Nixon Chalet Watch

I’ve desperately needed a new watch for the last year or so. The two I wear regularly have been dying a slow, slow death. The red cross model that I paid $12.99 for at Target three years ago has a splitting band and my trusty Swatch Typically Square from 2002 also needs a new band.

I’d been casually searching for a replacement, but I had some specific needs. The watch needed to be squared off, not at all sporty, to have a non-rubbery band and to be adjustable.

After sifting through the watch selections of Chanel, Philippe Starck for Fossil, Nooka and coming up empty handed while trying to find information on the much heralded launch by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, I went back to my original plan.

The Nixon Chalet had been on my mind since I saw this bamboo model last year, but I decided black was a lot more practical and versatile.

In the reviews I read, many people relayed that the watch is chunky for a woman’s style, which is what I really like most about it. At the same time, the sleek, streamlined stylings of the watch face and band balance the weightiness out. The band has an enamel inlay and links can be added or removed.

I’m very happy with the sturdiness of the Chalet. I am probably not Nixon’s target customer, but this watch has totally won me over!

Do you wear a watch?
What’s your favorite brand or style of watch?




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» Anna said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 08:11:34 }

I wear this Casio watch:

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/Classic/A168W-1/

Not fancy, but I like the semi-retro-but-sort-of-classy styling. It’s the same watch my uncle has, which is also kind of comforting. <3

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» Lauren said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 08:11:07 }

I always wear a watch, but I have the tiniest wrists out of anyone I’ve met, so it’s hard to find ones that look right on my arm. Currently I have a little Maxum watch, very delicate with easily removable links (a must!) and a long oval face in a pale purple. I’ve had this as a staple for at least 5 years. Still going strong. :)

Aesthetically Swatch does some interesting things that I would love to rock, but I find they don’t really suit my style sadly.

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» Nubby said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 08:11:32 }

Anna: Casios are cool! My aunt has an Japanese model with all sorts of cool stuff that she adores.

Lauren: Yep, small wrists here, too! I have to get at least three links removed (and the reviews said that this watch ran small!) I have four Swatches that I love, but wanted something a little more solid and dressy. I’ve never heard of Maxum watches…

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» tricia of bitsandbobbins.com said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 08:11:29 }

i have two watches i generally wear. each is kind of different, aesthetically.

1.) a gold vintage elgin watch that was willed down to my husband when his grandfather died. my husband doesn’t wear a watch, and never has. i liked it so much, i pretty much took it over. it’s very classic, has kind of a large face. it really goes with anything, and everything. an every day watch, if you will.

2.) my other watch is a nixon “vega”, in orange. very, very sporty, it looks like a big orange plastic bracelet. it’s more of a fun watch.

i also have a skagen somewhere in the depths of my jewelry drawer…but it needs a battery and it’s silver (i prefer gold), so i rarely wear it anymore.

i’d like to acquire more watches…but haven’t gotten around to it quite yet.

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» Marisol said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:53 }

I stopped wearing a watch since I got a cellphone. For some reason, I just don’t find the need for it. Sad though because I have some pretty nice ones that are kept in a box.

This is a great watch.

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» Loveabeth said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:16 }

BETSEY JOHNSON BOW WATCH FOREVER!!!! http://www.chipchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bowwatch.jpg
greatest watch on the face of the planet. And it even has a little mirror in it!!!

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» Bex said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:12 }

I have this DKNY watch with deep red leather straps which are so beat up now that they barely look red anymore, but that’s what I love most about it!! And it has a square red face, very cool!!

I would love to find a vintage gentleman’s full hunter, it would be very chic!

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» Nubby said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:59 }

tricia: It’s nice to have something of such sentimental value that can be worn. And the Nixon Vega is such a great design! I would love to own it, but my wrists are too small for a bracelet style. I’m sure the style in orange suits you perfectly, though!

Marisol: I was wondering when I asked that question…how many people just use their cellphones now instead? Heehee.

Loveabeth: I can see why you’re such a fan! That watch is the perfect mix of girly / timelessness / unique.

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» young said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:20 }

I love Nixon watches! I used to have a white Elle from them, but it was stolen this summer :( I bought it in San Francisco a couple of years ago and it was my favourite! So sad.
I have two watches with me on my journey. They are both from the Danish label Rosendahl.
This one: http://www.rosendahl-watches.com/Default.aspx?ID=2355&ProductID=Datasheet13 (if that works, a watch II digital mirror) and a white digital watch II test model, which never made it into production.
I have really small wrists, so finding a nice watch that fits with my arm is really hard! I was lucky to get these two because I worked for the company for two and a half years. I’m happy with them :)
I wish I could wear the big, chunky ones like yours, though!

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» rachel radness! said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 09:11:58 }

i used to wear a gumby watch from a cereal box when i was a kid. i think it’s the only “real” watch i’ve ever worn.

i recently got the marc jacobs pear bauble watch pendant & i looooove it.

http://www.outblush.com/women/images/2006/10/marc-bauble-watch.jpg

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» brittanny said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 11:11:14 }

i have that same watch in white. i got it last year. that was the same night i ran into jared leto in the mall. it was quite a memorable night. i love that watch. make sure you send it to nixon to replace the battery so it stays waterproof.

