Classic Car Watches

The Pontiac Firebird was named as such in reference to the phoenix, a mythical bird that would die and be reborn from its own ashes. However, it seems that the Firebird, which was discontinued in 2002, will never be reborn again. Unlike the Chevrolet Malibu which made a triumphant return a few years back, it seems the Pontiac Firebird is doomed to be a mere memory of the past. GM is now on the verge of bankruptcy, and almost all indications are that the Pontiac division of GM will be dismantled and sold off. The Firebird was one of the most renowned muscle cars of all time, built to rival other muscle cars like the Camaro, Mustang, and Mercury Cougar. The Pontiac Firebird will still remain well known amongst car enthusiasts, but it’s disappointing to think the car will never return to mainstream production.

The future is fuel efficient engines and less pollution, and the Pontiac Firebird, while renowned for its appeal, doesn’t meet either of these criteria. It’s now a bit of a dinosaur, but every bit as fascinating as those creatures of the ancient world. Snatch up a Pontiac watch or clock now, as the brand is slated to disappear. 

Ford might be the last of the great American carmakers, as GM and Chrysler both file for bankruptcy. The reason Ford hasn’t fallen into bankruptcy is because the company saw the recession coming before it happened, and managed to secure its financial situation while other companies faltered. This doesn’t mean Ford is doing much better than GM or Chrysler in the stock market, but it is remaining afloat. Ford also has a few diamonds in the rough, like the Ford Focus, a small and fuel efficient car that has been available for quite a while. Ford also has the legendary Mustang still in the stable as well. While GM and Chrysler’s muscle and sports cars have gone down the drain, the Mustang has remained in demand amongst consumers. The legendary Mustang is one car that might never topple from its position at the top, being so popular that even collectibles like the Mustang watch, Mustang tin sign, and Mustang model car are still quite sought after by collectors.

GM and Chrysler could emerge from their bankruptcy as stronger carmakers, but it seems quite likely that at least one will fall, and Ford could capitalize by increasing their work force. Now, the company just needs to figure out what kinds of cars consumers want, and start making them.

While most of the other American auto manufacturers continue to struggle, and General Motors all but abandoning Saturn, many have to wonder about Saturn’s future.  Despite being a relatively small manufacturer of car, Saturn is renowned for their innovation.  Saturn cars tend to be a step above the competition, with dent resistant door panels, embedded GPS and navigation systems, and more standard features than other cars.  In addition, Saturn has been aggressive in their approach towards marketing to consumers, offering incentives like employee pricing, cash back bonuses, and even insurance for Saturn owners who lose their jobs.  Saturn appears to be weathering the economic recession quite well despite being at many of the same disadvantages as other American car manufacturers. 

You can display a Saturn clock with pride in your home, knowing that the spirit of American innovation and old fashioned values still exists. 

For several decades, Americans have enjoyed cars made by renowned automobile manufacturer Chrysler.  Chrysler was an industry pioneer, and many of its spinoff brands hold a special place in the history of automobiles.  In the 1980s, Chrysler came upon tough times, but recovered with the invention of the minivan.  The Dodge minivan was arguably the first, and captivated Americans for decades.  However, rising gas prices caused the minivan to fall out of popularity in the 2000’s, in addition, Chrysler failed to create a lot of other cars that Americans wanted to buy.  Chrysler lost sales to foreign auto manufacturers for years, and in 2009, they will file for bankruptcy.  While most predict Chrysler will emerge from their bankruptcy stronger than they were before, it’s still a question as to whether Chrysler can create a new line of cars that people want to buy. 

No matter what happens in the future, Chrysler will have a special spot in American history.  Chrysler collectibles like the Chrysler watch might soon become true collector’s items as the company that made the collectibles famous could disappear.

While GM and Chrysler struggle to lift themselves out of government debt and still retain a viable business model, Ford has weathered the recession quite well.  Ford, unlike the other two major American carmakers, is suffering, but not to the level of bankruptcy.  Ford has done some significant restructuring in order to remain viable in this recession, and while Ford isn’t making much more money than GM or Chrysler, their business is, for the moment, secure.  Ford was arguably the first carmaker in the world, and though Ford didn’t invent the car, the production line which allowed mass production of automobiles was their innovation. 

