Leather strap watch under €500

_leona_ wrote: »

He wouldn't be overly into watches. He has a few watches, mostly bought for him as gifts over the years but wouldn't wear them on a daily basis. They are all metal.

He has admired leather ones in the past in shop windows etc. These had faces that were relatively sleek.

Exaxtly, the watch is a gift for his birthday so I would like to get him something that is good quality and going to last.

Well, €500 is a fair chunk to spend on something which someone is not overly in to, but, you obviously know who you are buying for and what you want to do.

Maybe go in to a local jeweller and ask them for advice, if there is a watch this guy does seem to like a lot, you could bring that and ask to use that as a reference point but you'd like to go the brown leather route.
They should help you with options and maybe you could get the person who is involved to help make the final decision, even though it would reduce the surprise factor in receiving it, they'd be much more likely to be mad about it.

Going back to a few old W&T favourites here:

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/flieger-watch/nav-b-uhr-44-gun-metal-a-muster.html

Not a small watch. Lots of history etc behind this model - check out others on the site too.

Stowa don't have a watch at this price anymore :eek:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bulova-Designer-Watch-Leather-Strap/dp/B01AJE2WAW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bulova+moonwatch&qid=1573083311&sr=8-1

Loads of history here too. Looks just as good in the flesh - and nicely under budget. (Black Friday.....?)

Good luck, and I hope he enjoys whatever you buy him.

OmegaGene wrote: »

I’ve had presents of watches and they end up in a draw because putting it bluntly they are crap but what can you say when it’s a present apart from oh it’s lovely thanks very much, if the person isn’t that into watches then give them the money or buy them something else or both of you go shopping together and make a day of it

I got a present of a watch when leaving a previous company. 2 Days later, I was in the shop where it was bought, exchanging it for a gift card. I really appreciated the sentiment but I wasn't going to wear something I didn't like just because it had been gifted to me. That may be different if the OP is very close to this person but taste is so subjective, it is hard to get right.

As suggested previously OP, maybe getting the person involved would ensure a greater chance of success. You could tell them the budget is €400 and when they inevitably pick a watch which is closer to €500, you could tell them, 'fine, you'll buy it' to make them feel extra special.

Cienciano wrote: »

I'd go for a cocktail time.
Nice look at one here: https://youtu.be/Fpk6EdUTnqg

https://store.seiko.ie/products/ssa343j1?variant=31062596878378&currency=EUR&gclid=Cj0KCQiAno_uBRC1ARIsAB496IUoBcuiMYqXadr8hQgd_Ndy2VF5MSiNprURodsITW2n_kwdhhs41loaAj-oEALw_wcB

Based on the info given that is a good recommendation. Whether you're into watches or not, that's a very decent watch.

OP - thats very little info. You can put a leather strap of your choice on any watch. It's a bit like saying I want to buy my friend a red car. Any idea what kind of style he likes at all?

Edit: Totally missed your 2nd post, OP. I was so horrified by that rose gold watch that I scrolled right past it. No offence tmh sorry
OP - go with that cocktail time, should get it cheaper than Seiko retail price too.

I have the cocktail time albeit in black. As someone said the photos don't do then justice. Beautiful looking watch and gets comments to that effect when I wear it. I'd certainly recommend one.

Tissot Visodate is a lovely watch.