Shoppers 'love' Debenhams £2,500 watch slashed down to £300 in sale
'Hands down my favorite daily wear.'
A watch is a staple piece of everyone's accessory collection as it can be both practical and elegant. While many people seem to favour a smart watch for everyday wear, due to its step tracking features and notifications, many of us still reach for a traditional analogue watch for a social event.
Now while traditional watches can be expensive if you are looking for a higher quality, Debenhams has done us all a favour by giving a variety of luxury timepieces major discounts - some getting drops as big as 80 and 90 per cent.
One such watch included in the sale is the STÜHRLING Original Radiance Diver Watch. Normally retailing for a whopping £2,495, shoppers can now grab this watch for £300, saving shoppers over £2,100 on their purchase.
The timeless Radiance Watch is said to make 'just enough of a statement' as it features an elegant profile and a rich dial that 'pops'. With a rotating bezel and bold lugs, this watch is said to speak to those with a 'masculine and adventurous sense of style'.
Powered by a Swiss automatic movement to keep its wearer on track, the watch also boasts a well-placed day of the month window at the three o'clock hour marker. For extra reliability, this watch also features a screw-down crown for an air-tight and sleek seal.
Completed with an oyster-style stainless steel bracelet, this watch also boasts a water resistance of 200m, making it the prime timepiece to take on your next adventure. Shoppers have the choice of a black dial with either a black or blue bezel, but it should be noted that at the time of writing there were only eight of the blue edition left in stock.
STÜHRLING Original Radiance Diver Watch
£2,495
£300
Debenhams
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For those looking for something a bit cheaper, Debenhams has also slashed the price of the STÜHRLING Original Forte 3953 Quartz Watch. Usually retailing for £570, watch lovers can now snap up either the blue or black dialled editions of this watch for £74.25.
Over on Beaverbrooks, shoppers can snap up the BOSS Tyler 43mm Stainless Steel Men's Watch for £40 less. Normally retailing for £199, shoppers can either buy the all-black edition or the blue dial and silver bracelet watch for £159.
Back to the Radiance Watch, it currently doesn't have any reviews on the Debenhams website. However, it has been able to garner a near perfect rating over on the Stuhrling website.
One happy five-star reviewer simply wrote: "Love this watch! Hands down my favorite daily wear."
With another shopper adding: "Happy owner. Very satisfied owner of three time pieces. When I put them on, I feel great."
However, one shopper left a three-star review, writing: "I am 50 years old and I have always liked watches. I have looked for a good watch that is consistent to my daily life and I know that I don't look good with a Rolex presiding.
"So surfing the internet I found your brand and they seemed very well made and I said to myself, it's made in Switzerland, okay, I decided to buy it, it was easy. Fast, no. The shipment was delayed but when it arrived we opened the box with my son, and what a disappointment we were with the finishes of the watch.
"I am talking about what it looks like aesthetically without talking about its movement, the disproportion of the size of the case with the bracelet, but the chrome and brushing of the case looks good."
Despite this, the rest of the shoppers were highly complimentary, as one person said: "Simply the finest watch you will find at this price point, and on par with many watches at twice the price."
A fifth shopper also praised: "I have to say that the quality of this watch is amazing. It's sturdy, has the right amount of shine, the movement is absolutely perfect, it feels good, balanced weight, and most impressively is the bezel and dials which glow.
"I mean, I've never been happier with my purchase. This watch is special and makes me feel special. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a quality watch for yourself or as a gift."
To buy the STÜHRLING Original Radiance Diver Watch, click HERE.
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