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Most people take gemstones at nominal value, such as Opal cabochons; i.e., jewellery to put on simply for aesthetical reasons. But gemstones are also thought to have several healing properties; e.g. (depending on the gem) the power to boost self-confidence, encourage positivity, improve concentration, relieve anxiety and headaches, and help calm the mind.

We will focus on a small variety of gemstones and their supposed healing powers. A disclaimer before you read any further : The following is based on widely-held beliefs, so there is no scientific proof as to the efficacy of such stones and their supposed therapeutic powers.

Amazonite
This gem aids self-assurance ,while giving hope to the person wearing the stone.

Amethyst
Amethyst quietens the mind and assists increased serenity and harmony. It quashes self-destructive inclinations and improves healing. Amethyst also gives honesty and wisdom on those who wear it.

Moonstone
Lifts emotions, boosts the forces of intuition and boosts the ability to gain access to the subconscious.

The above-mentioned stones are only a tiny selection of stones that are believed to have medicinal powers. The only true way to realise if these gems can work for you is to actually put on such stones if you suffer from an ailment that a stone is believed to help alleviate.

Timex Corporation is a great and traditional producer of wristwatches and was founded in 1854 as “Watebury Clock”, settled in the Naugatuck Valley (Connecticut, USA). During the nineteenth century the Valley was famous for its diverse resident watch manufacturers and accordingly for a long time well-known as the “Switzerland of America”. Today the Timex Group B.V. is owned by the Fred Olsen & Co Group and a great part of Timex Group USA, Incorporated.

Creating the first Mickey Mouse wristwatch in history

In 1880 Waterbury gained its first big success when they built an economically priced mechanical pocket wristwatch. Wris twatches became popular in North America in the early years of the 20th century and Waterbury also followed this trend. In 1933, they manufactured a special product: Licensed by Walt Disney himself, Waterbury made the first Mickey Mouse wrist watch in history. The comic star’s hands pointed at the time.

Promotional slogan "it keeps on ticking"

It was 1950 when the name of the company changed. The watches have been sold since this date under the new name “Timex”. A specific characteristic trait of Timex were their so called “torture tests”. Wristwatches were encountered in extreme situations to prove their promotional slogan “it keeps on ticking”.

In the following three decades, Timex tried to expand their portfolio step by step. In the 1980s, for example, Timex joined the home computer market and produced computers like the famous “Timex Sinclair 100”. After this short experience, the company decided that they can’t compete with their contestants in this market yet and withdrew.

However, during the 1970s and 1980s Timex became a large and famous brand in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. Moreover, Timex is also worldwide known for their high quality watches. Additional to its normal wristwatches, the Group manufactures a series of “PDA type watches” called “Timex Datalink” as well. In addition to that, Timex develops GPS active watches and related high tech equipment.

Headquarters in Europe, North America and Asia

These days, Timex has approximately 5.500 employees on amazing four continents. The Timex Group USA has sold nearly one billion of its watches worldwide. Since its foundation the products of the Timex Group are constructed mainly in Asia and Switzerland. The technology of its watches is developed in Germany and in the United States. Timex has headquarters in various countries in Europe, North America and Asia. Watches from Timex

From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for women, has developed nowadays into a fashion utensil that everyone has. Meanwhile, the wristwatch is no longer just a tool to tell which time it is. It is a designer piece and can indicate much more than the time.

A great deal of mechanics in a small housing

The first verifiable portable timepiece was made in 1500. This was not a wristwatch, but more of a pocket watch. Through technical advance, which made it possible for people to house mechanics in an progressively smaller space, the required pieces of the clockworks were able to be brought into a manageable form. In this way, the first pocket watch was born, which at the time was still the size of an egg.

The computerized wrist watch from Japan

A completely different wrist watch came onto the market in the 1970’s from Japan, which had developed its own watch industry. The new wrist watch from Japan was no longer set on a mechanical basis, but on a computerized control. This wrist watch extended its range of capacity quickly. The wrist watch no more just showed the time. The small timepiece on the wrist now also knew the date, the day of the week and even knew whether a leap year was involved.

The wristwatch as jewelry

Now, the wristwatch is no longer just a watch. The wristwatch has turn into a fashion accessory. Specially Ladies watches come in all colours and shapes conceivable. One can also purchase harmonious watches from all fashion collection. The current watches are dominated by the correct fashion trends. Despite these contrary styles, there is something for every taste. The tiny watches, which require eyeglasses to tell the time, and the extraordinary huge watches, which make it hard to walk upright. Anyway, one thing is sure: science is still likely to make so much progress – that the wristwatch will be found on the wrists of people for a long time, to answer the question as to what time it is.

women wristwatches

From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for ladies, has grown nowadays into a fashion utensil that everyone has. In the meantime, the wrist watch is no longer only a tool to tell which time it is. It is a designer piece and can indicate much more than the time.

A great deal of mechanics in a small housing

The first verifiable portable timepiece was developed in 1500. This was not a wristwatch, but more of a pocket watch. Through technical progress, which made it possible for people to house mechanics in an more and more smaller space, the needed components of the clockworks were able to be brought into a manageable form. In this way, the first pocket watch was born, which at the time was still the size of an egg.

The computerized wristwatch from Japan

A completely new wrist watch came onto the market in the 1970’s from Japan, which had built its own watch industry. The new watch from Japan was no more set on a mechanical basis, but on a computerized control. This wristwatch extended its range of capability quickly. The wristwatch no more just showed the time. The small timepiece on the wrist now also knew the date, the day of the week and even knew whether a leap year was involved.

The wristwatch as jewelry

Nowadays, the wristwatch is no longer just a watch. The wrist watch has turn into a fashion accessory. Wristwatches come in all colours and shapes conceivable. One can also purchase compatible watches from every fashion collection. The current watches are dominated by the correct fashion trends. Despite these different styles, there is something for every taste. The small watches, which require eyeglasses to tell the time, and the extraordinary huge watches, which make it difficult to walk upright. In any case, one thing is clear: science is still likely to make so much advance – that the wrist watch will be found on the wrists of people for a long time, to respond to the question as to what time it is.