[sunj03]

Hello,

I recently learned that in my boyfriend's culture (Korean), it is expected that the woman buy the man a watch after getting engaged. I think we are heading down that path in the coming year, so I need to start researching and saving up. Frankly, I'd rather pay for a kickass honeymoon...but I don't want insult his family by upsetting tradition.

Here's the rub: He is already a watch collector and has a collection of watches WAY more expensive than I can afford. I don't know exact models, but I know he has an A.P. Royal Oak, a Rolex or two, and several Pateks.

So, I need some ideas of something that is nice, unique, but not going to make me bankrupt myself! General budget is ~$5000.

He's also a design/quality snob, so something with parts made in China is not going to impress. I mentioned something about Shinola thinking it's unique and American-made and he scoffed, so that's out.

I would welcome any suggestions that you have!

 

[Magnetchief]

Lol Shinola.
$5000 is a lot of money.

There is a vast selection at that price.
But, under $500 and there is this.



Seiko MECHANICAL x Shinobu Ishigaki SARB065 Mens Wrist Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038OLUMM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_8wl2wbMVBH39T

Or go the whole hog and pick up a nice Grand Seiko.

http://www.grand-seiko.com/sp/






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[CometHunter]

Unique and American-made.....may I suggest RGM? Founded by Roland G. Murphy, the modest factory is located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. RGM offers a nice variety of styles and also offers customized engraving to make your watch truly personalized.
I strongly urge you to check his website at rgmwatches .com

 

[Magnetchief]

She's a ghost my friend. Posted once, never to be seen again.


There sure are some beautiful pieces on that RGM site.

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[dragcolo]

For 5000$ I'd opt for an Omega... maybe a preowned speedmaster omega ?

 

[sunj03]

No, not a ghost, just a few busy weeks of work/travel. Thank you for the replies folks, I appreciate the advice.

I am also considering going outside of the watch game - maybe cufflinks? Patek makes some cufflinks that look like the watch he has, so those could be cute and I know he would never buy them for himself. But I'll certainly take a look at RGM and some of the pre-owned Omegas.

 

[mikeyt_53]

No, not a ghost, just a few busy weeks of work/travel. Thank you for the replies folks, I appreciate the advice.

I am also considering going outside of the watch game - maybe cufflinks? Patek makes some cufflinks that look like the watch he has, so those could be cute and I know he would never buy them for himself. But I'll certainly take a look at RGM and some of the pre-owned Omegas.

If you are going to spend $5000 on a watch for your boyfriend, do you need another boyfriend to spend $$ on ? :laugh: :wink:

 

[mollywhite]

You can go for the TW Steel Watch for your boyfriend available at H&H Jewellery Stores (Melbourne, Australia).

 

[kenthef]

$5000 is a lot of money...
Seems no one like chinese cheap things, feel sad:sad:
It is not your fault, I don't like even though I am a Chinese.

 

[revance]

Have you considered having a custom one made? I have made a few custom watches for myself and my dad. I like them so much more than anything I have just purchased because they are MINE.

The best part... he will have NO idea how much you spent on it because there is no MSRP for it.