This has certainly been a strange summer for our watch company (www.HourPowerwatches.com)—and probably all watch companies. We placed our order for a new supply in January and expected them 2 months later—but they never came. We kept calling and the factory kept pushing up the date of arrival.

We ran out of our most popular styles—The Maxim and The Sophisticate— and we still couldn’t push up the date. We begged. We pleaded that we now had a waiting list. We even resorted to yelling. To no avail. That’s because the Japanese movements that keep our unique, high quality watches ticking could not be produced fast enough. It seems that after the Japanese earthquake, the electric power was rationed on half time to all manufacturing companies. Therefore, the orders took more than twice as long to be produced.

No matter. We wouldn’t compromise with any other movement in our watches. We know our customers count on our timepieces to produce absolutely accurate time—all the time.

It was worth the wait. They just came in—handsome, special, with the best quality  movement.

It’s October and rain is falling all across America. There have been floods down south, hail in Arizona and storms in the east. Fall is usually the time that we’re outside raking leaves, selecting pumpkins or harvesting apples. But, instead, we’re cooped up inside and feeling kind of gloomy.

The only way to perk ourselves up, is to start planning for the holidays. This pause in the seasons allows us to stop and collect our thoughts around gifts that we want to give to those we love. It’s also the time to get the best prices for those gifts because all of the merchants are offering free shipping and early sales.

That’s what we’re doing at HourPower Watches. We’re putting lots of our handsome keepsake watches that open to pictures and engraved words on sale. Plan early for those men in your lives who will be delighted to find this fun and meaningful present under the tree. Stop and think about milestone celebrations that are approaching and nab a gift that will be treasured forever.

I love this time of year. You look out the window and it is a constant changing scene. One day the leaves are green and the next they are turning all shades of beautiful colors. This always reminds me of the many cherished memories I have growing up in the circle of a loving family. We used to hike and dream of our plans for the holidays. We talked about the special foods we would bake and the wonderful gifts we wanted to find to make everyone feel happy.

Once again, the changing seasons make me plan for the upcoming months of gift giving. I feel especially confident because I have found the perfect way to make our beloved memories last a lifetime. When I have treasured words engraved on the lift tab of the HourPower Watch, I can smile with the knowledge of that message being revisited throughout the years. I know that the lasered sterling picture of our family will stand the test of time as a beloved sight over and over again.

So, bring on the season. I’m armed with the magic gift of HourPower time that connects us to those we love.

It is a curious observation about men—they love to fiddle with things.  Don’t know why they are so eager to open and close something, turn it over, examine the internal operation and try to understand how it works.  But, they do!

They also seem to relish different kinds of watches.  Even in this era of “time” appearing on everything from a cell phone to a computer; men still appreciate a slick and handsome watch.  It has something to do with their sense of manliness.  Real Men Wear Watches—at least that’s what all the GQ magazines espouse.  But, perhaps, it’s simply that a timepiece is the only jewelry that is a legitimate choice for the average guy. They don’t want chains and they don’t want bracelets—they want different kinds of watches.

That’s why the HourPower timepiece is such a standout as a gift for your guy.  It has a  secret compartment to hold engraved messages and a photo; all housed in a great looking chunk of solid stainless steel—making it unique in a world of sameness.  It’s actually kind of exciting to find something that will be really used and enjoyed for all the right reasons.

At HourPower® Watches, we take great pride in being able to personalize and mail any watch within 12 hours of placing an order.  We understand that the most treasured gifts, are those that carry special words and pictures that really mean something.  That’s why, we go to great lengths to make sure that our customers get what they want for their friends and family.

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The important part of ordering these heirloom timepieces is selecting the style and words that convey something special to the recipient.  Take your time to ponder this message because it will be looked at over and over again throughout the years.

Our customers tell us that long after the gifts have been unwrapped and the holiday is over, they are still glowing with the memories inside their handsome locket watch.  They are so pleased that someone cared enough to give them a timeless present.  Call us at 800-463-8385 if you need help with constructing your own customized wording.

You Can Still Be Last Minute & Give the Best Gift

One of our favorite customers, Gloria P., just called in an order for “The Biker’s Watch”.   She wants it engraved and sent out for Christmas.  The good news is that it will be in the mail by the end of the day and arrive with plenty of time to spare.

She was so delighted with this news that she declared, “I can be very last minute and still give the best gift to the people I care about.  How great is that”! This is perfect for the procrastinators.

