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I think most of the unsolicited advice was based on personal experiences and coming from a well meaning place. Speaking for my myself I've come across people saying they don't want a ring several times including when I was engaged to somebody many years ago but more often than not it has ended up being a bone of contention at a later date for various reasons.
Wrong of people to assume you guys haven't got this stuff nailed, but I think people were just urging caution in a well meaning way.
Stonehedge
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Although the ring preconceptions inc
X salary are still very much around going right back to the OP. This isn't my fiance wants a ring but I'd rather buy her a watch or even a not keen on rings would prefer a watch but not sure what kind of watch, you know what i like or just surprise me situation. The lack of desire for a ring and preference of a nice watch has been clearly expressed right down to the style of watch. Surely thats the hard work done? The only real problem now should be falling in love with a watch that isn't available then feeling like having to compromise. There is a budget and style of watch as a starting point so a shortlist of 3-6 watches might be a good place to start. That is the one area this forum actually could be helpful. The mission then is to check availability and find as many watches on the shortlist under one roof which is another area members may be able to advise on. Most of brands on a list should be available in London boutiques so doing the rounds shouldn't be that bad as long as you've had a ring/email around to check they have the watches in store and book appointments if necessary and if any of the stores sell jewellery as well don't mention the the W word until after you've got the watches out of the way otherwise rings will start appearing in front of you before you know it. Have an early night wake up fresh eat your Weetabix and spend the day watch shopping. Take plenty of pictures even more if your not able to have them all laid out side by side at once in front of you. Think about it
Pick a favourite and go and buy it then if you fold under the pressure from others go and get a token ring and as no desire for an expensive ring in a specific style has been expressed picking up something understated should be relatively straightforward and not too expensive.