Citizen

I've been reading about how important it is for a businesswoman to have a good watch, and so the other day I bought my first non-Timex 1440 watch. It caught my eye as I browsed JC Penney's selection of women's watches, and while I kept trying to talk myself into buying something cheaper, part of me just knew that this was the one. It was marked down from $475 to $356, and I had a 10% off coupon and lots of JCP cash, so I went for it. It arrived on Monday, but I was out of town all week, so tomorrow will be my first day wearing it. I've never had diamonds before, so I'm pretty excited.

Citizen Eco-Drive Bella Diamond Accent Watch - Source

While I'm in no rush to buy another watch, I do enjoy seeing what's other there. There is one other watch that I like, and it's also Citizen. Silver is my favorite metal, and I prefer simple but feminine watches. This other watch is a little bit bigger, bulkier, and darker, but I really love the way the metal and the ceramic look together. Also, the diamonds on the black face are stunning. I usually wear cardigans to work, and this watch looks like it would go better with a blazer. If I start wearing blazers more often, I'll almost definitely buy this.

Citizen Eco-Drive Stainless Steel and Black Ceramic Diamond Accent Watch - Source

While I don't mind dropping some cash on a nice item I plan to use for a long time, I am not the type to spend a lot on a trendy item. Watches with white bands seem really in right now, and I think a white band would look great with my black and gray cardigans. I don't want to wear crystals or crocodile-printed rubber, so it may be a challenge to find something I like. This Relic watch isn't bad, but there's a bit too much silver for my liking.

Relic Payton White Leather Watch - Source

Peugeot has two $50 white leather watches that aren't bad looking. The first one is closer to what I think I want in a trendy white watch, but the second one is just so gorgeous with its mother of pearl face.

Peugeot 3008WT Watch - Source

Peugeot 3030WT Watch - Source

I'd rather have a few nice items than lots of cheap items, so I'll probably stick with a Citizen or two and maybe a Peugeot until one needs to be replaced. Even though Cartier and Rolex are out of my price range for now, I did look at quite a few and was surprised that I didn't like any of them. Maybe that will change by the time I can afford one.