Help choosing Womens Watch - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

gcurl21 · 04-18-2008, 10:18 AM

Im stuck on deciding what watch I should choose as a birthday gift. They are all around the same price range but im caught between these 3.

Or if any of you guys can reccomend some choices that would be great. Looking for a gold rectangular watch around 1000 mark.

Bear Cub · 04-18-2008, 10:24 AM

I like the Gucci link, but the Movado looks a bit more feminine.

Lasereth · 04-18-2008, 11:09 AM

Gucci Link looks the best to me.

BadNick · 04-18-2008, 11:17 AM

Movado ...it's smoother, softer, simpler, lighter, overall more feminine.

Hain · 04-18-2008, 11:22 AM

I asked my girlfriend in the room, she likes the Movado.

Also, this poll is a little tricky. The images are not in order with the choices of the poll.

Cynthetiq · 04-18-2008, 11:51 AM

NOOOOO!!! I voted for the wrong one because I used the pictures to go with the placement on the poll.... I voted for the Movado, but I like the gucci band

Ustwo · 04-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Mmmmmm Casio.......

Hain · 04-18-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

NOOOOO!!! I voted for the wrong one because I used the pictures to go with the placement on the poll.... I voted for the Movado, but I like the gucci band

I warned this would happen.

blahblah454 · 04-18-2008, 12:26 PM

I think that the Movado looks the best for a female. Most elegant looking of the 3. And it doesn't have that stupid Gucci name on it.

genuinegirly · 04-18-2008, 12:47 PM

That first one is stunning and unique.
The others, honestly, seem more mundane and generic in my eyes.

allaboutmusic · 04-18-2008, 02:02 PM

I'm a watch freak and have more watches than socks (ok, that's an exaggeration, but only a mild one). Of those three, I'd say the Movado... it just looks cleaner than the other two.

Question - who is it for? Is it for you, or for someone else? (sorry, I don't know your gender)

Depending on the lady in question, a vintage piece might be cool - you could but a really nice 60s-70s gold Omega in very good condition for that kind of money.

little_tippler · 04-18-2008, 09:16 PM

something more attractive about the Movado, it looks almost like a feminine bracelet, the others do not, to me - that's my vote.

Destrox · 04-18-2008, 09:26 PM

Movado for sure, but does it have to be gold? Bleh :P

snowy · 04-18-2008, 09:38 PM

The Movado caught my eye.

allaboutmusic · 04-19-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Destrox

Movado for sure, but does it have to be gold? Bleh :P

Different colours for different occasions. Personally I don't wear gold as it doesn't suit my image or my skin colouring, but some people wear it well, particularly if they also wear other jewellery of that colour. I'd sooner wear white gold.

Manic_Skafe · 04-19-2008, 06:17 AM

I'd choose the Movado simply because it's the most flatteringly photographed but there really doesn't seem to be anything particularly special about any of them.

Are you interested in Tourneau at all? Beautiful watches within the same price range as the Movado...

uncle phil · 04-19-2008, 01:28 PM

what does SHE like?

Manic_Skafe · 04-19-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle phil

what does SHE like?

Was that directed at me? If so, you should've just deleted my post.

uncle phil · 04-20-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Manic_Skafe

Was that directed at me? If so, you should've just deleted my post.

no, sorry if i was misunderstood; this was directed at the original poster...

if i was going to spend that amount of money on my wife or girlfriend, i'd make damn sure she got something that she wanted rather than something i "thought" she wanted...

gcurl21 · 04-21-2008, 11:40 PM

thank-you all for the input. Its for the gf and id prefer the suprise element. I know she wants a gold watch.

Herk · 04-22-2008, 10:30 AM

Personally, I can't imagine liking a woman that didn't get mad at me for spending $1000 on a $.38 item.
I should say something productive though, so I'm not just out trolling. Here it is. Assuming you put tons of effort into selecting the wrong one. She'd never notice. It says Gucci. You win. If she wants the name, I'm guessing she couldn't care less about delineating between faceted edges or links vs. solid band. Close you eyes, point.

hotzot · 04-23-2008, 07:42 AM

I picked the Movado, but to this day I can't understand why people buy watches without numbers on them.

allaboutmusic · 04-23-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hotzot

I picked the Movado, but to this day I can't understand why people buy watches without numbers on them.

Taste. Some people like the minimalist, uncluttered look. Others like fancy, complicated watches with chronograph dials and the like. Like this Breitling:

I love it, personally. But I can see how some people might think it's too much.

LoganSnake · 04-23-2008, 08:37 AM

Definitely the Movado.

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Originally Posted by allaboutmusic

Taste. Some people like the minimalist, uncluttered look. Others like fancy, complicated watches with chronograph dials and the like. Like this Breitling:

I love it, personally. But I can see how some people might think it's too much.

That's waaaaaaaaay too cluttered.

Movado style watch of the Museum collection is the one I like best:

Basically clean background with lines for numbers. Yum.

Sorry for going off topic.

allaboutmusic · 04-23-2008, 08:57 AM

Minimalist:

genuinegirly · 04-23-2008, 09:01 AM

OOOo that second one is pretty neat, allaboutmusic. The first photo is unfortunately a red x.

Pretty dang uncluttered face. If only the rest of it had smoother lines. Bothers me that the band is a different color and detachable.

allaboutmusic · 04-23-2008, 11:22 AM

Fixed the picture of the first one.

