Watch for Mum?

[Athlon]

I am looking to buy my Mum a watch for birthday, she is not a massive watch person but she always wears one. She has worn my Dads since he passed but they are all finished now for one reason or another so...

Under £200, a strap would be ideal, clean face with date so easy to read, nice looks, can be quartz, in fact, in this case it may be better even though I am not a fan, it's not for me though right!

Any ideas appreciated, she is in her twilight years btw but active.

Thanks!

[AlexC1981]

Can't she carry on wearing one of your dad's watches? Get one repaired if that's what the issue is?

Either that or something with a strap that matches her handbag. Definitely quartz, how about a Citizen solar?

I've spoken to my mum about using a mechanical watch and fountain pens recently and you'd think I'd suggested getting a black and white TV or something

[Athlon]

Sadly not as they have just worn out now, they were nothing special to be fair, just mementos' , She has one of my old Heuer's but rarely wears it now so I thought it would be nice to gift her a new watch.

I will look at you recommendation, thanks

[bristolbaron]

Rotary.

[MARLBOROLITES]

Tissot has some nice examples under £200. Much under rated brand.

[Voldemort]

Mondaine

[Badda]

Athlon said:

Sadly not as they have just worn out now, they were nothing special to be fair, just mementos' , She has one of my old Heuer's but rarely wears it now so I thought it would be nice to gift her a new watch.

I will look at you recommendation, thanks

Could you not get one of them repaired for her? Might be a nice surprise.

[Athlon]

Badda said:

Athlon said:

Sadly not as they have just worn out now, they were nothing special to be fair, just mementos' , She has one of my old Heuer's but rarely wears it now so I thought it would be nice to gift her a new watch.

I will look at you recommendation, thanks

Could you not get one of them repaired for her? Might be a nice surprise.

I don't think so.one has an integrated mesh strap which is finished, one would need a new movement so it's a new one.

[Chuffedmonkey]

Radley London watches, under £200, pretty fun and come with a little dog thing. I got one for my mum as she wanted big numbers on a smallish watch face and she loves it.

[ZesPak]

Some Tissot, Seiko or Orient Bambino would be my go-to at that price point.

[ReaperCushions]

MARLBOROLITES said:

Tissot has some nice examples under £200. Much under rated brand.

Second this, I bought a really nice Tissot with a plain face on a black strap for my mothers 60th. She loves it and wears it every day.

She loves the design and the brand satisfies my watch geekiness.

[Athlon]

Thanks all, I have a Visodate so will have a look at Tissot for sure. I will let you know how I get on