Your favorite New Jersey Mercedes Benz dealer has got the goods! In the past we said that we would post other things than just Mercedes Benz and driver safety articles so here we found an article that gives you tips for purchasing luxury watches. These basic tips are handy whether you are looking to purchase a luxury watch for yourself or as a gift. Whoever the watch may be for use these helpful tips in making your luxury watch purchase a breeze!

The 411 On Purchasing Luxury Watches

By Debbie Holland

Shopping for a new watch these days couldn’t be any easier thanks to on-line shopping. You simply turn on your computer and before you know it, there are thousands of luxury watches to choose from. Yes, choice is not an issue, but making the right decision is. There are some ways to narrow your search, and get this process rolling a lot faster:

• The very first thing to do is to decide on a price. Your budget will play a major role, in the type of watches you will be searching for. There is no point in viewing a bunch of watches, which you can’t afford to buy.

• Make your search gender specific. This slight change in your search options will cut your search in half, literally.

• Have some clarity, with regard to the style of timepiece, you want. Manufacturers offer several different types of watches in most of their collections. These styles could include; diamond watches, sport watches, sport luxury timepieces, professional watches, and traditional designer watches. Knowing the type of watch you desire, will narrow down your search, immensely.

• Have some thought about the quality of the watch. If you want a watch, made by a Swiss watchmaker, search accordingly. Maybe you aren’t as concerned about the quality of the watch, as much as the look and the designer name. It’s your call, but remember that there are many quality fashion watch designers in the industry, and there is no need to sacrifice looks for quality, or vice-versa.

Browse one of the nets largest collections of Luxury Watches at Variety Watches!

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Here we have Mercedes-Benz SLK spy photos for you thanks to Auto Express.  The new third-generation SLK closely resembles its predecessor, but with a new crease that runs from the front wing indicator back into the doors for extra visual appeal.  The new SLK also features a two-piece retractable roof, while the interior will feature retro air vents and AirScarf neck warmers built into the seats.  Under the hood, the entry level SLK200 will get the 201bhp 1.8-litre CGI petrol, while the convertible gets diesel power for the first time, courtesy of the 201bhp 2.4-litre CDI unit from the E-Class. The 300 V6 model is discontinued, but the SLK350 gains the revised 302bhp direct injection V-Series 3.5-litre V6.  Additionally, a performance version is likely to be offered, which may be powered by AMG’s hotly anticipated twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 which produces around 465bhp.  What do you think of the new SLK?

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Today we found a great article over at Consumer Reports about the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.  Below we featured a snippet of the article and included the video in which Consumer Reports’ auto engineer, Jake Fisher, checks out the 481hp, 6.2-liter Mercedes-Benz C63. Enjoy!

“The C-Class is Mercedes’ smallest sedan, but with this special model, it gets the company’s largest V8 engine. That’s a formula that worked magic in the 1960s, launching the muscle car era, and it is a strategy that still fuels excitement today. The transformation is managed by AMG, a wholly owned speedshop that modifies Benzes into fierce, high-performance monsters, much like BMW’s M division.

To sample the fun factory’s latest creation, we borrowed a C63 from Mercedes-Benz for a fee. This 2011 example had the optional AMG Development package that adds 30 horsepower to the standard 451 horses. It also adds $6,050 to the $58,200 base price.”

For the full Consumer Reports article click here.

Last week we posted about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS sales brochure being leaked online a month before the car’s debut at the Paris Motor Show.  Well now it has been made official and we have images and video of the newly remodeled 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.  Check them out below and let us know what you think! For more images of the new CLS go visit eMercedesBenz.

We’ve shown you a ton of spy shots and now the official images of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS has been leaked from the sales brochure.  The pictures were leaked a month before the car’s debut at the Paris Motor Show, revealing both interior and exterior images of the CLS.  The cabin seems to be similar to the Shooting Break concept shown in Beijing.  The new CLS looks to have made a step up in luxury compared to its predecessor, featuring a lot of wood and leather.   The new engine line-up will include a 261bhp V6 diesel, the CLS350 CDI and two petrols: A 3.5-litre V6, and a 4.7-litre V8.  The new CLS has wider arches and a more sculpted body giving it a lower, more aggressive stance.  The Mercedes is set to go on sale in January next year.  What do you think of the new CLS?

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Those of you that are frequent visitors of YouTube may have seen this video circulating around.  Consumer Reports even wrote an article about the dangers of distracted driving and included this gut wrenching video.  Distracted driving is no joke and we all need to really buckle down on our driving habits.  Who cares if you are going to be late to an appointment or your phone rings while in the car.  Nothing is more important than your life; we aren’t cats, we only get one! So please share this video with your friends and family members.  As daunting as this video is, it is very real.  Let’s turn off our cell in the car, put the hair brush down, and ease up on the accelerator and stick with the speed limit.  Our life is precious so let’s put an end to distracted driving! (WARNING: viewer discretion is advised, and more directly, none of these videos are intended for children.)

If you would like to read the article from Consumer Reports click here.

