Wrist Watches

[KillarneyRose]

Have any of you seen the new Movado watches that have come out? They have leather bands in bright colors like baby blue, pink and yellow and they have diamonds set around the bezel. I think they're really pretty and would like to ask my husband for one for my birthday next month but my (biological) sister thinks they're "beyond tacky" Can I get some opinions from you all?

As long as were on the subject; what kind of watch do you have? What kind of watch do you want?

[AlphaGam1019]

I have a Gucci gold faced watch...got it in '98.

lol, I'd like my mom's Rolex. Afraid that if it broke on me though, I wouldn't be able to currently afford to send it to the Swiss repair shop (to clean it, it costs $500 plus 6-8 weeks!)

[KarenC725]

I have a cute fossil watch. I want the tommy hilfiger watch that movado makes.

[RedHotChiO]

I wear an antique gold and stainless steel Rolex. My parents surprised me with it for my graduation. I was a little shocked, but it's a beautiful watch.

As for the bright colored watches, I think that they are a little impractical as they are kind of difficult to match. Although, I have always wanted one of those Baby G sport watches in a fun color.

[amycat412]

I've got the techno marine techno diamond watch with the clear straps. http://www.technomarine.com/boutique/idxdiamond.html

I usually just wear my silver Guess Collection watch tho. I love that watch!

I WANT the aqua marine watch desperately. In light blue. http://www.aquamarinwatch.com/available_at.html

[juniorgrrl]

I've got a stainless Fossil. Its very low profile, looks like a Cartier.

I'm lusting for an Ebel stainless and gold watch. Rolex is so 80s.

[MIDWESTDIVA]

KillarneyRose,

Can you provide a link that shows the watch you are talking about? I haven't seen it yet. Judging from your descripion, I think I agree with your sister. Of course you shouldn't let someone else's opinion dissuade you from getting what you want.

That aquamarine watch is beautiful. But I wouldn't be able to justify the cost.

I usually wear a watch that looks similar to this one:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/miamiwatch/ny3007.html

[amycat412]

Yeah I can't justify the cost of the aquamarine watch either--unless I sell my novel or screenplay and get a big fat check! hee hee

The techno was pretty expensive too--but less than on the website, thank goodness!

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by juniorgrrl
I'm lusting for an Ebel stainless and gold watch. Rolex is so 80s.

Hey! Watch it you young whippersnapper!



MIDWESTDIVA - I can't find a link for it, but the watches look very similar to the aquamarine one Amycat was talking about. The Movado ones come in different colors, though.

[amycat412]

the aquamarine comes in diff colors too... but I like the blue one.

[valkyrie]

I think that those watches are gorgeous, and not tacky at all. They are really fun! I have a Skagen in pink that looks kind of like those, but it was only about $200. I bought it one day when I forgot to wear my watch.

I just wear a rather plain silver Swiss Army watch. It goes with everything.

For dressier occasions, I have a tiny white gold and diamond watch, and a yellow gold Ebel, which is unique and probably really old. My grandfather was a jeweler, and after he and my grandmother passed away my dad inherited their home and the old jewelry shop, along with what was left in the safe.

[RedHotChiO]

Originally posted by RedHotChiO
I wear an antique gold and stainless steel Rolex. My parents surprised me with it for my graduation. I was a little shocked, but it's a beautiful watch.

As for the bright colored watches, I think that they are a little impractical as they are kind of difficult to match. Although, I have always wanted one of those Baby G sport watches in a fun color.

I forgot to add the watch that I want. I want a stainless steel Cartier Tank Francaise. My mom bought it for my college graduation, but she's holding it hostage until she gets my diploma.

[33girl]

Tracy,

Tell your sister she's nuts! I saw a pic of one of those Movado watches and have been drooling for one ever since! Then again, I'm a watch slut . I have at least 10 and can't keep from wanting more.

Now even though I know this is soooo 80's, juniorgrrl , does anyone know if Swatch is sold in department stores at all anymore, or if you have to go online or to a Swatch store? There's a new Swatch I want but I don't want to order online, since I have teeny tiny wrists and always need to try watches on. It was in the December Lucky on the same page as the Movado.

[juniorgrrl]

I used to have Swatch watches! I'm not that young

And for the record, I'm a kid of the 80s. I was just referring to Rolexes being SO big then.

Did anyone else have their Swatches fall apart? The bands on mine would crack and the designs would flake off

[AlphaGam1019]

lol, I remember having a sea green plastic swatch watch!

I also remember having a strawberry short cake watch when I was way younger- it didn't run on batteries, I'd have to turn the dial and "feed it".