Thanks to HourPower’s efficient Service Department, any order in December can get out within 12 hours from when it is ordered.  That means that watches can be ordered up until two days before Christmas and still arrive in time to surprise and delight the recipient.  Happy Holidays.

HourPower Watches, manufacturer of the only “timepiece with a secret,” is spreading the holiday cheer with its Cutest Holiday Picture Contest. By participating, customers are in the running to win a prize worth hundreds of HourPower dollars or a discount coupon for the company’s products.

All participants will receive a discount coupon that will allow them to preserve memories forever inside their choice from the HourPower Personalized Locket Wristwatch Collection for men and women.

The “Cutest Holiday Picture” Contest encourages participants to win prizes and discounts while thinking about, creating and selecting their own treasured picture to be remembered for 2009. After all, Christmas is a holiday of memories.

To enter, participants must use this form to send their picture to sales(at)hourpowerwatches.com as an official entry for the competition. The last day for entries is Sunday, December 13, 2009. Contestants should include their full name, address, and a few words about their own photo. A panel of distinguished HourPower lovers will make the final decision and the winner will be notified.   “All participants will receive a discount coupon that will allow them to preserve memories forever inside their choice from the HourPower Personalized Locket Wristwatch Collection for men and women,” according to company President Brenda Ellner.

About HourPower Watches

HourPower Watches, the brand name in personalized watches, is a nine-year old company that manufactures patented timepieces that open like a pocket watch to reveal a photo and engraving. No other watch offers this combination of unique design and distinctive style along with the ease of customization.

All watches can be provided with engraved words of up to 55 characters to commemorate the holiday season or a special message of affection. Their first generation watches provide a special portable and private repository for pictures, messages, discs and discrete medical information. As a full service watch company, HourPower provides their customers with exactly what they need–whether it is a small order as a self-purchase or gift, or a large account requiring an engraved message inside. For additional information, visit www.hourpowerwatches.com.

We just got a letter from one of our customer’s in California. She had purchased the HourPower® Watch after reading about the motivational power that our timepiece can unleash for the wearer.

She wanted to get started on the resolutions she had made to herself. First on her list was eating better and losing weight. She had her watch engraved with, “I’m making myself the first priority”. Then, she put a message inside the hidden compartment that read, “I am fit and beautiful in body, mind, and spirit.

She reports that she was amazed—the more she opened her watch and read her mantras; the better she felt. She began to smile every time she read her words. Then, she began to feel a real movement in her willingness to think about what she was eating. The more she used the HourPower watch as a motivational tool, the more she began to feel new energy to achieve her goals.

She wanted all of us at HourPower Watches to know that she gets it. She is feeling pretty happy about linking time to the changes she wants to bring into her life.

Of course, I don’t mean to ignore the other chronographic watches, or

imply that they are any less handsome and unique. In fact, the

“Synchronicity Blue” is one of our most requested timepieces, as well.

I think that it must be the particular shade of blue that we chose for

the dial. Our designer, Michael Hayes, is well- known for his distinctive

choices in the jewelry he creates. And, we all fell in love with this blue

when he selected it for the “Synchronicity”. We thought it made a unique

watch even more special—if that’s possible.

Your unique guy may well enjoy this unique watch with its luscious shade

of blue, as well. He’ll probably thank you for giving him something that

sends a message of love and connection every day of the year. After all,

every time he looks down at his wrist, he’ll know that you’re always

there for him .

Hi again and welcome to Christmas shopping.  We all know how busy we can get with cooking and preparing for the holiday.  But, we also know that some very serious shopping comes right after the big turkey day!  So, we’ll just try to keep you up-to date on what’s new in our unique personalized watches this holiday season.

We have a very beautiful new addition to our women’s watches.  So many of you told us that you wanted to wear an everyday timepiece that was trim and simple but was also elegant.  Women told us that they wanted to look down at their wrist and see something that made them feel beautiful despite the fact that they were working long hours or very busy with children and errands.

So, we found a very special band in France and thought it would be perfect when it was wedded to a little bit of sparkle.  The result is our “Silver Star” and we think it is everything these ladies were asking for.  If you know anything about the French—they are the last word in simple and elegant.  And, this watch really reflects that image.  The solid stainless steel band curves to the wrist in a snaking pattern of links with a triple lock for safety.  The result is just dreamy—very monochromatic and very smart.

In fact, we think you could wear this watch everywhere—from morning to a dressy party in the evening.  And everywhere you go, you would also carry the unique personalized features of the HourPower watch—a beautiful engraving to connect you; along with a precious photo of something important.  C’est Beau!