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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • Chiba J.C
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      $3000 as "entry level"? Definitely not a game I'd want to enter.

      Probably not what you're looking for but GS make some very nice watches for women.

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      • GraemeG
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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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        • ChrisC
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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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          • GraemeG
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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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            • ChrisC
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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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              • QinhanQ
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                The Apple watch is a really good suggestion, albeit one that I hadn't initially considered.  I'm not personally interested in smart devices.

                I'm having a hard time looking at your profile pic without laughing, @Chris

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                • DougNgD
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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.

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • QinhanQ
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                    @DougNg

                    We've just browsed through the Michele website and she was hooked!  A couple of possibilities there and, as you say, plenty of versatility with the strap options.  Thanks for the great suggestion.

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                    • GilesG
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                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • FinksterF
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                        New kinetic beater (sorry for the crappy pic)

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                        • S
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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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                          • ChrisC
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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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                            • BrockB
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                              IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                              • GilesG
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                                Raise you 10….

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • GraemeG
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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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                                  • QinhanQ
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                                    "Not in my price bracket."  Just some mild, Aussie understatement for you there.

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                                    • AnesthetistA
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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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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        I'm really surprised that there isn't a diamond-free version. Maybe it'll happen at some point.

                                        @Qinhan I'm a displaced Brit, not an Aussie. I must have picked up the understatement pretty quickly. 😉

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          @Graeme:

                                          I must have picked up the understatement pretty quickly. 😉

                                          Most criminals are quick learners…

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                                          • QinhanQ
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                                            @Graeme:

                                            @Qinhan I'm a displaced Brit, not an Aussie.

                                            Not another one.

                                            Wearing my sub today:

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