For him and for her - recommendations?

ArnieSilvia

I recently got a very nice Omega Seamaster from my father and while I love it, I find that I prefer battery powered watches.

So now I'd like to treat myself and herself to a Christmas present - two watches of same design but different size (men/woman).

I'd be very grateful if knowledgeable boardsies advised me as I'm a total noob, yet learning quickly.

Requirements:

Simple design, even date is not required, no numbers etc on metal, basically something similar to my Omega
Colour wise- silver with silver bracelet or cream face/gold bracelet (however I think that silver finish will be more durable??)
Thick glass - think that makes the whole difference
I like the fact that my watch is heavy
Battery powered (both for practical as well as price reasons)
Metal bracelet

I prefer quality first and what I get for my money, then brand so I'd be leaning towards Japanese watches or similar

I know that's a lot to as for, especially if budget is 500 euro for both

Clareman

Dibs on the Seamaster if you decide to sell it on

€250 a watch isn't a huge amount for a "big" brand but if you're lucky with exchange rates and if you know someone in the US you might get a couple of Tissot's that you like http://us.tissotshop.com/watches/gift-pairs.html

Clareman

Another option would be to go to a department store like Debenhams and pick out the watches you like, e.g Ladies and Gents

art

Mondaine.

her: https://www.mondaine.com/watches/official-swiss-railways-watch/evo.html
him: https://www.mondaine.com/watches/official-swiss-railways-watch/evo-big.html

Well made, excellent quality watches, the range is available from Weirs (though, admittedly, they may not have the exact linked models in stock). The ladies is around 200 on leather, not quite sure on steel, but it's certainly going to close to your budget for both.