Hello. I've asked in different threads here and there, but I thought making a new thread might be helpful for me. I'm looking for a "nice" watch that I will wear every day, rain or shine. It needs to be durable and be able to keep time. I will take it off for really strenuous activities, but for the most part, I want to wear it all the time.
I've previously had Michael Kors watches, but every time the battery died I'd put it in a drawer and forget about it. So it seems an automatic watch would work for me, but my husband thinks I wouldn't be able to wear it every day, and hence defeat the purpose of having an automatic. Also, my budget is around $3K, and I haven't found any $3K automatic watches I really like.
I've narrowed down my choices to:
Hermes Cape Cod 23 mm $2,975 - Pros: my favorite in terms of style; Cons: is a fashion watch, I'm leery of the mechanism inside (who makes it??), it doesn't seem too water resistant?
Cartier Tank Solo Small 31 mm $2,480 - Pros: it's Cartier (i.e. a "real" watchmaker), I do like the style; Cons: it's not my absolute favorite
Hermes Apple Watch Series 6 (I've never had an Apple watch) 40 mm - $1,249 - Pros: will keep time precisely; Cons: I have small wrists and I feel like it would look like I'm wearing a TV on my wrist?!
Which one should I choose? Are Cartier watches durable? I really want a watch that is made by a "real" watchmaker. I looked at the Omega AquaTerra, but it doesn't do anything for me in terms of looks. None of the Omega styles really appeal to me. Thank you!
I've previously had Michael Kors watches, but every time the battery died I'd put it in a drawer and forget about it. So it seems an automatic watch would work for me, but my husband thinks I wouldn't be able to wear it every day, and hence defeat the purpose of having an automatic. Also, my budget is around $3K, and I haven't found any $3K automatic watches I really like.
I've narrowed down my choices to:
Hermes Cape Cod 23 mm $2,975 - Pros: my favorite in terms of style; Cons: is a fashion watch, I'm leery of the mechanism inside (who makes it??), it doesn't seem too water resistant?
Cartier Tank Solo Small 31 mm $2,480 - Pros: it's Cartier (i.e. a "real" watchmaker), I do like the style; Cons: it's not my absolute favorite
Hermes Apple Watch Series 6 (I've never had an Apple watch) 40 mm - $1,249 - Pros: will keep time precisely; Cons: I have small wrists and I feel like it would look like I'm wearing a TV on my wrist?!
Which one should I choose? Are Cartier watches durable? I really want a watch that is made by a "real" watchmaker. I looked at the Omega AquaTerra, but it doesn't do anything for me in terms of looks. None of the Omega styles really appeal to me. Thank you!