shopping guide. Could use some help :)

[Sqrrl]

So here's the deal...

My girlfriend does not know about my special liking. She does wear rather small watches, which is better than nothing right? But I would love to see her wearing a watch that...well... fits my needs a little more...
Since I want to keep my fetish to myself for now it's not that easy to talk her into getting a new watch without her getting suspicious... So far I at least got a :" if you think I should wear a bigger watch, then go and present me with it" out of her. Well, fair enough! Not least because I actually do myself a favor
And since the next anniversary is just ahead....

Now, here's where you guys come into play. I am not that familiar with the watch market and since I am German I will have a hard time explaining my preferences, but I still hope you can help me out.

First and foremost it should not be too expensive. Let 's say 200€ max.
Generally speaking it should be a mid sized metal watch, not gold.
The colors of the face should be white or maybe even black.
The wristband should be delicate (is this the right word?!)...
I do like the Rolex style Invicta faces, their watches seem to be too big though. Same seems to be true for the Kors watches. If I will find the time I will try to edit to post and include examples of possible watches. So far I have no clue, which watch to get

[VincentIII]

May I suggest maybe fossil brand. They have some "boyfriend" styles that would work for men & women. Also they have sporty ladies styles.

[CuffedKim]

Fossil ES1754

[jacko]

The wristband should be delicate (is this the right word?!)...

Not sure I know what you mean by delicate?

I do like the Rolex style Invicta faces, their watches seem to be too big though.

If you're refering to the "Daytona" and "Submariner" styles they aren't that big, their Pro Diver (the Sub-model) even comes in a 39mm model which could be perfect.

[Sqrrl]

Hey guys,
thank you for your recommendations, I really appreciate them.

What I mean by delicate:
Many bigger watches seem to look bulky and not that feminine, when their bands consist of just a few solid and bigger elements.
So, what I actually meant to say is that the watch should appear feminine despite it's bigger size. Since I am using my smartphone right now it's impossible to conveniently attach pictures; I hope you get the idea though.

This one would be an example of what I am looking for. I really like this picture. The wristband is "delicate" (still don't know whether this means what I intend to say though ^^).

http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0038U4JHE ... 83&sr=8-26
Maybe you know of some watches alike. Your recommendations are good so far, but I feel there is better ones out there. I know, I m ridiculously picky. But since I will not be able to get my girlfriend to having a whole collection, I better should choose wisely

[jacko]

That one is 37 mm.

If you like something "Daytona-like" only smaller and more feminine here's a suggestion: the Accurist Marina Chronograph. http://www.watchshop.com/ladies-accuris ... 28037.html

It's 31 mm so maybe not as large as you'd want it to be, but more like the best of both worlds. On the link there's even a picture of how it looks on the wrist of a girl.

Good luck.

[Sqrrl]

I like that one a lot. Thanks. That's definitely the right direction

By the way: That's the one she wears right now, in case you were wondering

http://www.corner-shop.de/tissot/artike ... 113_xl.jpg

Which is nice but simply to small with it's 24,5mm

[ilovemywatch]

I think Vincent has the right idea with the Fossils, I personally have two of the same exact styles (the 2nd watch with a baby blue face and the 3rd with a blueish greenish face) and I get compliments on both all the time whenever I wear them + they're only about $65-70 dollars right now

[mainemike]

If shwe has and likes the white faced one that you showed how about getting something to compliment that one - and to wear as a second watch? Since that white one is small then how about a black faced one to go with it to have a 'black & White' presentation? I know a of a couple of females who wear 2 like that and I think they look smashing . .the females and the watches that is

Also . .just a guess . .is she fairly aggressive - perhaps a professional or executive in her job? ...and does she have long and or pronounced eye lashes?

[Tag]

Have you sorted this out yet? If not my suggestion would be a vintage Tag Heuer F1. They are available for around your budget on eBay, are by a quality watchmaker and look very hot on a ladies wrist. I have one and I'm very happy with it, my wife wears it sometimes and because it is a mid-size watch it looks great on either of us!

Couple of examples:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tag-Heuer-F1- ... 604wt_1396

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-TAG-HEUE ... 500wt_1156

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tag-Heuer-F1- ... 500wt_1413

[Sqrrl]

Hey guys,

Thank you so much for your recommendations.

First of all:
Well, sayin that I should consider buying a black faced watch, since she already got one with a bright face does make sense in general. The thing is however: White faces are what I prefer . I don´t think she minds the color as long as it´s not too fancy. In fact I doubt that she would continue to wear the old one anyway...

Here is an update:
Our anniversary is getting closer and I have still not been able to decide yet.
Right now I still think I am gonna have a closer look at the Esprit Dolce Vita and the Esprit Starglance. So far these watches seem to be the most....well let´s just say "appealling" ones I have come accross...

Unfortunalety I couldn´t find any pictures of it other than the ones provided by Esprit
http://www.esprit.de/de/women/alle_mark ... 022621_000
http://www.esprit.de/de/women/alle_mark ... 012557_000

By the way: Why is it that (German) watch stores never display the actual name of the watches?


Gonna keep you postet

[Sqrrl]

Hey there


I've finally come to a conclusion.
I was inches away from buying the esprit dolce vita. The problem: this watch is too damn elegant. Since my Gf is rather sporty and casual this does not seem to fit. And since I want her to wear it in everyday life, a had to reconsider.

And then I discovered the Fossil ES2681 and I bought it right away.

So far I don't know whether it is the watch of my dreams. Nevertheless I am sitting at work, constantly opening the box to look at it. And to me this seems to be a good sign, isn't it?

If requested I might edit the post and add pictures.

Let's just hope she likes it


Though not requested...