Reddit reviews Wristwatch Annual 2013: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications

I read the following websites frequently:

• Hodinkee
  
• aBlogtoWatch
  
• rolex forums (very active and knowledgeable...more than just rolex)
  
• askmen.com-watch snob
  
• Literally visit every brand watch website. Most are over in the brand guide
  
  Find watches for sales:
  
  
• Chrono24
  
• Prestige Time
  
• ElementinTime
  
• Jomas Shop
  
• Luxury Bazaar
  
  
  Buy this book on Amazon:
  
  
• Wristwatch Annual 2013: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications
  

Have you spoken with her about this idea, or are you intending to surprise her?

Speaking only for myself, I think his & hers watches is a bit tacky, and it's possible she might feel the same. I'd recommend making sure she feels the same way as you do about matching jewelry.

Another thing to consider is that if she is not particularly interested in watches, she might prefer a quartz watch to a mechanical one. Women are notorious for not wanting to tolerate a watch that needs as much attention as a mechanical. If she's never worn a mechanical watch before, maybe it would be good to buy her a Seiko 5 or something just to test if she likes having a mechanical watch before investing that much money on a pair of watches.

All that being said, if everything's a go, I'd suggest taking a look at:

• Rolex Datejusts
  
• JLC Reversos (ladies versions are available in quartz)
  
• Ulysse Nardin Classico/Classico Luna
  
• I know a couple that wear his & hers Omega Seamasters. She actually wears a men's midsize, and he wears the full-size.
  
  I also think that selecting a watch for a woman requires more careful consideration than it is for a man. I wrote a few words once about this problem if you want to know more.
  
  Another way to look at this problem is to shop for her first, and then try and find a watch for you to match that. You could pick up a copy of Wristwatch Annual and you can flip through it together to see what she likes. She might learn to appreciate some of the lesser known brands, which will increase your selection.