https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:39:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590476 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 01:19:15 +0000 Aquamarine 1590476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, you seem to know a lot about watches. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.</p> <p>Deb, those are sleek looking watches. So many choices! My son sent some links to Nixon watches with metal bands, so I have a starting point. I am sure he is just sending me what appeals to him, not necessarily asking for a Nixon watch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590325 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 13:25:52 +0000 Deb 1590325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check out DANIEL WELLINGTON. Modern, sleek, tasteful, simple Danish design. Hip amongst the young urban adults and my son loves his. You should find a nice one in the $200-$250 US range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590310 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 08:11:54 +0000 Astrid 1590310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, one of the watch manufacturers I posted above that is still fairly affordable is Laco. You can order from them directly and shipping to USA is 30 €. And from reading reviews from Canada shipping over the pond is quick. There are some Fliegers with a metal band for 348€ each. I just love the look of Lacos...<br /> <a href="https://shop.laco.de/en/product/Rom.html?info=309" rel="nofollow">https://shop.laco.de/en/product/Rom.html?info=309</a><br /> <a href="https://shop.laco.de/en/Pilot-Watches-B/FARO.html" rel="nofollow">https://shop.laco.de/en/Pilot-Watches-B/FARO.html</a><br /> They also sell a metal band only for 89 Euro. If you contact them they might switch out the band on a watch that usually only comes with a leather band. And you can ask them to adjust for wrist circumference too.<br /> You might need to check on taxes and duties, but as far as I know you have one big thing going for you as you don't need to pay VAT. So my stated prices have a 19% mark down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590308 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 07:34:03 +0000 Astrid 1590308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, a true Chronograph would be over budget in any case. Or you have a cheaper watch with non functional hands and indicators. That's what I meant - a lot of the fashion watches put stuff on a watch face that isn't even functional because you don't have the mechanics behind it, it's just added to look that way. And that's what I don't like. If you want a classic metal band watch definitely look at the Seikos. But you have to be cautious buying them on the Internet, they're forged very often. I probably would even stay clear of Amazon. I would get something with contrast between watch face and hands, nothing worse than a watch you can't read at a glance.</p> <p>#1<br /> Seiko SNKE01K1<br /> #2<br /> Seiko SNZG13K1<br /> #3<br /> Seiko SNZH53K1</p> <p>And for me a watch is totally removed from a smartphone. I want to know the time, but I don't want to be constantly connected and available. I can leave my phone muted in my bag and go for half a day without looking at it. If I had to get it out every time I wanted to know the time I'd go crazy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590253 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:52:37 +0000 Aquamarine 1590253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, ladies, thank you for your suggestions! You have given me a lot to think about. I am pretty sure he wants a metal, not leather, band. Astid, I am guessing he does not want a chronograph...he already has a running watch with all the bells and whistles. I am going to ask him to at least look at face colors, shape, size to give me some ideas. I agree it would be best if he could pick it out himself, but I don't think we wIll have enough time. I will make sure the watch can be exchanged.</p> <p>I really appreciate the specific examples...they give me a starting point. It's overwhelming how many watches there are! I had briefly considered the Apple Watch (although it's beyond my budget), but I thought it was still in beta mode and there were kinks to iron out.</p> <p>Finally, coincidentally, on another site I frequent, today posters were talking about how wrist watches were trending among young/college-age people. FYI! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590174 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:04:03 +0000 Angie 1590174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was also going to suggest an Apple watch at first, but that exceeds the $200 mark.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also like the watches Astrid suggested. Good, clean modern classics.</p> <p>As an aside, some fashion watches - like the ones by DKNY, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors - are actually made by real watch manufacturers like Fossil. It's important to me that I wear a watch made by an authentic watch manufacturer, and not a fashion brand that is just winging it with watches.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aquamarine, if the watch does not need to be a surprise - have him help you pick one out. If he's into Retro - Seiko and Casio watches are fun too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590152 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:21:36 +0000 rachylou 1590152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Quad (the squared one) Angie shows. I guess the Apple Watch is more than $200... Because, yeah, I was gonna say young people don't wear watches; that fad has passed... