Watches - another OCD problem
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I love Nomos but she told me their designs are "too simple" for her taste. Can't see her going for something like the IWC either as I think she tends towards the more feminine looking watches. We just browsed through the Maurice Lacroix catalogue online and she was pretty "meh".
I'm totally lost with women's watches so any other suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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The Chanel J12 is a good option, (ceramic case and bracelet, reliable and fuss-free Quartz movement, and 200M water resistance) and can be found pre-owned at around your price point. Equally nice are the smaller Panerai's (40mm case) which are unique in their appearance but not too bulky to wear. Otherwise @Cutlasshound made a good suggestion with the vintage Rolexes, and I'd add that it's probably worth looking at vintage watches from Jaeger Le Coultre (Reverso would be very nice), Cartier (Tank) and Omega
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I've just seen a review of the Longines Monopusher at FratelloWatches. It might give Mrs @Qinhan some more ideas.
I'd agree with @tmg about the Reverso being a good option, but the starting price is about $4400. Again, you might get a deal, or you could try the secondary or grey markets.
@Anesthetist I'm with you on small watches. I can also do big wristclocks. It's the mid-sized ones (around 39 mm) that I don't get on with!
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Cartier tank? It's a classic design, and a stainless steel quartz version is about right for your price range. Easily so if you go secondhand.
On a different end of the spectrum, how about the Apple watch? I don't really see the point of it myself, but I've noticed a lot of women wearing them.
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Apple and Hermès have collaborated on a watch.
Or you could get the H. Moser & Cie Swiss Alps, which is shamelessly trolling Apple. :o
But at $25K, it's a very expensive joke.
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My wife has an Apple watch and really likes the Hermes strap. Luckily, she found a generic one on Amazon for $30.
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I spent six months trying to convince my wife to get a mechanical Swiss watch. We came across the Michelle display at our local jewelry store and she instantly fell in love.
Not my cup of tea, but I don't have to wear it. She loves the ability to change the watch straps in a few seconds with no tools.
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Anyone know why diving watches are typically made with mechanical (automatic) movements rather than quartz? Automatics aren't more accurate and I'm always resetting day/date/time etc when I switch watches.
(I've been looking at the new Seiko turtle SRP777 - a reissue of the old discontinued 6309 turtle.)
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I wouldn't say that they're more frequently made with auto movements. I think that watch forums and watch geeks generally dislike quartz movements, however. As a result, what you see discussed online is disproportionately auto-centric.
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IG - @leatherdenimboots
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@Anesthetist, Vacheron have done a 37mm version of the Overseas. I figured it would appeal to you if they hadn't slathered it with diamonds. :o
It retains the antimagnetic case and 150m water resistance of its bigger sibling. A bling-free version would be very tempting.
The picture's from Hodinkee's best women's watches at SIHH. Unfortunately they're not in @Qinhan's price bracket, so I can't help him there.
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Why must anything less than 38mm be all of a sudden a woman's watch. My God did they ever ruin that. To be honest, on occasion I even wear a Tudor Mini-Sub which is only ~33mm and I don't feel any less of a man.
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