Bassett Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I have a significant birthday approaching , and my Mum wants to buy me a new watch to mark the occassion!!! Having never owned anything more expensive than a Swatch I'm not sure where to begin looking. Does anyone have any recommendations/advice/good brands etc. Mum has mentioned that she wants to pay "a few thousand pounds". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 How nice of your Mum!! Breitlings are nice, Tag Hauer, oooh, off to look at my wish list in case you Mum wants to put me on her birthday list! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Lovely! Surely you can't beat a Rolex? My Dad bought one years ago when he was abroad in the Navy. Originally it had a leather strap, but now has a cheap metal bracelet. Had it valued recently and it is still worth several hundred pounds - he paid £35 for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Breitling are gourgeous watches - wish I could afford to by my hubby one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I bought a Brietling for my OH on our 10th wedding anniversary. He loves it. I personally don't like such chunky watches, as my wrists are too thin. I have a lovely Tissot, which for me, is perfect. It really is so personal isn't it? Have fun choosing. What a lovely gift! Oh, and congratulations on the landmark birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have a lovely Longines watch whichwas given to be by my Dad. I should wear it more often. Good luck with choosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 OH and I wear Omegas I find them indestructible and very under stated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have a Dunhill, and a Longines. But if I could have one watch it would be a Patek Phillipe. Unfortunately I don't think it will ever happen unless I win the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 My OH had his Dad's Longine watch and it was lovely. Unfortunately it was stolen from an expensive gym near here! I have a lovely Gucci watch. MIL has a nice watch from Dunhill. Lucky you - is it a special birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I wear a Cartier at the moment and I've also been lucky enough to have had a Rolex and a Breitling. My husband and I are both watch people (although he's more of a fanatic actually). Its a lot to do with personal taste - go out and try a few. Some may suit your wrist, some may not. You may prefer a lighter weight watch to a heavier weight. I wear a mansize chunky watch as I like the look of a heavy watch on me. Watches of Switzerland are really helpful and tell your mum to haggle - very important !! They'll knock a bit off if she's a genuinely interested buyer and they will also service it for you on a regular basis which is very important. How exciting !! Take your time and enjoy the research !! My DH has just advised that whatever you do, if you are spending hundreds or thousands of £'s on a watch, you MUST NOT buy a quartz movement, only a real mechanical movement is a good investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I wear a Cartier at the moment I would love a Cartier or a Tiffany if I were to get another watch OH has 3 Omegas I also like to wear them chunky and would have OH latest Omega at the drop of a hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have a significant birthday approaching , and my Mum wants to buy me a new watch to mark the occassion!!! Having never owned anything more expensive than a Swatch I'm not sure where to begin looking. Does anyone have any recommendations/advice/good brands etc. Mum has mentioned that she wants to pay "a few thousand pounds". I have an old Rotary watch that my missus bought me at the same time as I bought her engagement ring (seemed fair at the time!) She gleefully tells people how the watch cost more (a couple of quid!) than the engagement ring.... (sigh!) It has had at least three new movements in the last 20-odd years and last week a new winder and crown.. I'm not sure i couold wear a watch that cost thousands of pounds - i'd lose it/break it/scratch it.... - I'd be petrified! surely for a few thousand pounds you could have your very own Big Ben built! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have a significant birthday approaching , and my Mum wants to buy me a new watch to mark the occassion!!! Having never owned anything more expensive than a Swatch I'm not sure where to begin looking. Does anyone have any recommendations/advice/good brands etc. Mum has mentioned that she wants to pay "a few thousand pounds". ! surely for a few thousand pounds you could have your very own Big Ben built! Phil We're talking watches not "Bell's" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassett Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Thank you very much for all the advice. I had no idea where to start my search and what to look for, so you've all given me some really useful hints and ideas about finding my ideal watch. It's my 40th!! birthday next month - so my Mum very kindly wants to buy me a nice watch as a special momento. