Watch instead of wedding ring?
Discussion
Recently popped the question to the soon-to-be Mrs. R and the subject of wedding rings inevitably came up.
I've never fancied rings much as my hands do proper manly stuff and I'll invariably lose it or have it looking battered in no time. Plus I've seen a couple of degloved fingers in the fle... well I've seen them and don't much fancy having one of my own.
One one hand (here all week, try the veal etc) I love watches and seldom need an excuse, but on the other it seems a bit too convenient of an excuse to go watch shopping.
Any PHers gone for a watch instead of a wedding ring?
I've never fancied rings much as my hands do proper manly stuff and I'll invariably lose it or have it looking battered in no time. Plus I've seen a couple of degloved fingers in the fle... well I've seen them and don't much fancy having one of my own.
One one hand (here all week, try the veal etc) I love watches and seldom need an excuse, but on the other it seems a bit too convenient of an excuse to go watch shopping.
Any PHers gone for a watch instead of a wedding ring?
I thought about suggesting this to the other half but A) I've yet to propose and B) I alternate what watch I'm wearing reguarly so it would just be a watch she bought me albeit for a special occassion rather than a replacement for a ring I'm supposed to wear every day for the rest of my life (or relationship which ever ends first lol).
If you're a one watch man I'd say go for it.
If you're a one watch man I'd say go for it.
I've never been a 'man jewelery' fan (except watches) - but did go for a wedding ring.
Plain/classic in design. I barely notice it is there. I've never caught it on anything. And you just get used to taking it off if you need to (and not losing it...).
Personally, I'd recommend you having one.
And suggest to the new Mrs R that she buys you a watch for your wedding day (or first anniv) gift.
Plain/classic in design. I barely notice it is there. I've never caught it on anything. And you just get used to taking it off if you need to (and not losing it...).
Personally, I'd recommend you having one.
And suggest to the new Mrs R that she buys you a watch for your wedding day (or first anniv) gift.
I've got a wedding ring (a really cheap one, because my wife thought I'd never wear it. Other than watches I've never worn jewellery).
It's in my bedside cabinet. I did wear it for years, but then it started to annoy me (or was that the wife) and one day I didn't put it back on...
I've thought about asking her for a titanium ring as they look quite nice, but seems a bit pointless after all this time and I still never wear other jewellery.
All that said, I don't think any watch is a suitable replacement for a wedding ring. Either have the ring or don't, but don't try and con your future missus into buying you a watch instead
M.
It's in my bedside cabinet. I did wear it for years, but then it started to annoy me (or was that the wife) and one day I didn't put it back on...
I've thought about asking her for a titanium ring as they look quite nice, but seems a bit pointless after all this time and I still never wear other jewellery.
All that said, I don't think any watch is a suitable replacement for a wedding ring. Either have the ring or don't, but don't try and con your future missus into buying you a watch instead
M.
Wedding watch in lieu of ring here, hate rings and Mrs Cloth agreed that they look ghastly on me.
It was primary watch for a while but have others now so it get's time off - but I never thought of it as a replacement in that way (i.e. not something symbolic I feel the need to wear everyday of our marriage). Only other thing I would say is don't go too precious or dressy, or it may well languish unworn for lots of the time.
It was primary watch for a while but have others now so it get's time off - but I never thought of it as a replacement in that way (i.e. not something symbolic I feel the need to wear everyday of our marriage). Only other thing I would say is don't go too precious or dressy, or it may well languish unworn for lots of the time.
My wedding ring (and one other) never come off so are pretty shabby, but it doesn't bother me - patina and all that.
I do like watches so bought my wife one as a surprise wedding gift - an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Funnily enough she never wears either of her rings but wears the watch.
Not sure a watch can replace a ring TBH, nice addition though. My mum bought my dad one on their wedding.
I do like watches so bought my wife one as a surprise wedding gift - an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Funnily enough she never wears either of her rings but wears the watch.
Not sure a watch can replace a ring TBH, nice addition though. My mum bought my dad one on their wedding.
Discuss it seriously with your future wife and establish what her feelings are on the matter. At the end of day, getting married is a serious commitment and picking a watch over a ring just because you like watches and don't really fancy a ring misses the point somewhat IMHO. Marriage has evolved over the years and the traditions have changed and modernised, but I know my wife would have been very disappointed if I'd decided not to wear a ring.
I never wore any sort of jewellery before I got married and really didn't fancy the idea of a ring either TBH. But personally I think it symbolises the partnership and commitment in a way that a watch could never do. I'm not sure why but that's my opinion. I wouldn't be without my wedding ring now and I feel naked without it, much in the same way as I do when I forget to put a watch on actually.
Just my 2p.
I never wore any sort of jewellery before I got married and really didn't fancy the idea of a ring either TBH. But personally I think it symbolises the partnership and commitment in a way that a watch could never do. I'm not sure why but that's my opinion. I wouldn't be without my wedding ring now and I feel naked without it, much in the same way as I do when I forget to put a watch on actually.
Just my 2p.
Edited by benny.c on Thursday 12th December 22:35
When I got engaged we agreed that she got the shiny engagement ring with diamonds and I got the Omega seamaster I'd always wanted (black face automatic).
I do have a wedding ring, but as I work on oil rigs it lives in the safe with the watch for half the year. I've also seen pictures of what can happen when rings are worn at work so mine gets left at home.
I did have some issues with the wife when I decided to buy a Tag Monaco as she can't see why I would need more than one nice watch when she only get's one ring.
I do have a wedding ring, but as I work on oil rigs it lives in the safe with the watch for half the year. I've also seen pictures of what can happen when rings are worn at work so mine gets left at home.
I did have some issues with the wife when I decided to buy a Tag Monaco as she can't see why I would need more than one nice watch when she only get's one ring.
I went for an engagement watch and then a wedding ring. I like wearing my ring (it's the first ring I've ever owned), although I don't do a manual job. Mind you, it's still completely trashed anyway.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on a ring (as a bloke) as it's what it signifies that's important. However I would still recommend to go for one as you may feel differently once you have it.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on a ring (as a bloke) as it's what it signifies that's important. However I would still recommend to go for one as you may feel differently once you have it.
I don't wear jewellery, but if/when I get married I'll have a wedding ring, because of what it symbolises.
I always thought it was strange that my Dad doesn't wear a wedding ring - he got a silver lighter instead, although I've never actually seen it as he gave up smoking before I was born.
I always thought it was strange that my Dad doesn't wear a wedding ring - he got a silver lighter instead, although I've never actually seen it as he gave up smoking before I was born.
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