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I'm aware of Skagan. I didn't recomment them, 'cause I don't much care for them personally.

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I had a beautiful Skagan a few years ago... the crystal broke about two months after I got it. Nice designs, but I don't think they're very durable.

What she should really do is give him $200. I only say this because to me watches are a pretty personal thing, even for the non-WIS that's not really into watches. My wife gave me a nice $200 watch a couple of years ago for Christmas, and as much as I wanted to like it I didn't, so I returned it and got one that I liked better. She didn't mind, but I felt bad about returning it.

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Seiko Orange (or black) Monster for me.

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Yep, I'd go for Seiko. I've had a Seiko divers for 20 yrs now. Its an auto that's never been serviced and has taken a pounding and is still as accurate as the day i bought it.

We've got "Buy him something used" and now "Give him cash." Maybe gift giving is not this forum's specialty. I think a gift receipt will do it.

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I will admit that I suck at picking out gifts. The only reason I said that is that it really sucks when you open a gift from a loved one and don't like it. Then you have to pretend to like it, which can be pretty hard, but I do know that giving cash isn't very personal.

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I've bought girls watches as gifts. They think it's sweet, though I don't let them know that the brand of watch indicates how serious I am about the relationship, going from ESQ Swiss, to Movado, to Tag Heuer. Haven't gotten a girl anything nicer than that, and I've never been married. I'm sure those facts are related.

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Well...cash is the ultimate universal gift, never needs to be returned, it always fits, and puts a smile on everyone's face. BUT it is very impersonal and shouldn't be given to a girlfriend or boyfriend. I wouldn't go used either...if someone gave me a used item as a gift I would be pissed...unless it was an antique item; that's different.

What about a g-shock or one of those garmin heart rate monitor gps watches if he's a runner or work-out-aholic?

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OK, forget the cash thing, I don't ever give cash either unless it's for a wedding, mainly because when I got married that's all I wanted, screw a blender or decanters or whatever the hell else I got and never used. I was just saying that a watch is a tough gift to pick out for a guy. It's pretty much the only accessory that we have as opposed to women who have jewelry and purses and whatnot.

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Yea, that's where I was going. The monster is such a great watch for the money. Plus they are pretty easy to find.

At $210 you can get a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern. Swiss made (albeit quartz) with a 5 year guarantee and great style. I have the automatic version and it is very nice. Much nicer than you would think from the price.

http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/dress/c5-q.html

And it has the advantage of being brand new in a very impressive box.

I'd go with a Nixon... Good looking watch, swiss quartz, but the price is a bit more than $200...

http://www.nixonnow.com/watches/mens/the-51-30-pu-A058.html

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i second the G shock. I love these watches. they are great for any condition wear.