redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 So, my fiancee came out of left field yesterday and annouced she wanted a watch to wear to the gym and more importantly to the pool. She spent almost 4 hours there the other day and completely lost track of time! So, of course, I am super thrilled to help her source a good diver watch. Unfortunately, there aren't many options out there for women. We have found two that she really, really likes. Opinions would be appreciated! First off, and her favorite, is the Luminox EVO Seal Colormark 7051: Second one, and the one I kind of like, is the Citizen EP6010-03E 300M: Both are close in price range and I like both. Of course, if she gets the Luminox, I may have to get one to match when we go to the pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 There is also the Sub reduced. A perfect little 32mm sub. I think it was Hont who had them. Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Have you checked the MIO heart rate monitor watches.......they do quadruple duties in the gym and some of them are water-resistant to 50meters+! I think that would be perfect for her as a gym/pool watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the tip Hike. She's truly my fiancee I guess. She really wants an analog watch - no digitals for her I guess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ahhhhh, this is a good time in your life. Your planets are coming into alignment! The ever-delectable Ms. Nanuq likes analog watches too, and really likes my vintage Doxa. So I went hunting with those criteria, and found two that fit the bill... the Doxa Coralline and the Certina PS2. Both are available with orange dial. In the end I went with the Certina, and she LOVES it. Doxa for the Ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ohhhhhh! Good pick there, Sir Nanuq! Good choice.....Hope Red's Fiancee would likey it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Problem is HIke, it's difficult for me to show her the pics with that amazing sig you've got there!!! Nice call Nanuq! I'll see what she thinks! I really like that one Doxa 200T with the black dial on that link you posted. That's a great looking watch too. I know she'd like that one (of course, it seems difficult to find) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ahhhhhhh, and that's what makes a vintage watch as a gift exceptional: it took some effort to find that piece. You didn't just walk into a shop and slap down some green, you searched for it, thinking of her the whole time. Hey, we all know we do it for other reasons too... let her think what she will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ladies Dive Watches = http://www.mydivewatch.com/wodiwa.html Also, being the Seiko Lover, head over to eBay and search for "Seiko Ladies Diver" SUG089K1 SUG089K1 SUG089 I have to admit, on dive trips, the choice on most female divers these days is the Citizen Eco-Drive you have pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ronin - yeah, when I do any sort of search for a ladies dive watch, that Citizen always pops up on the top of the list! Nanuq - the only problem is, as much as I love her to pieces, she's very, very impatient!!! So, I may have to "slap down some green" and get her something sooner than later Of course, that doesn't mean I can't keep searching in the meantime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Another thought just popped in my head. Search for a used Breitling Colt. They wear small, good on most ladies unless they are really small boned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 One more, and I'll shut up. A friend of ours sports one of these. It looks great in person, and she is petite. It is a ladies watch. I have great luck with Victorinox. Also available with bracelet. http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Womens-V251347/dp/B002HFJ1SI/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 No need to shut up Ronin!! Keep the suggestions coming guys! This is great! It's funny, my fiancee literally just asked me about the Swiss Army watches! Perfect timing! Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hmmmmmmmmm... it took me about a year to find the Certina in my photos, and Corallines will take just as long. It sounds like you better find something else, and make it snappy! How about a Rolex 1016 Explorer? Gorgeous little things, and very sleek on a lady's wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 If I bought a 1016, that would end up on my wrist most likely! However, that's a good call Nanuq!! Is MBW still the best source for one of these? Does the 1016 have a screw down crown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Swiss Army-- my wife has had 2 (she lost one, don't ask), and they have been damn near indestructible. I have the one that was in yesterdays WC, and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well, I've shown her the Swiss Army, but she still really loves the Luminox (I think its the glowing part!) I guess Tritium is a good way to make a girl happy!. Anyone have any thoughts about the Luminox watches? Are they reliable? Durable? She's not the most careful person with some of her things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well, I've shown her the Swiss Army, but she still really loves the Luminox (I think its the glowing part!) I guess Tritium is a good way to make a girl happy!. Anyone have any thoughts about the Luminox watches? Are they reliable? Durable? She's not the most careful person with some of her things hi as far as i know luminox is the provider of the us military, so i expect they c can stand being in a woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Luminox are great watches. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thanks folks! I'll post up a nice wristi when she gets it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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