Review – Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture
Today we are looking in detail at a fantastic piece from Swiss watchmakers Frederique Constant – the in-house developed automatic flyback chronograph manufacture (model number FC-760DG4H6), unveiled at Baselworld earlier this year. The first noticeable thing about this watch is the weight. It is very sturdy and feels heavier than its size and shape would suggest. Even though this is … Continue reading
Mother’s Day 2017 – UK date and beautiful Mothering Sunday gift ideas from Dipples
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, March 26th this year in the UK and is traditionally a day to celebrate mums, grandmothers and step-mums with flowers, gifts and cards. Dipples is the perfect place to find your mum a lovely Mother’s Day gift, whether you’d like to treat her to stunning jewellery, a luxury watch or if you’re on a tight … Continue reading
Most romantic Valentine’s Day date ideas in Norfolk
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and all you romantics out there will be wondering, what’s there to do in Norfolk on February 14th? Well here’s a few suggestions from Dipples, one of Norfolk’s finest jewellers and watch experts since 1878 – the jewellery business and romance go hand in hand so here’s a few of our own romantic date ideas … Continue reading
What watch should you buy: the ultimate watch guide for men
Clueless about watches? You’re not alone. Yes, you’ll have already spent hours trawling the internet for the best brand reviews, how watches actually work and whether you should go for quartz or automatic, but have you really found the definitive answer to your question – “what watch should I buy?” We’re guessing the answer is no, hence why you’re here … Continue reading
The Dipples gift guide for everyone on your Christmas list
Christmas is coming – there’s certainly no denying it, as much as you may want to when you have several family members and friends still on your ‘to-buy’ list! Here’s a quick gift guide from Dipples, Norfolk’s finest jewellers and watch experts since 1878, which will give you some extra special gift ideas for everyone on your list this Christmas. … Continue reading
Solitaires, clusters and coloured stones – engagement ring inspiration from Dipples, Norfolk’s jewellery experts
Since 1878, Dipples the Norfolk jewellers have specialised in jewellery for life’s precious moments, providing outstanding jewellery in our Norwich and Dereham stores. So whether you’re planning to propose, or want to drop a little hint to your partner, here’s a few ideas from Dipples, your resident jewellery experts, to give you some engagement ring inspiration. Solitaire engagement rings … Continue reading
A watch that is built to go the distance… 41,135 nautical miles to be exact
Elliot Brown are watch manufacturers notorious for testing the limits and durability of their watches, each of which undergoes a rigorous testing regime including immersion in 200m-300m of water to make sure your watch can bring you seamlessly from the office to the great outdoors. But even Elliot Brown couldn’t imagine what would happen to one of their watches after … Continue reading
6 gift ideas for the 6-week Christmas countdown
With less than 6 weeks until Christmas, have you started to think about that all important Christmas list to make sure everyone receives something special this year? If not, don’t panic. Here’s a little gift guide from Dipples to give you some inspiration for finding the perfect present this Christmas… 1) Men’s watches It’s the foolproof gift – whether you … Continue reading
What Does Your Watch Say About You?
You’ve got the designer bespoke suit, the fancy Italian loafers, the powerful German SUV & the big house, but it’s your wristwatch that really defines who you are. Shoes will fade & fall out of fashion, your car will dramatically lose value and you’ll probably move house at some point. But a classic watch will stay with you for a … Continue reading
Sporting Super Stars & their Watches
Sporting Super Stars & their Watches At the highest level of sport, timing is incredibly important and can often be the difference between success and failure. So with that in mind, it’s probably not a surprise to find that some of the world’s biggest sports stars have sponsorship or brand ambassador deals with the biggest brands in the watch industry. … Continue reading