The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[CWV]

Does she wear a watch currently? Is she "into" watches? I'm asking because I know that if I bought my wife a watch, there's a 99% chance it would just gather dust, no matter how "meaningful" it was as a gift. After a couple failed attempts, I just sucked it up and bought her an apple watch, which she absolutely loves.

I get what you mean. She uses analog watch and has mentioned in passing that she would like a good one. Idk if she will end up using it, but theoretically it should be a good gift.

 

[edinatlanta]

Yes of course I have to buy it thinking of her likes. Something flat-ish not too big. But I also want something of quality that will last.

Tissot

 

[edinatlanta]

I am but a poor who only owns Tissots and is awaiting a Seiko. But as others said, if she likes the jewelry aspect of analogue watches buy one. It might be a bit too much of a stretch but Longines aren't out-of-reach pricewise if you were considering dropping a bit more than $500 (certainly not as big a jump as, say, Longines to Omega or whathaveyou). Seiko also makes pretty watches and around your price point.

I have no issues with any of my Tissots other than I have pretensions of being able to afford an Omega/JLC/IWC/whatever. Nice watches, nice price, nice customer service and let's be honest, there comes a point where once you have on a nicer watch, no one gives a **** outside of SF what it is.

 

[mak1277]

I get what you mean. She uses analog watch and has mentioned in passing that she would like a good one. Idk if she will end up using it, but theoretically it should be a good gift.

Are you looking at women's models or men's models? Does she like smaller or larger?

 

[CWV]

Are you looking at women's models or men's models? Does she like smaller or larger?

I thought women. She likes smaller but not too small.
Also I have like a year left to buy it so there is no rush. I just wanted to get started.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I thought women. She likes smaller but not too small.
Also I have like a year left to buy it so there is no rush. I just wanted to get started.

man! You really do believe in planning ahead.

 

[edinatlanta]

man! You really do believe in planning ahead.

Yeah like might as well sock away bit more money so you can splurge when you get closer to the day

 

[CWV]

Yeah like might as well sock away bit more money so you can splurge when you get closer to the day

I mean money is not an issue. The $500 or some is just what I decided was a reasonable amount. The CLP is very weak right now comprares to USD.

 

[mockingboy]

Incoming!

 

[ValidusLA]

Beautiful.

 

[Texasmade]

Incoming!

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Very nice!

 

[-Skyfall-]

My two watch collection right now. Would love a JLC for a watch with a leather strap, and would love a BLNR eventually.

 

[mak1277]

My two watch collection right now. Would love a JLC for a watch with a leather strap, and would love a BLNR eventually.

Throw that AT on leather!

 

[-Skyfall-]

Throw that AT on leather!

Honestly have never even considered that. lol Just googled some images and they do look nice on leather. Any places you recommend to purchase a nice leather strap?

edit- what I found online that I think looks good

I found this strap online.

032CUZ000918 | Omega Brown Leather Strap

032CUZ000918 | Omega Brown Leather Strap - Omega Straps for Sale at AuthenticWatches.com! Buy an Authentic Omega Strap Today!

www.authenticwatches.com

are leather straps really that expensive?
edit2- seems that website is just overcharging. Will go inquire about a strap next time I'm near an Omega retailer.

 

[mak1277]

Honestly have never even considered that. lol Just googled some images and they do look nice on leather. Any places you recommend to purchase a nice leather strap?

edit- what I found online that I think looks good

I found this strap online.

032CUZ000918 | Omega Brown Leather Strap

032CUZ000918 | Omega Brown Leather Strap - Omega Straps for Sale at AuthenticWatches.com! Buy an Authentic Omega Strap Today!

www.authenticwatches.com

are leather straps really that expensive?

I have posted a pic or two of mine on leather in this thread. I have a Shell cordovan strap from HODINKEE that was expensive but less than half what you posted.