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jpw06c · 14 September 2011, 05:51 AM

My boyfriend currently has this seiko watch

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CGMQ8gIwAg#

I'd like to get him something nicer as an upcomming gift, but really don't know much about watches. I was looking at some of the movado watches. Does anyone have any suggestions?

britincali · 14 September 2011, 06:11 AM

Cannot go wrong with a submariner.

Numismatist · 14 September 2011, 06:27 AM

We'd really need to understand the price range. Watches go from $1 to $3,000,000.

Rolexes go from $4,000 to $500,000 new.

Does he like dress or sport watches?

jpw06c · 14 September 2011, 06:33 AM

It would be a dress watch, he doesn't actually use the watch to tell time if you know what I mean. I'd like to get something nice that will last, personally I like the way the movado watches look but I know nothing about them. But if theres something better out there that's a little less pricey than movado, I'd love to hear about it.

britincali · 14 September 2011, 06:44 AM

Movado = junk.

cedargrove · 14 September 2011, 06:45 AM

If you are going with Movado, then I'd suggest you get his general opinion first. Most of them are extremely simple museum pieces. I don't know anyone who has one. Not that this is bad, but it may not be his style.

What price range do you have in mind?

Numismatist · 14 September 2011, 06:49 AM

Take a look at some Omegas, they have a nice dress line.

jpw06c · 14 September 2011, 06:49 AM

ok, good point. I was thinking the 400$ish range, depends on how nice it is.

Numismatist · 14 September 2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpw06c

ok, good point. I was thinking the 400$ish range, depends on how nice it is.

OK, nevermind the Omegas.

Seiko, Citizen Ecos, G-shocks (not dress).

h999r · 14 September 2011, 09:26 AM

under $ 400 ... Seiko

h999r · 14 September 2011, 09:31 AM

or this one ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luminox-EVO-...item27bdaa38e9

RolexWatcher · 14 September 2011, 09:51 AM

Seiko, Tissot and maybe a Hamilton.

I.e.
Seiko SKX range
Tissot PRC range
Hamilton Khaki Field maybe

perpetualman88 · 14 September 2011, 09:59 AM

hmmmm this is not really the place for 400 watches id check out a tourneu or something perhaps they will have a wide selection for you to choose from

Wacko · 14 September 2011, 10:21 AM

Maybe this http://www.classybrand.com/watches/w...iko&pid=SNQ118

cedargrove · 14 September 2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

Seiko, Tissot and maybe a Hamilton.

I.e.
Seiko SKX range
Tissot PRC range
Hamilton Khaki Field maybe

These are all good brands for your price range. Some very decent watches.

BigMac53 · 14 September 2011, 11:28 AM

A nice Automatic Seiko Diver would be a well received gift IMO... something like this - http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SKX173.asp

(not promoting that site at all, just came up first on the list of a google search)

Boopie · 14 September 2011, 02:56 PM

My husband has an "Orient" watch which is very nice and reasonably priced. If you look for them online you might see something that you like.

DD GT3 RD · 14 September 2011, 04:23 PM

swiss legend or Victorinox

if you are on GILT or RUELALA they do amazing deals on watches sometimes..

I bought a Victorinox for 300 that sells in stores for 750, and got a swiss legend for 90 that retails for 250

mikkolopez · 14 September 2011, 05:14 PM

Depending on what activities he engages in. If he is into water activities a good divers watch will ensure it can take the water abuse. If he travels a lot, think GMT so there's no excuse that he forgot to call bec he thought it was already late where you are
There are a lot of good brands around like inexpensive Seikos or Orients.

14 September 2011, 05:51 AM	#1
jpw06c "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3	What watch should I buy for my boyfriend? My boyfriend currently has this seiko watch http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CGMQ8gIwAg# I'd like to get him something nicer as an upcomming gift, but really don't know much about watches. I was looking at some of the movado watches. Does anyone have any suggestions?

14 September 2011, 06:11 AM	#2
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Cannot go wrong with a submariner. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

14 September 2011, 06:27 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	We'd really need to understand the price range. Watches go from $1 to $3,000,000. Rolexes go from $4,000 to $500,000 new. Does he like dress or sport watches? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

14 September 2011, 06:44 AM	#5
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Movado = junk. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

14 September 2011, 06:49 AM	#7
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Take a look at some Omegas, they have a nice dress line. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

14 September 2011, 06:33 AM	#4
jpw06c "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3	It would be a dress watch, he doesn't actually use the watch to tell time if you know what I mean. I'd like to get something nice that will last, personally I like the way the movado watches look but I know nothing about them. But if theres something better out there that's a little less pricey than movado, I'd love to hear about it.

14 September 2011, 06:45 AM	#6
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	If you are going with Movado, then I'd suggest you get his general opinion first. Most of them are extremely simple museum pieces. I don't know anyone who has one. Not that this is bad, but it may not be his style. What price range do you have in mind?

14 September 2011, 09:26 AM	#10
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	under $ 400 ... Seiko

14 September 2011, 09:31 AM	#11
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	or this one ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luminox-EVO-...item27bdaa38e9

14 September 2011, 09:51 AM	#12
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Seiko, Tissot and maybe a Hamilton. I.e. Seiko SKX range Tissot PRC range Hamilton Khaki Field maybe

14 September 2011, 09:59 AM	#13
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	hmmmm this is not really the place for 400 watches id check out a tourneu or something perhaps they will have a wide selection for you to choose from __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

14 September 2011, 10:21 AM	#14
Wacko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Ray Location: Canada Watch: DJ2,SubLVc,SubND Posts: 159	Maybe this http://www.classybrand.com/watches/w...iko&pid=SNQ118

14 September 2011, 11:28 AM	#16
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	A nice Automatic Seiko Diver would be a well received gift IMO... something like this - http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SKX173.asp (not promoting that site at all, just came up first on the list of a google search)

14 September 2011, 02:56 PM	#17
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	My husband has an "Orient" watch which is very nice and reasonably priced. If you look for them online you might see something that you like.

14 September 2011, 04:23 PM	#18
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	swiss legend or Victorinox if you are on GILT or RUELALA they do amazing deals on watches sometimes.. I bought a Victorinox for 300 that sells in stores for 750, and got a swiss legend for 90 that retails for 250

14 September 2011, 05:14 PM	#19
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Depending on what activities he engages in. If he is into water activities a good divers watch will ensure it can take the water abuse. If he travels a lot, think GMT so there's no excuse that he forgot to call bec he thought it was already late where you are There are a lot of good brands around like inexpensive Seikos or Orients. __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

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