The other day I posted to ask about what watch should I get for my Dad. I just found out that he is wearing Movado, which is much more expensive than what I could get for him. Do yall think if I gift him a Bulova/Citizen/Seiko it would be fine? Would someone wearing an expensive watch like an average brand?
I dont know anything about watches so pls dont get too harsh on me. I’m just want to buy a gift for my Dad
Anything will do esp it is a gift from beloved son. However I would suggest a hamilton
Hey yall I saw people saying Movado he’s wearing is cheap which surprised me cuz as what I saw on the website, it’s lowest price is already 700. The watches of other brands I’m looking at is currently on BF sales which make them around 200 that’s why I was asking 😣
Btw, I really appreciate all of your answers. I, in fact, did send a pictures of those watches I was looking at to him and asked which one he likes. He said anything so ig he would be happy with anything I got for him
Once again, thank you so much for all the help 💞
You seem like a really thoughtful person. I bet your dad will be feeling really loved just because you’re taking so much time and thinking of him. Get him a really solid Seiko, and he’ll wear it with pride.
Personally I don’t think it’s the cost, it’s how much you enjoy the watch, and who it’s from. The $200 Tissot from my Grandfather means more than the Patek’s I’ve owned.
Absolutely, but that’s just me. I’ve literally bought $3,000 and $300 watches on the same shopping trip.
The only Seiko I have is a gift from my daughter. Means more to me than my $10k JLC. I’m sure your dad will love what you choose for him.
Don’t know. I can tell you I just bought a $7400 watch…and I just bought a $180 watch.
I have no problem going from my $1400 watch to my $200 watch, price isn’t a deciding factor when I choose what watch to wear.
Get him chrono/dress/diver or G-Shock
Absolutely. Any watch with sentimental value or from a loved one gets cherished in a way that luxury purchases from myself never will.
You should wear a watch for it’s personality, not it’s value. I seen uber priced watches that I would pick a high end Timex over ($160), especially if it is a super thin timepiece (I like my watches thick).
Movado is an overpriced brand so chances are you might actually end up getting him something nicer
Enjoyability is independent of price. Finishing, heritage, tolerances, complications - these are related to price. But when it comes down to “Do I like this watch and will I wear it?” - that’s unrelated to price.
Not necessarily a cheap/expensive brand issue. More of a personal taste or interest/enthusiast issue.
I’m sure he would appreciate and value any watch you give him. He may wear it regularly because he appreciates it. Or he may wear it just to make you happy.
If he has a lot of watches then having whichever one you get him in the collection is not a bad thing. But he probably won’t drop the other watches and just wear yours. He will probably wear it from time to time.
Watch enthusiasts can have very specific tastes, so I usually tell people it’s best to have the recipient pick out the watch. Anyway, it’s great that you are making such an effort to get him the gift. Good luck to you.
Your dad will appreciate anything you get for him. It’s the though that counts not the item itself.
Take a look at this Ed Sheeren collection video and listen closely at 6:25. He has a collection worth millions with unique pieces made for him, yet he still cherishes the first cheap quartz watch he got for it’s sentimental value. He would sell EVERYTHING for that watch.
I just blew $415 on a Citizen. The most I have ever spent on a watch. The last few days I find myself looking at $60 divers, while also missing my free Casio calculator watch. Dollar value ≠ enjoyment value.