Quality budget woman’s watch?

[Jay9Suited]

Potentially looking to get my wife a watch for her 30th birthday. She does not have a watch now but would wear one on special occasions. Not looking for anything crazy but would like a nice luxury watch brand. Is there any classic woman’s watches that come highly regarded that won’t break the bank? (Sub $5k for sure but less than $2k would be ideal). Thanks in advance!

[BraveBold]

To me the obvious (and perhaps only) answer is a Cartier Tank.

There of course other options but I’d struggle to recommend any thing ahead of that, frankly right up and past the $10k range.

Classic, beautiful watch that can be dressed up or down. Recommend on bracelet.

[F131F]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

To me the obvious (and perhaps only) answer is a Cartier Tank.

A JLC Reverso can also be another.

[KatGirl]

Any watch can be a lady’s watch. However, the Cartier Tank is an excellent suggestion, given your specific need. A Longines DolceVita in the smaller size is quite similar and much more cost effective.

Kat


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[winst]

Tudor Clair De Rose is a nice ladies watch. Several different sizes, dial options and 100m WR if she has an active lifestyle and wants to wear the watch as much as possible.

[Easy E]

I got a Cartier Must for my wife. That turned out to be a perfect choice

[Yobrooks]

The Oris Kermit... Fun watch

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[enjoythemusic]

Longines

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by F131F

A JLC Reverso can also be another.

Love JLC. Love the Reverso. But starting price for the JLC is more than 2x the Cartier’s and even if deal shopping both, the gap more or less remains.

Not apples to apples, of course, but I was sticking to the prescribed budget :-)

[BraveBold]

Also, I like the Longines suggestions if aiming sub-$2k. You might want to look at Mido and perhaps Tissot, where you can start seeing grey dealer prices (new) at steep discounts to “jewelry store” rates.

Mido has been a big enough hit in my house that my wife and I both regularly wear ours and I added a second one. Nice enough watch that I’ve had people randomly compliment it.

But if you can stretch/find a deal, I still think a Cartier is the way to go.

[77T]

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[Slackergirl]

Tiffany's also has some sub $4-5K watches. The blue line has Tiffany blue dials and are a nice pop of color. If I was going to do a one and done dressy watch for someone not a watch nerd Cartier would definitely be the one to go for. The Santos-Dumont starts at $3900 and would be a great one besides the Tank to consider. Both timeless. So many options in the Tank range for that price. Plus I do think it is fun to have the purchase prearranged and do the pickup at Cartier. Fun for the bday. Birthday watch with a little Champagne and pampering. I'm sure she will love whatever you decide on.

[subtona]

Cartier.

By far best bang for the buck.

[Jay9Suited]

Appreciate the responses everyone!

[WatchTimes]

Cartier

[Catatafish]

I bought my wife two watches last year that she commented on how much she loved when we were shopping around New York:

1) Cartier Santos Dumont quartz on a blue croc strap. The red croc band is on the way for Valentine's Day.
https://www.cartier.com/en-us/watche...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
2) Swatch "What If" in rose. (doesn't meet your luxury criteria)
https://www.swatch.com/en-us/what-if...xoCBJ8QAvD_BwE

On deck that she also had her eye on is a Nomos Tetra in pink with a gray band.
https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/tetr...S6Q3MdnI&gQT=2

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by 77T

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I have a similar watch that I bought yesterday. So far, so good. Like it!


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[scarlet knight]

I do note that I am a male, but this watch is pretty unisex.


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