Watches for the Holidays

CEBU, Philippines - Watches have been around for centuries, serving as everyone's basic guide to the cycle of life. These essential timekeepers have since evolved and gone beyond their initial function. Watches are more sophisticated in its features and designs.

Two of the world's leading watch brands are known for keeping up with the times, adapting to consumers' changing tastes. Nixon and Tommy Hilfiger have a wide range of styles, for people from all walks of life.

Nixon. From elegant and chic to modern and minimalist, Nixon has a lot to choose from. Its Mixed Messages Collection is a celebration of favorite metals with a mix of gold and stainless steel in high contrast combinations that are too good to keep apart. With intricate debossed dial patterns, subtle accents of striking colors, the Bullet Collection is simply bold. The Gray Rose Collection hints of rose gold that warms up the cold gray of stainless steel, giving off a luxurious look. For simple yet chic watches, the Boardwalk Collection boasts of coral, navy, and white, for easy and laidback feel much like a day spent in a yacht.

Tommy Hilfiger. The brand has always been known for its classic and cool American style. Its Amelia and the Kingsley watches for women boast of a feminine and chic flair, and yet with the casual and sporty look, and provide a perfect balance of style and functionality. For the man who likes to rock the urban street look, the Corbin and Ryan are perfect as these complement his effortless style, while the Cody is fit for the fearless adventure seeker who's game for almost anything.

These watches are good for the holidays - to give as gift to a loved one or to one's self.

Nixon and Tommy Hilfiger watches are available at Metro Ayala Department Store and SM City Cebu's Department Store. A stand-alone Watch Republic boutique is also found at the upper ground floor of SM City Cebu. For inquiries, the Watch Republic phone number is 233-6427. (FREEMAN)