Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 18:33     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
$3,000-$5,000 for a WATCH? Are you serious? What could it possibly have that couldn't be found in a watch 1/10 or less of that price? You could travel to Europe for a week or buy a few new computers for that price.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 18:20     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
We can afford any watch for my husband and he absolutely refuses to wear an expensive one--btw, partner in Big Law to those who say it is necessary. He thinks expensive watches are stupid and doesn't want to have to worry about losing anything of value. Not everyone is into watches. OP make sure you know if your husband really wants a nice watch.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 18:17     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


Then you must not be rich, because if you were then you'd know that high-quality timepieces appreciate in value.

OP, a Rolex Mariner is a good classic, versatile choice. Just a tad outside of your budget.


Sorry - I meant submariner
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 18:14     Subject: Re:What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Get him a new phone and that can double as his watch. A timepiece shows his age.


OP, don't listen to this person. Every single male I know that's aged 18 and up wears a watch.


I have three watches lying around and I wear none. No, not everyone is into watches, sorry.
It depends on the line of work. For lawyers, sales guys, etc...the timepiece does matter and does get noticed.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 17:55     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


Then you must not be rich, because if you were then you'd know that high-quality timepieces appreciate in value.

OP, a Rolex Mariner is a good classic, versatile choice. Just a tad outside of your budget.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 16:51     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I got DH a Citizen and I could afford your budget easily - he loves it, gets compliments on it and we bought stock with the balance.

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


I admire the ethic of not splurging and saving the balance. Get the simplest of their watches: watches with lots of goofy dials and general watch-bling are a dead giveaway that you actually have to work for a living.

(Read Fussell's book, Class.)


OP here. Thanks for all the ideas!

I plan on getting DH something very simple, but I do want it to be high quality. He wears a much cheaper watch now, and I think he would appreciate having a nice timepiece, kind of like jewelry. I have wedding/engagement rings, and DH gives me a small piece of jewelry for major occasions. They are simple pieces that I love wearing every day (diamond studs, pearl earrings, etc.). Each time I put them on, I think about the happy event that they're related to.

DH has just a $500 wedding ring from 10 years ago. I don't think it's irresponsible to get him a nice watch, especially when we aren't generally crazy spenders, and we are happy with our savings. Turning 35 seems like a big deal, especially since our lives were so very different at age 30. It will definitely be a watch that he can keep for years and years, nothing too trendy.

Keep any other ideas coming!


I don't think the quality difference between a $500 and a $5000 is that much. I think over $500, you are paying for the brand.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 16:46     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
I'd go Movado (and save some money in the bargain).
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 16:31     Subject: Re:What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
if my wife bought me a watch that cost that much, and we can afford that, I would return it.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2012 16:24     Subject: Re:What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Cartier tank watch? They run around $2,5000 - $3,500. Very classic and understated.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2012 08:59     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I got DH a Citizen and I could afford your budget easily - he loves it, gets compliments on it and we bought stock with the balance.

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


I admire the ethic of not splurging and saving the balance. Get the simplest of their watches: watches with lots of goofy dials and general watch-bling are a dead giveaway that you actually have to work for a living.

(Read Fussell's book, Class.)


OP here. Thanks for all the ideas!

I plan on getting DH something very simple, but I do want it to be high quality. He wears a much cheaper watch now, and I think he would appreciate having a nice timepiece, kind of like jewelry. I have wedding/engagement rings, and DH gives me a small piece of jewelry for major occasions. They are simple pieces that I love wearing every day (diamond studs, pearl earrings, etc.). Each time I put them on, I think about the happy event that they're related to.

DH has just a $500 wedding ring from 10 years ago. I don't think it's irresponsible to get him a nice watch, especially when we aren't generally crazy spenders, and we are happy with our savings. Turning 35 seems like a big deal, especially since our lives were so very different at age 30. It will definitely be a watch that he can keep for years and years, nothing too trendy.

Keep any other ideas coming!
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2012 08:30     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:I got DH a Citizen and I could afford your budget easily - he loves it, gets compliments on it and we bought stock with the balance.

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


I bought my husband a Citizen for our engagement/wedding - it's one of the eco-drive watches, so he never has to worry about changing the battery! It's still going strong, too, and he wears it every day.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2012 08:20     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:I got DH a Citizen and I could afford your budget easily - he loves it, gets compliments on it and we bought stock with the balance.

(poor people buy things that depreciate - rich people do the opposite)


I admire the ethic of not splurging and saving the balance. Get the simplest of their watches: watches with lots of goofy dials and general watch-bling are a dead giveaway that you actually have to work for a living.

(Read Fussell's book, Class.)
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2012 07:42     Subject: What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
My husband got a Stowa and its quite nice. You could go on a trip with the balance of your budget if you want something more romantic than stocks as a gift.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 23:56     Subject: Re:What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Get him a new phone and that can double as his watch. A timepiece shows his age.


OP, don't listen to this person. Every single male I know that's aged 18 and up wears a watch.


I have three watches lying around and I wear none. No, not everyone is into watches, sorry.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 23:27     Subject: Re:What brand watch should I get DH for this 35th birthday?
I'm a big fan of the Omega watch I got from my DW.