For the other half...

[AB]

Budget of £1,000.

Raymond Weil seem to do some decent stuff?

http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0002303/RAYMOND-WEIL...

Something like that?

[ecain63]

I'd be looking to pick up a nice Rado (new) or Omega Constellation (used).


Like these:

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8892857/ra...

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/9446656/ra...

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/1297481/ra...

Or these:

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/index.php/omega-con...

Edited by ecain63 on Friday 21st February 11:44

[hilly10]

Jura watches check the Ladies Oris collection

[AB]

We talked about Rado and she didn't seem keen. I personally like it.

Ideally I'd love her to wear a small Seamaster but she reckons it's too 'watchy' whatever the hell that means.

[Spice_Weasel]

Slightly over budget here but a great watch, and a bit more feminine than the standard Seamaster.

http://watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Seamaster%20Aqua%20... desc&fl_sex_ss=Ladies

I sourced a Seamaster Aqua Terra from WF for my mother last year. Steel case and bracelet, mother of pearl dial, diamond-set dial and bezel. She loves it.

A mate bought his wife an Ebel last year. Would something like this work? http://watchfinder.co.uk/Ebel/Beluga%20Round/91574...

[Potatoes]

Your problem here is the S40/V40's airbags are all powered by the same unit so you can't disable the passenger airbag without disabling all airbags and setting off the warning light/code. It's best that you put the child seat in the back rather than the front passenger seat.

[JRewing]

Potatoes said:

Your problem here is the S40/V40's airbags are all powered by the same unit so you can't disable the passenger airbag without disabling all airbags and setting off the warning light/code. It's best that you put the child seat in the back rather than the front passenger seat.

Is that so?

[Potatoes]

What?! How did that get here! I was posting in Volvo Owners Forum about airbags and child seats (and lurking on PH).

Sorry guys, as you were

[AB]

Potatoes said:

Your problem here is the S40/V40's airbags are all powered by the same unit so you can't disable the passenger airbag without disabling all airbags and setting off the warning light/code. It's best that you put the child seat in the back rather than the front passenger seat.

Yes, yes you're quite right.

I've been trying to solve a problem without considering this.

[westberks]

Potatoes said:

Your problem here is the S40/V40's airbags are all powered by the same unit so you can't disable the passenger airbag without disabling all airbags and setting off the warning light/code. It's best that you put the child seat in the back rather than the front passenger seat.

only the OP is allowed to refer to his wife as an airbag!

from you it's just rude

[Potatoes]

OP, your wife is definitely not an airbag! She must be a great woman to warrant such a great watch

my two pence: go down the Omega watch route if 2nd hand is an option; they're timeless, will last forever if looked after and absolute class timepieces. If you must get new then I'd strongly recommend looking at the Tissot ranges which are essentially Omega watches in different clothing. Maybe something like these:

http://uk.tissotshop.com/catalog/product/quickview...
http://uk.tissotshop.com/catalog/product/quickview...
http://uk.tissotshop.com/ladies/tissot-couturier-a...
http://uk.tissotshop.com/ladies/tissot-titanium-au...

I'm a big fan of Tissot and there are many other great brands out there but it's where I'd go. Also, if you want any advice about Volvo's and/or airbags, get in touch

Edited by Potatoes on Saturday 22 February 14:36

[AB]

Love that you came back with options.

I have a problem with Ebel stemming from my first job out of Uni and my then boss telling me that one day I might afford an Ebel like him.

A few things to look at though, she's away with the girls until Tuesday so I have tomorrow to research and Monday to buy.

[Potatoes]

I couldn't derail your thread and then just disappear!!

[Craikeybaby]

Another vote for the Oris womens watches.

[Eleven]

AB said:

Budget of £1,000.

Raymond Weil seem to do some decent stuff?

http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0002303/RAYMOND-WEIL...

Something like that?

Longines do some nice looking watches. Seem well put together too, with the bracelets quite silky. Girls like silky.

[Snubs]

Perhaps not ideal if she doesn't like 'watchy' (which i'm taking to mean overtly masculine) watches, but if you could stretch the budget a smidge i'd seriously consider NOMOS. Their watches are marketed as unisex in part because they're quiet small by modern standards. The design is excellent though ad wouldn't look out of place on a chap or a lass. NOMOS say this is their most 'feminine':

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/nomos-gla...

But given the price (£1,100) and the fact that that it's only 33mm, i'd recommend this:

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/nomos-gla...

One of their larger watches is definitely on my list.

[jonny70]

AB said:

Budget of £1,000.

Raymond Weil seem to do some decent stuff?

http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0002303/RAYMOND-WEIL...

Something like that?

Raymond Weil jasmine brand new with discount

[AB]

Her middle name is Jasmin...

Still haven't made a decision!

[jonny70]

AB said:

Her middle name is Jasmin...

Still haven't made a decision!

so get her one!

http://www.raymond-weil.com/en/ladies-watches/ladi...

They are stunning ladies watches and in your budget

[Potatoes]

The Raymond Weil watches are lovely