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590127 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:24:10 +0000 Astrid 1590127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I wanted to add don't look at the band when you choose the watch, as it can easily be replaced with something you like better if necessary. My own watch in my profile picture is a men's watch so the strap that came with it was much too big for me and I bought another one. That reminds me - the black band I have on it now is done in, might be time for a new one... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590110 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:36:32 +0000 merwoman 1590110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Skagen watches are quite nice. I bought my DS (25) the one pictured below &nbsp;(sorry for poor image) - titanium band, sleek and modern looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590107 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:16:08 +0000 JAileen 1590107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave my husband a new watch several years ago. It's similar to the picture, except the metal is dark, as is the face. It's much larger than my watch, but weighs less, I think because of the titanium. It's kind of surprising. </p> <p>If I were getting a new watch, I'd get a solar one. No batteries! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590104 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:11:16 +0000 abc 1590104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can find good deals at Rack on watches in that price range (ie, original price more but at Rack around the 100-200 mark). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590098 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:54:06 +0000 Astrid 1590098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to confess I'm not a fan at all of a watch masquerading as a chronograph... In my opinion either you buy a real one or you don't. There's a lot of crap design out there when it comes to watches. And if they're quartz and you don't have fine mechanics working in them most are definitely overpriced. (Sorry for the rant.) But I agree that you should ask him what he's looking for if he doesn't want to pick himself. With leather band or metal? With date? Dark or light colored watchface? Round or square? Neutral black and white or colorful? Classic or sporty or retro or... You get my drift. If he's looking for something casual and sporty I think you could have a look at the Seiko 5ers for under 200$. A tons of colors and designs and decent quality. It's more difficult if he wants a good quality dresswatch to find something under 200$.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA</p> <p>Some of my favourite men's watches. Don't look at the prices. ;)</p> <p>#1 Tutima Grand Flieger</p> <p>#2 Stowa Antea</p> <p>#3 Mido Commander</p> <p>#4 Laco Düsseldorf</p> <p>#5 Dievas Vintage</p> <p>#6 Max Bill Chronograph</p> <p>#7 Nomos Tangomat</p> <p>#8 Hamilton Jazzmaster&nbsp; </p> <p>I think if he tries to find out his likes and dislikes first you can then go and set a budget and look for options that fit. And maybe try to find out why he's asking for a watch and when he wants to wear it. If it's something for everyday and you buy from a watch brand and not a fashion brand it might be worth spending just a bit more if he will wear it for a few years. CPW would be down quickly. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590087 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:36:11 +0000 Maneera 1590087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Fossil and MK from Angie's pick. </p> <p>It'll help to ask your son if he'd like a leather strap or a metal strap. I say this because men can be rather picky! For ex: my husband likes oversized dials but they HAVE to have a leather strap. No metal strap for him....as he thinks the watch becomes too heavy and fussy. He has several dress watches but at heart loves loves loves the Casio GShock, which is a sporty watch. </p> <p>It'll really help to ask your son what his preferences are before you go gift shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590075 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:08:05 +0000 Angie 1590075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooooh. Hard one. You do need to ask DS what he is looking for though - metal, leather, digital, sporty, classic.</p> <p>I'd say an oversized classic that's funky is a good idea. Here are some visuals in your price range:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590064 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:44:58 +0000 Astrid 1590064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If he will be wearing a suit you need to pick a dresswatch, I personally love anything Bauhaus like. For casual dress you could go more sporty. I wonder about picking for him though - I personally think a watch is just like jewelry, really personal. Maybe go watch shopping together? Oh and I vote get a mechanical watch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-buy-a-watch-for-a-young-man#post-1590058 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:20:57 +0000 Aquamarine 1590058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 21 year-old son has asked for a "nice" wrist watch for Christmas. Any suggestions? I am stumped, since I thought that age group used their phones to tell time. He will be graduating in the spring and I am guessing he is thinking ahead to the work world. I bet he is also influenced by his peers but I have no idea where to start looking. I would like to keep it under $200. Is that reasonable? </p>