and mystery of space? Choose glow in the dark stars for their ceiling, and they are sure to be delighted every time you turn the lights out for bedtime.

These days no one wants the same knock off product that someone else has. People want to be special and they want to have things others don’t. For this reason it’s important to put a little thought into purchasing gifts. One gift that will never become obsolete is a clock.

But don’t buy your friends or family just any clock; take the time to pick something special. Personalized wall clocks are a great gift for housewarming, or any other occasion for that matter. There are several options available that reflect a person’s distinct tastes and personality. My dad is a huge car buff, so for Christmas this year I bought him a Pontiac clock for his office.

I loved going over to my papa’s house when I was little. The house had so many special little knick knacks that kept the kids entertained for hours. Papa would always make sure there were candies and cookies available for us kids, and chocolate milk to drink. Needless to say-it was a kid’s heaven.

Papa also collected clocks. My favorite clock in the collection was this collector’s edition Ford clock. As a kid, I just thought there was nothing better than that clock. Now when I think back on my affinity for that clock I chuckle and I think about just how much I miss my papa.

When looking for that perfect gift for a friend or family member’s birthday, you want to achieve a balance of surprise and delight. In other words, you want your gift to be unexpected but also to be something the person receiving it would want. Here are a few ideas for looking for birthday gifts that are sure to be treasured and enjoyed.

~Keep your ears open, especially if you’re around someone all the time, they will drop little hints or indications of things they want but don’t necessarily expect.

~Chat with others, talking to people close to your giftee could give you an idea for a gift you wouldn’t otherwise get.

~Get involved; a lot of times people will have hobbies.  Is the person a car lover? Try getting them a gift from their favorite maker, like a Dodge watch.

Every Christmas there is a flurry of car commercials depicting people purchasing automobiles for their loved ones. Although my family is by no means poor, this extravagant of a present seems ridiculous to all of us. While we would love to wake up to find a new Cadillac or Mercedes with a big red bow on it, we realize that this isn’t plausible.

My dad has always dreamed of owning a Buick, but has never been able to afford it. Last Christmas I wanted to help make his dream come true, but doling out tens of thousands for a new Buick wasn’t in the cards. I decided for a more practical alternative and got him a collectible Buick clock instead.

I remember my first watch being a sign that I was ready to take on new responsibility. It was a symbol that I was old enough to manage time and be punctual without constant parental oversight. With the convenience of time telling mechanisms on cell phones, mp3 players and other handheld electronics, it seems like watch wearers are disappearing as fast as newspaper readers.

I’m disappointed to see the classic watch falling to the wayside. Perhaps people just need something to inspire them to wear watches again. Try looking for collectible watches that that will reflect an aspect of your personality and can be utilized as a fashion accessory.

Some people associate drag racing with the thrill of adolescence. It’s a popular pastime for bored high school students with a need for speed. Most small towns in America have that one rural stretch of road out past the city limits where kids gather to face off in an unregulated drag race. You might be surprised to learn that that teenage hobby is also a professionally sanctioned motorsport.

The National Hot Rod Association acts as the governing body for pro drag racing. As one might expect, rigorous safety standards are a huge part of the sport. Every driver is forced to wear fire-retardant racing suits, and a safety harness protects the driver from moving around in his seat at high speeds. An NHRA clock makes for a handsome gift, and it could act as a valuable reminder for teenagers who are participating in unregulated racing.

When I was growing up, people had a very rigid idea of what constituted the American Dream. After graduating high school I was expected to get a factory job with decent pay and adequate benefits. From there, it was all about finding a wife and raising a family. Once I secured a job at GM, doing quality control on the assembly line, I had the career that would support my family through the years.

That’s why it’s been so hard for me to watch the gradual downfall of the American auto industry. I’ve been retired for a few years and my financial nest egg is safe and sound, but I can’t help thinking about the young people entering today’s workforce. I glance at my prized GMC clock and think about the simpler times when a secure future was certain. All it took was hard work and dedication.

Corvettes have been my favorite sports car for as long as I can remember. From the first time I saw their sleek and curvaceous body, I was in love. No other car’s design can hold a flame to a Corvette’s build, in my eyes. Any Chevrolet products I can get my hands on, that pertain to a Corvette, I collect. So you can imagine my excitement when I found out they were making watches, a true collector’s piece indeed.

I remember the vivid details like it was yesterday. It was my 18th birthday and I was just being to feel like an adult. As I opened all of my presents my mind was racing with anticipation as I hoped to find the Chevrolet watch I had asked for. My parents had saved the best for last; it was my final present to be opened. I tore through the wrapping paper to find a silver watch with a cherry-red Corvette on its face. Filled with excitement I put the watch on immediately, it hasn’t left my wrist since.