As the Mr's entry earlier, Hubby decided to bring me to town to walk walk see see look look after work last night.
I heard from Godma that Taka has CNY fair, so we went to take a look after walking past Hereen. The Mr gave me the green light to choose something, anything I like for my Birthday and actually, I have no idea what I would like. I have almost everything! But I was still thrilled with the green light given!
But the Mr seemed keen to get me a watch. And I've been toying with the idea of a new watch for sometime too. But, I still like my current watch, which was also a Birthday present, just 3 years ago. Hence, after dinner, we made our rounds to the malls and shops. Walked into Hereen, nothing catches my eyes.
There's a particular pair of Swatch that I saw a couple of days ago and I was really keen to have a second look and if possible, to try it on. =)
Went into the branch in Hereen to take a look, but it's not there, I saw other similiar designs but nought can match it, I thought. Went to the small counter in Taka too, not there either. Just too bad then. The Mr will have to try to find something for me. =P
Anyway, we went to the basement to take a look at the CNY fair. Finally, I bought Taiwan muah chi! I've been craving them for so long. I'm a very picky muah chi eater. I only eat muah chi that has fillings of fruits. Any others, no thanks.
Besides the muah chi, we did not buy anything, there's only 2 of us in the house and no one is coming (I hope) so not necessary to buy so much. Anway, the shops now are open throughout the 2 days of CNY, not even necessary to stock up food at all! Anytime, want to eat, just go. So convenient these days!
However, the Mr seemed really quite desparate that I pick out something... so we walk around some more and it was really in City Chain that I found another watch that I quite like.
Of course, the price was also quite nice. I can't make up my mind then and there as I really wanted to compare the Swatch to this. Watches got to be tried on before I know if it fits (just like clothes and shoes! All the more since I've got tiny wrists) and moreover the price is about a $100 difference lei! Yet, I cannot find that Swatch in Town! It was at this point in time that Hubby suggested we go back to J8.
First thing, both City Chain and Swatch are neighbours in J8. Second thing, we have to go back to J8 to head for home. Just that we can take bus from town. But since, we've found somthing that I really die die must make a comparision, we can take MRT back too. But I was quite surprised that the Mr seemed so kan cheong to get it. My Birthday is not till another 3 weeks or thereabouts! Maybe he thought, since we are already out, might as well ba. But, he told me later, buy now, then I can wear it for CNY too. hahaha... so sweet of him to even think of it!
Finally, we managed to reach both shops in J8 and yes, I can make my comparisions. I had my eyes on this since a couple of weeks ago!
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Gleam of the Light"
I really like the chain. It seems so unique and I love the way the rose gold and silver is being combined together to give off this classy and fashionable timepiece. Best of all, I thought, it matches our wedding band perfectly!
But the Mr had made a very good observation. He told me, this watch will be very tough and difficult to wear. As it's closed by (I've no idea what is the name of this kind of hook!!) the necklace / bracelect kind of closure, not the usual watch clasp.
Wow! Very good point that he has made but it did not occur to me then. And his point became even more apparent when I tried it on! Yar! Very difficult to handle. I'm sure I will not be able to wear this watch on my own, especially if I'm pressed for time!
And somehow, when the watch is on my wrist, the circular things get 'crushed' together and it loses it's shape. =/
Worse is, when the chain is so glam looking, the face of the watch is very very plain. It shows up even more when it's being worn!
We tropped back to City Chain and got the other watch I've tried earlier and yes. Still like it and it fits better too. Decided to get it but the headache came soon as well. What colour to choose?!
I love the Bronze and Rose Gold. Both looks good on my hand and I like both. Rose Gold makes my skin looks lighter and brighter and both the face and chain of the watch has a very nice matching edge to it.
The bronze on the other hand, has a very glam feel towards it, perfect for those night occassions that we sometimes go. It's an outstanding piece even by itself! And I can see that as it sits on my hands, eyes are being drawn to it. Yes! It's THAT outstanding! And I really do quite like it too!
Very headache over which to choose and we decided to get it right away as there was a 20% discount. If we missed the promotion, the watch will costs more than $300!
Want to help hubby save the $$, so I made up my mind after much deliberation and also some advise from the SA.
Make a guess as to which color I choose and I shall reveal it to you in my next post... because, I cannot find a pic of the watch online, hence I have to go home to take pics, upload then can share. =P
But meanwhile, I'm very happy and excited over my new watch but Hubby says, the earliest I can wear is CNY wor.... =(
Pretty? Quite "antique" looking? I like the floral engravings on it. The face looks huge and big but it fits nicely on my wrist.
Despite looking so chunky and big, it's actually very light! I could hardly feel the weight. I was impressed. And City Chain gave me warranty for 2 years for the watch and 5 years for battery. Wow... 5 years for battery is very long!
How the whole watch actually looks like, I snapped this from the brochure and the write up of this watch from the same brochure... "The oval watch is decorated with etched pattern on the case, which shape is echoed by the links of the bracelet. Available in rose gold-coloured, black, gold-coloured brown and stainless steel."
I quite like this watch actually, the designs are quite outstanding and it's different from the mill of the watches that I've come across. Comparing mine to the online pic, my watch is short of the 2 metal bits on each side between the black and clasps, that's because my wrist is so small!
