Watch for my Dad's 60th
Discussion
I was thinking of buying my Dad a watch for his 60th birthday next month. He likes thin and easy to read watches, but normally wears a £25 Casio, so wanted to go for something a bit nicer. I guess the budget is £250 - £500.
My current thought is one of the Mondaine Swiss railway watches, but does PH have any other suggestions?
My current thought is one of the Mondaine Swiss railway watches, but does PH have any other suggestions?
RichB said:
Craikeybaby said:
My current thought is one of the Mondaine Swiss railway watches, but does PH have any other suggestions?
I'm approaching 60 and that wouldn't appeal to me but you know your dad's taste better then we do. In this price range, also look at the Tissot or Christopher Ward ranges.
The Christopher Ward Malvern is nicely simple:- http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...
Or the Tissot Visodate which is equally simple and elegant:- http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8419264/ti...
Both mechanical movements (Tissot is automatic with the Malvern being hand-wound) and both bang on the budget.
Paul
The Christopher Ward Malvern is nicely simple:- http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...
Or the Tissot Visodate which is equally simple and elegant:- http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8419264/ti...
Both mechanical movements (Tissot is automatic with the Malvern being hand-wound) and both bang on the budget.
Paul
Thanks , I'll have a look at the Hamilton range as there seem to be a few options there.
The Surveyor said:
In this price range, also look at the Tissot or Christopher Ward ranges.
The Christopher Ward Malvern is nicely simple:- http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...
Or the Tissot Visodate which is equally simple and elegant:- http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8419264/ti...
Both mechanical movements (Tissot is automatic with the Malvern being hand-wound) and both bang on the budget.
Paul
I like both of these too, although concerned the Tissot may be too thick, will try to see one in the metal at the weekend. The Christopher Ward Malvern is nicely simple:- http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...
Or the Tissot Visodate which is equally simple and elegant:- http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8419264/ti...
Both mechanical movements (Tissot is automatic with the Malvern being hand-wound) and both bang on the budget.
Paul
hilly10 said:
Tissot would be my choice for the budget. Great name, well made, looks the business and mechanical to boot. Whats not to like.
I'm going to try and see one tomorrow, but I know my Dad doesn't like chunky/heavy watches, so I'm not sure than an automatic is the best idea for him.I had a look at a few jewellers yesterday and the Tissot recommended above was too thick for my Dad (although I quite fancied one for myself), but there were a few other options from Tissot.
However, the Mondaine Simply Elegant was by far the watch that stood out for me.
However, the Mondaine Simply Elegant was by far the watch that stood out for me.
How about a Smiths Everest?
Lovely watch for the money and comfortably in budget.
I wear mine on a leather strap (because I prefer the look), but it comes on a high quality bracelet for the list price.
http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm
M.
Lovely watch for the money and comfortably in budget.
I wear mine on a leather strap (because I prefer the look), but it comes on a high quality bracelet for the list price.
http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm
M.
Edited by marcosgt on Monday 21st July 14:21
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