Warning, T-10 days until Mothers’ Day. With a budget of $500USD, what watch would you buy for the mom/wife/partner/better half in your life? Suggestions need to be for watches that are readily available so it can be gifted on time. Also, a watch for a smaller wrist is needed. Thank you all!
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Given my wife's attitude towards watches?
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I'd buy her something else.
Given my wife's attitude towards watches?
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I'd buy her something else.
Gift card it is 🤣
To actually answer the question:
For $269:
https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t41118356.html
For $309:
https://www.ashford.com/mido-m76004761.html
On budget:
https://www.ashford.com/maurice-lacroix-lc6063-ss002-310.html
And no, I don't work for or have any financial stake in Ashford.
My nerd mom was perfectly happy with her $70 Snoopy Weekender.
https://www.timex.com/timex-weekender-x-peanuts-in-bloom-38mm-fabric-strap-watch/Timex-Weekender-X-Peanuts-In-Bloom-38mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_Timex-Weekender-X-Peanuts-In-Bloom-38mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch_color=Silver-Tone-Pink-White&cgid=timex-x-peanuts#start=1
My wife, though, really likes the Celebration Dial OP.
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/oyster-perpetual/m124300-0008
Good thing she didn’t marry me for the money.
My nerd mom was perfectly happy with her $70 Snoopy Weekender.
https://www.timex.com/timex-weekender-x-peanuts-in-bloom-38mm-fabric-strap-watch/Timex-Weekender-X-Peanuts-In-Bloom-38mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_Timex-Weekender-X-Peanuts-In-Bloom-38mm-Fabric-Strap-Watch_color=Silver-Tone-Pink-White&cgid=timex-x-peanuts#start=1
My wife, though, really likes the Celebration Dial OP.
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/oyster-perpetual/m124300-0008
Good thing she didn’t marry me for the money.
We do have matching Weekenders we got years back from a Kohl’s sale haha. You’re killing me with the Rolex 🤣
We do have matching Weekenders we got years back from a Kohl’s sale haha. You’re killing me with the Rolex 🤣
I mean, my wife really does like the look of the new OP. However, she’s a very practical and down-to-earth woman. She’d be beyond upset if I bought that for her. What can I say? I’m blessed. And so is she, with her Swatch.
Tissot Seastar 1000m, Enamel White.
I gifted a Seiko Presage cocktail SRP841 to my girlfriend last year. It's a stunning little piece for around $300. There are a few other colours and dial variants with diamonds.
To actually answer the question:
For $269:
https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t41118356.html
For $309:
https://www.ashford.com/mido-m76004761.html
On budget:
https://www.ashford.com/maurice-lacroix-lc6063-ss002-310.html
And no, I don't work for or have any financial stake in Ashford.
Well played, Mr. Ashford 🤪
I gifted a Seiko Presage cocktail SRP841 to my girlfriend last year. It's a stunning little piece for around $300. There are a few other colours and dial variants with diamonds.
These might be the droids I’m looking for. Inflation pricing though so they’re closer to $350 now for SRP839 Sky Pink and $450 for the Blue color way. Dollar to Yen conversion rate is 📈
Tissot Seastar 1000m, Enamel White.
Nice choice, though might be a tad too large for my wife.
These might be the droids I’m looking for. Inflation pricing though so they’re closer to $350 now for SRP839 Sky Pink and $450 for the Blue color way. Dollar to Yen conversion rate is 📈
The retail price is $450, but they are quite discounted models at the ADs. I bought it through Seiko AD and got a 25% discount so it was a good deal. The Pink variant is very nice too, its a very subtle hue and pink pops only in low light.
Get it from an AD, you will find a good deal.
My wife likes the kind of gift that folds and goes in her wallet. I learned that after the frying pan firestorm......
My wife likes the kind of gift that folds and goes in her wallet. I learned that after the frying pan firestorm......
Cash money homey
My wife likes the kind of gift that folds and goes in her wallet. I learned that after the frying pan firestorm......
Umm, this sounds like there’s a good story here
Tissot Seastar 1000m, Enamel White.
Before I read the other replies, I posted this same watch! 🤣
Thoughts?
I love that watch! 😍 Can't go wrong with Tissot 😎
I was thinking about this one. Half the budget, I know. What do you think?
https://www.sternglas.com/products/naos-xs-edition-flora-sage
I was thinking about this one. Half the budget, I know. What do you think?
https://www.sternglas.com/products/naos-xs-edition-flora-sage
Looks good in photos but I have some experience with Sternglas. I posted about this in a poll a few days ago. Thanks for the suggestion though.
The 36mm Tissot Seastar comes in right below budget ($475), and looks stunning.
It is stunning though the diver bezel and strap are not her style. Interesting that the bracelet is actually cheaper than the rubber strap though.
It is stunning though the diver bezel and strap are not her style. Interesting that the bracelet is actually cheaper than the rubber strap though.
The white strap version has a mother-of-pearl dial.
It is stunning though the diver bezel and strap are not her style. Interesting that the bracelet is actually cheaper than the rubber strap though.
By the way, be sure to update this post (or make a new one) and let us know what you finally chose! 😀👍
Thoughts?
Got this one. Thank you all for your support and suggestions.
It’s got a little bit of everything, MOP and guilloche dial…with a few jewels in there as hour markers. The Powermatic 80 movement is a workhorse!
Got this one. Thank you all for your support and suggestions.
It’s got a little bit of everything, MOP and guilloche dial…with a few jewels in there as hour markers. The Powermatic 80 movement is a workhorse!
Good choice 😃👍
Any of the NSXS Seiko 5?Affordability, History, wearability .
A bulova or even a Casio they have some nice ones in their MS-G line
Or a couple of skmei s good quality if brand isn’t important
Easy, Cartier Tank Solarbeat. Most will want quartz because as much as we want to speak to someone about complications that is defo not your wife…that’s fellow addicts on here. Also 16 years between service so not even a battery change. It’s a complete no brainer. Because this gives something most can’t give… style without the hassle. Try giving her a ladies Datejust then tell her to wind it up and re set the time (because it doesn’t keep good time) then send it away to get serviced every 5 years is NOT going to work for most. Or an Apple Watch!
Here it is in real life.
Here it is in real life.