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bagpacker · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:55 AM

Help, I need a watch!

I'm in my early 30s and don't wear a wristwatch because I don't own a good one. I've always wanted a Cartier or Rolex but I never manage to save up for it due to my extraordinary love of Chanel bags

and CL shoes

So I am considering cheaper alternatives like Longines, Raymond Weil & Tag. I wear both gold and silver jewelry & accessories so I would like a two-tone one.

I'm completely clueless about what's trendy or suitable for my age or brand quality etc so all suggestions very welcome. Please, please advise. TIA

bagpacker · Sep 3rd, 2009, 08:17 AM

Here are some candidates I had been eyeing up.....

couturequeen · Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:01 PM

Are you looking for something sporty, classic or dressy?

PretaPorterChic · Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM

Ooh bagpacker I just came in the jewelry thread because I'm in the same boat!! Can't wait to see what folks suggest

lightpinkdaisy · Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM

I would still recommend a Rolex. If you can't afford a new one, buy pre-owned - it should not cost you more than a Chanel bag and will last forever. I bought mine off eBay and absolutely delighted. I can even recommed a seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Oyster-Dat...d=p4634.c0.m14. BTW, he is also in the UK.
Good luck choosing!

bubbleloba · Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:45 PM

I would also recommend a Rolex if you can save up. Their value will only go up and the datejust is a good everyday watch. You can get the two-tone jubilee band with the yellow and white gold.

You can also look into Movados. I think prices range from a few hundred to the low thousand.

bagpacker · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far. You ladies are the best!

@ lightpinkdaisy and bubbleloba : I still intend to get a Rolex (or Cartier?) eventually, I'm just looking for an entry level watch now. The suggestion of a pre-owned Rolex is worth considering... I will check out Movados. Thanks for the ideas

@ couturequeen: I am not sure what look I should be going for <sporty, classic or dressy>. My dress style runs between classic and dressy - should I match my watch to my dress style?

Mary_Swe · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM

As someone earlier wrote, consider a pre-owned Rolex.... It´s worth it.

jayjay77 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:49 PM

Personally I would buy something inexpensive and just continue saving for the Rolex or Cartier. I had a Kenneth Cole watch until I bought my Cartier.

This is a different Kenneth Cole watch (not what I have) but I like it for only $95.

http://www.kennethcole.com/product/i...075279.3075306

couturequeen · Sep 3rd, 2009, 09:09 PM

I wasn't sure if you were looking for something that is a little larger on the wrist for that sportier look. Good luck with your search. It's fun trying them on!

Here are my favorite quality watches under $1,000. A few of them come in gold or a gold/stainless combo.

Baume and Mercier "Diamant"
Ebel "Beluga"
Tissot "Desire"
Longines "Le Grande Classique"
Swiss Army "Vivante"

ETenebris · Sep 4th, 2009, 02:07 AM

I would definitely save for the Rolex, or buy a pre-owned Rolex model. In the meantime, Swiss Army makes a nice watch that is very clean and simple. This would be my choice for a "waiting" watch: http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/241169.asp. Bulova and Citizen also make nice watches that are very affordable so you can put the majority of your cash toward the Rolex fund. You could get a Rolex Date or an Explorer for around $4k...maybe a bit less if you are willing to buy from a grey dealer. Two that have very good reputations are www.alanfurman.com and www.swissluxury.com. I think Alan Furman does not carry the Date model, but they have most of the other models available.

Dixie79 · Sep 4th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Well, I relally loves this Longines watch, but I know this isen't what you was looking for... But Tissot also have a lot of bicolor models, take a look at the glam sport, the PRC 100 and stylis-t at the webpage.. http://www.tissot.ch

Milsy · Sep 5th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dixie79

Well, I relally loves this Longines watch, but I know this isen't what you was looking for... But Tissot also have a lot of bicolor models, take a look at the glam sport, the PRC 100 and stylis-t at the webpage.. http://www.tissot.ch

That's really nice Dixie. What model is this one?
I don't like any of the others suggested, but then I prefer mens' watches.

chessmont · Sep 5th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by bagpacker

Here are some candidates I had been eyeing up.....

I like the one on the right - can go casual or dressy and with white gold, silver or yellow gold. (though I don't worry about that too much I wear what watch I want to regardless of the jewelry

)

Dixie79 · Sep 5th, 2009, 05:47 AM

I know, really loves it. And it is so nice whit the white ceramica arround. The rubberbracelet is easy to clean, but you can also put on a bracelet. It is the Conquest, from the Longines Sport Collection.

