Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is coming! Time to show your appreciation by treating your mom (or the mother of your kids) to something nice. Flowers and a card? That's pretty good. Brunch? Sure. Everybody loves brunch. But if you are reading The Time Bum, you are probably thinking that she might like a watch and you don't know where to start. Never fear, The Bum's got something for your Mum! 

Wait, that didn't come out right... Before I dig myself any deeper, allow me to present six watches your mother will love. 

Void V03P, $195

I have long admired Void's clean and modern designs. With the V03P, they bring that same simple aesthetic to a women's watch. The V03P (for "petite") has the same handsome lines, angular lugs, and cool knurled crown as the mid-size offering, but in a 28mm brushed stainless steel case. Baton hands, applied markers, and a diminutive logo add depth and decoration to the dial. You may choose from several options, but I am partial to the gold case with the white reptile print strap. The V03P is rated for 50 meters. 

Electric FW03, from $225
This tiny, 26mm quartz is rated for 200 meters water resistance, but it's stylish looks are more tony than tool. It has a domed crystal and a minimalist dial with applied markers. The signature lighting bolt second hand and bored-out, 4 o'clock crown are unique accents. The watch is available in steel, gold, and rose gold finishes with either a link bracelet or brown leather strap, but if your Mom is a little edgier, I'd suggest the sleek black dial, black case on black leather. The FW03 goes on sale Monday, May 4 at select retailers and ElectricCalifornia.com.

Bernhardt Delphine, $239

North Carolina's Bernhardt was a micro brand before micro brands were cool. In addition to dive and field watches, they have also made a ladies' watch or two. The 34mm Delphine has a Swiss Ronda 1069 quartz movement, sapphire crystal, 50 meters water resistance, and a bezel set with 40 cubic zirconia stones for a bit of bling. It comes with both an oyster link steel bracelet and a leather strap. Dial colors are black, champagne, and dusty rose. 

Melbourne Parkville, from $352.55

The 36mm Parkville is an excellent everyday dress watch. It has the attractive, traditional design we have come to expect from this Australian watchmaker, featuring a multi-level dial with a Rosetta spiral guilloche center and ion-plated blue hands. The movement is the reliable Seiko NH35 automatic. It has a steel or rose gold case, sapphire crystal, decorated case back, and a German leather strap. 

Torgoen T11 WASP, from $450

At 41mm, the T11 is one of the larger women's watches, but it is perfectly proportioned for a traditional pilot's design. This three register chronograph has a Swiss made Ronda 5030.D quartz, sapphire crystal, applied markers, and 100 meters water resistance. Options include silicone or Italian leather straps, link bracelets, diamond bezels, and Mother-of-Pearl dials. 

Vintage Rolex, $1,699
"Those are nice," you say, "but I want to do something special. I mean really, really special." No problem, just buy your mother a Rolex. I know, it sounds crazy coming from The Time Bum, but if Mom has an appreciation for antiques, a Rolex may be within reach. ClassicWatch.com has this lovely model from 1930. It is in near mint condition with its original guilloche dial and blued hands. The case is 9 carat pink gold, with wire lugs and a hinged back. Inside you will find an 18 jewel, hand wound movement, ready to take on the next 85 years. It's not cheap, but it is thousands less than a new Rolex, and infinitely more charming. Pair this with an appropriate pass-through or open-ended strap and you will have a gift your Mom will cherish forever. 

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