The second one is available with different colours. What's REALLY cool about that watch is that the ball bearing rolls around inside the watch, until you hold the watch level, then the ball rolls to the correct hour position using magnetic energy.

Willravel · 04-23-2008, 11:33 AM

I support a woman's right to choose.

lotsofmagnets · 04-23-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by allaboutmusic

Minimalist:

how does the 2nd one work? it looks awesome but can you tell the time with it?

allaboutmusic · 04-24-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lotsofmagnets

how does the 2nd one work? it looks awesome but can you tell the time with it?

Yes, the ball bearing rolls to the hour. In the picture, it's about half past twelve.

View Poll Results: What watch
Movado	20	74.07%
Gucci Band	1	3.70%
Gucci Link	6	22.22%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

04-18-2008, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
gcurl21 Upright	Help choosing Womens Watch Im stuck on deciding what watch I should choose as a birthday gift. They are all around the same price range but im caught between these 3. Or if any of you guys can reccomend some choices that would be great. Looking for a gold rectangular watch around 1000 mark. Last edited by gcurl21; 04-18-2008 at 12:09 PM..

04-18-2008, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hain has a plan Location: middle of Whywouldanyonebethere	I asked my girlfriend in the room, she likes the Movado. Also, this poll is a little tricky. The images are not in order with the choices of the poll. __________________ ////\\// IRONSKY.NET \\//\\\\

04-18-2008, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	NOOOOO!!! I voted for the wrong one because I used the pictures to go with the placement on the poll.... I voted for the Movado, but I like the gucci band __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

04-18-2008, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Mmmmmm Casio....... __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

04-18-2008, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bear Cub The Reverend Side Boob Location: Nofe Curolina	I like the Gucci link, but the Movado looks a bit more feminine.

04-18-2008, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Gucci Link looks the best to me.

04-18-2008, 11:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Movado ...it's smoother, softer, simpler, lighter, overall more feminine.

04-18-2008, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	I think that the Movado looks the best for a female. Most elegant looking of the 3. And it doesn't have that stupid Gucci name on it.

04-18-2008, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	That first one is stunning and unique. The others, honestly, seem more mundane and generic in my eyes. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

04-18-2008, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	I'm a watch freak and have more watches than socks (ok, that's an exaggeration, but only a mild one). Of those three, I'd say the Movado... it just looks cleaner than the other two. Question - who is it for? Is it for you, or for someone else? (sorry, I don't know your gender) Depending on the lady in question, a vintage piece might be cool - you could but a really nice 60s-70s gold Omega in very good condition for that kind of money.

04-18-2008, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
little_tippler Leaning against the -Sun- Super Moderator Location: on the other side	something more attractive about the Movado, it looks almost like a feminine bracelet, the others do not, to me - that's my vote. __________________ Whether we write or speak or do but look We are ever unapparent. What we are Cannot be transfused into word or book. Our soul from us is infinitely far. However much we give our thoughts the will To be our soul and gesture it abroad, Our hearts are incommunicable still. In what we show ourselves we are ignored. The abyss from soul to soul cannot be bridged By any skill of thought or trick of seeming. Unto our very selves we are abridged When we would utter to our thought our being. We are our dreams of ourselves, souls by gleams, And each to each other dreams of others' dreams. Fernando Pessoa, 1918

04-18-2008, 09:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	Movado for sure, but does it have to be gold? Bleh :P __________________ You bore me.... next.

04-18-2008, 09:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	The Movado caught my eye. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

04-19-2008, 06:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	I'd choose the Movado simply because it's the most flatteringly photographed but there really doesn't seem to be anything particularly special about any of them. Are you interested in Tourneau at all? Beautiful watches within the same price range as the Movado... __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

04-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	what does SHE like? __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

04-21-2008, 11:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
gcurl21 Upright	thank-you all for the input. Its for the gf and id prefer the suprise element. I know she wants a gold watch.

04-22-2008, 10:30 AM	#21 (permalink)
Herk Insane Location: Kansas City, MO	Personally, I can't imagine liking a woman that didn't get mad at me for spending $1000 on a $.38 item. I should say something productive though, so I'm not just out trolling. Here it is. Assuming you put tons of effort into selecting the wrong one. She'd never notice. It says Gucci. You win. If she wants the name, I'm guessing she couldn't care less about delineating between faceted edges or links vs. solid band. Close you eyes, point. __________________ -Blind faith runs into things!-

04-23-2008, 07:42 AM	#22 (permalink)
hotzot We're having potato pancakes! Location: stalag 13	I picked the Movado, but to this day I can't understand why people buy watches without numbers on them. __________________ The Bully Boys are here!

04-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#25 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Minimalist: Last edited by allaboutmusic; 04-23-2008 at 11:22 AM..

04-23-2008, 09:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	OOOo that second one is pretty neat, allaboutmusic. The first photo is unfortunately a red x. Pretty dang uncluttered face. If only the rest of it had smoother lines. Bothers me that the band is a different color and detachable. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

04-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Fixed the picture of the first one. The second one is available with different colours. What's REALLY cool about that watch is that the ball bearing rolls around inside the watch, until you hold the watch level, then the ball rolls to the correct hour position using magnetic energy. Last edited by allaboutmusic; 04-23-2008 at 11:25 AM..

04-23-2008, 11:33 AM	#28 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I support a woman's right to choose.