my girlfriend and i have our first anniversary this weekend and i need to get a move on with a present.

she needs a new watch. no girlfriend of mine should have to walk around in a fucking fossil.

looking to spend no more than $300-350

timex, citizen, etc.


and she doesnt like tiny watches.


show me what you like out there

4/6/2006 11:09:26 AM

for that price range. I'd get her a stylish DKNY, GUESS or KENNETH COLE watch. i think mens watches look awesome on chicks, but that's my preference, G.

4/6/2006 12:26:40 PM

Huh. I don't recall getting anything for my one year.

4/6/2006 12:48:28 PM

I have a Swiss Army Wenger that I love. I got it about 6 years ago and have never need to fix anything on it besides for replacing the battery and I wear it everyday. They are under your price by almost a half, dont know you consider these in the Fossil status.

Does she wear both gold and silver jewerly? I only wear silver so I wouldnt want a watch with gold in it but if she wears both, then the two toned would look good with any jewerly she might wear.

4/6/2006 12:58:02 PM

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"no girlfriend of mine should have to walk around in a fucking fossil."

from http://www.fossil.com:

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"Fossil offers an extensive line of watches under its proprietary FOSSIL®, RELIC®, MW®, MW MICHELE®, WRIST NET", WRIST PDA® and ZODIAC® brands and, pursuant to license agreements, under some of the most prestigious brands in the world, including BURBERRY®, DIESEL®, DKNY®, MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS®, MARC JACOBS®, MARC® by MARC JACOBS and EMPORIO ARMANI®. "

what's wrong with a "fucking fossil"? do you know that you're not wearing one?

anyways, my fiancee and i both like our guess watches...if you're looking for a watch that tells time accurately then pretty much all of them do that...if you're looking for a watch that's original, catches people's attention, and tells time you're gonna have to spend more than $300-350...i'm partial to movado's tungsten carbide watches, but i'm not sure if they have a woman's version...

4/6/2006 1:00:52 PM

tissot

4/6/2006 1:04:51 PM

yes i know im not wearing one.

they dont make citizen

they are craptastic watches. as are the dkny, guess, etc.

seiko, timex, or citizen is what im looking for

4/6/2006 1:06:41 PM

[Edited on April 6, 2006 at 1:14 PM. Reason : .]

4/6/2006 1:13:50 PM

guess watches are made by callanen international (a subsidiary of timex)...

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"seiko, timex, or citizen is what im looking for"

nice try on the craptastic, though...

4/6/2006 1:23:58 PM

I have an Anne Klein that I like....pretty sure it was under $100...ditto on the two tone/gold/silver (match what jewelry she wears). Mine is all silver (band, face numbers, hands) but I wish it was 2-tone now. Also, keep in mind that some people are particular about digital/roman numerals/numbers as well as the size of the face and said numbers or glow in the dark, etc. I'm really picky so most of the time I have to go watch hunting myself, so you might wanna consider going to pick one out together.

4/6/2006 1:29:47 PM

are you on the rag?

4/6/2006 2:03:54 PM

My parents gave me a citizen watch for my birthday a few years ago...it was one of the more simple styles and was solar-powered (not sure if all the styles are). It has held up very well, although the finish on the band has started to wear off. All-in-all, very good watch

4/6/2006 2:06:22 PM

What would be her style preference though? Classy/simplistic or Sporty/functional?

4/6/2006 2:32:08 PM

get her a bulova or a movado

4/6/2006 5:04:40 PM

citizen eco drive.

4/6/2006 5:18:21 PM

no matter what, get an automatic.

4/6/2006 5:35:39 PM

id say timex is pretty crappy

[Edited on April 6, 2006 at 5:46 PM. Reason : .]

4/6/2006 5:45:15 PM

i bought a couple of seiko watches at an outlet store at concord mills near charlotte. both were very nice watches that i have seen in normal retail stores for over $300. i paid $150 for one and $100 for the other. not suggesting an outlet seiko in particular but just letting you know you can get really nice watches at outlets for $350 or you can get a normally $350 watch for $150. might could check out the outlet stores at the airport outlet mall or smithfield or if you have the time and initiative, concord mills.

4/6/2006 5:49:45 PM

seikos are very nice, also fossil

but

make sure you get her one with a second hand. don't know what your girlfriend does or plans to do for a living, but some professions need to have a second hand on their watch (well, anything in the medical field, and i'm sure many others). my ex got me a really nice one without a second hand and i can't wear it anymore on a regular basis...

~skip~

4/6/2006 6:22:46 PM

If she is active and needs a nice rugged watch, I'm very happy with my St. Moritz. I think it retails for ~$150 and is marketed as a dive watch. I've had mine for almost a year and abuse the hell out of it. If you look close you can see some scuffs on the band, but it has held up very well considering what I put it through.

4/6/2006 7:01:54 PM

Movado. It's classy.

4/6/2006 7:47:21 PM

My newest addition to my 'family'

I typically wear men's watches and just have to adjust the bracelets a little smaller (take out all the removable links, then have my watch-maker cut out 2 non-removables).... I, too, hate small watches, but have tiny arms.

For your price range you can either go low-line Swiss, or Upper end Japanese Movement (seiko, citizen, etc)....

4/6/2006 8:04:34 PM

^if i wore a watch that would probably be it

4/6/2006 8:14:12 PM

Claire, did you replace men with jewelry at some point in your life?

