Thoughts on watch and jewellery combination?

[Lady_Stardust]

I'm lucky enough to be receiving a watch as a gift for a milestone birthday. Gifter's budget is $1,000USD. This is my first watch, so I want to know it's something I'll wear a lot. I work in a conservative profession and want a classic piece I can wear to work. Most of my jewellery is yellow gold, but for my budget I think stainless steel is the best option (so design needs to work with my gold jewellery). Thoughts on the Tissot PRX 35mm with the mother of pearl dial (see photo)? Originally had tried the light blue dial, but I think the mother of pearl is a bit more feminine and ties in better with the other jewellery. Please excuse my dry hands in photo, but would welcome thoughts on (a) the watch itself, and (b) whether it's out of place or works with my jewellery! Thank you!

 

[Shopgirl1996]

I think the watch looks nice. Tissot is a good brand. My first really nice watch was a Tissot also.

 

[A bottle of Red]

I think it overwhelms your dainty wrist and thin elegant jewelry, I would go for a smaller slimmer watch maybe with a jewelry style or mesh band.

 

[foxgal]

It’s a beautiful watch and Tissot is a great underrated brand! But as nice as it is, I do have to agree with the above poster that it is a bit big for your wrist and a modern-ish/masculine vibe. Have you tried a T- MyLady or LeLocle by Tissot? They are automatic but under 30 mm and a bit more classy/feminine to go with your jewelry.

 

[caruava]

I think it looks great on you if you are going for a larger watch. The face has a nice 'texture'.

 

[Lady_Stardust]

These are such helpful comments, thank you all so much!! Will pop into Tissot again and try those other models before making a decision. I know that in about 5-10 years I’m buying myself a Panthère de Cartier watch, so I don’t want a bracelet style that’s too similar. But of course, I’ll be wearing this one for a while before that watch is an option, so I want to get a lot of wear out of this one!

 

[lill_canele]

Happy upcoming Birthday!
Personally I don't think it's too big and think it looks great, nice and clean look. But I would probably not go up in size further.

Stainless steel is a great choice! Durable and classic.

But yes, try on lots and lots of models! Great to see other options and since you know you're going to get one, might as well take the time to have fun trying them on!

 

[Lady_Stardust]

Happy upcoming Birthday!
Personally I don't think it's too big and think it looks great, nice and clean look. But I would probably not go up in size further.

Stainless steel is a great choice! Durable and classic.

But yes, try on lots and lots of models! Great to see other options and since you know you're going to get one, might as well take the time to have fun trying them on!

Thank you so much! Yes, I’m really excited about this one but need to chill out and make sure I know all the options first hahaha

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

I like it. To me it’s clear that it isn’t a dress watch but more as an everyday beater, I like the size for that purpose. Did you end up getting it?

 

[Lady_Stardust]

I like it. To me it’s clear that it isn’t a dress watch but more as an everyday beater, I like the size for that purpose. Did you end up getting it?

Thank you! I agree about the size being good for everyday, and I'm kind of liking the contrast of more masculine bracelet with feminine mother of pearl dial. Seems quite an interesting contrast, and very different from the Cartier panthere which is the dream watch I know I'm buying myself a few years down the line! Haven't bought the Tissot yet, as I still need to go back in and try the other models kindly suggested above. But I am leaning toward getting this one, the more I think about it and look at the photos the more I like it!

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

Thank you! I agree about the size being good for everyday, and I'm kind of liking the contrast of more masculine bracelet with feminine mother of pearl dial. Seems quite an interesting contrast, and very different from the Cartier panthere which is the dream watch I know I'm buying myself a few years down the line! Haven't bought the Tissot yet, as I still need to go back in and try the other models kindly suggested above. But I am leaning toward getting this one, the more I think about it and look at the photos the more I like it!

Try out suggestions, but make sure you get what looks and works best for you and your lifestyle. I hate to regret purchases!

 

[Lady_Stardust]

Try out suggestions, but make sure you get what looks and works best for you and your lifestyle. I hate to regret purchases!

This is great advice! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their thoughts. Excited to say that I’ve decided to get this one! I waited a few days and thought about it to be absolutely sure. I appreciate the opinions of people who thought it was a little too big, I wanted honest feedback and definitely agree it’s big! The slightly edgy bigger size plus feminine dial were such a cool combination that I decided I had to go for it. Thank you again everyone for your thoughts, so excited to have my first real watch!

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

This is great advice! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their thoughts. Excited to say that I’ve decided to get this one! I waited a few days and thought about it to be absolutely sure. I appreciate the opinions of people who thought it was a little too big, I wanted honest feedback and definitely agree it’s big! The slightly edgy bigger size plus feminine dial were such a cool combination that I decided I had to go for it. Thank you again everyone for your thoughts, so excited to have my first real watch!

Lovely! We all would enjoy seeing it when you finally have it. Congrats!

 

[Lady_Stardust]

Lovely! We all would enjoy seeing it when you finally have it. Congrats!

Thank you so much! Here it is! (Please excuse the terrible manicure.) It's hard to capture the shimmery effect of the mother of pearl on camera, but I think I got a bit of it! I'm experimenting with wearing my tennis bracelet on the other wrist, and that seems to be working better - bracelet is slightly long so it was getting caught under the watch, and I didn't want to scratch up either. Have pulled out a couple silver rings to mix metal and make my overall look a bit more cohesive. I'm having fun playing around with it haha! Thank you again everyone for your advice!

 

[unhly_msqurade]

So happy for you! It looks fantastic And full disclosure: I have a PRX too and love it!