Definitely go try some on and see what works for you. Also, take pictures if they let you. We can get a better idea of what works and also drool at the eye candy!
Is Rolex a good move up from Tag?
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Definitely go try some on and see what works for you. Also, take pictures if they let you. We can get a better idea of what works and also drool at the eye candy!
The Milgauss sounds perfect for your DF! The watch is REALLY beautiful. When I first saw it in the store six months ago, it was
It looks super classy and has such a hint of color without looking too trendy. Too bad my DF wants a date. The Milgauss is a good 1k or more less than the DJ II haha. Are you going to get him the LE green sapphire quartz one or just the normal one? And where are you guys thinking about honeymooning??? 
My wrist is 5.5 also. I tried on a few midsize watches and I like the look, but they might look less ridiculous on me because I am tall (I'm not sure how tall you are - maybe look in a full length mirror to see the look overall?) Personally, I think I would get the balloon bleu (more whimsical and feminine looking) but my DF is totally stuck on the idea of matching His and Her watches!! And I want to get him what he wants, not what I want!
I am beginning to save for the DJ II black face with stick dials. I hope to have all of it saved by end of next fall and maybe I can give it to him as an early wedding gift/xmas/anniversary gift (our anniversary is close to xmas time). Or should I wait to give it to him on our wedding day? Hmm, decisions, decisions.
BTW, I asked DF if I could get a love bracelet instead of a wedding band, and he said he'd think about it
whoops - By the way, automatic watches aren't that fussy!! If you wear watches nearly every day, you don't have to worry about it dying on you. If it does, all it takes is like 10 winds in the morning before you put it on!
I bought my DF a Frederique Constant watch for his birthday last year, and since it's automatic it is a bit fast (by about 5 min). I like how quartz movements are more precise but there is just something so alluring about mechanical movements! I think they are definitely more sophisticated.
Anyway, I think you should get your DF the Milgauss if you think it's the perfect watch for him. He might be a little upset with you at first but for only a second! I would imagine he would appreciate the thoughtful gift!
I bought my DF a Frederique Constant watch for his birthday last year, and since it's automatic it is a bit fast (by about 5 min). I like how quartz movements are more precise but there is just something so alluring about mechanical movements! I think they are definitely more sophisticated.
Anyway, I think you should get your DF the Milgauss if you think it's the perfect watch for him. He might be a little upset with you at first but for only a second! I would imagine he would appreciate the thoughtful gift!
Hi, I am trying to convince you to get the Rolex. When I first wanted to buy one, I was around 27/28 (too young or old, you decide). But my friend against it (his comment is too offending to be exposed here)and the price went from RM9,000.00 to RM16,000.00 by the time I 'dont care' bought it that was few years later, regret with excruciating painssss in my heart that I have wanted few years. It is one of the most reliable watch I had ever had plus so reliable and durable that I wear it everywhere I go (as long as the place is safe) except inside water, cos I dont swim. But I work for a 6 star resort and our guests wear Rolex/Cartier and swam in the sea and pool without any problem at all! But I rule Cartier out cos my cartier gave me problem right from the start! If you could, buy a watch from a watch maker not a designer that also make watch.
That was I have been looking for ! waited to see anyone around here address the issue.
That was I have been looking for ! waited to see anyone around here address the issue.
Haha, that's exactly what my mom says! I guess it's the whole "jack of all trades but master of none" theory.
The Milgauss sounds perfect for your DF! The watch is REALLY beautiful. When I first saw it in the store six months ago, it was
My wrist is 5.5 also. I tried on a few midsize watches and I like the look, but they might look less ridiculous on me because I am tall (I'm not sure how tall you are - maybe look in a full length mirror to see the look overall?) Personally, I think I would get the balloon bleu (more whimsical and feminine looking) but my DF is totally stuck on the idea of matching His and Her watches!! And I want to get him what he wants, not what I want!
I am beginning to save for the DJ II black face with stick dials. I hope to have all of it saved by end of next fall and maybe I can give it to him as an early wedding gift/xmas/anniversary gift (our anniversary is close to xmas time). Or should I wait to give it to him on our wedding day? Hmm, decisions, decisions.
BTW, I asked DF if I could get a love bracelet instead of a wedding band, and he said he'd think about it
I knew it was for him the second I saw it! I think it was the black face with orange dials I saw that I loved for him? I saw the green and the color contrast was more than what I was comfortable with for him if that makes sense? I want this to be something he can wear when he is 80 when we can't tell the time anymore without glasses haha! But I have less than 3-4 months to save and get it for him. I think you should give your DF the present on the wedding day in the morning so he can wear it the day of. That's what my plan is. Whatever I get no matter what I want his brother to give it to him the morning before he sees me.
