Watches

[HeyMicky]

I would like a new watch for my birthday. What's an acceptable brand?

It will be a joint present and I'll chip in, too - I'll have several hundred to spend. So not Rolex or Cartier.

I'd like quite a large face, metal bracelet, silver. Some very, very subtle bling would be OK.

I don't want to look like a glitzy teen or like it might be a knock off. Michael Kors and Guess fall into my price bracket but feel like this, for example.

I'd like to make a tasteful choice. Any recommendations?

[GlitteringJasper]

I have just bought this and lots of people admire it

Maybe too glitzy but I love it!

[metimeisforwimps]

If I was getting a new watch I'd get an eco drive (solar powered) one. I've seen some very pretty ones.

[Not2bObvious]

Longines does some nice classy watches, I have silver one with a large but not too large face, silver and diamonds for each hour, I'll try find a link. I love it

[Not2bObvious]

www.watchelements.com/collections/longines-ladies-watches/products/longines-ladies-conquest-classic-diamond-automatic-l2-285-4-87-6
But mine isn't automatic so much cheaper

[HeyMicky]

Ooh, good site, thanks Obvious

[ArchiesMamaBird]

I got a Daniel Wellington watch for Christmas and I love it. Mine has a leather strap, not sure if they do metal strapped ones too?

[HeyMicky]

Good shout metime

Archie I might need a spare They're lovely

[abbieanders]

Have you considered an antique watch?

[Favouritethings]

Citizen watches are very nice

[AmberNectarine]

I really like the Larsson & Jennings watches

[Cellardoor1]

I have a citizen Eco drive. It's not flashy but looks nice and is solar powered so no need to change the battery.

[SueGeneris]

I like the Mondian Swiss watches.

[FashionLover1]

Burberry

[ChishandFips33]

I have a few Fossil watches - both leather and metal straps, large faced not glitzy

[JaceLancs]

Skagen are worth a look

[Only1scoop]

Tag Aqua racer the larger 31mm is a nice classic.

[KanyesVest]

Rotary are classic, beautiful watches.

[MxJackMonroe]

I bought myself a Skagen with my first book advance to remember it by. Beautiful chunky bracelet, well made, sturdy but elegant, looks a lot more expensive than the £150 I paid for it. It gets a lot of comments. Id enthusiastically recommend it as a brand.

[Fabellini]

I have this one and I love it.
I don't need to worry about batteries or winding it, and it receives s radio signal setting the time, which means it's always spot on

[HeyMicky]

Ooh, I'd forgotten about rotary, thank you

And the Skagen look lovely - might be tempted by a leather strap instead

Thanks all!

[NNalreadyinuse]

If you like Skagen, try Bering. Also Danish.

www.beringtime.com/en-gb/womens-watches/

[AmberNectarine]

Oh yes, I like Skagen too.

I actually never wear my watches because they irritate me, but this thread is making me want a new one!

[MxJackMonroe]

Nice to see so much love for Skagen :)

[HappyGirlNow]

Just bought this Skagen which I absolutely LOVE! Keep staring at it on my wrist

I also have a nice gold Armani which I like but not half as much as the Skagen. It's a thing of beauty!

[MoreGilmoreGirls]

Another Skagen lover. DH bought me one for Xmas. Very elegant and classy. Love it.