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skagen has some nice ones on amazon in that price range. they are *very* thin. they also generally had good reviews. 1ds loves his. 1dd bought herself one because she could get a color she liked better. (she could easily afford to spend more.) 2ds's arm hair is too long though, and he dosen't like the mesh. (so, 1ds gave him his non-skagen watch in trade so 1ds now has two.)

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I've had my Citizen eco-drive for about 12 years. It's still running strong and no batteries to replace. When I bought it I paid a little over $100. Not sure what they go for now. When I worked at Macy's the Fossil watches were kept with costume jewelry. The 'serious' watches were kept with bridge and fine jewelry. I've always thought of Fossil as a fashion watch, but maybe they make a better watch as well.

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Dh called me and said he cannot buy with the gift card because the price is higher than $100 and he can't pay with two ways. I am glad, now I can buy the one I think is better. The one he chose is battery run.

I will choose one of these three. Help me if you can to made a decision.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JT4CV0/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VNP3I2/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3CJ7AGH6TMGBG

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VYQK7E/ref=gno_cart_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1QE9WRQQKACA2

 

I personally like the second one. But my brother is a Chinese businessman and almost 60 years old. I lean toward toward the first one because it looks more expressive for its $495 price.

Opinions?

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If the recipient is slightly older (~60), he may find all of these hard on the eye. The faces are "busy", from all the additional features. The third one is easiest to read. If choosing among these three, I would check online user reviews for each model, from various websites. Sorry not to cast a vote.

 

Hope he will be pleased with your choice! A watch always is a thoughtful present.

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Good point!

It is more for the looks than for the practical use. Basically, it means the more expensive it looks, the better.

It is not my choice, but I have to choose one that looks expensive. I wish I didn't have to do this. But he asked for a watch, even a Rolax if I would buy it, but I cannot afford that.

 

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My husband and I both have men's Timex Indiglo watches - this model or similar. We've had them for about five years each and they have lasted well and been trouble free. It's a bit cheaper than you were talking about, but it's a great watch.

 

Laura

 

Laura,

Mine is exactly the same!!! Thanks! I don't think my brother would appreciate it, though. He wants something that looks expensive! I don't even know if he will give it as a gift to win some favor in Zhengzhou or wear it himself.

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I would also check out watches from Eddie Bauer. My husband worked there in college and has had one of his watches since then (1990). Something happened to it and they took it back and gave him a new one. Although they did not have the exact same watch they replaced it with one that was similar. Their return policy is extremely good, if at any time you are not completely satisfied you can return your purchase for a full refund. He said people used to come into the store with an obviously well worn item and they would take it back, no questions asked.

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There is the perspective that "simplicity of appearance indicates elegance and good taste." The more cluttered the watch face, the gaudier it can appear and, correspondingly, the "cheaper" it actually looks. This same principle is applied to clothing by some of the world's best-dressed people.

 

Admittedly, I'm puzzled. If someone were to ask me for a Rolex as a gift, I would experience myriad unpleasant internal responses.

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