I'm about 5'4. Maybe I just have to get used to wearing a bracelet or something on my wrist again? I haven't had anything there for a while. My dad and I think DF are both more in favor of the Love bracelet than a watch for me. haha
Honeymoon is in Hawaii most likely? We both want it to be somewhere we haven't been which kills a lot of destinations for us. I've been lucky enough to have traveled a lot and so has he so between the two of us and typhoon season, Hawaii made sense for reliable weather. However, his dad is making a heavy push for us to go Europe. But i'm more eh? because I don't want to fly that far. haha I'm so lazy! I want to sit on a beach and rot, therefore hawaii won. haha
ditto! My dad said the same thing to me about the J12 when I wanted it. And when I asked him about the Michael Kors watch. I remember his words "All made by fossil" haha
How sweet! The thing is, I won't be marrying my DF for another 1.5 years, and I'm kind of antsy with presents! I get so excited giving gifts, I can't wait! Maybe I'll slow down my saving so I get the watch for him later.
If you can't save enough in time for the wedding, you can always give him the watch on his bday or an anniversary! Maybe just get him the wallet for the wedding day so you "abide" by his words but save the gift for another time?
The love bracelet is really nice, especially since I know you've been wanting it for a long time. I hope you get it
Hawaii sounds really nice. We were planning on going this summer but I've got a summer externship that is in the way! I'm the opposite - I hate the sun. My pale skin can't handle it (haha). I'm a city gal and not a beach girl. My DF and I have been to Europe already but I love Europe and it'll be our first time visiting the country as a couple. I want to explore the crooked streets of Rome, take a siesta in Barcelona and go shopping in Paris! But I think we'll end up just staying 1-2 weeks in one or two cities vs. visiting a bunch in a limited time. Choosing which one(s) will be hard!
How sweet! The thing is, I won't be marrying my DF for another 1.5 years, and I'm kind of antsy with presents! I get so excited giving gifts, I can't wait! Maybe I'll slow down my saving so I get the watch for him later.
If you can't save enough in time for the wedding, you can always give him the watch on his bday or an anniversary! Maybe just get him the wallet for the wedding day so you "abide" by his words but save the gift for another time?
The love bracelet is really nice, especially since I know you've been wanting it for a long time. I hope you get it
Hawaii sounds really nice. We were planning on going this summer but I've got a summer externship that is in the way! I'm the opposite - I hate the sun. My pale skin can't handle it (haha). I'm a city gal and not a beach girl. My DF and I have been to Europe already but I love Europe and it'll be our first time visiting the country as a couple. I want to explore the crooked streets of Rome, take a siesta in Barcelona and go shopping in Paris! But I think we'll end up just staying 1-2 weeks in one or two cities vs. visiting a bunch in a limited time. Choosing which one(s) will be hard!
It's not a matter of saving up so much as it is that he will kill me. haha! Like not speak to me and be sad all day. Just the other night I got him the temperpedic pillow and he was happy but sad at me because we technically said no gifts.
Ooooh well can't honeymoon in Europe without the South of France! Spain and France get my vote for locations for you! They were my favorite. But then again I was in Rome in winter so I think it might be different in summer.
hahaha My dad gets all angry about it too and opinionated! Like, oh! That's just a toy! Get a REAL watch! haha
I decided to take some pics of my mom's quintessential "old lady watch." It's the Lady's DateJust (26mm) TT 18kt yg with meteorite dial and diamonds. Excuse the scar - I guess I was an adventurous little kid!
I threw in a pic of the watch + ring for kicks!
I threw in a pic of the watch + ring for kicks!
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I decided to take some pics of my mom's quintessential "old lady watch." It's the Lady's DateJust (26mm) TT 18kt yg with meteorite dial and diamonds. Excuse the scar - I guess I was an adventurous little kid!
I threw in a pic of the watch + ring for kicks!
That size actually really looks good on your wrist. And you are all types of two tone with your soleste!
Very nice!I decided to take some pics of my mom's quintessential "old lady watch." It's the Lady's DateJust (26mm) TT 18kt yg with meteorite dial and diamonds. Excuse the scar - I guess I was an adventurous little kid!
I threw in a pic of the watch + ring for kicks!
although, it is not meteorite diamond dial. It is silver jubilee diamond dial
Meteorite from Mars, therefore it has its own characteristics for each finished piece made.
And I think it costs $850 more than silver jubilee dial