Mr_B 2,401 Posted May 31, 2017 So it's the wife's birthday coming up in a month or two, I'm trying to get her out of the shite MK and over not to be mentioned fashion brands. I want to get her a decent Cartier further down the road. But for know I'm looking for a decent automatic no more that £300-£350 Anyone have any experience in this sector of the market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted May 31, 2017 I brought my wife a lovely vintage tudor oysterdate - 'twas £400 after a haggle.... Might be worth looking in the vintage market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted May 31, 2017 http://www.chrono24.co.uk/cartier/santos-octagon-lady-18k-gold-steel-auto-only-box--id6255775.htm A tad above budget but if you're looking at Cartier in the long term... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted May 31, 2017 Good shout Boomoo Right idea TomTom but I just can't stretch to that much http://www.chrono24.co.uk/cartier/santos-octagon-lady-18k-gold-steel-auto-only-box--id6255775.htm A tad above budget but if you're looking at Cartier in the long term... I brought my wife a lovely vintage tudor oysterdate - 'twas £400 after a haggle.... Might be worth looking in the vintage market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 672 Posted May 31, 2017 Some of the Hamilton range could be had for that money, there are some really nice unisex models that would look very much at home on a womans wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diver Dave 0 Posted May 31, 2017 For just a wee bit more... there are loads of vintage ladies Rolex's around. They do not seem to be increasing in value like the gents versions, and there's a glut of them. You might end up with a hand wind, but there are some really good deals to be had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted May 31, 2017 For just a wee bit more... there are loads of vintage ladies Rolex's around. They do not seem to be increasing in value like the gents versions, and there's a glut of them. You might end up with a hand wind, but there are some really good deals to be had. Il take a look! Some of the Hamilton range could be had for that money, there are some really nice unisex models that would look very much at home on a womans wrist. Cheers Piccolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diver Dave 0 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Just do an EBay seach on "Ladies Rolex" and then put in a price between about $300 and $800 and see what you turn up. In non-Oyster cases there are quite a lot of nice choices, from the 1920's right on up to the 60's. And this genre of watch isn't counterfeited, so the odds of getting a nice example are very high. Lasies don't seem to beat them up either. These make terrific gifts. I've given away several in my time and the received impression always exceeds the cost to procure. . Edited May 31, 2017 by Diver Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERROR404 18 Posted May 31, 2017 Not an automatic, but I got my wife this from ebay: I think it was $360 (don't recall). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,437 Posted May 31, 2017 Would she actually like an auto? When I explained what they were to my wife she couldn't understand why anyone would want a watch that stops within two days if you don't wear it! Setting it every time she wanted to wear it would be such a hassle that she would never actually wear it at all, unless I was around to set it for her. And that's exactly what happened when she had a rep Rolex Datejust a while back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted May 31, 2017 Would she actually like an auto? When I explained what they were to my wife she couldn't understand why anyone would want a watch that stops within two days if you don't wear it! Setting it every time she wanted to wear it would be such a hassle that she would never actually wear it at all, unless I was around to set it for her. And that's exactly what happened when she had a rep Rolex Datejust a while back! ^^ This. My wife only wears hers if I'm around to set it for her when she wants to wear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelittleprince 2 Posted May 31, 2017 I got my lady an AP 33mm Quartz, but not MK so win win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,372 Posted May 31, 2017 Orient do some really nice ladies autos or Parnis ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_p_89_15?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A328228011%2Cn%3A10103527031%2Cn%3A10103541031%2Ck%3Aautomatic+watch%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A199514031%2Cp_36%3A20000-35000%2Cp_89%3AOrient%7CParnis&bbn=10103541031&sort=price-asc-rank&keywords=automatic+watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1496269370 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted May 31, 2017 I got mine a M Korrs rose gold Quartz, she loves it, they don't get the auto thing like us, she won't wear it if she's gotta set the time every time she wears it. That's just how they're wired up.... freaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted May 31, 2017 I was thinking this was about something completely different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexidium 94 Posted May 31, 2017 Auto for the