Ladies 18th Birthday present

[cuneus]

Any suggestions please

No battery watches (unless they last well!)
Classical rather than fashionable
New or used
Budget up to £300

[Ikemi]

Is this for a daughter, girlfriend, very lucky family friend?

I'd be a bit careful here ... A watch is a very personal thing and if you're unsure on what style of watch she likes, you have a good chance of getting it wrong! You're also a bit limited in choice, as there aren't a great deal of automatic ladies watches, especially under £300. How about this Tissot for £264? It's quartz, but it's pretty stylish nonetheless!



http://www.precisiontime.co.uk/tissot-t04321011117...

[cuneus]

thanks for the suggestion

It's for our daughter (she has a sister who has been intelligence gathering about styles)

[Podie]

Hate to say this, but I'd go for the "we want to buy you a watch, this is your budget, what would you like?" option.

[PaulHogan]

Podie said:

Hate to say this, but I'd go for the "we want to buy you a watch, this is your budget, what would you like?" option.

The only sensible option

[dtmpower]

PaulHogan said:

The only sensible option

This is what my parents did all my upbringing. I resent it in a way, they never bothered to learn what I might like and it still feels impersonal being given cash rather than a gift.

[Podie]

dtmpower said:

PaulHogan said:

The only sensible option

This is what my parents did all my upbringing. I resent it in a way, they never bothered to learn what I might like and it still feels impersonal being given cash rather than a gift.

My parents took me to a jewellers and asked me what I'd like - having given me a budget.

13 years later and I still wear my 21st present most days.

[cuneus]

IMHO not taking the time to choose is just plain lazy.

Maybe a better question from me would be which brands in general to choose ?

[Podie]

cuneus said:

IMHO not taking the time to choose is just plain lazy.

My colleague has a watch from his parents - that they chose. It's sat in a box at home.

I'm sure my parents will appreciate being branded "lazy"

[dtmpower]

Podie said:

My parents took me to a jewellers and asked me what I'd like - having given me a budget.

13 years later and I still wear my 21st present most days.

Ironically my dad has only ever bought me one thing out of the blue. A Seiko kinetic titanium that I have worn everyday for near on 15 years.

[Ikemi]

What about ...

http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-citizen-eco-drive-...
http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-breil-watch-tw0978...
http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-mondaine-retro-wat...

?

I'd say look at Seiko, Citizen, Tissot and Breil (Well, it's still a Seiko) as a good starting point ... Lots of varying models available, so lots of choice

[cuneus]

Ikemi said:

What about ...

http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-citizen-eco-drive-...
http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-breil-watch-tw0978...
http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-mondaine-retro-wat...

?

I'd say look at Seiko, Citizen, and Breil (Well, it's still a Seiko) as a good starting point ... Lots of varying models available, so lots of choice

Thanks for the help

[Mattt]

CW do a lot within your budget:

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/women/view-all.ht...

[jgtv]

http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/Ladies-Tag-Heuer-1000-...

Might be worth a look,

[StanLeeKnife]

Have a look at some ORIS watches. Swiss made & Automatic yet relatively cheap & attractive.

[cuneus]

Thanks all lots of food for thought

That TAG looks good value ??

[jgtv]

cuneus said:

Thanks all lots of food for thought

That TAG looks good value ??

Its second-hand, but looks in great condition.
Just noticed it doesn't have a box, but it's probably worth having a look in the shop and seeing what they can do for you.

I noticed it looking for a watch for me, I have no experience with dealing with the shop yet, although some have on here see my thread about Austin Kaye for some opinions.