Buying a watch for the wife.... need advice

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My wife wants a nice watch for christmas. I know a few name brands, but I have no clue about what to look for. My budget is about $300-$500 and I know she wants a silver band (not leather)... here are some of my questions, any other input would be greatly appreciated

1) where to buy? Can I buy online, or should I go to a jeweler

2) What kind? I know some place make really good high end watches, but their lower end are not always great. I know the Movado's, Tag, Swiss, etc Is there a difference in them?

3) Do you buy warranty, or anything like that?
 
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I've always beat the crap out of my watches, so I tend to wear watches that are in that $300-$500price range.

I've had a Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova and been happy with all three.

They all have good brand recognition...in other words, not a timex, that you know is cheap, and they all have very stylish features.

I would look around, but overstock.com or amazon.com is a good place to go after you wander around stores looking for the watch you want, but buy online after going around through department stores and jewelry stores.

And, no I would never buy a warranty on a $500 watch.
 
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Franky Wright said:
Dont buy Movado's! :scared

I have three of them and none of them work. Overpriced pieces of crap sitting in my junk drawer.

Yes, I have had them repaired...............:SIB

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dont buy them on the street of nyc or any other city and this wont happen :nono:

i have had a movado for over 6 years and it keeps on ticking...never had to change the battery either...movado is a very classy watch...mavodo makes numerious other brands like coach, tommy hillffagger, juicy couture amongst others....lol...i own a good chunk of movado stock so of course i would like to see all the extra sales :)
 
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Bought wife a COACH watch for christmas.

NICE silver watch with silver band. Listed at 399.00l, but got if on sale for 278.00.

Think she'll like it, since she loves her purses
 
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Ok this is a JOKE, but never buy your wife a watch. There alreasy is a clock on the stove.
 
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snoozer said:
My wife wants a nice watch for christmas. I know a few name brands, but I have no clue about what to look for. My budget is about $300-$500 and I know she wants a silver band (not leather)... here are some of my questions, any other input would be greatly appreciated

1) where to buy? Can I buy online, or should I go to a jeweler

2) What kind? I know some place make really good high end watches, but their lower end are not always great. I know the Movado's, Tag, Swiss, etc Is there a difference in them?

3) Do you buy warranty, or anything like that?
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Hi Snoozer..........I live in Troy, kind of your neighbor and my office is in Royal Oak, man I'm real close to you. I just don't think you'll find a real nice designer type watch that your wife will love for $300/$500. You might need to push it a few $$$, maybe to the $800/$1000 range. Been through this. ...........just my opinion. Neiman Marcus at Somerset does carry some nice watches under a grand, check them out???
 
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Ann Klein $495 @ Macy's



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Guess Watch $300 @ macy's



These two watches look like Cartier designs.......not bad.
 
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Thanks for the info.

Thanks Boys, I am heading up to the dreaded sumerset this week. I wait until near the end of the christmas season and deal with it 1 day. One day, I am going to make it to players and see the magic

I would love to bump the price up, but we are very strick on our Christmas budget for each other whcih this year is $500.
 
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snoozer said:
Thanks for the info.

Thanks Boys, I am heading up to the dreaded sumerset this week. I wait until near the end of the christmas season and deal with it 1 day. One day, I am going to make it to players and see the magic

I would love to bump the price up, but we are very strick on our Christmas budget for each other whcih this year is $500.
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Then check out Macy's watches............Somset is so expensive............I was at Player's last night for the annual Christmas party.........FREE food all night, unreal, Lobster Tails, Prime Rib.....etc etc. I smoked a great cigar and drank way to much...LOL, oh well.........good luck on the watch hunt.
 
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c note said:
dont buy them on the street of nyc or any other city and this wont happen :nono:

i have had a movado for over 6 years and it keeps on ticking...never had to change the battery either...movado is a very classy watch...mavodo makes numerious other brands like coach, tommy hillffagger, juicy couture amongst others....lol...i own a good chunk of movado stock so of course i would like to see all the extra sales :)
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All three purchased at Authorized Movado Retailers. Have had all three in for service at one time or another. One in particular has been repaired 4 times!
I stand by my original statement, THEY ARE JUNK....

Also, if you actually have stock in the company, I would think you would know how to spell it:com:
 
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