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.

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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.

All of us were excited to be part of this special event.  We took pictures of the kids in all different kinds of groupings.  And we will take pictures of them at their graduation in the same eager way.  We will treasure those photos when our children are away at college.  And, so will each of our kids.

Leaving home for the first time is truly momentous.  Part of this new phase of life are pangs for home.  That’s why a graduation gift that carries these thoughts of love and security, as well as, cherished photos becomes so valuable.  It’s a good thing to be carrying this nostalgia for home in secret.  No guy or girl wants anyone to know their true feelings.  And, there’s nothing better than a watch that opens to a hidden compartment (http://www.hourpowerwtaches.com to accomplish that goal.

We’re so excited about being selected as one of the recommended mother’s day gifts in the May 4 issue of Women’s World Magazine.  They selected a lovely assortment of products that all carried personalized words and/or pictures on beautiful jewelry items.  We loved the way the HourPower watch (www.hourpowerwatches.com) was opened to the photo of two darling children with cherished words that any woman would adore.

Of course, what’s good for mother is also good for father.  Since father’s day is more than a month away.  There is plenty of time to personalize one of the best gifts any Dad could receive.  A handsome timepiece with his family inside and a message of love will warm any guy’s heart.  There’s still time to order that picture to be lasered on a permanent solid sterling silver photo disc that makes the watch entirely waterproof.

So, a cool watch that men love for its construction, gets even cooler because they don’t have to take it off their wrist to wash or swim.

They will be pleased because it is from your heart.  Your kids will be pleased because they are inside Dad’s watch.  And you’ll be delighted because you finally got him something that is really special. What could be better than that.  You nailed it!

Mother’s work hard in service of their children and their families.  They often think about others long before they think about themselves.  Their goal is to raise good people who make a contribution to our world.

That’s why Mother’s Day is the second most significant life event celebration in America (Christmas is #1).  All of us want to have our mother’s bathe in our appreciation for all they do.  We look for a way to say, “thank you” and let her know we think about her often.  The best way to do that is to give Mom a customized gift that carries engraved words and a cherished picture that allows for quiet moments of contemplation.  Add the element of time (http://www.hourpowerwatches.com/) and you have a complete package of sentiment and utility to be used and treasured everyday of the year.

The article displays a picture of the watch along with several suggestions about what beautiful things can be engraved inside the secret chamber.  Highlighted, as well, was the fact that a permanent sterling silver lasered picture could be placed inside and that would make the entire timepiece waterproof.

There is no question that we all love our families.  And the upcoming holiday underscores our desire to own personalized jewelry that links us to our children.  It really helps to be inspired by the cherished picture and words that can be available whenever one checks the time.  There is an undeniable smile that spreads across the face, and a feeling of positive connectedness that just can’t be beat.

Our thoughts move to upcoming excitement—family events, weddings, graduations and mother’s and father’s day.  We begin to think about the people we cherish and how to honor them.  We begin to dream about the beauty of a couple committing themselves to each other.  We begin to plan the gifts that we want to give to our loved ones.

One thing for sure, is that all of us want to purchase the most meaningful, most handsome and useful gift we can afford.  We want our recipient to be thrilled that we found just the right way to say, “I Love you”.  This is the challenge that all of us undergo as we face the upcoming season.  We wish you great success—
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