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Boyfriend Watches??? have ya heard of em?

phillycheez

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So i was strolling along the internet looking at watches and the term "boyfriend watch" came up. I must not go out much because apparently its a hot new trend for girls. Women like, Michelle Obama, Elisha Cuthbert, Tara Reid, Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus...etc. are apparently into it. The company Toy Watch is one of the go to brands. If you go to the actual article they show watches that look like submariners... the brown dial is actually kinda interesting but i could never.



The Boyfriend Watch

ToyWatch has continually been keeping abuzz since its launch in 2006. Inspired by high-end pieces, ToyWatch has created an affordable, chic unisex brand, and, to say the least, was proclaimed as one of Oprah’s favorite things. At first starting the trend of ceramic watches, the brand has now ventured on a new trend of their own: the “boyfriend†watch.

For ages, women have been stealing men’s watches off the shelves of stores and from their wrists, but now they can have their own version. This oversized timepeice will be popular with women who crave bulky wrist wear, and also those that want to be a part of the “oversized†trend this spring.

Presented as a “men’s watch for women,†the surprisingly masculine yet feminine line is available in ToyWatch’s class and irreverent array of colors. Available in varieties including nylon strap or acrylic bracelet styles, these watches will add interest and variety to everyday or work wear, equally. These watches are the ultimate statement making and affordable accessories for this season, and are more affordable than the classic timekeepers they are modeled after.

Fans of the ToyWatch line have obsessed over the clear and black styles the brand has become known for. This spring, the Italian collection will be known for their oversized watches that come in nylon straps and acrylic bracelets mixed with golds and silvers. The mix of acrylic and metal is edgy and innovative, and adds a splash of interest to anyone’s warm-weather wardrobe, with a sleek and classic finish.

http://www.piercemattiepublicrelations.com/jewelrypr/2009/03/watch_trend_the_boyfriend_watc.html




What do you think of this trend? im confused by the whole thing, mostly cause im about to buy a watch for the girlfriend. I guess ill have to ask her about it.
 

fakemaster

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Oprah's recommendation is the main reason the brand took off.

Ladies wearing men's watches has been popular for a while. What they are doing is making rebranded Subs. Plastic, metal & different colors. Well Plasteramic. Not sure what that is. Their stuff is overpriced for sure but you have to admit that the idea is novel.
 

clockwerkgoblin

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IIRC, Pres. Obama wears a watch presented to him as a gift by the Secret Service for his birthday, and that his previous watch was a Tag. Not sure if his wife picked out his watch for him..
 

levelmanroger

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My girlfriend loves her "boyfriend watch" - a Breitling SOSF. Her best friend had to have one as well.
The boyfriend watch is all the rage.
 

danyboy

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PLASTERAMIC! lol...

It's ceramic...no it's plastic...IT'S PLASTERAMIC! ® Chic ceramic looking plastic features crystal markers and a rotating bezel
 

seventhexile

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haha

when I read the description "boyfriend watch"
and then your name ( Philly ) as the poster .. I was a little confused.

I was getting ready to post up pics of .. you guessed it..

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and was going to suggest you send Seanf a PM asking for other pretty colours
:)

....

made much more sense after I actually read the whole post haha.
 

phillycheez

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crazy enough 7th... that watch IS a boyfriend watch! now that i am able to categorize it i can now sleep at night.

anyways, i talked with the girlfriend and... she wants one. good thing is that she does look damn sexy with my watch on, especially when thats the only thing shes wearing. well in a way i guess im happy about it. i definitely wasnt good at picking out a girl watch, but i at least have a good feeling when it comes to these "boyfriend watches".

EDIT: just wanted to add... that article says, "mens watch for women" and it reminds me of another trend.... there are guys out there that wear women jeans. im predicting in the near future a company will capitalize on that and we will see, "womens jean for men".
 

jvd45

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there are guys out there that wear women jeans. im predicting in the near future a company will capitalize on that and we will see, "womens jean for men".

but if it is specifically for men, it will take all the fun out of cross dressing lol..mean wearing womens clothes are nothing novel

unlike clothing and the associated conditioning/ taboos of gender blurring, the difference with boyfriend watch is that it is not fringe but a mainstream phenomenon.

didint like boyfriend watch as concept.. (fact is I may be biased as I generally dont like huge timepieces) but saw a pic of jen anniston with a pvd milgauss gv and it really looked cool on her...
 

guanaco

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I'm surprised Rolex hasn't bitched and moaned about ToyWatch using the coin edge bezel like they did with Invicta.
 

hk45ca

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275.00 for a plastic daytona? i'll just stay with the real thing.