Watches of the fancy variety

[ame]

Today I went to Cartier to try on a Ballon Bleu in the 33 and 36 as well as a Tank Anglaise. Not that they'll be in the cards for the next 4 years (I want for my 40th) but I fell in love with the latter two.

I want to get back Into wearing watches. Can anyone suggest something similar to either besides Raymond Weil bec that's still a bit more than I want to spend (Max 500$) til I'm used to it.

Most of what I like has crystals and diamond and I want plain.


There's a seiko(?) at macys that's nice for ~300 but I'm also drawn to the pebble steel too. I'm all over!

 

[ame]

Sidebar: Tiffany loved my "dbty" earrings, I must have "worked with the sales associate to get the best pair in stock" lol, I did not correct them.

 

[hathalove]

Sidebar: Tiffany loved my "dbty" earrings, I must have "worked with the sales associate to get the best pair in stock" lol, I did not correct them.

Definitely get something to wear for the next year or until you decide on the Cartier. I wanted a nice watch (not Cartier nice but ) and I am so glad I bought an inexpensive $150 range one first, simple fossil maybe? My point is I could not stand the thing on my wrist! I tried to love it and to put it on and take it off and careful every time I wash my hands etc.. it was too much. Perfect trial for me before making a larger purchase. I use to wear a watch too... I guess its been too many years in-between. Now someone gifts me a Cartier I will force myself to wear that sucker

 

[vc10um]

The Michael Kors Emery is similar to the Tank. They also carry models similar to the Ballon Bleu, but they may be a bit larger than 36mm. They're worth checking out, at least...Nordies also carries most of the models.

 

[baby monster]

Well, there is always ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Round-Style-Classic-Dressy-Roman-Numeral-Dial-Rose-Gold-Slim-Case-Geneva-Watch-/370935290936?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item565d775c38

 

[JulieN]

30mm, Precisionist (smooth second hand) http://www.amazon.com/Bulova-96L168-FAIRLAWN-Classic-Bracelet/dp/B0088BMOL6/ref=sr_1_20?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1400983712&sr=1-20&keywords=bulova+precisionist

Ugh, now I found something that I want:
37mm with sapphire: http://www.amazon.com/PRESAGE-sapphire-mechanical-self-winding-SRRY001/dp/B00CJ429B8/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1400984166&sr=1-1&keywords=srry

38.5mm http://www.good-stuffs.com/High-quality-Sea-Gull-819368-automatic-Roman-numeral-dial-_p_187.html

 

[JulieN]

another link to the SRRY001, says it is 34.5mm w/o crown: http://www.seiyajapan.com/products/seiko-automatic-srry001-for-ladies

 

[ame]

I have never heard of that site! Is it legit?

But I know there is a Seiko "premiere" at macys under 300 but it's not automatic and might be under 30mm.

 

[JulieN]

seiyajapan.com? It is 100% legit, you can google it for reviews. I think, from the pictures off Amazon and Seiya Japan, that the days are in Japanese and English, and you can set it to the the language of your choice.

 

[Dancing Fire]

I have never heard of that site! Is it legit?

But I know there is a Seiko "premiere" at macys under 300 but it's not automatic and might be under 30mm.

Yes they are legit according to members on the watch forums.

 

[ame]

I wish there was a better return policy. That's the only thing holding me back. Because I do really like it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I love Citizen Eco-Drive for less expensive watches...accurate time, no batteries. I love my nice watches, but the Eco-Drive I had was so nice never having to change a battery.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=lp_405377011_nr_n_1?rh=n%3A377110011%2Cn%3A%212334113011%2Cn%3A%212334175011%2Cn%3A405377011%2Cn%3A6358543011&bbn=405377011&ie=UTF8&qid=1401046554&rnid=378516011

 

[ame]

Sidebar: Tiffany loved my "dbty" earrings, I must have "worked with the sales associate to get the best pair in stock" lol, I did not correct them.

