Stylish watch

DH and I both have Skagan watches and I gave been quite happy with mine but DH has had problem after problem with the strap on his and it was deemed to have been 'wear and tear' even though it was only about two months in. Even John Lewis couldn't get them to replace it under guarantee. I think it cost £30 to get it replaced as it could only be done by the manufacturer!

Thanks Kitty. My DH also has a Skagen he likes it for its slimness and lightness, however it has dropped off once so make sure yours are firmly done up.

When we are away for a few days hols I will take the time to go watch hunting.

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Reported. Is the sun bringing then out?

Like rats at night?

Have you had a look at Amazon NanKate ? They seem to do some good watches at very reduced prices in some cases. Only disadvantage of course is not being able to try on before you buy.

I have an Armani that I have had for years - very plain chrome finish oblong face goes with everything but I usually wear silver jewellery never gold doesn't suit me.

I meant to also say that I bought a cream 'summer'watch from m&s for £15 (I think) and I think that might be the way forward except when I wear my 'best' gold watch! I quite fancy a choice of trendy watches for every day wear. My m&s one had a three year guarantee!

H Samuel do Anne Klein watches, they are smart , different and under £60 to £70.

I bought one a while back and it looks good !

I'm on my third M&S watch. I dropped the first one on the tiled floor of a Spanish hotel bathroom and the 'glass' cracked. The bracelet on the second has seen better days, so last weekend i bought an unassuming, small square one with a leather strap and am well pleased with it. The M&S selection is good but perhaps not if you are looking for a slim watch.

You can get loom band watches now!

Do you have to weave it yourself Tegan

The thing I like about £15-20 watches is that that cost so little you can have a few (say 6 for a Skagen) and they are a bit funky [holdingbacktheyearsunsuccessfully]

Goodness, I didn't realise Skagen watches were that expensive, kitty! (Must have been looking in the bargain basement when I googled! )

I've got a beautiful gold watch that was my fathers [I tend to like mens watches for some reason; probably going back to those huge watches we wore in the 60's] but am always scared to wear it in case I lose it. I'm a 'one handbag, one watch kindagal'. Makes life simple.

..I've just dug my daughters Snoopy watch out of a drwer and wound it up [it's that old; no battery] and it's ticking. Going to see if it keeps good time. Looking for an old Swatch [one of the originals] that's in a drawer somewhere...

Thanks for all your suggestions which I will follow up.

I always buy Swatch watches. I prefer the 'Skin' style, which are very thin - I hate chunky watches that catch on things. At present I wear a 'Ligne de Vie' which is waterproof, including the strap.
www.squiggly.com/gb/swatch-vintage/

Kittylester- there is a great little jeweller near the roundabout by the Haymarket (next to MacIndian) - Bijal Jeweller- he replaces all the batteries for my watches (and I am Swiss, from Swiss Valley- Chopard, Parmigiani, Piaget, Cartier and more made here)... for about a tenner, and does all the seals, etc.

There is one in Loughborough too Granjura.

After trying on lots of watches and looking up hundreds online I have settled for a very nice Lorus silver watch with a nice clear date and a second hand. Cost £40 and I am more than satisfied, thanks for all the advice.

My last watch was a Lorus and I loved it - told the time accurately, looked good and very good value for money! What more can you ask for in a watch?

The day I retired I threw my watch away and have refused to wear one since.

Aka, DH did that when we came out here. You have no idea how irritating it can be.

I have LOADS of watches. All cheap and cheerful, nothing over £20 but I have them in all different colours and styles.