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This watch is £££ but does it look like a cheap ...

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Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 09:51

... wannabe fancy watch or actually quite stylish and elegant? Confused

I like the look of it and like a bit of sparkle but not ott. It's tricky to know by just looking at the pictures online. My birthday is coming up and I'd like to get a good watch. I love tag heuer but their watched are out of my reach.

www.laingsuk.com/ladies-watches-c40/bulova-c202/ladies-diamond-collection-stainless-steel-pink-dial-96r171-watch-p3885

Any s&b experts around to give me a second or third opinion? Tia!

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PrimalLass · 15/01/2014 10:46

Personally, I do think it does look a bit cheap, although it is pretty. You could get a Michael Kors one for that price. Something like this, but you could probably get one more like the one you posted.
www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8821135/michael+kors+ladies%27+bracelet+watch/

PrimalLass · 15/01/2014 10:48

Disclaimer: I know nothing about the brand you posted, but do like Michael Kors watches Grin

ShanghaiDiva · 15/01/2014 10:52

I don't thing it looks very elegant - the pink face and the diamonds together - too much in my opinion.

Dontletthemgetyoudown · 15/01/2014 10:57

sorry I think the one you linked to does look a bit cheap, I like the one Primal linked to though.

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sebsmummy1 · 15/01/2014 11:02

I like it and I don't think it looks cheap

Beeyump · 15/01/2014 11:03

Mm, bit cheap. I think it's the pink face/diamonds combination, but it looks like it could easliy be, say, Next.

HelloBoys · 15/01/2014 11:14

cheap looking.

if you want diamonds and that finish pay more and get a classier finish. otherwise the MK watch is classier and though no diamonds you get the bling.

PrimalLass · 15/01/2014 11:25

With a pink face.

www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Michael-Kors-Ladies-Watch/p/17990329/

PrimalLass · 15/01/2014 11:25

www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Michael-Kors-Ladies-Watch/p/17990187/

Sigh. Now I want this one.

GlitzAndGiggles · 15/01/2014 11:27

I like the watch but don't think it looks worth the price. Michael Kors watches are lovely

Nerfmother · 15/01/2014 11:52

My sister (teacher, private school) was given a bulova watch like that and loves it. I think it probably looks lovely in real life.

squoosh · 15/01/2014 12:05

It looks a bit tacky to me. Sorry.

Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 13:24

Oh ok Hmm Grin. A bit tacky then..... Sigh.

The suggested ones are very nice. I have to do some more thinking on this Smile

Thanks everyone!!

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Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 13:24

Nerd, do you know which bulova she was given?

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Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 13:30

nerf not nerd! apologies Grin

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Twinklestein · 15/01/2014 13:59

I think you really can't tell from a photo.

Twinklestein · 15/01/2014 14:01

The Bulova and the Kors look fairly similar, Kors stuff can look quite cheap itself, so I don't think it's a given the Kors will be better.

Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 14:19

I know this sounds a bit ridiculous but this Tag Heuer which costs about 3k also looks a bit tacky on the picture... Or?

www.cohenandmassias.com/product/tag-heuer/aquaracer-diamond-quartz-watch-pink-dial-diamonds-waf141b-ba0824/1927/?gclid=CKXRzcGvgLwCFeLHtAod8G8AVQ

.. Just saying....... Grin

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Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 14:22

The one I linked to is waaaay out of my league but since hitting the big 4 0, I like to buy really good stuff or nothing at all. I feel I don't get away with 'fast but cheap' fashion any more so therefore I just wondered if the Bulova watch was 'classy' or tacky....

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cloudskitchen · 15/01/2014 15:58

I think it looks a bit cheap on the picture. I do like the first linked Michael Korrs one though.

BistoBear · 15/01/2014 16:11

I have a Bulova similar to this and this which my fiancé bought me for Christmas a few years ago. I love it and wear it all the time :)

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 15/01/2014 16:19

It does look cheap - as does that TAG which is why mine has a mother of pearl face and no diamonds...

I also hate Michel Kors watches, and any day now they are going to be soooo dated.

For £800-£1000 you can get a really beautiful classy watch that will last you a lifetime if you choose something in a classic style. Save up and do that rather than spending £300 on something which you will want to replace in a couple of years.

Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 18:51

Alibaba I see your point! Any watches in that category you could recommend please? Thanks

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Nofussplease · 15/01/2014 18:53

bisto they look nice. Are those real diamonds? Smile

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