Watch suggestions for husband's anniversary gift?

[figaro]

The pressure is on as our 10th anniversary is in less than a week and a half away! I know pricescopers have impeccable taste, so figured this would be a great place to get some recommendations!

I think he would prefer something more understated, with a metal/link band. White not gold. Something that can be worn daily with both dressy and casual clothes. Dressy in his world is basically slacks and a dress shirt. Nothing too trendy, more "classic"' or "timeless". The last watch he had was a stainless steel Swiss Army watch.

I'm flexible on budget, as I realize I have NO idea how much a nice watch costs! Just not too crazy--I'm still shopping for my own 10th anniversary gift!

Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[PintoBean]

I puffy heart the JLC reverso! And I believe you can get the metal face personalized with an engraving.

I have the reverso duetto, so I'm a smidge biased!

 

[figaro]

Those are really nice! And definitely have that classic look to them!! Thanks!

Any other ideas out there?

 

[Dancing Fire]

I'm flexible on budget, as I realize I have NO idea how much a nice watch costs! Just not too crazy--I'm still shopping for my own 10th anniversary gift!

Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks!

How flexible?

 

[baby monster]

I'm a big fan of Cartier watches. Gorgeous design and classic.
http://www.cartier.us/en-us/collections/watches/mens-watches/ballon-bleu-de-cartier/w69011z4-ballon-bleu-de-cartier-watch.html

 

[Arcadian]

Check out Orris. They make great watches without killing you on price. I got turned on to this brand by a watch collector.

http://www.oris.ch/en Check the Artelier collection as well as Big Crown.

 

[Cozystitches]

My hubby loves diver's watches. His three favorites are:

Seiko core (this is an automatic so he wears it a lot so it charges) http://seikousa.com/collections/seiko%20core/SKX175

Tissot: http://www.tissotwatches.com/en-US/products/tissot-t-race-touch/T0814201705701.html

And the fancy Tissot: https://www.helzberg.com/product/mens+watch+1749956.do?sortby=bestSellers&catId=2&from=Search (I think its the correct one, they all look the same to me)

Once my husband got the second Tissot (the non-fancy one) he gave the other "cheaper" watches to our kids (the Pulsar and GShocks) I don't understand his fascination, however he doesn't understand mine....but it's fun to listen to him talk about it sometimes....

 

[blingbunny10]

My husband has a Cartier watch w/ leather strap and round face that we both love. (Sorry, I don't know the model, but can check for you tonight!). It was a wedding present and I think it would make the perfect anniversary gift. There are a lot of "classic" watches out there, and he has a few nice ones, but what I like about the Cartier is that it is understated and very slim. It fits very nicely on the wrist even when he wears dress shirts, fitted coats/jackets, etc. It's a great everyday watch.

The price is also pretty good for a luxury brand. I believe the men's watches start around $2500-4000. You will spend more if you want an automatic movement.

 

[momhappy]

I couldn't make any recommendations without having some sort of budget in mind. Maybe you could share the high end of your budget?

 

[figaro]

Probably around $5000 would upper limit...

 

[momhappy]

Have you looked at Cartier or Breitling?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Probably around $5000 would upper limit...

Zenith...one of the few "true manufacturers" of fine watches.
http://www.ashford.com/us/watches/zenith/cat6071.cid?N=13255+4294486022&source=101000000&gclid=CJfUx8DducoCFZJffgodfZcAPw

 

[woofmama]

How about Tudor? Made by Rolex. I'm obsessed with this model: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-reference-79220n-by-john-mayer


Retail is around $3k

 

[Rockinruby]

How about Tudor? Made by Rolex. I'm obsessed with this model: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-reference-79220n-by-john-mayer


Retail is around $3k

Great suggestion!

I also liked the Bell & Ross that JM wrote about. My husband has been looking at those since our jeweler now carries them too. I enjoy the JM hodinkee articles.

 

[Dancing Fire]

How about Tudor? Made by Rolex. I'm obsessed with this model: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-reference-79220n-by-john-mayer


Retail is around $3k

A very popular watch!...

 

[woofmama]

How about Tudor? Made by Rolex. I'm obsessed with this model: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-reference-79220n-by-john-mayer


Retail is around $3k

A very popular watch!...

How about Tudor? Made by Rolex. I'm obsessed with this model: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-reference-79220n-by-john-mayer


Retail is around $3k

Great suggestion!

I also liked the Bell & Ross that JM wrote about. My husband has been looking at those since our jeweler now carries them too. I enjoy the JM hodinkee articles.

I tried it on at my local Rolex dealer in December. It's such a great looking time piece. I'm definitely going to get myself this watch with-in the year. I told my husband I will let him wear it once in a while . He tried it on as well and it looked great on him but he's not a watch guy at all. I'm thinking of getting it for our anniversary & sharing it. Guess who will wear it more