bithday watch

[verminator]

my wife wants to by me a watch for my birthday. only has about 2k to spend. i like the look of the raymond weil parsifal watches. are they any good, or are they just a pretty case. do you have any other suggestions?

[sparkyhx]

I bought my wife a 2nd hand bi-metal datejust Rolex - she loves it. You can pick these up thru ebay retailers for under 2k

At the end of the day it depends on what her tastes are and whether she sees soemthing 2nd hand but nice as 'special'.

[Jase k]

I think the watch is for him sparky......
2k can buy quite a lot of watch at the moment depending on wether you want new or 2nd hand?? The obvious choices around that money (for me) would be a 2nd hand rolex submariner.. or similar GMT etc. A chopard mille miglia 1000 new for less than 2k, or a nice breitling depending on your choice of design?

[Dominic H]

If you like the Raymond Weil, and it is your ideal watch then go for it. A lot of people buying top quality Swiss watches invariably chop and change just like cars. There are a lot out there to own/enjoy. You may be in for a shock when it comes to P/Xing your Raymond weil....
In general terms Rolex sports watches such as the Submariner, GMT or the Explorer are always sought after.If you would wear a previously owned, late model I would go for a year old Sub or GMT. Get a watch where someone has taken the depreciation, and when you come to change (if you do) it will be relatively pain free.
Hope this helps.....Dominic

[Dominic H]

Jase k said:

I think the watch is for him sparky......
2k can buy quite a lot of watch at the moment depending on wether you want new or 2nd hand?? The obvious choices around that money (for me) would be a 2nd hand rolex submariner.. or similar GMT etc. A chopard mille miglia 1000 new for less than 2k, or a nice breitling depending on your choice of design?

Jase, you obviously type far quicker than I, you took the words right out of my mouth..... :-)

Edited by Dominic H on Wednesday 6th June 15:03

[sparkyhx]

Jase k said:

I think the watch is for him sparky......
2k can buy quite a lot of watch at the moment depending on wether you want new or 2nd hand?? The obvious choices around that money (for me) would be a 2nd hand rolex submariner.. or similar GMT etc. A chopard mille miglia 1000 new for less than 2k, or a nice breitling depending on your choice of design?

oops - must pay more attention - how about the Omega Planet Ocean - low running costs as well.

[verminator]

thanks for the replies. i would be more than happy to own a pre-owned rolex, but i have to say i am not that keen on the look of them. the only one i have seen that i like is a yatchmaster. a friend has one, but i think he paid about 4k for it. your point regarding future value could be something to think about though.

[johnfm]

What year were you born? Find a decent watch made in that year. Problem solved and a bit of fun finding the watch too! Beats walkin into a jewellers and handing over debit card in my book.

[superlightr]

verminator said:

my wife wants to by me a watch for my birthday. only has about 2k to spend. i like the look of the raymond weil parsifal watches. are they any good, or are they just a pretty case. do you have any other suggestions?

Only !?! I would ask her if she would be happy getting a used watch and then the world is your clamshell.

£2k is a very good figure to have the pleasure of spending.....

(ps dont forget to buy your wife some flowers etc as well when you do get your watch)