https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:43:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352224 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:00:32 +0000 April 2352224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - the DKNY is just the kind of face I love: simple and uncluttered.</p> <p>MM - ok, see my comment to Bella above.&nbsp; This husband just keeps getting better and better!&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Now, to be fair, my FIL did gift me the tiny, dainty, watch he gave my late MIL on their wedding day, inscribed on the back from him to her, 1954.&nbsp; It's lovely but so tiny it's not terribly practical, unlike that Gucci!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352223 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:59:53 +0000 Lee 2352223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh MsMary, fun set!</p> <p>April, I like the Charlie Brown, I got my husband the Linus one! :)</p> <p>I have a lot of watches but nothing over $250 and most under $90. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352216 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:52:21 +0000 MsMary 2352216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, forgot to say I have a very fun watch that I inherited from my husband's late wife. It's the Gucci interchangeable bezel watch and it's very fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352200 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:39:41 +0000 Suz 2352200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an Apple watch and a love-hate relationship with it. I use it for fitness tracking etc because my Fitbit was a useless piece of garbage that continually broke. (Sorry, Fitbit). But I don't much love the sporty look. I actually miss my older DKNY watch...it felt like a bracelet.&nbsp;</p> <p>My brother is a watch nerd. And Mr. Suz wears an antique Movado, inherited from his dad -- very thin and beautiful on his rather fine boned wrist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352198 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:08:54 +0000 April 2352198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JA - I will definitely look for solar power next time around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352186 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:52:20 +0000 JAileen 2352186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a Citizen Eco-Drive for about five years. &nbsp;It has a medium sized face. &nbsp;I bought it when my battery guy retired. &nbsp;Because it’s solar powered, I haven’t had to do anything to it in five years. &nbsp;Regular room lights charge it, too. &nbsp;I&nbsp;got it at Macy’s on sale, and I think it was under $200. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352181 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:19:32 +0000 April 2352181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - re. the Apple watch: yes, you and the rest of the world.&nbsp; Mine is a minority viewpoint, no doubt, and evokes much eye-rolling from my family.</p> <p>Karie - see note to Angie.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>bella - that's the sort of husband known as "a keeper."</p> <p>DF - I have very small wrists too much I enjoy the contrast with a big watch face for some reason.</p> <p>madeline - Welcome to Team A Watch Every Day.</p> <p>Isabel - now you have me thinking about having more than one.</p> <p>Echo - yes, why doesn't that sort of watch exist yet?&nbsp; I would think there would be some demand for it.</p> <p>Jaime - another member of Team Smart Watch.</p> <p>RL - the idea of a dad who was a fashion dandy is so delicious!&nbsp; My own dad is of the "knee-high socks and black dress shoes with shorts" fashion category - and not in the Thom Browne sense.</p> <p>Roberta, yes, now you have me wondering: "What IS that about?"</p> <p>Bijou - are you telling me one can replace a watch battery before it dies, and get them serviced when they aren't broken?&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; No wonder you keep yours alive for so long!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352108 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 02:48:06 +0000 Bijou 2352108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love watches and have just bought my first iWatch. The iWatch is very practical and useful, especially to track my health and fitness goals, but I really love a classic watch. Of my classic watches I have three:<br />- black ceramic Rado watch (bought 25 years ago)<br />- stainless steel Longines watch (bought 35 years ago)<br />- gold Gucci watch (a birthday present from my in-laws acquired 6 years ago)</p> <p>All my dress watches get serviced and new batteries every 2 years. The Rado is my favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352098 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:47:43 +0000 Jaime 2352098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have a few nice watches that I rotated, but since I started wearing my cheap smart watch I have given them up. Love this thread though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352089 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:23:45 +0000 Echo 2352089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear anything truly high-end, but I do have a Tag Heuer Carrera, a Gucci bee watch (fashion watch, but priced higher), and a mid-range Omega. I'd love to have a Cartier Ballon Bleu, but that's probably not in the cards.</p> <p>I often wear a watch, but they are always tradtional watches and not "smart" watches. I just cannot stand wearing a big black box on my wrist that doesn't look like anything until activated. When there are more options for watches that look traditional but transmit info to my phone, I might consider it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352056 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:48:25 +0000 Isabel 2352056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love watches … it’s a functional piece of jewelry and a bit sentimental to me . I have a watch wardrobe - but not super high end . I have a Michele watch that I’ve had for decades and that I love . That was the most expensive at around $700 . Otherwise I go for look and long lasting . I LOVE timexs , my swatch ( yes LOL ) and I have Seiko and Casio solar watches . and I’ve had them all a REALLY long time ..:: including a lovely Invicta that has 12 different color leather bands . Each watch is radically different form the others and are key additions to bracelets …. I actually thing of them as bracelets .