Anyone have one?
I am looking for a good watch. Not really stuck on Movado but like the looks.
I have a few and really like em. the 800 series is awesome [thumbsup]
A few people that I work with have them and love them too. No personal experience for me., sorry.
*please pardon the slight threadjack*
What is it that guys look for in a watch? - or how about, what should women who want to buy their guy a watch as a gift look for? What makes this one more awesome than that one, etc.?
Quote from: SheMonster on June 03, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
*please pardon the slight threadjack*
What is it that guys look for in a watch? - or how about, what should women who want to buy their guy a watch as a gift look for? What makes this one more awesome than that one, etc.?
mainly the price tag [laugh]
Quote from: TiAvenger on June 03, 2008, 12:16:41 PM
mainly the price tag [laugh]
Okay... granted... but is it a direct relationship between price tag and awesomeness? Or inverse? If it's inversely related... then I have some really badass watches...
Quote from: SheMonster on June 03, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
*please pardon the slight threadjack*
What is it that guys look for in a watch? - or how about, what should women who want to buy their guy a watch as a gift look for? What makes this one more awesome than that one, etc.?
A few years ago my gf got me a pocketwatch that she got engraved for valentine's day. The watch wasn't expensive or even very fancy but I loved it.
All joking aside, what is it exactly you want? Automatics, and wound watches keep time less accurately than a quartz, but are more of a timepiece/ man jewelry. Most of the time a 15 dollar timex keeps more accurate time.
Selecting a watch is all down to personal taste and use.
As a gift, in my opinion, I would rather have my woman take me shopping for a watch, its a bit of a win,win. She gets to take me out and do something special, I get a watch that is perfectly suited to my taste. While watches are considered one size fit all, I find that there are a lot of nice "timepieces" that don't fit me right, or I like a style in a magazine or case, but not on my wrist.
So if you want to get your man a nice watch, take him to a nice place to eat, and then let him know that his real gift is a nice watch that you're taking him to pick out, so he get exactly what he wants, (as long as it falls into your budget)... he should love it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: swerdna on June 03, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Okay... granted... but is it a direct relationship between price tag and awesomeness? Or inverse? If it's inversely related... then I have some really badass watches...
I have a 80 dollar Pulsar that I like as much (if not more) than my 500 dollar Seiko. Its all about your personally and whats important to you. I wouldn't take a rolex over most seikos, unless it was an antique, but I tried a patrick philip on that I loved (but couldn't afford)
If you like an inexpensive watch because of its look or fit, rock it...
Quote from: TiAvenger on June 03, 2008, 12:32:22 PM
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So if you want to get your man a nice watch, take him to a nice place to eat, and then let him know that his real gift is a nice watch that you're taking him to pick out, so he get exactly what he wants, (as long as it falls into your budget)... he should love it. [thumbsup]
Wow. Great post. So very true.
But... I'm an indecisive sonofapregnant dog who likes to shop shop shop until i have seen every freakin option two or three times. That really kills the mood.
Great post though... great idea.
What do you like about the Movado? Is it the slimness, the less-is-more styling, etc.?
Then figure out where you are going to wear it. Dress, casual, work, etc.
Figure that out, and you're halfway there.
I have a number of nice watches, from a Tag dress model, to a Skagen that I wear to work. One thing I look for is a leather or rubber band. I find that almost all of the woven metal bands pull the hairs on my wrist.
Quote from: Bun-bun on June 03, 2008, 01:13:39 PM
I have a number of nice watches, from a Tag dress model, to a Skagen that I wear to work. One thing I look for is a leather or rubber band. I find that almost all of the woven metal bands pull the hairs on my wrist.
Me too. Of course my arms make me look like I could be sasquatch but that's another story.
I really, really want the ceramic Player by Nixon. It's all white, with a white face with a small ruby in the face. It's also $1300 which is why I don't have it. :(
I am looking at a Movado with a leather band.
Don't really like the metal bands.
Quote from: SheMonster on June 03, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
*please pardon the slight threadjack*
What is it that guys look for in a watch? - or how about, what should women who want to buy their guy a watch as a gift look for? What makes this one more awesome than that one, etc.?
Yeah sorry...it's going to be utterly inconsistent.
Unlike the last few posts, I prefer a metal band, I like the way it feels on my wrist, the weight, and I feel it's sturdier.
I'm picky about the jewels, shape of the face...etc etc....I wouldn't try to surprise him with a wrist watch.
Now an engraved pocket watch may be a different matter. Something special occasion only...
Quote from: SheMonster on June 03, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
*please pardon the slight threadjack*
What is it that guys look for in a watch? - or how about, what should women who want to buy their guy a watch as a gift look for? What makes this one more awesome than that one, etc.?
Its all down to personal taste. I like the bigger face and the thicker body so you can feel the weight on your hand. So it can look and feel expensive.
Quote from: GotDuc on June 03, 2008, 04:45:05 PM
I am looking at a Movado with a leather band.
Don't really like the metal bands.
I wore a basic Movado Museum watch for around 10 years. I went through several watch bands (always had to order the factory bands through an auhtorized jeweler in Chicago & have it shipped).
I went through 2 or 3 crystals on it. One of them was cracked playing roller hockey against a concrete bunker. The watch still worked. I was vevry hard on the Movado as it was an everyday piece for me.
Eventually, the gold outer ring seperated from the bottom half of the watch. This occurred at about the same time that Breil started sponsoring Ducati, and I switched to a Breil & haven't gotten the Movado fixed.
I like the Breil; however, it's big and clunky. + the stop watch feature has never worked right.
I intend to go back to a Movado again because it's beautiful and thin! My two cents! Buy one! :)