Purchasing Advice

[Zizou]

Is a watch a good present for a burd?

What's a reasonable amount to spend on a watch for someone who doesn't know much about them but would appreciate one?

[Walter Sobchak]

Check out INSTRMNT.

[Mr A]

Hunners of fashion brands out there that'll meet your requirements.

Not sure how much they cost but would expect you get them for a hundred or so.

[CritchSmile]

Forget the watch, get her a wee pearl necklace.

[Herman Boyce]

A watch is definitely a decent present. At the end of the day it's not really any different to buying her jewellery.

Spend what you can afford to spend. Decide whether she'll want a fashion brand or a more traditional one by a company known for watchmaking and get one you think suits


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[Cheeky Gnando’s]

I think it's a really good present and would go with Bert's suggestion on what to go for, but then I'm a VL off the internet so

[Mr A]

If you think she'll want a proper watch rather than a fashion accessory (most bursds like the latter) then let me know your budget and I can give you a few ideas.

[Shteve]

Get a fakey.

[Son of a Critch]

Are all watches not fashion accessories these days?

[pondlife]

Forget the watch, get her a wee pearl necklace.  

Appears you had a great night on the computer.

[Zizou]

If you think she'll want a proper watch rather than a fashion accessory (most bursds like the latter) then let me know your budget and I can give you a few ideas.

What's the difference? I have no idea about watches

I was going to splash out and make it a main gift but I have saw a few that look decent (to me) and reasonably priced which would allow me to get another thing that I want.

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/6453...?cmCat=OVM

Is that horrendous?

[Walter Sobchak]

This is what the wife wanted at christmas:

[PHOODLE-OUt]

Has she not told you exactly what she wants?


Get a gift receipt and youre sound.

[Groot]

What's the difference? I have no idea about watches  

I was going to splash out and make it a main gift but I have saw a few that look decent (to me) and reasonably priced which would allow me to get another thing that I want.

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/6453...?cmCat=OVM

Is that horrendous?  

Not that I know your other half 

But that should do the job

[Mr A]

What's the difference? I have no idea about watches  

I was going to splash out and make it a main gift but I have saw a few that look decent (to me) and reasonably priced which would allow me to get another thing that I want.

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/6453...?cmCat=OVM

Is that horrendous?  

The watch in your link and Walt's piccy are fashion watches. Designed purely for looking nice - almost exclusively powered by battery. Nothing wrong with that, of course. It is what most ladies wear.

The watch you have linked looks like it has the ability to remove the strap which I would say you should go for. There are literally thousands of aftermarket strap choices for watches so it gives her more flexibility if she wants a change.

Walt's watch strap looks like it is integrated to the case - meaning you'd likely have to go to the actual watch manufacturer to get a different strap. Again, nothing wrong with that, but it limits your options.

If you are buying as a gift that she hasn't seen then I would go for the one you have linked as she'll have more options with it.

A 'proper' watch is powered by a mini engine - meaning there are cogs and springs in constant motion powering the watch.

[Roger H. Sterling]

What's the difference? I have no idea about watches  

I was going to splash out and make it a main gift but I have saw a few that look decent (to me) and reasonably priced which would allow me to get another thing that I want.

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/6453...?cmCat=OVM

Is that horrendous?  

Literally just the mechanism which keeps track of time. Since it's all enclosed you'd literally have no idea what's going on in there so makes not one iota of difference to 99% of watch wearers.

[Walter Sobchak]

Agreed with the above, though the strap isn't integrated. They come in a cool wee set and presentation box, which you put together. TBH it is a glasgow hipster thing, wee start up company putting together minimalist watches and have done really well for themselves, same with the other glasgow start up, Paulin.

[Johnny]

Just buy her like a 50 quid max effort. You already live wi her you diny need to impress. Drop like a tonne on gifts max man

Sorry but; Mags and Walts wife are like lawyers and are hot high end ladies. Good job good wages high expectations. Is your missus no a nurse? Great job. Good lady i bet. But shes no gonnae be like aw seethe cunt didny drop a K on me

[PHOODLE-OUt]

[Shteve]