25 Aug 2009

Burberry Autumn 09 Timepieces

I don't make a habit of blogging about uber expensive watches that I clearly can't afford or just not really into, I'm not sure if that will come with ages but I just don't really see the appeal of spending thousands of pounds on a metal bracelet that tells the time. I usually go for a bit of cheap and cheerful or something that looks quirky, though my taste is changing year by year. Currently I'm wearing a brown leather and dull gold faced Marks & Spencers watch. The thing I dislike the most about expensive watches is the bling factor and how many diamonds something is packing.

But then what pops up in my inbox yesterday certainly did catch my eye, Burberry's selection of watches for the Autumn 09 season.

Not to blingy - check!
Luxary leather straps - check!
Striking clock face - check!
Masculine frame - check!
Just the right amount of tech-i-ness - check!
No Burberry check - check!
This one is screaming cool Fench guy drinking coffee and smoking next to a river scenario.
For me this one has a James Bond feel to it, it's the mixture of dull silver and perforated black leather strap.
This one is my favourite (just over the 2nd one), for the main reason is that I wear a lot of brown/tan accessories and the face sort of reminds me of a sun dial. The larger perforated holes of the strap give it a slightly more sporty feel too.

Ranging from £325 - £395 a pop they are small prices in what you can expect to pay for more established watch companies, but these are affordable and accessible for people like me . I mean I am a student but I know if I will use it for 15+ years then it's worth it.

*Note to self* this is definitely something to think about, after all I am nearly 24!

1 comment:

  1. Burberry does have a really nice set of watches out right now. With the criterion that you were using, "not to blingy, luxury leather straps, etc" you should definitely check out the line of watches by Orient. The price range is great and have that nice high-tech feel to them.

    And I totally agree, there is no need to spend all that money on a watch if you get the same feel/reaction from one at a fraction of the cost.

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