- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Thoughts on this women’s watch for wife? Charlie de Paris
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:04 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:04 am
My wife has a “fancy watch” (Cartier Must), but she’s really fascinated by my automatic/mechanical watch so I wanted to get her one too but also something more fun and casual. Found this French brand that seems to fit the bill: Charlie de Paris Initial 36 Guilloché . Got it for ~$500.
Anyone know much about these? Again, wanted something more casual/everyday and where you can see the mechanical action (including second hand). At this price I know it’s not high or even medium end, but did I buy a piece of crap?
Anyone know much about these? Again, wanted something more casual/everyday and where you can see the mechanical action (including second hand). At this price I know it’s not high or even medium end, but did I buy a piece of crap?
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:07 am to FutureCorridor49
You got ripped off. It ain’t even got any numbers on it.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:08 am to FutureCorridor49
Pic is an optical illusion I hope. That looks huge for a dainty wrist
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:08 am to FutureCorridor49
That is a low thumb nail.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:12 am to FutureCorridor49
Big as a wall clock.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:13 am to Sao
quote:
Pic is an optical illusion I hope. That looks huge for a dainty wrist
It is a bit of an optical illusion but the face is also (purposefully) on the large side because I heard her mention once that she thinks large watch faces on women “can look fun.”
ETA: it’s 36mm
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 11:15 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:15 am to FutureCorridor49
Did you buy that monstrosity from Flavor Flav?
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:32 am to FutureCorridor49
Never heard of it.
But at $500 it's probably ok as long as your expectations aren't terribly high. It's not a well known name that's going to give you any "cache" (ala Cartier, Rolex, etc). It looks like it has a Japanese movement similar to those used in mid-priced Timex, Bulova, Citizen, watches.
If she likes it and appreciates it that's all that really matters. Relative to what some watches can cost, $500 is not that much. I'd rather buy someone a $500 watch that they love and wear all the time v. a $5,000 watch that they don't like and just wastes away in a dresser drawer
But at $500 it's probably ok as long as your expectations aren't terribly high. It's not a well known name that's going to give you any "cache" (ala Cartier, Rolex, etc). It looks like it has a Japanese movement similar to those used in mid-priced Timex, Bulova, Citizen, watches.
If she likes it and appreciates it that's all that really matters. Relative to what some watches can cost, $500 is not that much. I'd rather buy someone a $500 watch that they love and wear all the time v. a $5,000 watch that they don't like and just wastes away in a dresser drawer
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:44 am to FutureCorridor49
quote:
she thinks large watch faces on women “can look fun.
That's the boyfriend watch trend.
If it is actually 36mm it isn't large for the average woman's wrist given they can carry off bigger "jewelry" than men.
Since it is already purchased I will refrain from further comment.
For anyone looking for for a round watch for women at a lower price point I suggest the Longines Primaluna and the Bulova Regatta. They are both quartz and I would have to think of alternatives for a mechanical one. That said there are a lot of watches being produced that take inspiration from the Rolex Oyster Perpetual which really fits the bill IMO.
The Citizen Tsuyosa is a great automatic watch available in multiple colors, has an automatic movement and balances inspiration from the Oyster Perpetual and the integrated bracelet trend brought back to life by the popularity of the Patek Nautilus and AP Royal Oak. At 40mm it is big enough to look like it was chosen to be big on purpose and can be had under $300.
This is the ice blue which fits into the Tiffany Blue/Turquoise/lt. blue trend that has been huge since Patek introduced the Tiffany blue dial on their very last run of the 5711 Nautilus.
ETA the color range
being worn on a woman BF style
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 11:49 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:53 am to FutureCorridor49
It is a microbrand that may be starting to get some traction. I had never heard of them until a couple of months ago. Christopher Zerone mentioned the maker on his Theo and Harris YouTube channel. I think he perhaps visited their HQ on a recent trip to Paris.
Eta Movements, Sapphire crystal, looks like a reasonable price point for a Rose Gold PVD stainless steel case. Most of their watches don't fit my taste, but I definitely wouldn't call them ugly. Also that 36 mm size is not large at all, though the minimal bezel and the outward inclining chapter ring lend to the illusion of a big dial. I think the blue-green strap goes well with the RG tone and I like the guilloche white dial, though I'm not a big fan of cutouts on the front of the dial to expose parts of the movement.
You obviously know its not in the same stratosphere as Cartier (which has seriously been making a play to recoup former glory as of late), but no problem at all for a fun watch for a change of pace.
Eta Movements, Sapphire crystal, looks like a reasonable price point for a Rose Gold PVD stainless steel case. Most of their watches don't fit my taste, but I definitely wouldn't call them ugly. Also that 36 mm size is not large at all, though the minimal bezel and the outward inclining chapter ring lend to the illusion of a big dial. I think the blue-green strap goes well with the RG tone and I like the guilloche white dial, though I'm not a big fan of cutouts on the front of the dial to expose parts of the movement.
You obviously know its not in the same stratosphere as Cartier (which has seriously been making a play to recoup former glory as of late), but no problem at all for a fun watch for a change of pace.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:58 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
Does not look like an eta movement. Looks like a Chinese movement.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 11:59 am to FutureCorridor49
Stop biting your nails. That's how you get AIDS.,
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:03 pm to Obtuse1
quote:
The Citizen Tsuyosa is a great automatic watch available in multiple colors,
So much they got right about this watch except the eccentric crown at 4 o'clock, and to me it woulda been better at 38 mm. Colors are great though.
My go to in cheap autos is the Orient Bambino 38 mm. Only things I don't really like about that watch are the mineral crystal - looks good, but I wonder about durability and the straps look fine from a distance, but are stiff and just not great quality. It is otherwise a classic and they just came out with quartet of special editions for the holidays that in clude a robin's egg blue and a muted salmon dial. 38 mm, but wears like a vintage watch. With discount floating around can be had for around $280
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:06 pm to MizunoDude
quote:
Does not look like an eta movement. Looks like a Chinese movement.
The one in the picture is a Miyota, not sure which one but it is in the 90/91 series so it is 28.8k bph and this one is designed for an open heart dial. Basically the same architecture as a 9015.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:10 pm to BigPapiDoesItAgain
quote:
My go to in cheap autos is the Orient Bambino 38 mm.
Great watch but I didn't mention it because I thought they were very limited production in the colors and assumed they would be hard to source now without paying a secondary market premium. I could be wrong on that.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:15 pm to Sao
It doesn’t look as huge on the pics from the website.
I think the watch is nice, but I’m not a fan of the peacock color band.
I think the watch is nice, but I’m not a fan of the peacock color band.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 12:15 pm to FutureCorridor49
I can't stand wearing a watch, but that thing looks enormous. There is nothing feminine or dainty about that monstrosity.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News