Is Hermes watch really worth it? Please help me choose!

[nvie]

If USD5K is your budget, there is a variety of watch makers' watches out there.

I wouldn't consider Hermes.

Brands which you might want to consider for under 5K:
1. Rolex - you can get Oyster Perpetual No Date
2. Omega - Aqua Terra or the more lady like Constellation
3. Jaeger Le-Coultre - Reverso in all steel or steel and leather strap
4. Chopard - Happy Sport round/square with leather strap

 

[saligator]

For another 1k + a bit, it looks like you could get a stainless/gold Tank Francaise. I have this watch and love it. You might actually be able to find an authorized jeweler that could give you a bit of a discount, as well.

 

[cwt84130]

I love the Jaeger le-coultre Reverso! Definitely would consider it!
I love the 33mm Omega Constellation, but feel it is too heavy on my wrist.
For Cartier gold watch, I just can't resist it. It would end up on my wrist some day!
Thank you for your knowledgeable suggestions!

If USD5K is your budget, there is a variety of watch makers' watches out there.

I wouldn't consider Hermes.

Brands which you might want to consider for under 5K:
1. Rolex - you can get Oyster Perpetual No Date
2. Omega - Aqua Terra or the more lady like Constellation
3. Jaeger Le-Coultre - Reverso in all steel or steel and leather strap
4. Chopard - Happy Sport round/square with leather strap

 

[cwt84130]

You mean the two tone Tank Francaise? With or without leather strap?

For another 1k + a bit, it looks like you could get a stainless/gold Tank Francaise. I have this watch and love it. You might actually be able to find an authorized jeweler that could give you a bit of a discount, as well.

 

[saligator]

Metal strap. Here is the watch at Saks:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...=Cartier&N=4294912428+306418148&bmUID=j84Kmhz

(Saks has an official Cartier boutique inside...)

I'm sure you could get a better deal from a jeweler who deals in Cartier--or if you ask...

 

[djmm]

I love the Jaeger le-coultre Reverso! Definitely would consider it!
I love the 33mm Omega Constellation, but feel it is too heavy on my wrist.
For Cartier gold watch, I just can't resist it. It would end up on my wrist some day!
Thank you for your knowledgeable suggestions!

If having a gold Cartier is something you've always wanted, in that case I'd personally up the budget and get a solid gold one. You'll be wearing this for many years, you don't want to have this "what if" or "should've" feeling sticking with you all the time.

 

[AnnaKian]

For another 1k + a bit, it looks like you could get a stainless/gold Tank Francaise. I have this watch and love it. You might actually be able to find an authorized jeweler that could give you a bit of a discount, as well.

 

[PorscheGirl]

This will probably be a very unpopular comment, but here goes. If I were going to spend a lot of money for a watch (and I have), I would buy a watch from a real watchmaker - Patek Phillipe, Rolex, Vacheron-Constantin, Breguet, etc. I think it is silly to spend so much for a "designer" watch that has no real intrinsic or resale value. Just one woman's opinion.