Is a cheap (or imitation) watch okay?

agrace

I know that Angie has talked extensively about addressing hair, watch and specs (not in that order) as the backbone of good style. My question is, I do not own a watch that I like right now and I seriously doubt I will be able to fork over several hundred dollars for a name brand watch anytime soon. I see really nice imitation watches at stores like Target and I just wondered - will anyone be the wiser?

So...what say the experts on here? Is this a time to just wait until I can have the real deal or can a fake work for a while?

Thanks!

16 years ago

Shopping

13 replies

Latest reply was from yublocka

taylor

Veteran

I have cheap watches and expensive watches...I love them all equally:) Just find one you like...could be 9.99 but if you feel like a million dollars in it...that's enough!!

16 years ago

Kate

Veteran

Personally, I would rather go for a brand that isn't top of the line but isn't an imitation. I've had a couple watches from Fossil that have been over $50 and less than $100 - is this a price range that could work for you? I think you can find reasonably priced watches that are stylish and enhance your style at most department stores. I don't think you need to have a several hundred dollar watch to look fab!

16 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Great suggestion from, Kate. Fossil makes fabulous watches. If you can spare that amount of cash, I'd try there rather than Target.

16 years ago

marianna

Veteran

I know how you feel. I asked my mom for a really expensive white watch for my birthday... I hope she comes through. If not, I'd be a-okay with an imitation watch as long as it looks expensive, you know?

16 years ago

agrace

Active Member

I really like the oversized men's style watches (boyfriend watch??) - Kate and Angie, do you know if Fossil makes any of those? I suppose I can just look online to find the answer..... I could probably spare that amount perhaps and that is a good thought. I had a fossil watch in college that I really liked, I always tend to forget about that brand.

Hmmm. Thanks for the input.

16 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

They do! And there is always the option of getting a men's Fossil watch.

Marianna, I hope you get your birthday watch wish.

16 years ago

MNsara

Veteran

I also have watches from all different price points and love them equally (almost).

I do notice that I must be hard on watch bands on the underside. They get grubby by the buckle/clasp and that is where they can get worn looking. So I prefer to not spend a lot on a white/light color watch knowing I may not be able to keep it white/light.

I always check Macy's clearance first. . .

16 years ago

Mellllls

Veteran

I have a more high end watch that was a holiday gift 3 years ago. I intend to wear it forever though.

My problem with inexpensive watches is that they didn't seem to last. When I was in college I liked gold and silver toned watches so they matched my gold and silver jewelry. After awhile, the gold would wear off and they looked awful. My sister always has problems with inexpensive watches breaking. So if you don't mind frequently replacing an inexpensive watch I have no problem with it. But if you intend to wear the watch for a long time it might be more cost efficient to get a nicer one.

16 years ago

shana

Veteran

I have several $$$ high end watches as well as a couple of inexpensive ones and guess which one I wear the most - my Fossil BF watch that was around $70! Mine looks like this one:

http://www.fossil.com/en_US/sh.....ath=AM4295

I have been wearing mine non-stop since I bought it last year and I haven't had any issues. I literally throw it in my gym bag or have noticed my 2 year old knocking it on the ground and it's help up really well. I am very impressed!

16 years ago

bella

(website)

Veteran

Amazon has a lot of fossil watches on sale some under $50.

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-W.....038;sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-E.....bs_watch_2

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-R.....bs_watch_3

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-A.....bs_watch_4

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-S.....s_watch_55

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-R.....bs_watch_6

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-S.....bs_watch_6

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-A.....s_watch_33

16 years ago

florida

Veteran

Another good place to get designer watches at huge discounts is overstock.com. They have a great selection.

16 years ago

fathenry

Veteran

I like the watches at Nordstrom Rack. They range from $20 to quite expensive. Mine have held up quite a while. I like inexpensive watches. I usually am tired of them right around the time the battery dies so it works out.

16 years ago

yublocka

(website)

Veteran

I've had 2 Fossil watches in my time and been very happy with them both!!!

16 years ago

Category