With GM and Chrysler on the verge of bankruptcy and disbandment, Ford seems like it could be the last American carmaker.  But the real question is, where American carmakers have failed in the last several years, can Ford turn it around to be competitive with foreign carmakers and return to its former glory.  Time will tell, but for now, it seems Ford’s future is secure.  Ford collectibles like a Ford watch might come to represent more than just the brand, but of America’s last hope to keep the premier car manufacturer in the nation that invented the process. 

With General Motors shares almost to the level of being considered penny stocks, it’s possible the situation has never been quite so dire for the industry titan.  GM has been providing Americans with reliable automobiles for almost a century, and without GM, the auto industry around the world wouldn’t have been the same.  The company is now poised to file for bankruptcy, though there is some hope that it will be able to convince the government of its viability and secure a new loan.  However, based on GM’s performance in the past few months, it doesn’t seem likely they will be able have all their ducks in a row before filing for bankruptcy.

The real question is, what will happen to GM after bankruptcy is declared?  Several companies have emerged from bankruptcy in the past, and while GM doubts that customers will want to purchase from an automaker who has declared bankruptcy, in the last year they’ve made some efforts to get back on track.  With electric cars and hybrid/electric cars on the horizon, and the recent success of vehicles like the Chevy Malibu, GM just might be around for the next century too.  But purchase your GMC watch, clocks, posters, models, and paraphernalia now, because these soon might become collector’s items!

I was born with no hearing in my right ear and very limited hearing in my left ear. So though I can hear a bit, I have relied on my eye sight to get me through life. One unfortunate side affect of my hearing disability is that I can never find an alarm clock loud enough to wake me up.

For this reason I have invested in a neon clock. Neon clocks are perfect for someone like me because they are so bright that I can always tell what time it is. Good thing too — because I was oversleeping way too often!

I have trouble being on time. I can admit that this has always been a problem for me and I have had a tough time improving my timeliness. I think a big part of my problem was that I never wore a watch or had a clock in my car.

In a recent effort to try to be on time more often I made my first adult purchase, I bought a new car. So far, I must say that car clocks make all the difference in the world. Now that I can always see the time, it’s easier for me to schedule my time more effectively.

Let’s face it, people who have been alive for more than thirty years have received a lot of birthday gifts, and sometimes it’s tough to even remember what you got last year!  I too, can’t remember what I got last year, but I do remember what I got for my 22nd birthday from my grandpa.  Now when you’re 22, you’re probably not expecting to receive a wall clock as a birthday gift.  But I was delighted when my grandpa gifted me with one of his favorite automobile clocks.  Grandpa collected those clocks over the course of several decades, and though I liked to think he would be around forever, I knew he would one day pass.  When he gave me that automobile clock, I knew it would be something that I could remember him by forever.

I hung my grandpa’s Chevrolet clock in my room and now it helps me keep track of time and reminds me of all the wonderful memories I shared with him.  I’ll probably pass it on to my kids one day. 

I’ve always been fascinated by my grandpa’s clock collection, even now that I’m an adult.  I’m not sure what it is about time, but he has a passion for clocks.  He told me a few weeks ago that he had over two hundred different clocks around his house!  I don’t know how my grandma stands it.  In addition to all the cuckoos, rock clocks, and wind-up clocks, he has an extensive collection of collectible clocks.  His collectible clocks range from Loony Tunes to automobile manufacturers, and he has entire hallways and rooms with different themes!

 While I don’t think I’ll ever want the excess of collectibles my grandpa has, I do have my own passion for driftwood.  I’ve started to build up a tidy little collection in my den, and I kind of wonder if one day I’ll become just like my grandpa.  I suppose one day, it just dawns on you that your collection has swelled to a size too large, but it’s not as if you would want to stop either!