REVIEW: Avon Rome Watch

Avon doesn't just do cosmetics and toiletries, you can get gifts, clothes, jewellery, watches and much more!

Oh how I love watches! You might think I'm exaggerating but believe me, I have a little watch obsession...

My collection is now at 19 but when I saw the Rome watches while I was browsing the catalogues with a cup of tea, I just had to have them.

The product:

The watch comes in three colours, red, white and blue (perfect for the Jubilee year and to go with all the nautical fashion in the shops this summer). They have a ribbed silicon strap which measures between 15 and 21cm and the watch face matches the colour of the strap. The watch mechanism is removable which means you can change the battery or, if you buy more than one colour you can mix and match!

The verdict:

I love these watches, they have become my go to, every day watches. The face is easy to read in all three colours and I particularly like the shape of the second hand. I hate the noise of a ticking watch, especially when I'm leaning on my hand at work trying to figure out what to write but these watches are nice and quiet. With other watches I've found that a silicon strap can make my wrist a bit sticky and sweaty but with these watches it hasn't been an issue for me. 

I did have a slight problem with my white watch. After a couple of days wearing it I realised it had become undone. Upon closer inspection I saw that the fastening had come off the strap and I couldn't find it so I couldn't fix it! I was gutted, not only was this my new favourite watch, I thought it must only be a matter of time before the other two broke as well. However, I am pleased to announce that both my red and blue watches are still in one piece and my broken white watch gave me the chance to test out Avon's return policy.

Avon offer a very generous 90 day returns policy, offering an exchange or full refund if you're not completely satisfied with any product. So, I contacted my lovely Avon Representative (Kate) and she took my broken watch.  Then, in my next order, there was my brand spanking new replacement watch! It was so easy and fuss free.

Overall, three cracking watches, they're so lightweight that it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a watch sometimes! The price is a real bargain and it isn't just me that seems to like them, both my nephews have a tendency to fiddle with them whenever they sit next to me. They definitely have our family seal of approval.

If you want to try the watches out for yourself, hop over to our Facebook page and the current eBrochure will be pinned to the top of your wall.  Have a flick through and see if anything else takes your fancy then email or message us to place your order.