Sub £500 watches to last?
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right my mum has told me for my 20th birthday she is willing to spend up to £500 for anything i want, in this case i really want a decent watch that i can wear daily and will last me a fair while.
Ive been looking at micheal kors watches but im torn between if i want metal strap or leather but i dont know what type of watches are going to last me, it wont be sold after buying as its a present so not really bothered about the deprecation value.
thanks, sam
Ive been looking at micheal kors watches but im torn between if i want metal strap or leather but i dont know what type of watches are going to last me, it wont be sold after buying as its a present so not really bothered about the deprecation value.
thanks, sam
k no. Just no. fhttp://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
Maybe, maybe not, but I've a huge hankering for one of those right now, that's where my money would be going. You need to be more specific about what you want without using the words "Michael" and "Kors".
Maybe, maybe not, but I've a huge hankering for one of those right now, that's where my money would be going. You need to be more specific about what you want without using the words "Michael" and "Kors".
Sorry, now that I've finally got my 4 week old son off to sleep I can explain.
Michael Kors are what are referred to as "fashion watches". They will typically take a cheap quartz movement, maybe design a new case and dial, slap a designer brand on it, and sell it for ten times what a watch of equivalent actual quality will cost.
If you want something to last, I'd certainly be looking at a mechanical watch movement, and if it's to be worn everyday you probably want an automatic. Apols if you don't know what any of these terms mean - I don't want to explain and seem condescending, but if you don't, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and here is the place to ask!
For that budget (which is great btw - when I was your age I was very happy with my £20 Timex!) I'd be looking at brands like Hamilton and Tissot, Seiko, maybe even a Mondaine Auto (I love mine. Such a lovely watch).
Michael Kors are what are referred to as "fashion watches". They will typically take a cheap quartz movement, maybe design a new case and dial, slap a designer brand on it, and sell it for ten times what a watch of equivalent actual quality will cost.
If you want something to last, I'd certainly be looking at a mechanical watch movement, and if it's to be worn everyday you probably want an automatic. Apols if you don't know what any of these terms mean - I don't want to explain and seem condescending, but if you don't, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and here is the place to ask!
For that budget (which is great btw - when I was your age I was very happy with my £20 Timex!) I'd be looking at brands like Hamilton and Tissot, Seiko, maybe even a Mondaine Auto (I love mine. Such a lovely watch).
TO be honest, you'd be better off with a good fake Rolex than that Michael Kors.
Look at a brand named Steinhart and also Timefactors and Christopher Ward. Hamilton is a great idea too.
Maybe a quartz Longines Conquest. Would she consider a good used watch? Recently I paid around £300 for a good Omega Constellation.
Look at a brand named Steinhart and also Timefactors and Christopher Ward. Hamilton is a great idea too.
Maybe a quartz Longines Conquest. Would she consider a good used watch? Recently I paid around £300 for a good Omega Constellation.
My suggestion is a Hamilton too.
A Swiss watch that'll last a lifetime, from the same manufacturer as Omega, Glashutte Original, Blancpain et al (but don't point out that they're using the same movements as people will get shirty).
If you can add £84 then ADD EIGHTY FOUR POUNDS!
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
Failing that Id have two variations of something like this...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
Creations whole range, but you should only look at automatic watches and disregard quartz movements:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
If you spend £500 on a piece of crap like a MK, then I will hunt you down and kill you. Don't make me do it.
A Swiss watch that'll last a lifetime, from the same manufacturer as Omega, Glashutte Original, Blancpain et al (but don't point out that they're using the same movements as people will get shirty).
If you can add £84 then ADD EIGHTY FOUR POUNDS!
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
Failing that Id have two variations of something like this...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
Creations whole range, but you should only look at automatic watches and disregard quartz movements:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...
If you spend £500 on a piece of crap like a MK, then I will hunt you down and kill you. Don't make me do it.
HereBeMonsters said:
Sorry, now that I've finally got my 4 week old son off to sleep I can explain.
Michael Kors are what are referred to as "fashion watches". They will typically take a cheap quartz movement, maybe design a new case and dial, slap a designer brand on it, and sell it for ten times what a watch of equivalent actual quality will cost.
If you want something to last, I'd certainly be looking at a mechanical watch movement, and if it's to be worn everyday you probably want an automatic. Apols if you don't know what any of these terms mean - I don't want to explain and seem condescending, but if you don't, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and here is the place to ask!
For that budget (which is great btw - when I was your age I was very happy with my £20 Timex!) I'd be looking at brands like Hamilton and Tissot, Seiko, maybe even a Mondaine Auto (I love mine. Such a lovely watch).
Yup....lovely watch.Michael Kors are what are referred to as "fashion watches". They will typically take a cheap quartz movement, maybe design a new case and dial, slap a designer brand on it, and sell it for ten times what a watch of equivalent actual quality will cost.
If you want something to last, I'd certainly be looking at a mechanical watch movement, and if it's to be worn everyday you probably want an automatic. Apols if you don't know what any of these terms mean - I don't want to explain and seem condescending, but if you don't, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and here is the place to ask!
For that budget (which is great btw - when I was your age I was very happy with my £20 Timex!) I'd be looking at brands like Hamilton and Tissot, Seiko, maybe even a Mondaine Auto (I love mine. Such a lovely watch).
A Glycine Combat is possible within budget too, if you know where to look.
http://www.bussipreziosi.com/orologi/uomo/glycine/...
Keep this link to yourself. Theyre over £750+ here thanks to Jura. I know where you live.
http://www.bussipreziosi.com/orologi/uomo/glycine/...
Keep this link to yourself. Theyre over £750+ here thanks to Jura. I know where you live.
Very impressed with my Smiths Everest (£245 new from Timefactors, so well within budget).
It actually comes on a metal bracelet, I just prefer it on a leather strap.
If you want a quality Swiss name, you could probably still find a quartz Longines Hydroconquest in budget somewhere (eg Iconicwatches - online, but they have a shop too, so not a fly-by-night company).
If your Mum is prepared to buy you a used watch, there are lots more options, but not everyone likes the idea of giving a 'used' item as a gift.
M.
It actually comes on a metal bracelet, I just prefer it on a leather strap.
If you want a quality Swiss name, you could probably still find a quartz Longines Hydroconquest in budget somewhere (eg Iconicwatches - online, but they have a shop too, so not a fly-by-night company).
If your Mum is prepared to buy you a used watch, there are lots more options, but not everyone likes the idea of giving a 'used' item as a gift.
M.
Edited by marcosgt on Friday 4th April 09:51
Edited by marcosgt on Friday 4th April 09:52
Selton95 said:
right my mum has told me for my 20th birthday she is willing to spend up to £500 for anything i want, in this case i really want a decent watch that i can wear daily and will last me a fair while.
Ive been looking at micheal kors watches but im torn between if i want metal strap or leather but i dont know what type of watches are going to last me, it wont be sold after buying as its a present so not really bothered about the deprecation value.
thanks, sam
Sam .... your winding us up !!Ive been looking at micheal kors watches but im torn between if i want metal strap or leather but i dont know what type of watches are going to last me, it wont be sold after buying as its a present so not really bothered about the deprecation value.
thanks, sam
I would rather hang a 2kg weight off my testicles than wear a Michael Kors watch..........only worn by the mentally disturbed or those who normally drive cars with gold spinners.
To all other forum members, we need to help this young man before he blows his Mum's £500 on a horology NoNo
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