What time is it? Watches and horology

Some advice sort.

I'm thinking about getting my girlfriend a watch for her birthday. Budget would be sub £200.

Ideally it would be gold coloured and dainty and very classic. I'm finding it hard to source any images of what I'm after.

Something sort of along these lines in terms of style:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f11/145814d1228241503-vintage-ladies-bucherer-watch-any-info-cimg0727.jpg
http://www.valuewatches.co.uk/sm_images/Ladies-Classic-Metal-Watches.jpg

She has a watch with a black leather strap for daily use.
Does anyone have any hints or tips? Also any suggestions on real shops in London I could go and have a look?

Additionally I know it's probably a faux pas, but I'm not sure she'll be up for winding it.

Cheers.

http://www.uniformwares.com/150-series-polished-steel-or-cream-leather

If I was getting a girl a watch.

?

Worth looking at Tissot for that sort of price range.

http://www.farfo.com/ladiesw.html

new or vintage? These guys don't have any in at the right price / shape at the moment but they get lots in. Old might mean needs winding though

Thanks all.

Much appriciated.

Vintage really.

Tbh I'm thinking I might be best leaving it for next year as its a bigger birthday... and We haven't really been together that long. It seems like going up to +£500 gives you much more choice.

I'd love something like this :
www.farfo.com/ladieswatches/page1/omega_ladies_vintage-cocktail_watches.html

It's just tough trying to work out ideas for presents :(

Word up. I've got a silver watch with a circular red face (analogue), would whack a picture up but it's being repaired. Anyway, it's got a silver link strap that I'm getting rid of...it's hideous and not comfortable.

A black strap would work, right?

I was thinking the last but one on the end of this site - http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/diverPop/TSS%20Marine.htm

Waddya' think? Black strap, silver watch, red face?

Not my thing but could be ok.

Just thought I'd post this as I really liked it:

...definitely more me than my gf tho. Reminds me of something out of the Man with the Golden Gun.

My latest purchase, official pink Casio F-91W... Polo watch, perfect for timing games and exuding effortlessly cool while drinking tinnies courtside... 9/10

One point docked for lack of disco light function...

You scorching mincer.

Late to the party. I have a bright pink G Shock I bought off the forum ages ago, even lights up pink.

I really want one of those in the heading aid beige/grey colour they do. Looks to me like a prop from 2001: A Space Oddessey or something.

Seiko Men'S Snxs79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch: Seiko: Amazon.co.uk: Watches

Is this not a very good deal?
Seiko Automatic 5 for £61

Just bought that for my Dad - see previous page

I really want one of those in the heading aid beige/grey colour they do. Looks to me like a prop from 2001: A Space Oddessey or something.

Space: 1999

Yeah, that's more like it. Also get a similar vibe from:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Casio-G-5500TS-8DR-G-Shock-Grey-Watch-SAMEDAY-DISPATCH-/00/s/NDQwWDM1Mg==/$(KGrHqJHJE!E88,mLmD4BPSj!rZ9sg~~60_35.JPG

Looks like it could be a prop from a cheap sci-fi movie.

Python dev at work has the G Shock that auto updates itself. He's very proud of it.

i am proper lusting over the GW4000 series g shocks.

want!

Sir has excellent taste.

This is my late grandad's Omega Seamaster. I inherited it when I was about 8 and I've never felt of age or deserving to wear it until now, maybe. I don't know much about them so any schooling for a novice like me would be welcome!?

Also, the strap has come off on one side, and the pin seems to be broken, plus the winder feels a little bit too precariously attached...

Does anyone know of a trusted place I can take it to get looked at? I'm a bit wary as a jeweler tried to nick an opal from my grandmother's ring once.

^ photobucket.com for the link dude. Would love to see it, am a fan of old Omegas. Had a 1964 Constellation come back after a service today, happy to pass on some advice. But pics first! :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80192364@N07/8010411641/sizes/l/in/photostream/
That's lovely, with the 'beads of rice' bracelet.
It should definitely be serviced and worn.