When it comes to engagements, the tricky deciding factor is always the hunt for the perfect ring. Harry Winston, Tiffany’s and David Yurman become your safari grounds. Think: eye on the prize, right? Well, what IF your fiancé-to-be isn’t a ring guy or gal? A recently engaged friend of mine suggested wrist bling instead of ring bling. Not a ring guy, his reasoning was, “It doesn’t make sense for me to get a ring I’ll wear for less than a year.” Why I dig the idea? Symbolism. Marriage takes time, effort, balance and management, like any other relationship. A watch can last you forever and still have the same importance as a ring. Grooms- and brooms-to-be, this may be the right way to go. I’m a firm believer that if you’re going to take your search down this route, every cent you’d put into the ring should go toward the timepiece. Love can’t be bought but time sure can.
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Dome Watch: 18k gold and silver dial in stainless steel. An elegant choice. Available at Tiffany.com for $6,200.
Rolex Oyster (circa 1985): The most iconic of Rolex’s models, this vibrant 14-carat piece is both wrist and eye candy. A little personality never hurt an engagement. Available at Park & Bond for $7,900.
Omega Constellation (circa 1960): Everybody checks their horoscope compatibility, even you. Make the romance last with a watch that ties the two of you to the stars. A vintage piece that locks your love together. Available at Park & Bond for $3,900.
Nixon ‘The Ceramic 51-30’ Watch: A bold statement in glossy white ceramic, this Nixon newcomer keeps the tradition of wearing white to your wedding alive. Available at Nordstrom for $2,600.
Philip Stein Dual Time Zone Bracelet Watch: Marrying a jetsetter? Now you both will be able to arrange your schedules accordingly. Love knows no bounds, even with distance. Available at Nordstrom for $880.
Rolex Stainless-Steel Chronograph (circa 1965): A vinatage timepiece from Park & Bond that is sure to put them over the edge if they knows the pricetag ($32k!). A sure-fire conversation piece that has Page Six written all over it. Available at Park & Bond for $32,000.