I you like mens watches, you can also look at the Tissot PRS 200 at the webpage, like that size for a woman... Or you can do like me... wait for the new t-touch with diamonds...

Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:55 AM	#1
bagpacker OP a stylish scientist Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The "Big Smoke" dahling Posts: 199	Help needed choosing new watch pleeeease Help, I need a watch! I'm in my early 30s and don't wear a wristwatch because I don't own a good one. I've always wanted a Cartier or Rolex but I never manage to save up for it due to my extraordinary love of Chanel bags and CL shoes So I am considering cheaper alternatives like Longines, Raymond Weil & Tag. I wear both gold and silver jewelry & accessories so I would like a two-tone one. I'm completely clueless about what's trendy or suitable for my age or brand quality etc so all suggestions very welcome. Please, please advise. TIA
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:01 PM	#3
couturequeen BV nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The District Posts: 1,513	Are you looking for something sporty, classic or dressy?
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM	#4
PretaPorterChic Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 65	Ooh bagpacker I just came in the jewelry thread because I'm in the same boat!! Can't wait to see what folks suggest
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM	#5
lightpinkdaisy Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 248	I would still recommend a Rolex. If you can't afford a new one, buy pre-owned - it should not cost you more than a Chanel bag and will last forever. I bought mine off eBay and absolutely delighted. I can even recommed a seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Oyster-Dat...d=p4634.c0.m14. BTW, he is also in the UK. Good luck choosing!
lightpinkdaisy Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 248

Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:36 PM	#7
bagpacker OP a stylish scientist Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The "Big Smoke" dahling Posts: 199	Thanks for the suggestions so far. You ladies are the best! @ lightpinkdaisy and bubbleloba : I still intend to get a Rolex (or Cartier?) eventually, I'm just looking for an entry level watch now. The suggestion of a pre-owned Rolex is worth considering... I will check out Movados. Thanks for the ideas @ couturequeen: I am not sure what look I should be going for <sporty, classic or dressy>. My dress style runs between classic and dressy - should I match my watch to my dress style?
	__________________ Wishlist... Light Beige Caviar GST / GHW M/L Deep Purple Lambskin Classic Flap / GHW Metallic Red Re-issue / GHW *If wishes were horses, beggars would ride horses... wearing Chanel!*

Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:45 PM	#6
bubbleloba Chanel newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,225	I would also recommend a Rolex if you can save up. Their value will only go up and the datejust is a good everyday watch. You can get the two-tone jubilee band with the yellow and white gold. You can also look into Movados. I think prices range from a few hundred to the low thousand.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM	#8
Mary_Swe Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 870	As someone earlier wrote, consider a pre-owned Rolex.... It´s worth it.
Mary_Swe Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 870

Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:49 PM	#9
jayjay77 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,616	Personally I would buy something inexpensive and just continue saving for the Rolex or Cartier. I had a Kenneth Cole watch until I bought my Cartier. This is a different Kenneth Cole watch (not what I have) but I like it for only $95. http://www.kennethcole.com/product/i...075279.3075306

Sep 4th, 2009, 02:07 AM	#11
ETenebris GREEBO IS HOME!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 6,143	I would definitely save for the Rolex, or buy a pre-owned Rolex model. In the meantime, Swiss Army makes a nice watch that is very clean and simple. This would be my choice for a "waiting" watch: http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/241169.asp. Bulova and Citizen also make nice watches that are very affordable so you can put the majority of your cash toward the Rolex fund. You could get a Rolex Date or an Explorer for around $4k...maybe a bit less if you are willing to buy from a grey dealer. Two that have very good reputations are www.alanfurman.com and www.swissluxury.com. I think Alan Furman does not carry the Date model, but they have most of the other models available.
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Sep 4th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#12
Dixie79 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 129	Well, I relally loves this Longines watch, but I know this isen't what you was looking for... But Tissot also have a lot of bicolor models, take a look at the glam sport, the PRC 100 and stylis-t at the webpage.. http://www.tissot.ch

Sep 5th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#15
Dixie79 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 129	I know, really loves it. And it is so nice whit the white ceramica arround. The rubberbracelet is easy to clean, but you can also put on a bracelet. It is the Conquest, from the Longines Sport Collection. I you like mens watches, you can also look at the Tissot PRS 200 at the webpage, like that size for a woman... Or you can do like me... wait for the new t-touch with diamonds...

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