[Scienceisgood]

Hey Guys;

Anyway, I am thinking of getting a few gifts for a couple of friends (both guys) and am not sure whether or not people would like them. So, I would like to get an opinion on them before I buy them from everyone I can find on Studentroom (am going to give to them in a little over 3 weeks).





Would you wear one, the other or both?
The reason I chose these watches is because I have to buy the watches from a shop so my parents don't find them at the door (they would kill me if they knew I spent this much on watches for friends, I am 18). The only shops I have access to are F Hinds, Earnest Jones and H Samual. I will probably go into the highstreet when I get time to see if I missed any shops.

I suppose I could give it to the other guy later on because I know his brother. So, I can spend around £250-£280 on the watch.

Guys, to make it simpler if you don't like either watch but you want to help me out. I will provide links to the 3 shops I have access to.

F Hinds
Earnest Jones
H Samual

[RobertWhite]

(Original post by Scienceisgood)
Hey Guys;

Anyway, I am thinking of getting a few gifts for a couple of friends and am not sure whether or not people would like them. So, I would like to get an opinion on them before I buy them from everyone I can find on Studentroom (am going to give to them in a little over 3 weeks).





Would you wear one, the other or both?

I would wear the 1st one but not the 2nd. I would be flattered whichever you gave me though, they look like nice watches.

I'm a little bit of a watch guy though

[PrismaticCore]

(Original post by Scienceisgood)
Hey Guys;

Anyway, I am thinking of getting a few gifts for a couple of friends (both guys) and am not sure whether or not people would like them. So, I would like to get an opinion on them before I buy them from everyone I can find on Studentroom (am going to give to them in a little over 3 weeks).





Would you wear one, the other or both?

I think they're both nice. But then again I've never actually gone 'watch shopping' therefore my opinion may be a bit skewed.

[angelstie16]

if i were u i would buy the first watch.... its much more stylish than the second one plus the silver colour is fabulous compared to the second one.....

[blueray]

Male and I like both

[ConstantThinker]

I think the plain silver/stainless steel one is better than the Silver and gold. The silver and gold one looks a little bit tacky. But yeah, i'd go for the Silver/Stainless steel, it looks like a pretty decent watch.

[kopite493]

they are both nice watches but i personally do not like the second

however if i was bought it as a gift id wear it regardless lol, it would be rude not too

[This Honest]

I prefer the first one but they both look good so I wouldn't complain which one I get

[. . .]

I think they look a bit like old mens watches so no.

[I<3LAMP]

Don't like the second, looks quite tacky. The first is a safe bet though.

[ROYP]

don't like either but I'm not a watch-wearing guy. time is of little interest to me.

[TheKingoftheJews]

(Original post by Scienceisgood)

This one looks a bit tacky, so go with the first one. Just my opinion.

[Lunch_Box]

Gold looks fake

[flutterby23]

(Original post by Scienceisgood)
Hey Guys;

Anyway, I am thinking of getting a few gifts for a couple of friends (both guys) and am not sure whether or not people would like them. So, I would like to get an opinion on them before I buy them from everyone I can find on Studentroom (am going to give to them in a little over 3 weeks).





Would you wear one, the other or both?

I work at a jewellery store (which also sells watches) and most male customers would go for the first watch. I, however like both and I am female

[{Unregistered}]

I like both but I'd prefer the first one because the black dial doesn't really go with the silver/gold chain in the second one.

I personally like watches with silver chains and either white or blue dials.

[silent ninja]

I wouldn't wear either. They are generic and kinda boring imo. Typical Argos watches.
It's also risky getting something too personal to your tastes so you do want to play it a little safe but your choices are a little too safe imo and have zero personality.

I don't know what your budget is but you can't go wrong with a submariner homage-- a classic design that copies the original Rolex submariner. This type of design is very popular. I got the Orient below for about £77. There are a lot of amazing looking diver watches out there and they're popular because they are versatile (wear with suit or casual).

Would you consider mechanical watches? They have a lot more designs and are generally more popular. They cost more (starting around £70 for Japanese models but around £200+) but will last forever if you look after them. I think they make better gifts and seeing the movement through a back window is art and science in motion. It really depends on your budget.
Here's a couple of Christpher Ward watches (the second picture is the C9 GMT, last picture C60 Trident which looks a lot prettier in person)

[amylea_94]

The first one is really nice, the second is horrid mixing gold and silver in the same item is weird ha

This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Wildfire S A510e

[concubine]

First one is okay. Second is ugly.


Though I have no desire to wear any watch. Pointless jewellery really, given that I always have my phone.

[Scienceisgood]

Hi Guys;

Thanks for all your opinions, although, my parents don't really know I am going to buy them (they would kill me) and so can't buy them online.
The only shops I can buy them from really are H Samual, F Hinds and Earnest Jones.

Budget = £135 per watch. =l

[silent ninja]

(Original post by concubine)
First one is okay. Second is ugly.


Though I have no desire to wear any watch. Pointless jewellery really, given that I always have my phone.

Watches are cool. It's not so much about telling the time, it's an accessory and the only acceptable jewellery for a man.