Horological Meandering

Looking for something for my wife which can then be handed down to my daughter.  Some of the criteria include:

1.  Mechanical.  This seems hard to find as many ladies wacthes seem to be quartz.

2.  In house movement would be nice.

3.  A tad on the dressy side but not so much that it can only be used for black tie events.

4.  Not too heavy on diamonds but some would be ok.

Thanks.

that just won the Asian Chapter of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie. But your last 2 points will be subjective though! Or you can try Glashutte Original or GP.

Best,
Lionel

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Is the manual movement for this in-house?

But it is usually not a contentious issue for ladies as it is for some men!

So elegant, comfortable and useful (dressy vs. more casual).

Great picture!

John

Available in other metals/colors, or with diamond bezel as well.

The GO Star collection White Cystal, AP Millenary Hours & Minutes or the Jacquet Droz Paris 1785 La Fleur De Cerisier.  The JLC Master Twinkling Diamonds is nice but I think that's way outta my league unfortunately.

Will have to do a check about the movements for AP and JD though.  Are their movements in-house?  (I'm a guy

Do keep the ideas coming though.

A question as well on satin straps please.  I don;t think these last too long given the surface materials?  Is it leather wrapped in satin?

Thanks.

while most, if not all, of AP's are. Great choice on the piano keys too, I quite like it. Have you also considered GP?

I would suggest you don't consider in-house movement as too high a criteria for ladies watches. It would be nice of course but consider this. Ladies watches are usually dominated by aesthetics and design rather than movements; and this is what attract ladies more. You would be giving up a lot more if that's the case.

Satin straps don't last long, especially if worn daily or often as they fray easily.The underlining of the strap should be leather to ensure comfort.

Lionel

Or perhaps too heavy on the bling ... in reality it's quite subtle, especially with the Zalium case

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On behalf of a lady...

Not  much in the word area just enjoy this beauty for the art it represent.  Another level in functionality and beauty.

Enjoy

Bill

PS -  Men - you will be sure to make any lady happy with this one.

You can also add the following watches:

Rolex Explorer I 1016, with its 36mm diameter, and a nice patina,

JLC Reverso Gran Sport Dame, in SS, great with its sober recto dial, and these diamonds on the verso side of this watch...

Panerai Radiomir Pam 62, in WG or RG, a Rasd for Lady with its 40mm, and a sober and elegant design!!!

But this GP is a killing piece!

Best.

Nicolas

For all the suggestions.  Please keep them coming.

As for the Panerai, will give that a miss.  Just doesn;t do anything for me at all.  Just me though.

while the diamonds are not overpowering. The red sun adds a subtle dash of color and doesn't distract. Hell, it looks damn good on a man's wrist too! But if our friend here wants to get it, it might as well be the new shopping timezone watch from GP. As long he doesn't regret it later! LOL!!!

Lionel

All my love to Reine de Nalples

1.  Mechanical.  Breguet -- only mechanics

2.  In house movement -- Lemania automatic calibre

3.  A tad on the dressy side but not so much that it can only be used for black tie events. For lady -- to any accasion (not for tenniss or mountains )

4.  Not too heavy on diamonds but some would be ok. Always on Your choice

from my side

5. Excellent elaborated MOP dial

6. Great tradition and value

7. Contrary to previous -- reasonable price copmared to jewellery pieces from other companies

8. Last and the best -- best for modern ladies watches original heartbracing view

Cheers

Alexey

I not quite sure this shape is right for my wife.  Pity as the pricing is right and has most of what I am looking for. 

Purely from an aesthetics point of view, I've also now shortlisted the GP Cat's Eye and Cat's Eye Bi-retro as well. 

A GP lady chrono will be an excellent choice.

Won't mind giving her a Roger Dubuis easy diver if she can take it.

Maybe a blancpain fifty fathoms white version is good.

What size do you think she will favor?    The suggestions come in quite a range of sizes, from the fabulous and large GP to the elegant and small Lange Arkade.      

I have to confess that I went to my dealer with cash in hand to buy the GP Cat's Eye and I did not care for it at all when I tried it on.   I ended up purchasing a Blancpain triple date moonphase (not the current model), with MOP dial and  a great automatic movement and a 100 hr power reserve.     I suggest you look at all of the current Blancpain ladies models - you might see something you really like.

Ginger

 

Easy on the diamonds and a nice case shape.

Cheers,

Jeff

And for the pic of this GP.  I;m still more inclined to the Cat's eye but its a bit heavy on the bling.

with the wife.  Looked at the blancpain, GP cat's eye, JD Le fleur, Nardin, AP millenary.  Of all those, shortlisted the JD and the AP and then the Manager pulled out the Jaeger Master Twinkling Diamonds!  Beautiful, unique, formal yet casual enough, in-house movement and from a established enough manufature worthy of leaving it in the care of my daughter when the time comes.

So the Twinkling diamonds leads the pack now but there's some time yet so let's see if something else comes up.