How is the watch industry expected to keep up with the cell phone industry? Many say that watches have been replaced by cell phones and other electronic devices that tell time, among other features. 2009, however, saw an upswing in exports of Swiss watches, and this could partially be attributed to re-imagining the designs of most watch bands. Rather than settle for an ordinary metal or leather strap, many go for fashion watches. These, for men and women, could almost be mistaken for jewelry, except for one aspect – the watch face attached to a string of beads or a solid bracelet-like band.

     Women’s fashion watches are sold more often, although some men’s fashion watches, such as ice or bling designs, are popular in certain markets. Most women’s styles are designed like bracelets. This can include rhinestone fashion watches, with many gemstones or crystals lining the band and face. Sometimes, these are designed to look like diamonds and, in other cases, glass beads. Flowers or floral patterns may be added for an additional feminine touch.

     Glitter and glam don’t characterize all fashion watch styles, and a variety of other materials are used. Another common design is ceramic fashion watches. A band designed like colored ceramic tiles often accompanies an ordinary watch face for this style. Other plastics, fabrics, wire, and beads are used to make any cuff, bead, or charm bracelet-style women’s fashion watches.

     The fit for all can vary. On the loose end are charm bracelet and fashion wrist watches, all of which hang on a wrist. Bangle watches for women also have a hanging style but with a solid band. Cuff watches, one of the most common designs, slide onto the wrist like a bracelet or fold onto the wrist, with hinges between the watch face and band. All of these styles are made from a combination of metal, plastic, beads, wire, and various ornamentation elements.

     Of course, if you’re looking at a site like Time World, you’re probably a retailer looking to add more variety to your store’s products line. In this case, wholesale quality fashion watches have endless styles in sets ranging from ten to 50. Provide a number of styles for your selection of men’s and women’s discount casual fashion watches, with many options of bracelet and cuff styles for your customers to choose from.

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