4/6/2006 8:54:22 PM

Close

4/6/2006 8:59:29 PM

those watches look expensive

lets get married and have snobby children

4/6/2006 9:01:18 PM

It's just money.... Can't take it with you

I don't "do" snobby... people just assume that part

4/6/2006 9:08:18 PM

thats too bad... what good's being better than other people if you don't rub it in their faces?

4/6/2006 9:10:58 PM

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"It's just money.... Can't take it with you"

But can you stick your watches in the stock market and let them magically reproduce into more watches the way I can with my money?

4/6/2006 9:12:03 PM

hey QTPie, find me a good deal on a tag heuer carrera please

4/6/2006 9:14:31 PM

and i'll have a box of thin mints, thanks

4/6/2006 9:20:09 PM

I ♥ my fossil, big clunky red leather one, but I'm not big into jewelry, so you can ignore my opinion

4/6/2006 9:20:40 PM

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"get her a bulova or a movado "

MOVADO... I love my Movado, it's elegant, classy, stylish and I can beat the shit outta it and it will never break thanks to the sapphire crystal! Mine was ~$350

Check

http://www.overstock.com

Sometimes they have some really great deals on some really nice brand name watches like the movado

[Edited on April 6, 2006 at 9:40 PM. Reason : .]

4/6/2006 9:38:13 PM

Techomarine watches are pretty big, I love mine. Most of the sport collections have an extra band that comes with so you can change the colors whenever you want. I also like the big guy watches, they're so much better than ladies. Also, the technomarines have some neat features and gadgets that I like.

4/6/2006 10:28:21 PM

Technomarine's actually are great watches for the money.....

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" But can you stick your watches in the stock market and let them magically reproduce into more watches the way I can with my money?"

Yea, I do that too.... but you gotta have something to 'play' with now... 100% of it can't be stuffed away.


JonHGuth... Tag Heuer's prices are in the process of going up as we speak (my SKU's are in the mail).... Their formal increase goes into effect next week.... PM me if you're serious and let me know which Carrera you like (Twin Time, Traditional Auto, Chronograph, etc) & I'll let you know what I can find.

4/6/2006 10:53:14 PM

i'm looking for a moderately priced tourbillon type... anyone have any leads?

4/12/2006 11:02:43 PM

The only moderately priced tourbillon types you'll find are knock offs or ones that just 'look' like them with a skeleton front....
Tourbillon movements are extraordinarily complicated and expensive to produce.... The last one I saw was upwards of $140K.... I wouldn't put that in the 'moderately priced' category

[Edited on April 13, 2006 at 9:55 AM. Reason : ]

4/13/2006 9:54:05 AM

when I think Timex, I think cheapo watches that you can buy at WalMart or any other retailer. Am I missing something?

4/13/2006 10:06:35 AM

I have a Citizen two tone silhouette that my guy got me for christmas one year. I love the watch, because it looks a bit dressy and elegant, but its tough and can easily withstand everyday wear.

4/13/2006 10:12:27 AM

$140,000, eh? ...i have just come to the realization that wristwatches are now largely obsolete, my cell phone tells perfectly good time... watches will soon be relegated to just another bit of jewelry for you ladies... ...140,000, sheesh

4/14/2006 8:45:25 PM

You can get Gucci as well as D&G (Dolce & Gabbana) watches fairly cheap, too. If your girlfriend is into high fashion stuff or wants a formal/non sporty watch.

Try here:

http://www.watchesplanet.com/

They had lots of cute ones!

ETA: Swiss Army watches are nice too, but a pain in the butt to get replaced or whatnot if the battery dies. You have to take it to an authorized dealer and they replace it in a pressurized something or other.

[Edited on April 14, 2006 at 9:11 PM. Reason : ]

4/14/2006 9:08:53 PM

4/14/2006 10:23:29 PM

^^ The site is OK, except for the fact that they aren't an authorized dealer for any watch they carry, and they mark the "retail" price up higher than the actual prices from the manufacturer (Most Swiss watches have blanket prices set by the Company so they're the same everywhere in the US), just so it looks like you're getting a good 'deal'... It's Not worth it if I'm spending that kind of money.

And the pressurized thingy you refer to is a pressure test to ensure the water seals are in tact and it's water resistant to the proper depth... If you just open the back of a watch, you almost always break the seals on the way in. Most people who buy fine Swiss watches buy them for durability - water resistance & an investment, not so they can just take them to a Kiosk to have a $3 battery put into it. Would you take your Mercedes to the Saturn dealership to have it serviced?... Same theory.....

4/16/2006 12:44:19 AM

4/16/2006 3:05:24 AM

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"no girlfriend of mine should have to walk around in a fucking fossil. "

haha what a fuckin douche

-ZiP!-

4/16/2006 3:07:20 AM

^i was waiting for someone other than me to point that out...

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"haha what a fuckin douche"

4/16/2006 11:33:33 AM

lol @ watches

4/16/2006 1:31:23 PM

you don't have to spend so much to get a decent watch.
diesel

4/16/2006 6:23:21 PM

I love my Citizen

4/17/2006 3:01:04 AM

haha what a fuckin douche

[Edited on April 17, 2006 at 4:16 AM. Reason : especially since the gf is a butterface]

4/17/2006 4:14:37 AM