She wears nice clothes to work so I wanted to buy her a dress watch. The main thing I’m unsure about is whether to get her an automatic or quartz watch. I don’t know for certain how much she’ll actually wear it (I hope she wears it a lot) and my concern is if she doesn’t wear it a lot she won’t want the hassle of resetting the time.

Anyone have any experience with buying their significant other who isn’t into watches a watch?

Also any suggestions on dress watches that are $250 or less? Currently looking at some Seikos and Tissots.

  • he-who-eats-bread@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Have you asked her? Even if you’re keeping it a surprise you could bring up movements in the context of your watches and see what she thinks

  • Yamayamauchiman@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    If it´s expensive, mechanical. Shame to waste precious metal and gems on a quartz. If your budget is over €500 I´d go for a mechanical watch. If under, quartz if she will wear it on occasion only.

  • SuanaDrama@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Citizen makes some nice ladies watches with the eco drive. I got my mom one that looks really classy.

  • lulu_l@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    If you are in the US you could take a look at the officialwatchdeals store on ebay and get a citizen eco-drive you like from there. I don’t think you can find them for less anywhere elso.

  • WstCstWatches@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Quartz, definitely. Most people who aren’t really into watches will not want to deal with setting the time. There are a ton of really nice quartz options available. Check out Tissot and Citizen to start.