tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 So, my mother is a nurse. She buys cheap, crappy watches that get ruined/break/water-logged on a regular basis. I want to buy her a good, durable water-proof watch for Christmas. Mind you, I'm not looking to buy her anything too expensive as her watches take a beating in her day-to-day (I actually thought about buying her a birth year Rolex and remembered who I was buying for and laughed at myself). I'm thinking it should have good lume, military time on the dial, a bracelet or maybe a waterproof strap, (she says most "leather" straps she's had fall apart b/c of her washing her hands frequently, but I'm sure the watches she buys don't have real leather straps) and probably a quartz movement, but I'm not apposed to mechanical either. I'm looking at this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamilton-Khaki-Field-Womens-Watch-H68311433-/150646879657?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item231340f5a9 Any input or better ideas? Thanks! --Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Being a nurse, she's going to want a solid quartz watch with a good visible dial and second hand, and on a bracelet. I got my wife a Swiss Army watch a few years back. She said it was perfect for the job. It was like this one, but with a white dial http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=swiss+army+watches&hl=en&cid=13498596917329780310&ei=p16gTsnTA4zGiATpmY3rAg&ved=0CFMQ8gIwDw#p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I do like that, but 40mm? Does your wife not think it's a little too big? My mom actually bought a men's Schwinn as a teenager b/c she liked it better. Definitely a consideration. I also found this: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Womens-H68311133-Khaki-Black/dp/B000A10Y0U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I do like that, but 40mm? Does your wife not think it's a little too big? My mom actually bought a men's Schwinn as a teenager b/c she liked it better. Definitely a consideration. I also found this: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Womens-H68311133-Khaki-Black/dp/B000A10Y0U I think I picked the wrong one in the link. Her's was a women's officer model, I think around 36 or 34 mm That Khaki is a great choice, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Is this the one you found for your wife? http://www.broadwaywatches.com/servlet/the-10578/Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/Detail I really like that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 And this one... http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Swiss-Army-Mens-Alliance-Stainless-Steel-Silver-Dial-Watch/6060751/product.html?cid=123620 I need votes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Concidered the Chanel J12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Is this the one you found for your wife? http://www.broadwaywatches.com/servlet/the-10578/Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/Detail I really like that one. I like that one also. That or the hamilton would get my vote. This is the one I got my wife, way back in the early 90's. It's basically still the same. http://www.nextdaywatches.com/product/_8319/swiss-army-womens-officers-1884-stainless-steel-silver-dial.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Yeah, so far I like the Hamilton the best. I feel like 33mm is a good size for a woman without being too big or too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I like the first Hamilton on khaki strap. I also noticed that one shows sapphire and the second Hamilton showed mineral glass crystal. I'd think sapphire would be important if she beats it up quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's saphire! Amazon's stupid. I like the khaki strap, too, BUT it's leather-backed and she said the straps stink after a while for as often as she gets them wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oh, wait... maybe it is mineral. Why would they use a mineral crystal on a "field" watch???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I agree, mineral crystal on that watch is not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocram Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Spend her a H-Factory PAM177 or 176. Lightweight titanium and good visability! And the rubber strap loves water Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Bought my wife a g-shock in red gorilla and she loves it!!! She works at a hospital also. No frills, no issues and she can beat it to death at only $50 bucks. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I'm trying to picture my mom wearing a g shock! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Probably the best bet is a gshock if she's a nurse. She has to worry about germs and always washing up and stuff so there is nothing like a gshock. It's waterproof and easy to disinfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I was all about the Hamilton until I read about the mineral crystal. Cheap @sses. I think I'm going to go for Swiss Army. My mom despises digital watches, or else the G-shock would be the clear winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Alright, I think I narrowed it down to this: http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Timepieces/Category/Classic/Officer-s/Officer-s/241365 What does everyone think? It's 32mm so it'll be clear and easy to read. My mother loves opal and pearl, so she'll definitely like the dial. It's waterproof and stainless steel so she can wash it a billion times and it'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Score! Great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thats a beautiful watch, but $500 for a quartz watch? I agree that for sanitary reasons, you want a rubber or SS band. NATO and leather are just germ/bacteria traps. Why not an A21j GMTIIc ? Solid GMT movement for your "military time" requirement, waterproof, and classy. She's a NURSE .. there's no way a mechanical movement is going to need manual winding when you are a nurse .. she must walk 10 miles a day. Heck, man, you could buy her seven a21j GMT IIc watches for the price of that Swatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Or if that's too bling and perhaps unbelievable, why not a vintage GMT .. pepsi/coke/black bezel ... have it serviced and lumed for her, as an added touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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