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Author:  mrcheatle [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:40 pm ]
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My buddy's fiancé contacted me to help her out with a watch for her soon to be husband.
Her budget is $1000 and she likes the Movados.

I personally like this one because you can dress it up or down...
Movado datron 0606360 automatic


Any other suggestions???? :D
Author:  mfserge [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:55 pm ]
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If it has to be a Movado then I'm going with the Series 800, black dial chrono. Nice looking watch. If she is looking for other suggestions in the $1000 range then I'd consider a few Hamiltons and the Tag Aquaracer line.
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:10 pm ]
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I'd agree with serge and say that you might want to steer her away entirely from Movado. The Hamiltons in that price range are pretty alright. The Jazzmaster Petit Second comes to mind.

If I HAD to pick a Movado,I'd go with a Horwitt. It was reviewed by admin a while back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVxewVIJU_k
Author:  RJRJRJ [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:59 pm ]
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Longines has some good stuff in that range.
Author:  roman4405 [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:27 am ]
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I'd definitely take a look at Hamilton. They're not as well known as Movado but in my opinion they're nicer.
Author:  boogiebot [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:12 am ]
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oh man no pole for this thread?? it would be so much better if you gave us some options to vote on.
Author:  preimel [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:23 am ]
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You could probably find an older Breitling Superocean for $1,000. I see them ever now again on ebay for right around $1K.
Author:  mboverst [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:49 am ]
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I'd definitely steer her towards a truly mint used Breitling or even an entry level used Omega way before I'd refer her to the other brands. They'll hold their value much better at that price point and she'll be getting a heck of a lot more bang for her buck.
Author:  roman4405 [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:23 pm ]
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mboverst wrote:
I'd definitely steer her towards a truly mint used Breitling or even an entry level used Omega way before I'd refer her to the other brands. They'll hold their value much better at that price point and she'll be getting a heck of a lot more bang for her buck.


That's better advice for someone looking for something for themselves. In my experience women don't want to buy something used as a gift.
Author:  mboverst [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:35 pm ]
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roman4405 wrote:
mboverst wrote:
I'd definitely steer her towards a truly mint used Breitling or even an entry level used Omega way before I'd refer her to the other brands. They'll hold their value much better at that price point and she'll be getting a heck of a lot more bang for her buck.


That's better advice for someone looking for something for themselves. In my experience women don't want to buy something used as a gift.



True, but there are exceptions to the rule! The Skyland I listed here a few weeks ago sold to a very nice woman named Megan who was buying it for her fiance, so they are out there!
Author:  sharkman [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:53 pm ]
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mboverst wrote:
roman4405 wrote:
mboverst wrote:
I'd definitely steer her towards a truly mint used Breitling or even an entry level used Omega way before I'd refer her to the other brands. They'll hold their value much better at that price point and she'll be getting a heck of a lot more bang for her buck.


That's better advice for someone looking for something for themselves. In my experience women don't want to buy something used as a gift.



True, but there are exceptions to the rule! The Skyland I listed here a few weeks ago sold to a very nice woman named Megan who was buying it for her fiance, so they are out there!



She was smart. Most fiances aren't.....well ..............just never try to mess with their plans is the best advice I can give. :wink:
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