Recommend Ladies automatic watch 200 to 300 new or secondhand.

AlanG

Hi,
My wife has lots of watches around the 50 to 100 mark and half the time she goes to wear them the batteries are gone. I have convinced her to get a slightly better watch and I think she should go for an eco or kinetic type. We don’t mind second hand even if it have to keep an eye out for a few months (I recently got a nice Hamilton Field automatic on Adverts having waited for some time)
So basically looking for an everyday ladies watch for an office worker. Reasonable plain style but with a decent quality and movement for the 150 – 300 price range.
Style wise something like:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-solar-273/seiko-solar-titanium-mother-of-pearl-dial-sup280p1-sup280p-womens-watch-8488.html

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-ladies-eco-drive-52/citizen-eco-drive-sapphire-crystal-ew1560-57e-womens-watch-3294.html

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-eco-drive-53/citizen-eco-drive-power-reserve-em0017-57l-womens-watch-4536.html

Any recommendations or advice would be welcome. If I could pick up something similar to those styles secondhand with better quality I would happy to.

fits

I got a seiko solar ladies watch at Christmas in Appleby's. I'm very happy with it and visiting that shop is always a treat. Was well within your budget but I tried on fancy watches too.:D. No batteries required. They also had the citizen watches in stock.

CDBWhoop

Was in the same boat recently and the better half went for a lovely Glycine ladies watch on a bracelet from the local jewellers.

A few options to consider here

(haven't used Iguanasell personally but a few posters here recommended them)

blue5000

Just wondering does she like wearing a watch bigger than 27mm? AFAIK all the kinetic watches tend to be very thick, and at at least 37mm across because of the movement size.

mynameis905

+1 on Iguansell. Nice people to deal with, free delivery and returns by DHL (I think, might have been UPS though) and they will give at least 10-15% discount.

AlanG

Thanks all for the feedback

Spanish Eyes

I just don't know where to put this question.

I was given a Longines (beautiful watch) for a pressie. It has never been worn because I am afraid I will lose it. Yikes. It cost 1,500 as I was with the purchaser on the day.

I also have a cheapo (kind of), Citizen solar watch and it is the fekkin business. No worries about batteries.

Should I just wear the Longines and not worry about it? It is on the house insurance BTW.

Silly stupid question, but I have never owned a watch that cost so much!

fits

Yep it was made to be worn. Id wear it.

Clareman

As fits said, it's made to be worn so wear it. My wife has over 10k on her finger and doesn't give it a second thought, in fact I'd say she'd worry more about her rings if she left them at home

Thirdfox

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

I just don't know where to put this question.

I was given a Longines (beautiful watch) for a pressie. It has never been worn because I am afraid I will lose it. Yikes. It cost 1,500 as I was with the purchaser on the day.

I also have a cheapo (kind of), Citizen solar watch and it is the fekkin business. No worries about batteries.

Should I just wear the Longines and not worry about it? It is on the house insurance BTW.

Silly stupid question, but I have never owned a watch that cost so much!

I feel that watches can be compared to jewellery - would you be comfortable with wearing 1500 diamond earrings for example? If so, then a watch is no different.

I wear my watches in rotation - it doesn't matter if it's a 50 euro one or a 5000 euro one. Especially as it is a present I'm sure the person who gave you the present would be happy to see it being used and loved.

And it's never a stupid question! I'm not sure I'd be so casual about wearing a 50,000 euro watch for example!

Clareman

Thirdfox wrote: »

And it's never a stupid question! I'm not sure I'd be so casual about wearing a 50,000 euro watch for example!

Very good point, and value doesn't just have to be monetary either, the guy in Pulp Fiction was willing to risk his life to get a sentimental watch back.

Spanish Eyes

Thanks all..

Compared with some of your lovely watches, mine is in the hapenny place. But it is still gorgeous.

I will wear it so! Have to find the occasion now....

Clareman

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Thanks all..

Compared with some of your lovely watches, mine is in the hapenny place. But it is still gorgeous.

I will wear it so! Have to find the occasion now....

Any think of the memories of not just buying it with the purchaser but of other happy occasions everytime you check the time

F**k it I have to get a new watch

Thirdfox

Clareman wrote: »

Very good point, and value doesn't just have to be monetary either, the guy in Pulp Fiction was willing to risk his life to get a sentimental watch back.

Agreed! My father loves a watch I had made for him for his 50th birthday - it's "cheap" compared to some of the Swiss pieces we see here but he loves it more than any other piece.

Which actually goes back to my other point - always brings a smile to my face to see him wearing it. I'm sure it's the same for any gift giver

@Spanisheyes, depending on the style a longings can often be a daily wearer. Perhaps you could try wearing it for most occasions and switching to the Casio when engaged in more "extreme" activities (be that mucking in the garden or practising golf swings).

Oh and something learnt the hard way (should have been obvious looking back) but if the watch has a leather strap, it's not a good idea to shower with it on!

Bateman

Could anyone recommend a ladies diver style watch – for actually diving with? I may buy her a Seamaster eventually, but probably not in the short term…

Thirdfox

Bateman wrote: »

Could anyone recommend a ladies diver style watch – for actually diving with? I may buy her a Seamaster eventually, but probably not in the short term…

Lots of people will mention Seiko, they do so many automatic divers you're sure to find something.

For something different what about a citizen ny2300? It's 38mm so can be considered unisex these days. Lume is great and has a very sturdy automatic movement that can also be hardwound. Also has the day and date for those who like it.