Movado watches

Started by Got Duc, June 03, 2008, 11:54:49 AM

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Got Duc

Anyone have one?

I am looking for a good watch. Not really stuck on Movado but like the looks.
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I have a few and really like em.  the 800 series is awesome  [thumbsup]
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A few people that I work with have them and love them too.  No personal experience for me., sorry.
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SheMonster

*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.?

TiAvenger

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]

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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...

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Quote from: SheMonster on June 03, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
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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. 
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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]

TiAvenger

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...

swerdna

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.

Bun-bun

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.
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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.  :(
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Got Duc

I am looking at a Movado with a leather band.

Don't really like the metal bands.
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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...
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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.
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