this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2023
1 points (100.0% liked)

Watches

0 readers
1 users here now

A community for watch & horology discussion.

founded 11 months ago
MODERATORS
communick@style.land
1
[Recommendation request] I feel very out of place on this sub with all the really cool watches. But I really need some suggestions on a watch to gift my Fiancé. Budget about 200-300$ or lesser. (alien.top)
submitted 10 months ago by whatislife1001@alien.top to c/watches@style.land
51 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

He would like something all black with a strap. I mainly need suggestions for brands that I can look into that would have a good watches in this range. I’d prefer something that has name value also I guess? And I’m kind of a noob and don’t really know much. Pls help! Thankyouu

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] UglySalvatore@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Women usually don’t like mechanical watches, so I would avoid automatic and manual / hand wound movements. Stick with quartz movements that run on battery. It’s almost exclusively men who enjoy the art and finesse of a mechanical watch. Though there are exceptions of course, but not in the normal population. They usually already have an interest in watches.

Check Jomashop for grey market watches (nothing illegal but you get better prices. The only risk is that you can’t go to an official shop for warranty repairs (I think?). You have to return it to Jomashop.

I got my gf this Tissot last year from Jomashop. It’s men sized but that’s what she prefers. She loves it (but is slightly annoyed that it’s automatic).

https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t0064083605700.html

[–] Beautiful-Paper2029@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Very sexist of you implying women don’t care for a mechanical watch.

[–] PorcelainPirate@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The watch isn't even for a woman! This commenter was so excited to spout a bit of sexism he didn't even read the post...

[–] Andythompson78@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Most off my watches are Quartz, I enjoy my watches as they are. In this bracket quartz would probably be the best option, though Cestriancestina would be worth a mention but they are bracelet not straps. Use the Seiko NH35 auto movement.