Definitely get something to wear for the next year or until you decide on the Cartier. I wanted a nice watch (not Cartier nice but ) and I am so glad I bought an inexpensive $150 range one first, simple fossil maybe? My point is I could not stand the thing on my wrist! I tried to love it and to put it on and take it off and careful every time I wash my hands etc.. it was too much. Perfect trial for me before making a larger purchase. I use to wear a watch too... I guess its been too many years in-between. Now someone gifts me a Cartier I will force myself to wear that sucker

I am waffling on the Seiko that was posted above really heavily. I drew a circle on my wrist that size, to see what I think. I used to wear a watch every day for years, and took it off for my wedding so I wouldn't have the tan line. I never put it back on.

I've been batting around a smartwatch but I don't like any that are out now. But I need to stop relying on my phone for a clock because I end up looking at the time and then getting sucked in.

 

[AprilBaby]

If you have a nordstrom rack near you they have been selling michele watches valued at $2500 for $589. My gf got one and it had the full metal band. Unfortunately for me they never have it in yellow.

 

[ame]

If you have a nordstrom rack near you they have been selling michele watches valued at $2500 for $589. My gf got one and it had the full metal band. Unfortunately for me they never have it in yellow.

Our Racks never have anything worth a crap in that section. IF they have watches, they're not anything exciting. But most of my issue with Michele is that they don't make anything I want sans diamonds. I do NOT want diamonds on my watch. I wanted a Serien but they won't put it out in a format without diamonds. They must think that if they do that, people will buy the hell out of the diamond-free one, and they won't be able to force the diamonds on people.

Yes, I realize saying that is weird on HERE, but I just want a simple, not diamondy watch!

 

[Dancing Fire]

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Yes, I realize saying that is weird on HERE, but I just want a simple, not diamondy watch![/quote]


Me too!, no diamonds for me either!

 

[LLJsmom]

Would you consider checking out a pawn shop? My mom bought the cutest, vintage rolex for a really good price, under $500. She took it to a Rolex Servicer (is that what you call it?) and they told her it was a real Rolex. (I guess I would take their word. I wouldn't know any better.)

 

[ame]

Yknow, you commented on that after someone else mentioned that to me, also. I actually went to a few in TX when we were down there last week without much luck. Locally I've learned that most pawn shops that get that kind of merch have a deal with one of the two local watch dealers that specialize in preowned Rolex etc to buy them before anyone gets a shot at them. And or they're stolen goods. And I don't want a stolen one.

I decided to buy the Seiko Automatic 34mm that was listed above by Julie from Seiya, linked below and above. I was emailing my questions back and forth with the lovely owner Seiya, and told him "I'll be at work shortly, I'll be ordering right when I get there." By the time I got there it was the end of his business day, and he had a "we're closed for a vacation" message. DOH! I emailed him back and said I'll order when you get back, I didn't realize you would be closed! And with amazing service, he sent me a Paypal invoice and said if payment hits soon he'd be able to ship tomorrow (I guess later today...), so I paid immediately. I had asked about getting the links sized down for me, where do I get that done, and he offered to do it for me (he didn't charge, even!) See how much I know about watch related stuff?! I think my dad did my old Fossil that I haven't worn in almost 10 years.

This was the link on the invoice. Even if it comes with Japanese day symbols, it's awesome.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SRRY001

 

[ame]

 

[Dancing Fire]

Very nice watch Ame...love the blue hands!

 

[ame]

Very nice watch Ame...love the blue hands!

Me too! I love that the back is skeleton!

 

[JulieN]

Yay, Ame!

I am such a sucker for blue hands.

 

[LLJsmom]

Love the metal band and blue hands.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Very nice watch Ame...love the blue hands!

Me too! I love that the back is skeleton!

 

[ame]

I am super excited to get it now.

 

[AprilBaby]

Gorgeous!

 

[junebug17]

Omg I love that watch!!

 

[ame]

Thanks! It shipped overnight so I am now just awaiting it's arrival!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Thanks! It shipped overnight so I am now just awaiting it's arrival!

Waiting for wrist shoots...

 

[ame]

According to the tracking, EMS from JapanPost takes 4 days. Not sure if that means 4 business or 4 total, so I am not sure when I'll get it next week.