Check out this video we found over at SBARTSTV’s (Santa Barbara Arts Television) YouTube Channel of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Night View Assist night vision video!  This is awesome!  Have you seen this before?  What do you all think?

“In late-2005, Mercedes-Benz introduced their Night View Assist system on the redesigned S-class. It was the first system to use the instrument cluster’s LCD as a display. In 2009, Mercedes added a pedestrian detection function calling the revised system Night View Assist Plus and offered it on the redesigned E-class and refreshed S-class, however, the E-class uses the navigation screen’s display.” (Wikipedia)

Source:  World Finance News

Here are some excerpts from Daimler’s news release about Mercedes-Benz’s July sales.  The article is pretty lengthy, so we decided to provide you with the most important facts from the article relating to the U.S. market.  Happy reading!

July was a promising month for Mercedes-Benz, rising by 17%.  This marked the ninth month in a row that sales have increased at a double-digit rate.  Sales now total 654,400 units since the beginning of the year, representing an increase of 16 percent.  “Our sales figures continue to rise — after a successful first half of the year, the second half has now also begun extremely well with a high growth rate,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.  “Starting this fall, a range of attractive new models will join the E- and S-Class to provide us with additional momentum. The new generation of the R-Class, for example, has met with a very good customer response, and the thoroughly updated CL will ideally supplement our lineup in the luxury segment.”

In addition, Mercedes-Benz is gradually introducing its new and especially efficient six- and eight-cylinder gasoline engines in all model ranges, from the C-Class up. The high-tech direct injection gasoline engines are combined with an enhanced 7GTRONIC automatic transmission with an integrated standard start-stop function. Dr. Schmidt adds: “Our strong product range puts us in a very good position, which is why we can look ahead with optimism. We want sales at Mercedes-Benz to grow at a double-digit rate in full-year 2010.”

The U.S. market continues to be a key pillar for the success of Mercedes-Benz in the second half of the year. In July, Mercedes-Benz boosted sales in the country by seven percent, to 17,400 units. The brand has handed over a total of 121,000 vehicles to customers since the beginning of the year, representing an increase of 20 percent. This performance makes Mercedes-Benz the German premium brand with the highest sales volume in the U.S. since the start of this year.

For full article from Daimler click here.

Thanks to eMercedesBenz check out the new video of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG!  Dynamic and efficient: The CL 63 AMG impresses with a newly developed V8 engine and with fuel consumption that is 27 percent lower than its predecessor. The new V8 engine has two turbochargers with a top performance of 420 kW. Fitted as standard are the spray-guided direct petrol injection and stop start function, this way the CL 63 AMG represents motoring refinement at the highest level.

Performance/Handling
•    621 Horsepower @ 4,800 RPM
•    738 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,000 RPM
•    Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
•    Top speed: 186 mph (electronically limited)
•    AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
•    AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
•    AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
•    Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
•    Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
•    AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
•    Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
•    Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
•    20″ AMG twin 5-spoke forged alloy wheels
•    255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
•    AMG sport exhaust system with V12-design dual twin chrome tailpipes
•    AMG aerodynamic sport styling

Hope everyone’s summer is going well thus far! For those of you still wanting a vacation getaway here is a great article about vacationing at spa resorts.  No matter what you do for a living I’m pretty sure we all can use a little rest and relaxation and what better place to relax than at a spa? I don’t know about you, but after reading this article I really could go for a massage!

Vacation at a Spa Resort

By Elle Marshall

A spa resort or a spa vacation means different things to different people. Some people think of a spa as just relaxing, while others want a total health and fitness treatment. To some a spa is relaxation and rejuvenation while to others it is a total mind, body, and fitness makeover. Fortunately, it does not matter whether you are in the market for total pampering and luxury or want to kick butt at a fitness boot Camp because there is a spa choice to fit every need, even yours.

There are also spas and resorts all over world. There are destination spas and health resort spas. You can find a luxury golf resort in Sicily or even a beach resort on the Jersey shore. A popular spa destination is Arizona. For instance, Miraval is a top rated all inclusive destination retreat. Located in northern Tucson a stay at this spa will focus on health and sustainable living.

Many modern spas focus on a mind-body connection and Miraval is no exception. Mindfulness is at the core of their philosophy. The experience consists of many growth and self-discovery activities including fitness and yoga classes. Do not worry if you tire of the mind and body exercises, because they have all the luxury amenities that make a spa a spa, including sparkling pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam rooms, and tons of spa services. Some of the services offered are Thai massage, outdoor stone massage, therapeutic deep massage, facials, thermal detox, mud wraps, shiatsu, reflexology, acupuncture, and most other treatments you can think of.

If you prefer luxurious accommodations, including spacious rooms with an ocean view you may want to find a luxury spa. There is nothing like looking out your huge window onto a private beach and glistening blue-green water. Maybe golf is your game many of these resorts are golf spas and most luxury spas have access to a golf course. After a day of hitting the green, you may want a relaxing massage or other spa treatment. Maybe you just want to lie by the pool with a drink, either way a luxury beach resort will have these amenities and more.

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