Monthly Archives: December 2015

Did Santa bring you the same-old socks and unwanted toiletries? Get what you really want in Babla’s Jewellers’ fantastic watch sale. With up to 60% off brands like DKNY, Diesel and Citizen, our sale watches for men, women and children will not disappoint. Here are our favourite sale picks:

Men's

Bulova Marine Star Chronograph Gents Watch

Need a watch that can keep up with your busy lifestyle? The Bulova Marine Star chronograph gents watch is for you. Water resistant to 100 metres, the case is crafted from Bulova’s Duramic material which is light, durable and heat resistant. Combined with a silicone strap, this practical watch is ideal for any action man.

RRP: £229 Babla’s price: £114.50 — saving 50%

View men’s Bulova watches

Gents Citizen Watch

If you appreciate the timeless and the traditional, you’ll need a watch to match. It’s not often that a watch can be labelled timeless, although this gents Citizen watch certainly fits the bill. Boasting a Citizen Eco-Drive movement, the watch is powered by light, so you’ll never be limited by a battery. Complete with its black face and gold

On December 15th 2015, world-famous auction house, Christie’s, put the Omega Speedmaster 50 up for sale — but this wasn’t your typical watch auction.
The watch was worn by Captain Ron Evans during his time aboard the Apollo 17. This mission is iconic in many ways, breaking several records. For example, Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the moon and spent the longest time in lunar orbit.
As if the piece wasn’t unique enough, Evans engraved ‘FLOWN IN C.S.M TO THE MOON’, ‘APOLLO 17’ and his signature on the reverse of the watch during his time in space. Clearly, the timepiece was expected to perform extraordinarily well at the auction — and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The final selling price for the watch was $245,000, while the lot of watches achieved a total of $1,304,125.

The auction got us here at Babla’s Jewellers thinking about the most iconic space watches. Here are just a few:

The beginning

Because they’re not worn in typical environments, watches for astronauts have to be created to the highest specification using the finest quality materials. In 1965, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov achieved two firsts — completing the first ever spacewalk while wearing the first ever watch in open space.

The Strela watch featured a two register chronograph and a continuously operating second hand. The model remained a popular choice for cosmonauts for a further 20 years after its debut.

&

Planning on buying an Apple Watch for your loved one this Christmas? With a host of features including Apple Pay, Siri and a fitness tracker, there’s few who won’t appreciate this top tech.
We’ve got a great range of Apple Watch accessories here at Babla’s Jewellers. Available for 38mm and 42mm watches, our accessories can easily be attached and changed. Read on to discover our favourite Apple Watch straps and cases — they’ll add the perfect finishing touch to their gift and make it truly personal.

For the female fashionista

Every fashion follower will know that rose gold is huge this season. If you’re shopping for a fashionista, give them the gift of style this year with a Hoco stainless steel rose gold watch strap and complementing case. It’s perfect for upping the fashion stakes this year.

For the business man

Whether it’s quickly paying for a coffee on the go or receiving instant notifications, the Apple Watch offers many benefits for the business-minded. To ensure the gadget is ready for the boardroom, invest