What watch for 40th birthday present for wife? 1K budget

[craste]

Hello

I want to get a watch for my wife's 40th in a few weeks.

I Like this

Gucci YA139506 Women's Horsebit Stainless Steel Bangle Strap Watch, Silver/White



but would like some help - what would you choose?

Budget is anything up to 1K

[Welshbeef]

Omega De ville is a very nice watch - wife over hers.

[silentbrown]

Welshbeef said:

Omega De ville is a very nice watch - wife over hers.

Likely to be a bit over budget?

Something with classic style like an Omega is likely to be age a lot better than the Gucci. One other option would be to look at vintage watches.

Hopefully OP knows his wife's taste better than a bunch of internet randoms?

[huwp]

Tissot automatic

[mikeveal]

At the risk of sounding snobby, Gucci do not make "proper" watches. They are not a brand that a watch collector would gravitate to. But my real point is that this is completely irrelevant to the fairer sex. Whilst some women will care about the branding, most will pick a name they recognise over an obscure bastion of horology.

So my advice is to take her on a shopping trip and see what she likes.

[sandman77]

I was in this exact situation at the end of last year. I know my wife likes big fashion brands like Gucci/Armani etc. but being a bit of a watch snob myself I wanted to buy her a swiss watch. Ended up getting her a Tag Heuer as it ticks both boxes. Well known and fashionable brand and also a well made swiss watch. Plenty of options at around £1k. How about this:
https://www.tagheuer.com/en-gb/watches/tag-heuer-f...

I knew my wife wouldn't appreciate a mechanical watch so got her a quartz model with diamond hour markers.

[lockhart flawse]

Bought mine a Longines Hydroconquest 34mm blue for her birthday in June. She loves it.

I think they are excellent value for money and it looks really good in the 34mm size.

[drainbrain]

Junghans ladies' range might be worth a look.

This one took my eye

https://www.junghans.de/en/junghans-collection/wat...

Their bracelets are good too, tho' not the mesh which is a bit meh.

Edited by drainbrain on Monday 11th September 13:08

[Mr_C]

I gave mine a choice and she wanted a ladies Tag Aquaracer.

Got it from Iconic Watches for a good price too.

[Flying machine]

Ladies watches seem to vary in size considerably, but if your wife has small slim wrists then perhaps you should consider something like an Ebel?

[craste]

Wife wanted this one originally
http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/cluse-cl18015-...

we both think the Gucci watch now looks a bit 'gran'.

http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/gucci-ya139506...

I like this but its a lot more expensive.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Longines-Conquest-Ladi..._adty__pla_multichannel___prch__online___stco_____prid17470254,utm_medium:cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg6b38K6p1gIVhLftCh1o8QnbEAQYBCABEgK4SPD_BwE

https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0009565/Longines-Co...

[Dicky Knee]

This is along similar lines to the Cluse watch:

https://www.johnlewis.com/junghans-047-4252-women'...

It is a 33mm case size. Some of the men's watches are 38mm (the same as Cluse). The Max Bill is an iconic design and a much better watch.

Longines is also a good brand and a large range under £1000.

If you decide to go for Junghans or Longines you should give Dominic Hackett a call as he maybe able to source them at a good discount.

Edited by Dicky Knee on Saturday 16th September 17:40

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Dicky Knee said:

This is along similar lines to the Cluse watch:

https://www.johnlewis.com/junghans-047-4252-women'...

It is a 33mm case size. Some of the men's watches are 38mm (the same as Cluse). The Max Bill is an iconic design and a much better watch.

Longines is also a good brand and a large range under £1000.

If you decide to go for Junghans or Longines you should give Dominic Hackett a call as he maybe able to source them at a good discount.

Edited by Dicky Knee on Saturday 16th September 17:40

Thank you, I've messaged Dominic - so thank you for the advice.

[craste]

As an update went for the watch below, kindly sourced by Dominic Hackett (fantastic to deal with) who was recommended to me on here.

https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0009565/Longines-Co...