Help me pick a watch for DH

[qwerty822]

Our 10th anniversary is coming up and I'd like to get him a nice watch!

Any suggestions? Price range is $2-3k. Is that not enough for the premium watches (Rolex, Cartier)?

THANKS!!!

 

[ceya]

give him a Rolex, it is well worthy than a Cartier.

 

[lark_lulu]

I like Tag Heuer; the crystal is thick and their watches are waterproof. These watches can be dropped... and will remain undamaged; Tag have beautiful manly models that can be used every day without fear.

Between Rolex or Cartier; I would pick a Cartier--I much prefer their looks. When choosing a watch above 1K you can be certain that it will last a long time and the movement is topnotch.

 

[chinadoll724]

If you're willing to go pre-owned, it would be enough for a SS Datejust (Rolex), otherwise, they start at between $4-5k. In that range- I like Tag and Baume and Mercier.

 

[burberryprncess]

I would go for a Tag in the $2K - $3K range.

 

[J Star]

I would go for something different. If your DH likes bigger watches try :

http://www.baume-and-mercier.com/home/home.aspx?ln=en

or

http://www.breitling.com/en/

 

[qwerty822]

So, a new, sort of "entry level" Rolex is $4-5k, is that right?

I actually love the Baume and Mercier watches, but I suspect that DH would prefer a Rolex. I'll have to look more at Tags.

I don't think I can go pre-owned since it's a gift.

 

[qwerty822]

Oh, I should mention that I'd like this to be a watch that he could wear for the next 10 (20,30, forever) years, you know?

 

[J Star]

Then I suggest getting the Rolex if that's what the DH wants.

 

[couturequeen]

Get him what he wants - no substitutes. Men are pickier than women about watches. If you can't get the Rolex now, wait till you have the $.

 

[qwerty822]

Oh, I think I gave the wrong impression - he doeesn't necessarily want the Rolex, I'm just conjecturing (because he will have heard of it! LOL). He's never really mentioned it.

I also worry a little that a Rolex would be too ostentatious? And he might like a brand that's a little more have-to-be-in-the-know.

Thanks for all the suggestions, btw! Very helpful!

 

[queen]

breitling

 

[illinirdhd]

I agree - Breitling.

 

[saligator]

Bell & Ross.

Beautiful. In your price range, and very cool.

 

[KiminNE]

My DH fell in love with a Longines watch on a recent trip. He just couldnt leave without it now its all about the watch. He really needed a new wedding band but he purchased a watch instead. It was in the 2K range.