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AnnieW625
03-01-2012, 01:38 PM
I am jonesing for a new watch. The last one (http://www.amazon.com/Wenger-Womens-72338-Battalion-Bracelet/dp/B000HDMPAS/ref=sr_1_14?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1330623341&sr=1-14) I got was for my 30th birthday and since I have worn it all of the time it is pretty beat up and the lense is scratched. I would love a scratch free lense, but I know those get expensive, and I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible or something I can get at Costco as I have my $200 cash back rebate (so a $400 for $200 kwim?) and I usually like the selection of watches they have, but they don't have the same ones online so I can't link them. I want something professional looking, but tough enough to withstand weekend use (although I could always just use my old one for that).

Here are some I am thinking about:
Michele Jelly watch (http://www.amazon.com/Michele-MWW12F000013-Tahitian-Jellybean-Carousel/dp/B004CSZT66/ref=sr_1_2?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1330621944&sr=1-2)

Swiss Army leather band watch (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Womens-24176/dp/B000JTFPCK/ref=sr_1_15?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1330622490&sr=1-15)

Bulova Diamond Silver dial watch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P1F2KY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p241_d0_g241_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0D ER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0VG2JZNV4CCT2VB9RPWM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846)

I have also always wanted one of these watches, but since they are no longer made I am not sure what size I would be.
Gucci Bezel watch (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gucci-1100-L-Watch-w-Interchangable-Bezels-Goldtone-W-Original-Case-/120868940682?pt=Designer_Jewelry&hash=item1c2459ab8a)

DebbieJ
03-01-2012, 01:42 PM
I'm of no help. I have a $15 digital plastic band waterproof special from Target. :)

trcy
03-01-2012, 01:50 PM
I have a very basic Citizen Eco-Drive. I tried to find it on their web-site, but could not locate it. It is similar to this http://citizenwatch.com/COA/English/detail.asp?Country=COA&Language=English&ModelNumber=EW1250-54A but with a blue dial.

BabbyO
03-01-2012, 02:01 PM
This is VERY similar to my watch, except I don't have the diamonds around the face:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/ESQ-Muse-Womens-Two-tone-Quartz-Watch/2490485/product.html

This is my second ESQ watch. My first one was almost identical but not two tone, only Stainless steel (silver) and I had it for 8 years. I wore it every.single.day. It actually still works, but because I've been so hard on it one of the numerals fell off the face. I had it fixed by a local watchsmith, but DH got me a new one for Christmas last year.

I love that it (esp the two tone one) looks dressy enough to wear to weddings, etc, but also works with weekend jeans-wear.

It has worn very well. I think after several drops, etc I did end up with a scratch on the face of my old one, but I've had my new one for a year and still no scratches. Also the band has held up well to daily wear.

pastrygirl
03-01-2012, 02:14 PM
I have this one (http://www.amazon.com/BCBGMAXAZRIA-Womens-BG6273-Python-Watch/dp/B003ERPMZY/ref=sr_1_47?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1330625587&sr=1-47) and love it!!! I got it at TJMaxx for $50, and thought I might wear it occasionally. I've worn it every single day since I got it, even when I'm home! I have to wind it every few days, but I'm OK with that.

ETA: I also have this one (http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SXDC97.asp), which I had ordered before finding the BCBG one. I thought I would wear this one more, but I think I've worn it once... it just seems so small and uninteresting now...

DrSally
03-01-2012, 11:15 PM
I'm not crazy about the one I have now, but would LOVE to get this for my birthday (not going to happen though). I like the medium sized, gold one. They make a much larger one, it's huge. Gets excellent reviews.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-kors-runway-chronograph-watch/2972103?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=4261

hellokitty
03-01-2012, 11:39 PM
OMG, I remember those gucci bezel watches! I wanted one so badly when I was in high school!

I have a very nice, higher end swiss army, medium sized (in btwn a traditional women's and men's), blue faced officer's watch. I wore it a lot before having kids, but I'm no longer used to the weight of it. I can't find a picture of it, since I got it over 16 yrs ago. Since then, I've gotten a few cheaper watches, but DH just got me a swatch watch for christmas, since I've always wanted one, but never got one when I was a teenager, lol. I love it, it is extremely lightweight, which is what I need right now and unlike the stainless steel watches, I don't get as annoyed with it if it gets water underneath the band. Anyway, I wanted something fun. Plus, I found that the metal watches bug me a LOT when I use my laptop.

http://www.dillards.com/product/Swatch-Pink-Darling-Ladies-Watch_301_-1_301_503007723

niccig
03-01-2012, 11:49 PM
I have a 10 year old seiko watch. When I got the battery replaced, they ordered a new glass for me as it was very scratched and beat up.

Just an option if you like the watch you have. Ignore if you want a new watch.

AnnieW625
03-05-2012, 01:34 PM
I ended up getting this Seiko watch (http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Mother---Pearl-Womens-SUT047/dp/B005MSTL50/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1330968467&sr=8-36) at Costco yesterday (it was $114). I am glad I looked in person because I had previously thought that I would want one with diamonds and it ended up being too much and I am glad I didn't order one and then have to return it.