Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Holiday Guide: Inexpensive Watches

November 12, 2009 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Apparel, Contests & Giveaways, Holidays

watchFor the holidays, I was wracking my brain trying to come up with gift ideas that you (and I) can use. On the list I try to give options in various price ranges that still have appeal for the giftee. For example, my niece wants a FurReal, but “Santa” can only afford so much and an American Girl was already on the way. So a FurReal Newborn is a way to give her what she wants, for a little less money. But, that’s for kids. What about adult?

Well, one thing that almost everyone can use is a new watch. But without a doubt, they can cost an arm and a leg. But I found a store online that would let you buy a watch for everyone in the family without breaking the bank. And since they come from the same people that brought me my sassy purse from Handbag Heaven and my chic sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse, I knew we had a winner! So where can you go for affordable watchesInexpensiveWatches.com. There you can find stylish watches for men and women with prices that start at just $15. And just like my sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse, if they break from some unexplained phenomenom (children), you don’t have to worry too much since you can easily buy a replacement.

Inexpensive Watches has styles for anyone, from more professional choices to fun-loving ones to sports watches. When shopping you can go by style (like Sport, Bling, Classic, Fashion, etc), trend (Bold, Holiday, Oversized, Embellishments, etc), band color (Black, Yellow, Blue, Silver, etc) and band material (Canvas, Leather, Metal, Enamel, etc).

I decided to see what I could find for my grandfather. He is 80+ years, stays home, but works outside a lot. I wanted something durable, sports and easy to read. So I checked out the Men’s Watches and came up with these styles:

Boulder City Men’s Sport ($23.76)
Anthony Classic ($20.36)
Swiss Hunter Neon Sport Watch in either color ($23.76)

I ended up getting my top choice, the Boulder City Men’s Sport. It has a black band and a white dial.What I liked about it was the stretchy, rubber strap which could handle being wet and outside. I also liked the large, bright, round dial. There is an inner dial which allows the wearer to tell time via standard or military time. It also features a buckle clasp.

When it arrived, there are no bells and whistles in packaging, but that is where some of the savings comes in. The watch was save and wrapped in bubble paper. The watch was “off”, so it needs to have a little piece of plastic removed to start it. That means no dead battery, which is great. Overall, I am super pleased with how the watch arrived, just as pictured on the site.

watch2For fun I also looked at the Women’s Watches. When looking I found a chic ladies rhinestone watch in pink for only $13.56! And I also found a cute flower key chain watch for girls, which can be attached to a bag – that way you know the time without needed a wristwatch. I just thought they were cute gift ideas too!

SHOPPING LIST FAVORITES:

Favorite Men’s Watch: Boulder City Men’s Sport ($23.76)

Favorite Boys Watch: Hunter Striped Band ($20.36)

Favorite Women’s Watch: Victoria Rhinestone Blitz ($13.56)

Favorite Girls Watch: Flower Key Chain Watch ($20.36)

One Buzz Reader will win their watch of choice.

MANDATORY, FIRST ENTRY: Visit InexpensiveWatches.com and tell me your favorite watch.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But for extra entries, you can do the following – leave a comment for each:

Contest ends 11/27/09. Please refer to complete contest rules. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz received a Boulder City Mens Watch to view quality and write this review.

Comments

236 Responses to “Holiday Guide: Inexpensive Watches”
  1. 201

    I entered the Vtech Bugsy giveaway at “As They Grow Up”

  2. 202
    Sheila Hickmon says:

    I like the Alice Faux-Croc Rectangle watch! Thanks!

  3. 203
    Sheila Hickmon says:

    I’m a fan on facebook! Sheila H.

  4. 204
    Sheila Hickmon says:

    I entered your My little Pony Giveaway!

  5. 205
    Sheila Hickmon says:

    I entered the Swinx giveaway at As they grow up!

  6. 206
    Laura P. says:

    I like the Maria Classic round watch.
    Thanks

  7. 207
    katie says:

    I like the Franklin Oversized Round watch :)

  8. 208
    katie says:

    I entered Viva!

  9. 209
    katie says:

    I entered Popcorn Factory!

  10. 210
    katie says:

    I entered Pop Culture Probiotics!

  11. 211
    ky2here says:

    I’d go with the Monica Casual Rhinestone.

  12. 212
    jennifer says:

    I entered the avery holiday projects giveaway!

  13. 213
    jennifer says:

    I entered the yobaby gift pack giveaway!

  14. 214
    Daniel M says:

    i like the jeff multifunction casual

  15. 215
    Joseph says:

    My favorite watch is the “Franklin Oversized Round” – $20.36

  16. 216
    Erma says:

    I like the Denver Rhinestone Square.

  17. 217
    roseh2o19 says:

    the Franklin Oversized Round watch looks cool

  18. 218
    autie says:

    I like the Grand Central Station II

  19. 219
    Susan Ledet says:

    I like the Bamboo Inspired Watch the most.

  20. 220
    Jill Myrick says:

    My favorite is the Butterfly Watch Necklace.

    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

    jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

  21. 221
    Jill Myrick says:

    I am a fan on Facebook as jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

  22. 222
    Jill Myrick says:

    I have also entered the Keurig Giveaway.

    jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

  23. 223
    Sharon Seneker says:

    I like the Ocean Side Rhinestone Watch! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

  24. 224
    Candie L says:

    I like the Sophia Square Bracelet. Thank you

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    christopher h says:

    my fave is the Scott Multifunction Classic

  27. 227
    Jennifer gersch says:

    love the Maria Classic round watch

  28. 228
    Michael says:

    I like the Jarvis Retro Stripe style with the White band/White dial. :)

  29. 229
    Susan Smith says:

    Texas Two Step

  30. 230
    karen says:

    My favorite is the Ashley Thin Rhinestone.

  31. 231
    Erica G says:

    I like the Beatrice Classic Link.

  32. 232
    Veronica Garrett says:

    The Boston Oversized Bling is my favorite.

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    Chrysa says:

    I like the Maria Classic round watch.

  35. 235
    Auriette says:

    I like the Classic Pocket Watch for my husband. He’s been wanting a simple pocketwatch (as opposed to the ones with a fishing scene or a train carved into the cover), and they have gold or silver with very nice but simple detailing.

  36. 236
    Gianna says:

    Franklin Oversized Round :)

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