I have the 24mm Omega Constellation in gold and silver, mother of pearl face, diamond hour markers … and I adore it (http://www.thewatchsource.co.uk/images/watches/12320246055004_main.jpg)! There are a number of less expensive, colourful “fun” watches in my closet, but my Omega is my go-to. Totally agree with anon on the mixed metals being perfect for pairing easily with other jewelry.

Never would I have dropped the cash for this watch at this point in my career (mid-twenties, two years out of undergrad, interning as part of my grad school program), but my SO has a penchant for nice watches and he chose it as a timeless piece as a birthday gift. In his opinion, a luxury watch is an accessory a professional should wear (he loves his Rolex and Tag watches, wears them whenever he’s not in the operating room), and he wanted me to have something of similar quality to enjoy! One day I’d like to purchase him an Omega (maybe when he finishes residency?) – any opinions on the couples luxury watch sets?

I have a variety of both metal & leather strapped watches; sports and dress watches. I.e. the right watch for each occasion is very important.

My favs – Top 5 – I’ve collected from around the globe include:
1) Cartier (leather strap) – both great in dressy occasions as well as work clinics/consults/seeing patients.
2) IWC portofino (leather strap) – another great subtle watch for work and doubles as a dressy watch. Most people may not have heard of this type of watch – it takes the true enthusiasts to know this brand.
3) Breitling Superocean Chronograph – good diving watch to 800ft; great for everyday wear (especially with its bright blue face being quite eye-catching) and helps add the extra IT factor to the outfit.
4) Tag Heuer Aquaracer – a good diving watch all the way to 1000ft ; subtle; can be worn everyday, while playing tennis/golf/water sports; but also nice enough to wear into the office/consults/clinics. Very versatile.
5) Tag Heuer Formula One – very similar to the other Tags in its versatility.

I have a many others; but for now, these are my favourite 5 to wear on rotation.
I have a few other chronograph watches; but they do look a little too ‘blingy’ to wear to work; perhaps just now and then when I go out with friends.

Watches are a great talking point with strangers – most people may not understand the beauty and art within watches; but a true watch enthusiast will understand the intricacies involved, the type, the limited editions etc – makes for great talks :)

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