I bought my Philip Stein watch when the microchip inside worked on what was described as Teslar Technology. (I have seen on their website that they are using a similar but I guess improved technology in the chip now, but I can only speak of what I know).

Anyway, I got the watch at a higher end department store in Bal Harbor for a few reasons: First of all, I was getting just a bit tired of my Rolex. Not that it hasn’t served me well, I still wear it for business meetings and sales calls, but I’ve had it for over ten years and it was time for a little change and a little variety. Along the same lines, much as I appreciate my old Rolex, it is not exactly a watch for all seasons. That is, if I wear it at the pool or the beach or at any somewhat relaxed, casual social event, it makes me feel a bit like a poseur. In other words, it may be a great watch but it is not a very fun watch. And finally, and perhaps most importantly, I bought the Philip Stein for health reasons. I have been trying to get myself back in shape, both in physical terms and with regard to handling stress better. And all the research I did on line told me that worst case, getting a Philip Stein “couldn’t hurt”, especially considering the fact that at about five hundred dollars, it is not nearly as pricey as many of the other luxury watches I was looking at. And the best case was that it would improve both my sleep as well as my breathing and body rhythms, which tend to be a function of my number one health problem: stress.

So I bought it and it has easily surpassed all my expectations. In the first place, it’s a very attractive wristwatch that has gotten me more compliments than my Rolex. And on the health front, I am absolutely having a much easier time “coming down” from work and relaxing. I also feel as if my stamina has increased significantly.

All in all, I am very glad I bought the Philip Stein.