wife? Sounds like a fair swap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sifu Whitey 53 Posted June 1, 2017 I'm not wanting to break or circumvent any rules here, plus I'm not sure if it's what you're even looking for, but I'll be putting this women's Croton President Bellagio up for sale in the M2M section as soon as I sell the franken Day Date I have listed there now. I initially bought this used for my sister because being the watch enthusiast brother I am, I wanted her to have a good Swiss ETA automatic with some bling and this was affordable at just a few hundred US, so it fit the bill. Unfortunately her boyfriend beat me to the punch, so this is one of many in my watch corral that will be up for sale soon. Either way, it's a decent watch for the money if you're paying the right price and a brand you may want to check out. Croton also has some nice men's watches too. I've added a couple of pics of the Croton Super President Swiss ETA automatic I bought for myself around the same time. I've added pics of it with the full bling bracelet it came with (too much bling for me) and a pic of it with the authentic horned-back alligator strap I wear it with. Anyway, just some thoughts. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 1, 2017 Auto for the wife?Sounds like a fair swap! Shit.... There are days I'd swap the wife for a lousy fashion quartz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted June 1, 2017 Auto for the wife?Sounds like a fair swap! Shit.... There are days I'd swap the wife for a lousy fashion quartz Most days I'd include a mid range rep if someone will just take her away ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted June 1, 2017 I got mine a M Korrs rose gold Quartz, she loves it, they don't get the auto thing like us, she won't wear it if she's gotta set the time every time she wears it. That's just how they're wired up.... freaks Would she actually like an auto? When I explained what they were to my wife she couldn't understand why anyone would want a watch that stops within two days if you don't wear it! Setting it every time she wanted to wear it would be such a hassle that she would never actually wear it at all, unless I was around to set it for her. And that's exactly what happened when she had a rep Rolex Datejust a while back! I think you two may have a point, might try a cheapie to get started and see what she thinks. Maybe a quartz AP would be a good shout too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted June 1, 2017 You should look at tank solo reps, in particular the ones with the Swiss Ronda Quartz, they are unbelievably close to gen and just over $200 delivered. The men's is 27mm x 34 and I think the woman's is 22 or 24mm, I have the males one and my mums worn it once or twice and it actually looks oversized for a woman, it's because of the rectangular face and length larger than width, perfect smart dress watch, bulletproof Swiss Quartz movement, no second hand and just north of $200 delivered to your front door! Don't be put off thinking it's too small either, honestly the style of watch it is and the occasions you wear it for make it perfect, it wears so much larger, if you're interested pm me tonight and il send you over a pic or two of it on a males wrist and females wrist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted June 1, 2017 I'm not wanting to break or circumvent any rules here, Sadly, you're breaking just about every rule in the book. You aren't entitled to offer a second watch for sale, you can't pre-offer watches for sale outside M2M, and if it were for sale, no price, no tagged pic. Bet this doesn't last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted June 1, 2017 You should look at tank solo reps, in particular the ones with the Swiss Ronda Quartz, they are unbelievably close to gen and just over $200 delivered. The men's is 27mm x 34 and I think the woman's is 22 or 24mm, I have the males one and my mums worn it once or twice and it actually looks oversized for a woman, it's because of the rectangular face and length larger than width, perfect smart dress watch, bulletproof Swiss Quartz movement, no second hand and just north of $200 delivered to your front door! Don't be put off thinking it's too small either, honestly the style of watch it is and the occasions you wear it for make it perfect, it wears so much larger, if you're interested pm me tonight and il send you over a pic or two of it on a males wrist and females wrist I think you're right mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 1, 2017 Auto for the wife?Sounds like a fair swap! Shit.... There are days I'd swap the wife for a lousy fashion quartz Most days I'd include a mid range rep if someone will just take her away ;) Make it a Planet Ocean with orange bezel on SS bracelet and 28,800 bpm and you have a deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexidium 94 Posted June 1, 2017 Auto for the wife?Sounds like a fair swap! Shit.... There are days I'd swap the wife for a lousy fashion quartz Most days I'd include a mid range rep if someone will just take her away ;) Make it a Planet Ocean with orange bezel on SS bracelet and 28,800 bpm and you have a deal Yes but we want to see pictures of her from all angles . . . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
