The £183 watch features a sophisticated rectangular mother of pearl dial with 18 glittering diamonds
Fashion fans looking to add a new watch into the collection are in for a treat at Debenhams. The online retailer has slashed the price of a watch with real diamonds hailed ‘pure luxury’ and it’s too good to miss.
The GV2 Bari Diamond 9254B Swiss Quartz Diamond Watch typically retails for a cool £5,495 but shoppers can bag it with a a staggering 97%, for a limited time. That brings the price down to £183.75, offering a saving of over £5,311.
While this price is still a considered purchase, it is a far cry from the watch’s original RRP. Inspired by its Italian city namesake, the Bari watch features a sophisticated rectangular mother of pearl dial with 18 glittering diamonds.
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It’s finished off with a beautiful pumpkin crown topped with a diamond-cut bezel case and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal case that is resistant to scratches. The timepiece has a 3ATM rating, which means it can withstand splashes and brief contact with water, like rain or handwashing, although it is not suitable for swimming.
If you are after a similar-looking watch to treat yourself to, or someone close to you, there are alternative options to browse through, reports the Mirror. You can get the GV2 Padova Women’s Silver Swiss Quartz MOP Dial Two Toned Yellow Gold Watch from Secret Sales for £192.50 – which is 93% cheaper than usual.
There is this Sekonda Monica Women Stone Set Two Tone Bracelet Watch at Argos for £64.99. A silver version is also available over at ASOS for £59.99.
GV2 Bari Diamond 9254B Swiss Quartz Diamond Watch
£5,495
£183.75
Debenhams
Buy Now on Debenhams
The picturesque city of Bari Italy provided the inspiration for the popular ladies GV2 Bari Collection Known throughout the world as the city of St Nicholas, it is no surprise that the historic town would continue to inspire the designers. The new line extension retains the Bari’s sophisticated rectangular mother-of-pearl dial embellished with eighteen glittering diamonds indices; adding a well-placed sixty-second sub dial.
Praising the discount GV2 Bari Diamond 9254B Swiss Quartz Diamond Watch, one Debenhams shopper said: “Pure luxury in a fantastic presentation box. Lovely in every aspect was so excited to open and even more excited to wear! It has really good weight to it and face is easy to read to tell exact time. Had several compliments on wearing.”
A second said: “I absolutely love the watch, high quality, gorgeous finish.” A third put: “This watch is beautifully made and although nothing like the proposed price I consider it a really attractive timepiece and certainly very pretty.” A third put: “Really nice watch for the money and can’t believe how good it is.”
A fourth added: “I’m in love with this watch, from the dial to the strap. The watch strap is so easy to use as it’s a double fastening. Looks very good on. Thought I’d treat myself and was very pleased when it arrived. Comes in a very smart box with a certificate for the diamonds.”
Some shoppers said they had to adjust the strap. One said: “Love the watch looks lovely on really pleased with it had to have a few links taken out of the bracelet as I’ve got skinny wrists but it’s perfect.” A second said: “My wife loves it [but] had to have one link taken out.”
Others weren’t impressed with the watch, with one claiming: “Nice watch but too thick and feels heavy on.” Another said: “This watch is the most ugly item I have ever purchased. It resembles a cheap Xmas cracker present.” A third wrote: “Very nice watch but extremely heavy and large bracelet. Had it adjusted by a jeweller.”
However, the majority of reviews were positive. A customer said: “Really nice watch, purchased for my wife and she loved it, comes with a warranty card and precious jewel card for authenticity.”
Another put: “Received on time, a remarkable piece of jewellery, real quality through and through.” One more said: “Love It. What a very special watch of very good quality.”