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Author:  sharkman [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:24 am ]
Post subject:  Christmans Present for Daughter
Yesterday my first AD started the 2 day "Watch Days" with all the brand reps and catered by Capitol Grill - how could I not go?

I came across this Chopard. My daughter is a 19 year old college student in Manhatten. I've been noticing watches on young women and it seems white strap are "in." So I picked up this "Happy Sport" with full return pirvileges.

What do you think of this for a young lady (she is still a "girl" to me!). There are replacement straps I can get in a multitude of colors. Since there are 3 diamonds, I'm thinking of engraving it - "Past, present, future - forever special. Love, Dad." It's 36mm, so not "old lady small."

Sorry for the cell phone pick!

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Author:  Endless [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:43 am ]
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I really like it, not a huge fan of the three diamonds at the bottom though. I am assuming she lives in a safer part of Manhattan? Being 22, I have noticed that a lot of women around my age, maybe a little older too, are really into the white Chanel J12.
Author:  Altair [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:54 am ]
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Great choice Sharky! The ladies love Chopard and the Happy Sport models are very popular, my niece has a similar model and she loves it!

The three floating diamonds is a unique touch and it adds to the sparkle, which is important for the younger girls, you gotta have bling!

I am sure she will treasure it forever.
Author:  sharkman [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:58 am ]
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I'm almost embarrased to say the "floating diamonds" were cool. They don't just float, then are mounted in something so when they move, they spin/rotate - pretty fast.
Author:  sharkman [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:05 am ]
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Endless wrote:
I really like it, not a huge fan of the three diamonds at the bottom though. I am assuming she lives in a safer part of Manhattan? Being 22, I have noticed that a lot of women around my age, maybe a little older too, are really into the white Chanel J12.



Morningside Heights - upper west side. The diamonds float and spin when the watch moves. From normal distance it doesn't look too obvious.

Funny, I was looking at the Chanel white watches when the saleperson told me Chanel doesn't discount - period! I said, "How the hell does their watch division stay in business??" A tall blonde behind the counter spun around, glared at me, and looked away. The Chanel rep!! Ooopss. :oops:
Author:  skyline78 [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:30 am ]
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nice tom , lucky my wife not really interested on watches lol .
Author:  sharkman [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:44 am ]
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skyline78 wrote:
nice tom , lucky my wife not really interested on watches lol .



Not sure my daughter is either, but with all the goings on at the AD yesterday I got a serious ITCH. It felt good to spend the $$ on my daughter rather than me. And after a nice discount it only cost the same as 2 monthly tuition payments. :wink:
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:49 am ]
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I obviously don't know your daughter, but I suspect that it's 'cool' enough for her to like now and classic enough for her to appreciate for many years to come. The diamonds give it a unique look that definitely separates it from the crowd - and I like the past, present, future idea.
Author:  jadanf [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:57 am ]
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Beautiful watch Tom! my wife it sitting next to me on the couch and she just caught a glimpse!... Now I'm in trouble!
Author:  roman4405 [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:28 am ]
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Looks like a great choice for a young woman. It's not too watch "geeky" so she can just appreciate the look of it, but it's still a great watch. I like the floating diamond thing too, an interesting feature that should keep her occupied while sitting in a boring-ass class.

I'm 30 but can you adopt me, a Lum-Tec like Driver's would be a great Christmas present.
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:35 am ]
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At her age and demo she will love this thing. That is a real headturner of a watch.


Roffensian wrote:
it's 'cool' enough for her to like now and classic enough for her to appreciate for many years to come.


:yeahthat
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:44 am ]
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I think she'll like it. Very nice.

The "white watch" thing is a legitimate trend for women. Really starting seeing it this Summer. I even got my girlfriend a cheapo DKNY one in June. Not sure if the watch fits with Fall or Winter fashion, but at the very worst she'll have a beautiful Summer watch.
Author:  roman4405 [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:48 am ]
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Iantheklutz wrote:
I think she'll like it. Very nice.

The "white watch" thing is a legitimate trend for women. Really starting seeing it this Summer. I even got my girlfriend a cheapo DKNY one in June. Not sure if the watch fits with Fall or Winter fashion, but at the very worst she'll have a beautiful Summer watch.


Throw a brown or black strap on it and she'll be good to go.
Author:  sharkman [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:18 am ]
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Yeah I plan to let her choose a second look - they have multiple colors in both the rubber and alligator.

As for the seasonal color issue, I had to chuckle. She's all college student - not much of a fashionista. I gave her a choice - take the full ride to the Honors college at U of Arizona and I'll buy you a shiny new car or do your Ivy League deal, find you own wheels, and get a job to buy your own clothes.

It didn't work. Damn!!
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:01 pm ]
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Sounds like a sharp gal you got there.

Pretty sure most everyone on this forum would have picked the shiny new toy
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