How much is too much?

McDaniel · 29 Jul 2006 at 20:10

Lost-Prophet said:
I think you can spend £550 a lot better than on a gucci watch

If its something she wants and would love though, then maybe not

reflex · 29 Jul 2006 at 20:13

I never would - nip out into town your bound to find a watch that will last a good few years and not cost a bomb like that

secretspy · 29 Jul 2006 at 20:16

If it was me I would be happy with just any cheap watch least then if it got damaged then not a lot of money is wasted

If you want to spend that kind of money on her, why not do it in a different way rather than just a watch, yes she may want it but that is a hell of a lot of money!!

im a woman, I want a lot of things but I know I will never get them. I'm not bothered about possesions, i would be happy just to have a nice bf who would treat me right.

anyone know how much they cost?!!!

Rotty · 29 Jul 2006 at 20:36

entirely up to you if you want to buy it her but just make sure you get at least 25% off RRP ( easily achievable )

therubble · 29 Jul 2006 at 20:49

Got 100 quid off and its her 22nd, birthday not watch lol

Conrad11 · 29 Jul 2006 at 21:45

Zefan said:
I spent near £100 on my ex's than she left me almost STRAIGHT after. Thanks COW.

sorry but:

OWNED

Indy500 · 29 Jul 2006 at 21:49

My girlfriend cares little for expensive gifts...I bought her a rose and she was more than happy with it.

schnipps · 29 Jul 2006 at 21:54

FAR too much, 500 quid!! on a watch. The only time that would happen would be if i earned 50k a year then maybe but normally no way.

Andr3w · 29 Jul 2006 at 21:58

Rotty said:
entirely up to you if you want to buy it her but just make sure you get at least 25% off RRP ( easily achievable )

eh?

Do you mean haggle them down?

Rotty · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:03

Andr3w said:
eh?

Do you mean haggle them down?

haggle them down , buy from a web seller or possibly even import one from the US ( bought my Mum a Gucci watch from US and saved about 40% even after taxes )

just to make you feel better

I bought my wife ( g/f at the time ) this

as well as these

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/g.colclough/cherylwatches.JPG

penski · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:17

*Looks in wardrobe at all the shoes and bags*

Four years of being in love with a Dior addict...

*n

Rotty · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:20

penski said:
*Looks in wardrobe at all the shoes and bags*

Four years of being in love with a Dior addict...

*n

mmm, not Dior but similar here , Jimmy Choo shoes , Prada/Fendi bags :eek:

Una · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:21

Only do it if you can afford it.. no point if its going to mess up your financial stabilty. No one can really tell you, you know your own money. £500 is not a huge amount for a watch either really.

Rotty · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:22

Una said:
Only do it if you can afford it.. no point if its going to mess up your financial stabilty. No one can really tell you, you know your own money.

exactly right

zetec452 · 29 Jul 2006 at 22:24

Even normal stores on the high street will give you 15% without even trying.

I wouldn't buy the mrs a 500 squid watch, but thats only because I couldn't afford it at the moment. If I had the money and it was something that I know she would want then yes I would as a birthday or christmas gift.

ricky1981 · 30 Jul 2006 at 14:16

If its going to mean a lot to her then no its not but I'd also get something smaller or even make something yourself. Whilst I'm sure its not the case here, it could look like you're out of ideas and so feel you need to spend a lot to make up for it!

I have a watch that was bought for me that cost a similar amount and whilst I love it, I do feel wary about wearing it especially on a night out in case it gets scratched, stolen, etc. Perhaps look for a slightly cheaper model and spend the rest on a nice meal or hotel?

Then again if you're loaded then why the hell not I guess. Just be careful that you don't set your benchmark too high for future b'days

Sweetloaf · 30 Jul 2006 at 14:23

To answer your original question.

Q) how much is too much?

A) £550

Sorted

Head out to a local market stall or hang around in a pub, you'll save about £530 (not incuding drinks if you go for the pub option)

locutus12 · 30 Jul 2006 at 14:33

therubble said:
I thinking about buying my girlfriend a gucci watch for 550 quid, we have been together 3 years live together and I know she wants one.

Is this too much?

for that price she better be orally inclined.

Dreadi · 30 Jul 2006 at 15:18

550 for a watch IS to much

Defcon5 · 30 Jul 2006 at 15:19

locutus12 said:
for that price she better be orally inclined.

Exactly what i was gonna say, like that 'diamonds... she'l pretty much have to..' vid thing