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HoosAir · 18 January 2018, 04:47 AM

Any recommendations for a dress watch for a gift for my mom?

She is 65 years old. Want something that can dress up/dress down, so ideally stainless with some diamonds. My mom doesn't care but I can't bring myself to give her something with a quartz movement.

Has to be new since it is a gift, but will be buying from a grey dealer. Budget is $10k, with some room beyond that.

The obvious choice to me is a rolex ladies datejust but she is firm that she does not want a rolex.

The cartier tank is below budget but seems like a decent option. Would love suggestions from others on the forum. Thanks!

GB-man · 18 January 2018, 04:54 AM

I think you're on the money with the tank. A timeless classic that she can enjoy for many years.

AP 31mm quartz can be sourced for probably 9-12k new depending on diamond bezel or not. Also patek 24 in SS with diamond bezel can be had new for around 10k.

Then theres the 15450 automatic at around 12k ish.

rfatm3f · 18 January 2018, 05:04 AM

You can get a 35mm als saxonia for about $11k after 20% discount.

jenniferjanef · 18 January 2018, 05:06 AM

Rolex DateJust 31mm with jubilee bracelet.

kunlun · 18 January 2018, 05:20 AM

Cartier is a great choice.

Probably the best choice. Ideally, get a sense of what she likes or bring her to a Cartier boutique and have her try stuff on. You never know what she'll fall for!

And don't worry about it being under budget, the goal is to get something she loves, not to spend X amount.

HoosAir · 18 January 2018, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I think you're on the money with the tank. A timeless classic that she can enjoy for many years.

AP 31mm quartz can be sourced for probably 9-12k new depending on diamond bezel or not. Also patek 24 in SS with diamond bezel can be had new for around 10k.

Then theres the 15450 automatic at around 12k ish.

thanks for the affirmation of tank. My post was a little confusing, but I unfortunately don't want a quartz movement. Mechanical all the way! I wish the 24 came in a mechanical version. And the AP RO mechanical looks a little too masculine w/o diamonds which then puts it over budget....

Namdoogwerdna · 18 January 2018, 06:34 AM

+1 on Cartier, an old coworker had one and it was actually pretty versatile in terms of outfits/occasions.

_speedmaster_ · 18 January 2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kunlun

Cartier is a great choice.

Probably the best choice. Ideally, get a sense of what she likes or bring her to a Cartier boutique and have her try stuff on. You never know what she'll fall for!

And don't worry about it being under budget, the goal is to get something she loves, not to spend X amount.

Agreed. I think Cartier does women's watches better than anyone.

AK797 · 18 January 2018, 08:47 AM

Cartier and Chopard are good names for a lady; Ballon Bleu and Happy Diamonds models.

goog53 · 18 January 2018, 08:52 AM

Let her pick it out. Surprise luxury items IMO are not a good idea. Tank is a great idea

jpwv · 18 January 2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

Let her pick it out. Surprise luxury items IMO are not a good idea. Tank is a great idea

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HoosAir · 20 January 2018, 12:12 AM

Thanks all for the help. Time to take her shopping....

rw2008 · 20 January 2018, 06:36 AM

In that price range, with the stipulations of dress up or down, no Rolex and must be mechanical, Cartier is absolutely the choice.

ChrisInCharlotte · 20 January 2018, 07:38 AM

I'd look at blancpain if she wanted something classic and simple.

acaixguard · 20 January 2018, 08:34 AM

JLC Reverso Duetto, in whichever size fits her best!

justin81 · 25 January 2018, 02:07 PM

Cartier seems like a great choice. You could also take a look at Omega; their ladies catalog is pretty big and might have something that fits her tastes.

LuxWatch · 6 April 2018, 03:45 AM

HoosAir, did you ever find the right watch for your mother? If you are still looking, I'd like to add a vote for Cartier Ballon Bleu 33 SS with diamond dial. Love the Omegas as well but, love the Cartier more.

18 January 2018, 04:47 AM	#1
HoosAir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: 5711, 5167, 5146P Posts: 80	Ladies dress watch watch recommendation for my mom (65)- $10k budget. Any recommendations for a dress watch for a gift for my mom? She is 65 years old. Want something that can dress up/dress down, so ideally stainless with some diamonds. My mom doesn't care but I can't bring myself to give her something with a quartz movement. Has to be new since it is a gift, but will be buying from a grey dealer. Budget is $10k, with some room beyond that. The obvious choice to me is a rolex ladies datejust but she is firm that she does not want a rolex. The cartier tank is below budget but seems like a decent option. Would love suggestions from others on the forum. Thanks!

18 January 2018, 04:54 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I think you're on the money with the tank. A timeless classic that she can enjoy for many years. AP 31mm quartz can be sourced for probably 9-12k new depending on diamond bezel or not. Also patek 24 in SS with diamond bezel can be had new for around 10k. Then theres the 15450 automatic at around 12k ish. __________________

18 January 2018, 08:52 AM	#10
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Let her pick it out. Surprise luxury items IMO are not a good idea. Tank is a great idea __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

18 January 2018, 05:04 AM	#3
rfatm3f "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NY Posts: 370	You can get a 35mm als saxonia for about $11k after 20% discount.

18 January 2018, 05:06 AM	#4
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	Rolex DateJust 31mm with jubilee bracelet.

18 January 2018, 05:20 AM	#5
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	Cartier is a great choice. Probably the best choice. Ideally, get a sense of what she likes or bring her to a Cartier boutique and have her try stuff on. You never know what she'll fall for! And don't worry about it being under budget, the goal is to get something she loves, not to spend X amount.

18 January 2018, 06:34 AM	#7
Namdoogwerdna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 5513, ROO, Daytona Posts: 70	+1 on Cartier, an old coworker had one and it was actually pretty versatile in terms of outfits/occasions.

18 January 2018, 08:47 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Cartier and Chopard are good names for a lady; Ballon Bleu and Happy Diamonds models.

20 January 2018, 12:12 AM	#12
HoosAir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: 5711, 5167, 5146P Posts: 80	Thanks all for the help. Time to take her shopping....

20 January 2018, 06:36 AM	#13
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	In that price range, with the stipulations of dress up or down, no Rolex and must be mechanical, Cartier is absolutely the choice.

20 January 2018, 07:38 AM	#14
ChrisInCharlotte "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Charlotte Posts: 413	I'd look at blancpain if she wanted something classic and simple.

20 January 2018, 08:34 AM	#15
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	JLC Reverso Duetto, in whichever size fits her best!

25 January 2018, 02:07 PM	#16
justin81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Justin Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 211	Cartier seems like a great choice. You could also take a look at Omega; their ladies catalog is pretty big and might have something that fits her tastes.

6 April 2018, 03:45 AM	#17
LuxWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California, USA Posts: 45	HoosAir, did you ever find the right watch for your mother? If you are still looking, I'd like to add a vote for Cartier Ballon Bleu 33 SS with diamond dial. Love the Omegas as well but, love the Cartier more.

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