Watch for my future husband.

[amy0385]

Hi everyone..i want to buy a new watch for my future husband as we will getting marry on June 2012. I hope anyone here can help and suggest me a brand/model..my budget is just around RM1,000 ....im looking sumthing like this :






THANX!

[putokia]

dont think can get those within rm1k

[amy0385]

ya ..i was looking sumthing looks like that..

[gloomis]

the only i can think of is replica watch. But is better to get something genuine with warranty since is wedding gift. With your limited budget, u can check on seiko o orient, they produce quite nice classic watch.

[jefnando]

By the watches you posted, you prolly want something swiss made.
With your budget, its really best to stick with japanese brands. But if you can stretch it to maybe 1.5k, you can look into tissot.

Good luck.

[G.MAC]

try the brand arbutus. You would be surprised at the different choices available and some look like the ones you are going for and I believe they also retail <RM1000.

[meoramri]

Hi amy0385,

First of all congratulations!

Like G.Mac, I would also like to suggest the Arbutus brand. This is the one that I own, Arbutus Propeller Mens Automatic Watch AR0055BB:



For a price that is well below your budget, you get:

A day, date, month calendar;
Leather, with deployment buckle with push button;
24 hour indicator with moon/sun phase;
Display back.

[mnazri.tan]

amy....u can also try invicta brand....very nice design for what u paid... advisable to buy online...
also try the Citizen brand...the new line up is so gorgeous...even the automatic one....a few are not using miyota instead their own in house caliber...

i am looking for Citizen NP3010 myself...it is so damn handsome with in house caliber, 40 hours power reserve, 21 jewels, and damn gorgeous blue hand....24hours subdial thought not the second time zone....wont believe the price though... surprisingly affordable...

[shamtv2555]

try to u ur budget to 20 k n u can get those damasko o iwc...even a panerai aso u can get , buy a good watch for ur husband better thn those lower end watch. WATCHES R MAN STATUS!!!!!!!!

[fooyc]

Google Seiko 5 Sports.

[chin]

try to u ur budget to 20 k n u can get those damasko o iwc...even a panerai aso u can get , buy a good watch for ur husband better thn those lower end watch. WATCHES R MAN STATUS!!!!!!!!

I think this is sound advise. Although RM20k might be abit overkill (depending on your budget).

You are basically buying a watch to commemorate your wedding hence the budget should be equal to the cost of the engagment diamond (2 months pay according to jewelers  )

If RM1k is the max u will go (or how much u think your hubby is worth  ) then u should go for Seiko, at least u will know that the watch/brand will still be appreciated 20 yr fr now. 

[chin]

amy....u can also try invicta brand....very nice design for what u paid... advisable to buy online...
also try the Citizen brand...the new line up is so gorgeous...even the automatic one....a few are not using miyota instead their own in house caliber...

i am looking for Citizen NP3010 myself...it is so damn handsome with in house caliber, 40 hours power reserve, 21 jewels, and damn gorgeous blue hand....24hours subdial thought not the second time zone....wont believe the price though... surprisingly affordable...

This is within her 'budget'? Trying hard to resist......

[gloomis]

try to u ur budget to 20 k n u can get those damasko o iwc...even a panerai aso u can get , buy a good watch for ur husband better thn those lower end watch. WATCHES R MAN STATUS!!!!!!!!

bro, if 2k is the budget, i think maximum squeeze oso can get double. from 2k can jump to 20k then tat will no budget can say edi. hahaha..... wedding nid to spent alot money lah. so watch is just a gift. as for status, ask the husband buy himself if he want the status...

[Omnipotent]

no la, i disagree...budget shouldn't be an indication of how much u love ur husband-to-be...if you both really love each other, even a self made paper origami has more sentimental value than a Credor...

for your budget i would say get an automatic Seiko/Orient...something that will last as long as your love for each other 

[shamtv2555]

slowly collect money n dont buy at rush, better ask 1st thn buy, later u buy ur husband don like n aso not wear aso d

[hanz079]

If you're buying a watch for your future husband, just go with what you think will suit him and within budget.
As for the status part, if he wants status, he can buy it himself.
I agree with Omnipotent, it's the thought that counts.
Not everyone can have 5 figure budget for a watch.
I would recommend a tissot or a mido... both are reasonably priced.

[G.MAC]

if the watch is a reflection of what we are worth, then a lot of us should be getting Pateks or Rolex-es. If your wife comes to you with a seiko 5, then better no need to get married.   

[Friday]

no la, i disagree...budget shouldn't be an indication of how much u love ur husband-to-be...if you both really love each other, even a self made paper origami has more sentimental value than a Credor...

for your budget i would say get an automatic Seiko/Orient...something that will last as long as your love for each other 

If you're buying a watch for your future husband, just go with what you think will suit him and within budget.
As for the status part, if he wants status, he can buy it himself.
I agree with Omnipotent, it's the thought that counts.
Not everyone can have 5 figure budget for a watch.
I would recommend a tissot or a mido... both are reasonably priced.

Hats off to both sifus for thier opinions and advice..

You cant go wrong with either Seiko or Tissot imo that is.. Well known brand and it'll last you for looongg time.. Enough time for your next purchase of gifts for ur hubby during the anniversary..  Also you can try brands like victorinox,guess and etc..plenty out there that will bring joy to your future husband.. Happy hunting.. and update us with pics later..

[rusminag]

If the budget is limited to RM1k, don't go for wrist watch. Try to find vintage pocket watch.

[gloomis]

it is getting abit out of control.....

[bOcy]

slowly collect money n dont buy at rush, better ask 1st thn buy, later u buy ur husband don like n aso not wear aso d

+1

In my opinion,

If your husband is looking to own something worthwhile, how about putting the money in a savings or shares account and start off a watch fund for him.

Or you can discuss with your parents, or/and parent in laws to do away with gold jewellery and combine the funds to get him a gentleman's watch.

[TJ]

If your husband to be truly loves you, he'll wear anything that comes from you. Not all men equates watches to status. Some wear expensive watch but have empty wallets. What kinda status is that? More like ego and pride.

Just stick to your budget. Buy what you think it's best. Even the cheapest can carry most value in his heart (as it's from you).

[rusminag]

For those with empty wallet, Original Rolex will be the last thing that they will wear...

[gapnap]

If your husband to be truly loves you, he'll wear anything that comes from you. Not all men equates watches to status. Some wear expensive watch but have empty wallets. What kinda status is that? More like ego and pride.

Just stick to your budget. Buy what you think it's best. Even the cheapest can carry most value in his heart (as it's from you).

+1 Amen to this ...

and also this article !

[am_sober]

If your husband to be truly loves you, he'll wear anything that comes from you. Not all men equates watches to status. Some wear expensive watch but have empty wallets. What kinda status is that? More like ego and pride.

Just stick to your budget. Buy what you think it's best. Even the cheapest can carry most value in his heart (as it's from you).

+1 Amen to this ...

and also this article !

nicely said~