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» tess said: { Nov 9, 2008 - 11:11:03 }
» wietske said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 12:11:21 }

I have a Hello Kitty one that a friend bought for me when I was in Thailand, I think Hello Kitty is cute and all but I wouldn’t wear that watch. I had a real pretty one bought at SIX for just 16 euro or so it was square with a black lether band and with white flowers, it’s sounds rather ugly but it was really pretty. But well yeah I was so stupid to leave it in Mongolia, I totally forgot it since I was in a hurry to catch my plane back home, it’s so stupid. I’ll probably have it back in 2 years since then I’ve money and plenty of time to get it back!!
well better start looking out for a new one
(you should buy that nixon challet watch it’s AWESOME!!!)
<3

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» Vicki said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 12:11:25 }

I wear a small pocket-watch on a chain around my neck as wristwatches all seem to look ridiculous on my disproportionately tiny wrists, but I really like that!

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» Audrey said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 04:11:26 }

i wear the Paul Frank black calculator watch. it is a-maaaaaaaaaa-zingly hot :)

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» Casey-Scott said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 04:11:42 }

I work for a jeweller, and we stock both Fossil and DKNY (among others!), and I must admit that I love both of their mens ranges that we stock! I’m also particularly fond of Mondaines (ahah, I’ve got one on my Christmas wishlist!).

But, amidst all of that, the irony is that I am not really much of a jewellery person and don’t actually own a watch D: ! I do love yours, though!

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» Helen said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 05:11:16 }

I was going to post about that Betsy Johnson bow watch too! Only I am after it in red http://www.asos.com/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Red-Bow-Bangle-Watch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=432398&clr=Red&SearchQuery=betsey+johnson&sh=0

I currently have a rotary watch fr everyday use, which is just plain black. I live in my watch, seriously, the only time I ever take it off is when I get a bath or shower. Some people find it weird that I sleep in it.

I also have this watch for dressy up times http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2197953092_57903fd821.jpg?v=0
It’s the chain on the left, it’s so pretty.

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» Alice said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 07:11:08 }

This post has really gotten me hooked on watch-hunting. I just found out that Swatch has a line of watches inspired by the James Bond villains!

I’m in love with your years-old Target red cross watch, though! I even checked their website on the off chance they were still selling it, but no such luck!

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» Nubby said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 07:11:38 }

young: I’ve never heard of Rosendahl until now, but those are so stylish! Love them. They remind me very much of this Philippe Starck model.

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» Nubby said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 08:11:37 }

brittanny: Thanks for the advice! And, the white is so sleek and beautiful.

tess: Cute! I’m such a fan of Swiss stuff that I’d sooo get the Swiss flag!

Vicki: Trust me, I have the most ridiculously small wrists…the Chalet is flailing around, I desperately need to get a few links removed! & the pocket watch solution is a great idea!

AliceL That Target watch got the most compliments. It was so trusty & for a cheap watch held up really well! Shoulda bought more when I had the chance. :/

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» Lauren said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 11:11:50 }

I recently started wearing my mom’s old Cartier from the ’70s, and I absolutely adore it! It has a dark brown leather band and a square brown face with a gold border – quite small and simple, really. Best watch EVER.

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» Nubby said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 01:11:39 }

Lauren: Lucky girl! The style sounds classic; something that you’ll always have.

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» Leah said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 02:11:57 }

I wore a watch for the first time in about a year or so today. It was just a really simple one with a gold face/black leather strap that I found lurking in a draw at home. Strangely, I felt more refined in it and kept checking the time all day!

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» Lisa said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 06:11:20 }

You have such good taste! I love that watch!
I wear a watch, it’s just some generic brand I got at a department store but I have very specific requirements for mine: must be square/rectangular not round, face must be black, must be metal, more specifically the metal must be silver.

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» melissa said: { Nov 10, 2008 - 10:11:37 }

i love the design of you new watch! i don’t know how i feel about the orange second hand though. black & orange just make me think of halloween & i don’t know if i’d want that the whole year through. my favorite, & only watch, that i’ve been wearing for forever now is the chessboard swatch http://store.swatch.com/images/products/originals/FW2003/LB160G/LB160G_nvd.jpg i love it to death.

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» Nikkidee said: { Nov 11, 2008 - 08:11:05 }

i wear a yellow and white harajuku lover’s plastic watch :]
it has a bumblebee on the face and looks like something you would get out of a cereal box, only wayy cuter . i love it!

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» Nubby said: { Nov 11, 2008 - 08:11:26 }

Leah: How cute!

melissa: The orange wouldn’t have been my first accent choice, but the bamboo model had lavender accents, which were way more unappealing! I am a huge Swatch fan, I have four of their watches. They’re always so quirky and unique!

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» Heather said: { Nov 11, 2008 - 07:11:50 }

I have a red ringwatch which I love and have been wearing since 8th grade. It’s very handy to look down at your finger rather than your wrist and it gets a lot of compliments!

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» ulalume said: { Nov 12, 2008 - 07:11:17 }

(Hello, I’m a lurker but I couldn’t resist this thread)

I currently wear the older Tokidoki Vinile watch (the newer one has orange accents and I’m considering it as well). My previous watch was a Diesel and my next watch purchase (probably imminent although I am trying to hold back) will be the Diesel DZ7091. But I love your new watch and am thinking that’s going on my Christmas list! Except now that I’ve looked at the color selection, I want more than one.

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» Zoe said: { Jun 22, 2009 - 11:06:57 }

Hey, Nubby, I just love your style.
I came across this watch a while ago and it reminded me of you. A bit late, I suppose. Ah well. :P

http://www.nooka.com/buy/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=36

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