Chanel watches

[drfrank]

My OH wants a Chanel watch, they are not my cup of tea and certainly have no pedigree. I'm trying to convince her to go with an omega or Rolex but she won't shift.
For a 'fashion' watch they are stupidly expensive(£3k!!!!!) does anyone know what movement they have in ?
Will they last longer than 12mths ?
It pains me to buy a watch just for the name, personally I think Chanel should stick to handbags, shoes and perfumes !

[GWC]

Mixture of ETA and Audemars Piguet depending on the model.

[marcosgt]

I must admit for 'fashion' watches, some of them do look rather nice.

Now, where's the "I'll get my coat" smiley?

M.

[PJ S]

What about showing her some Cartier or JLC?

[yeti]

They're more than a fashion watch, at least the heritage of a Mont Blanc for instance which has developed quite a following.

Even I could be tempted into a J12 Superleggera...

Why not show her Cartier? Same sort of thing, jeweller who has moved I to watches (although Cartier have been doing it a lot, lot longer)

[GWC]

Cartier were one of the first wristwatches available!

[yeti]

GWC said:

Cartier were one of the first wristwatches available!

I know

But they're certainly a jeweller by trade.

[andy_s]

PJ S said:

What about showing her some Cartier or JLC?

This I think, Tank and Reverso should certainly be looked at if considering Chanel.

[Dr JonboyG]

I think the J12 deserves respect.

[MarsellusWallace]

I bought my partner a J12 as a daily wearer about 12 months ago.She wears it all the time no matter what(cleaning,cycling etc)and it still looks brand new.She has the 29mm white ceramic model.Because it's been so good I have recently bought the black chronograph gents j12 and although I've not worn it a lot so far-I do really like it and its a refreshing change to have an all black watch.

I had a look in the window of my local AD today and they have quite a few in the sale at 20-30% discount.Ive not seen them discounted before and I was sorely tempted to go in and have a look at the J12 marine which was reduced to £2400.

[westberks]

PJ S said:

What about showing her some Cartier or JLC?

i suspect that someone looking at J12's will unfortunately be left cold by either of those brands.

i've a similar dilemma in that SWMBO has eyed up a friends 38mm black J12, which on a non chrono, no diamonds, isn't that bad when compared to some of them. She already has 3 nice ladies Cartiers and I've offered her free run at my collection for a bit of variety but she seems drawn to the J12. I can also see why when you look at it alongside her current collection and the different aspect it would give.

need to find one with a bloody good discount though as no paying anywhere near RRP for one of those

[Tanguero]

As a radical idea, you could just accept that she doesn't share the same taste as you in all things and buy her the watch that she has set her heart on. No matter what else you persuade her to have, if she wants a Chanel then its unlikely that anything else is truly going to please her for long.

Then you can sit back and bask in the satisfaction that although her taste in watches may be execrable, her taste in partners is excellent.

[Nick M]

Tanguero said:

As a radical idea, you could just accept that she doesn't share the same taste as you in all things and buy her the watch that she has set her heart on. No matter what else you persuade her to have, if she wants a Chanel then its unlikely that anything else is truly going to please her for long.

Then you can sit back and bask in the satisfaction that although her taste in watches may be execrable, her taste in partners is excellent.

I have to say I tend to agree - I've accepted (grudgingly at times) that some of my 'better' suggestions are wasted on someone who has their heart set on something. It's not always easy, and it does require you to find ways to accept her choice, but the reality is that different people like different things and sometimes there's nowt you can, or should, do about it.

[Haggleburyfinius]

I reckon the J12 (mens) would make a nice, modern dress watch for the younger man.

It is the only mens watch that I have ever thought "ooh, that'd look nice with some diamonds" about.

[Variomatic]

Ask her if she'd like an Omega LBD or some Rolex perfume to wear with it?

[drfrank]

Anyone know where I can get a decent discount on one ?

[Panthro]

drfrank said:

and certainly have no pedigree.

How did you come to that conclusion? Do you actually know anything about the Cartier brand? They are much more than a fashion watch. I don't own one but can appreciate their heritage, aesthetics and superb finish.

[MarsellusWallace]

drfrank said:

Anyone know where I can get a decent discount on one ?

I don't know which particular one you are interested in but my local AD,Leonard Dews in Blackpool had quite a few in the window with 25-30% off-maybe give them a call.

I'm half tempted by the J12 Marine at £2400 as an early Xmas present to myself so please don't buy that one!

[Variomatic]

Panthro said:

How did you come to that conclusion? Do you actually know anything about the Cartier brand? They are much more than a fashion watch. I don't own one but can appreciate their heritage, aesthetics and superb finish.

I think he was talking about Chanel. In terms of watches I'd tend to agree with him on that. A decade or so of production does make them relative newcomers.

That's not to say they're bad - all quality names start somewhere - but "pedigree" suggests a certain, well, pedigree

[Panthro]

Variomatic said:

I think he was talking about Chanel. In terms of watches I'd tend to agree with him on that. A decade or so of production does make them relative newcomers.

That's not to say they're bad - all quality names start somewhere - but "pedigree" suggests a certain, well, pedigree

You're right, I clearly didn't read the OP properly! Apologies OP. The J12 is still a decent watch for women who appreciate the jewellery factor more than the horology.