</p> <p>And I’m completely satisfied with my watch wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352051 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:21:52 +0000 madeline 2352051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a watch every day. I love to collect fun ones, like my Swatch Queen Elizabeth Jubillee watch and the black one with multicolored stripes.<br /> But my favorite is the Raymond Weil I got for Christmas a few years ago.<br /> Mixed metal and so comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352044 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:08:26 +0000 DonnaF 2352044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Apple Watch here, but I own about a half dozen watches. DH has wrecked a couple when trying to replace a battery so I am now on my second Skagen. My biggest limitation is my tiny wrist size; most face sizes are wider than my wrist. I wear a watch daily and am currently wearing matching watch and earrings—clear plastic/acrylic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352043 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:05:57 +0000 bella 2352043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am nodding along with Angie.&nbsp;<br />My husband never expresses any opinion about my fashion choices except to say that I look beautiful. Still, on this point, he is adamant: Watches have to come from genuine watch-makers as opposed to fashion houses. He is a bit of a watch snob They don't have to be expensive, high-end brands, but should be known for producing watches. So I have two beautiful Skagen watches. Unfortunately, I kind of lost my watch-wearing habit during the pandemic and never picked it up again. I check the time on my phone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352037 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:12:25 +0000 Karie 2352037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve always been a watch girl! Over the years I’ve had many ~ I’ve never been all that concerned about the brand, but I love big watch faces. The past few years I’ve been an Apple Watch girl, since hubs bought me one for Christmas it’s all I wear now. I love that I can change the watch by changing the bands, frame, and watch face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352032 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:17:10 +0000 Jonesy 2352032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread! I too had a Skagen watch (a men's watch, stainless steel, with a square-ish face) that I wore for about 20 years. Loved it! I had the battery replaced many times, but post-Covid, I replaced the battery and it was still dead, so I reluctantly let it go. After doing a bit of research, my new watch is a men's Seiko; it's sort of a basic sporty design without too many bells and whistles. I like the look of this sort of watch, really loved the navy face, and it was reasonably priced, figuring I'll have it for roughly 20 years like my previous watch (~$275, if I recall).</p> <p>So many gorgeous watches on this thread: Mary, that watch is amazing! And what a peach your husband is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352027 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:52:12 +0000 Angie 2352027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% Team Watch! VERY IMPORTANT. I always wear one too, <b>April</b>.</p> <p>I LOVE my Apple Watch!! I love how it helps me think and synchronizes with my iPhone. I'm on my second one - new one a few months old with new gold strap.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also have a gold Shinola for dressy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm devoted to a good quality watch made by a pukka watch and clock&nbsp;maker - as opposed to a&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;brand, IYKWIM.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352021 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:24:48 +0000 Carol 2352021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely not a watch person. Will use my phone, or run to nearest appliance to tell time. I do think they look nice on the right person. Interestingly, many young people today are not able to read a clock or watch with hands.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352018 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:52:11 +0000 MsMary 2352018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally wore mid-range watches my whole life -- nothing fancier than a Citizen. Then I made the "mistake" of admiring a very fancy watch in a magazine a few years ago, and was dumbfounded when it showed up under the Christmas tree that year! At first I was rather horrified but now I wear it every day and love it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352016 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:21:52 +0000 rachylou 2352016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite watch of all time was the (now) $40 arabic numeral easy reader Timex. Clean. Readable. Lightweight. But now I have an Apple Watch SE - no choice there, I use it to see my blood glucose numbers. And the weather and sunset time (which is all about getting the dog his run in ). I worked for a banker once upon a time, which means I can’t ever buy something like a Rolex. It was against the bankers’ dress code. Because, I quote, ‘No one wants to entrust their money to someone who might spend it like that.’ You must look like you’ll squeeze blood from a rock. That you won’t spend your own, let alone theirs. Lolol My dad liked a fancy watch though. He was a fashion plate at heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352014 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:12:29 +0000 Roberta 2352014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a wardrobe of watches from my working days, which I wore instead of bracelets. I donated some, but kept the ones that I really loved (even though I don't wear them much these days). I have one of those black velvet bracelet stands so I can at least admire them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Except for my 40-year-old Indiglo Timex watch, which is perfect for checking the time at the movies, they all were about $200. I have definitely spent that much on new leather bands for the Timex! At one point I did long for a white ceramic Tissot, but I can't justify it. A few favorites are below. I also had to retire a watch because one of the hour indicators came loose inside the bezel.