Watches - another OCD problem
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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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