Horological Meandering - Hi Ginger, you've got a wide selection to choose from

Hi Ginger, you've got a wide selection to choose from

May 16, 2008,17:33 PM

in the price range you quoted.

From watches which are classic in design:

Patek or Cartier

To ones with a bit more play:

JLC Reverso, the new Piaget Limelight

To slightly more obscure brands with very well finished timepieces:

Jaquet Droz Les Fluers Du Temps, Parmigiani Piccola

Yes, automatics are the same as "self winding".

The prices may vary greatly depending on the type of metal (steel or precious), type of movement (quartz or manual or automatic), amount of jewels, amount of marketing hype!

Most often you will also see higher prices if there is a "complication" associated the the watch ( a moonphase display, a large date display etc...)

If you are in the Boston area, I would like to invite you to join the next small dinner PuristSPro.com hosts in the area. I am sure you would learn quite a bit...perhaps more than you ever wanted to know

click here

Feel free to ask more questions!

Have fun shopping,

Mike

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Boston lady seeking advice on first purchase of fine timepiece

By: Ginger : May 16th, 2008-14:35

I have long admired fine watches, and as in all things I would rather do without than settle for something mediocre. I now have the means to start my collection, but I am a bit bewildered by the options and also am not familiar with many of the fine Europ...

Hi, Ginger, Nice to welcome a Lady here!

By: amanico : May 16th, 2008-14:47

Can you provide a little more info...

By: pingtsai : May 16th, 2008-14:57

Hi Ginger, I was wondering whether you could provide a little more information as to your prferences. There are so many choices out there so it might help to narrow it down a bit. For example, do you prefer smaller classic feminine ladies watches or do yo...

A little more info

By: Ginger : May 16th, 2008-16:21

Target price range - USD 10,000 - 15,000, but I am certainly willing to spend less on a first purchase and would go more for the perfect item. For this purchase I was thinking of a beautiful timepiece that I can wear every day without attracting attention...

Hi Ginger, you've got a wide selection to choose from

By: mkt33 : May 16th, 2008-17:33

Some suggestions...

By: pingtsai : May 16th, 2008-22:12

OK, Ginger, now what about your wrist?

By: amanico : May 16th, 2008-23:12

Small, normal, ??? What kind of watch size do you like: 34, 36, 40 mm? D oyou like Vintage watches with nice patina on the dial, or do you prefer more modern watches? Round or rectangular? Tell me a bit more, please, and I'll answer you posting at the sam...

wrist size and personal preferences

By: Ginger : May 17th, 2008-05:53

wrist is approx 160 mm. I measured the watch faces for the ones I usually wear and the round one is 25-26mm and the rectangular one is 22mm by 30mm - both on lizard bands. I want to aim for something a little bigger - that's why I have not yet picked up t...

Perhaps try men's Calatrava

By: pingtsai : May 17th, 2008-06:47

PIAGET selection with photos

By: MTF : May 17th, 2008-03:30

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Decide between...

By: tempusfugit : May 17th, 2008-06:37

1. Quartz vs. mechanical movement. The first is easy maintenance, the latter requires periodic maintenance but is preferred by most on this forum for a variety of reasons. 2. If mechanical movement: Manual vs. automatic (self) winding. Auto requires littl...

Ginger, i have to say that the list is endless for the choices you have

By: G99 : May 17th, 2008-09:43

May I humbly recommend a

By: edheng : May 18th, 2008-22:49

vianney halter classic.... it is slightly bigger than what you have in mind but do a search in this website under the AHCI forum and invest a little time to see if the watch and the amazing passion of its creator appeals to you. It will also be a good hun...

Target - USD 10,000 - 15,000 and production stopped?

By: MTF : May 19th, 2008-00:05