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 OH bought me a lovely watch but it wouldn't keep time when I was wearing it, only if I took it off. About 20 years ago he replaced it with an Ebel and it's just perfect. Have fun choosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGirl Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 What a lovely gesture, will have lots of fun chosing! I was lucky enough to have a gift from hubby a couple of weeks ago and went for a rolex, steel and gold yachtmaster with a white face so it's girlie - wanted something nice but for everyday wear, I also looked at Cartier and Chaumet who also have lovely watches, but cant beat breitling or rolex for that chunky everyday coolness IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 surely for a few thousand pounds you could have your very own Big Ben built! Phil We're talking watches not "Bell's" I get a nice big bottle of Bells every Christmas from the local Funeral Directors... the other one brings me a little company diary and a pen in Hartlepool I used to get Port from one and biscuits from the other (which we used to call "Morticians Munchies"..... anyway - watches..... what you need is some bling!! Bling Master watch company is an up and coming hip hop wris"Ooops, word censored!"ch maker. Bling Master offers unique, rare and very high end quality bling bling watches exclusive to the "Bling Master" brand. Each iced out watch by Blingmaster is made of the highest quality materials including a heavy and sturdy watch case with a high quality finish, a genuine leather strap with a stainless steel deployment buckle, that are only generally only found on upscale designer watches. The stones used on Blingmaster watches are A+ grade replica diamonds that bling bling just like the real thing. Every watch in this collection makes a bold statement about the wearer. Bling Master watches are mostly inspired by rare and limited edition time pieces priced from £10,000 upwards to over £1 million each! But since Bling Bling Online got a great deal, we can offer you these watch models at substantial savings. Get your Bling Master iced out watch today and dress up your wrist with class.... These watches are VERY RARE, we don't know how long we will be able to keep up stocks, especially at these price, so get 'em whist you can Specifications: * Case: Heavy Duty 18K white gold plating * Micron Plated, which means NO TARNISH, we guarentee this for 1 year. * Stainless Steel iced out strap with Stainless Steel Deployment Buckle * Scratch-Proof Sapphire & Swarovski replica diamonds * Dial: Full crystal Dial. * Full iced out Lungs and sides. * Height: 50mm * Width: 45mm * Thickness: 12mm * Warranty: 1 Year International Guarantee included * 3ATM Water Resistant **** OVER 800 ROCKS IN THIS WATCH **** Ice out Mother! Phil PS.... Micky Mouse wears a West Ham watch..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 in Hartlepool I used to get Port from one and biscuits from the other (which we used to call "Morticians Munchies"..... Oh Phil, I nearly wet myself when I read that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaR Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I bought a Brietling for my OH on our 10th wedding anniversary. He loves it. I personally don't like such chunky watches, as my wrists are too thin. I have a lovely Tissot, which for me, is perfect. It really is so personal isn't it? Have fun choosing. What a lovely gift!Oh, and congratulations on the landmark birthday! My DH also bought me a lovely Tissot 3 years ago, infact, it was the same christmas that I received a gorgeous engagement ring from him...still trying to work out what he had done wrong I love my watch but have had a couple of issues when the battery needed replacing (pretty much annually) in that firstly, I found it difficult finding a Jewellers who would do it as most said that they were not insured and point blank refused to do it and secondly, it is no longer water resistant when the battery is replaced unless you pay to have it resealed, which round here costs about £40 a time with a three week wait Needless to say, I thought it easier just not to wear it swimming etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I get a nice big bottle of Bells every Christmas from the local Funeral Directors... the other one brings me a little company diary and a pen in Hartlepool I used to get Port from one and biscuits from the other (which we used to call "Morticians Munchies"..... ehrm ......... why do they lavish you with edibles and drinkables please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I get a nice big bottle of Bells every Christmas from the local Funeral Directors... the other one brings me a little company diary and a pen in Hartlepool I used to get Port from one and biscuits from the other (which we used to call "Morticians Munchies"..... ehrm ......... why do they lavish you with edibles and drinkables please? because I put a lot of business their way (or is that the other way around?) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I always was slow on the uptake................ oh, you're a hitman? a clumsy doctor? a florist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The clues in the name! If I had a watch worth more than £20 I would end up keeping it in a safe which would be a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