&nbsp;</p> <p>April, my local jeweler has changed the battery in my Skagen several times. Not sure what that is about? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352009 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:41:20 +0000 April 2352009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, I LOVED my Skagen!&nbsp; The sleek silver mesh band, the uncluttered face.&nbsp; Unfortunately, a piece of one of the hands broke inside the glass and the battery died.&nbsp; Local high-end jeweler told me no one could do anything about either of those issues (not even the battery) except a certified Skagen repair shop.&nbsp; Apparently Skagen uses proprietary tools that no one else has.&nbsp; </p> <p>I figured that endeavor might cost more than the watch itself (sniff) thus I moved on.</p> <p>JNSP - I love a men's style watch.</p> <p>C2 - smart strategy.</p> <p>L67 - I can't bear the thought of all the tracking a smart watch does.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>BJ - this seems ideal - people gifted you things that&nbsp;<i>actually meet your requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i>:)</p> <p>RF - solar charging, well that is just brilliant.</p> <p>IP - can picture toddlers doing that.&nbsp; When I recently thought I might get a job at a K-8 afterschool program, I seriously considered getting the Timex with Charlie Brown on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352005 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:31:58 +0000 RobinF 2352005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear the same watch every day and am a little bit picky about it. I seem to go through a new one every few years and spend about $100 for them. I am definitely most concerned with the aesthetics of it. My current one is both silver and gold which I like, and it is solar charged so I never have to plug it in or change the battery! I love that!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2352002 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:25:49 +0000 Indigoprint 2352002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my grandmothers, mom and dad's silver toned stretchy band watches that I wear, I often stack them just for fun.<br />Interestingly the toddlers I work with are fascinated by them and "swipe" them to see if the work like a smart watch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351998 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:09:19 +0000 BlueJay 2351998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think too much about it, but all the watches I own were inexpensive and gifted to me and keep great time! They were chosen for aesthetics. The only thing my watch must have is a traditional watch face and a sweeping second hand.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351995 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:36:51 +0000 lyn67 2351995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Hubby is a watch nerd-but I am not a high end watch-or general- girl at all-more focused on color and size!:-) I did have a Donna Karan chunky white &amp; silver with white leather band watch 15 yrs ago which I loved for years and then DH updated it for me to&nbsp; a Swiss Legend (if I can read it well:-)) a few years ago- same size and color with a white rubber band- which I love even more!&nbsp; I don't even long for a smart watch at this moment- I am still&nbsp; fine with paying (and toying:-)) with my phone when needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351989 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:20:36 +0000 cat2 2351989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day to day, I wear a smart watch. I also have an inexpensive watch with a leather band that I wear for travel or on days I need to go through security. I also have 3 vintage watches from high end jewelers, that I used to wear to work, but nothing a watch geek would find interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351987 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:44:05 +0000 Je Ne Sais Pas 2351987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 watches I switch between: both hand me downs from my husband (these are smaller men’s watches, while it looks like these days the trend for men is really large watches). None high end: one a metal swatch, the other one vintage, from a lesser known brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351986 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:40:42 +0000 Helena 2351986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a smartwatch now but I am not a high end watch girl (or a high end girl in general lol) ... Give me a classic Timex and I'm a happy camper. I wore a $10 watch from Shoppers Drug Mart for many years (a classic tank style ... Someone once asked if it was Cartier so there you go ha!!!). I did have a watch I really liked that was Skagen I think? And I really liked the minimalist design. Not expensive either but more than my drugstore watch!</p> <p>DH on the other hand ... He has a collection of pass-down worthy watches. He loves to collect and learn all the details and history though, so it becomes more a full hobby than a fashion statement. Horses for courses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spending-priorities-watches#post-2351983 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:29:35 +0000 April 2351983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading Angie's post today about budgeting, I'm curious as to how the watch-wearers among us choose their watches.</p> <p>I realized I don't invest in those super high-end watches that will apparently outlive our grandchildren.&nbsp; I focus on how it looks (silvertone, large face, simple: no mini-clocks showing other time zones, no date window) and while I would never buy a scary-cheap watch from a street vendor, above that I'm not particularly fussy about brand.</p> <p>I should add I do not have a watch wardrobe.&nbsp; I keep the same one until it can't be repaired and wear it daily.</p> <p>How about you - how do you choose?&nbsp; Are there brands you're devoted to and if so, why?</p>