Debenhams shoppers race to buy £3,000 Swiss watch for under £200 before it sells out

With finances being tight for millions of households during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, getting the best value for money whilst Christmas shopping is of paramount importance. For that special someone in your life, it can be tough to find something within your budget that punches above its price point, but Debenhams may just have you covered.

Right now, the GV2 Venice MOP Dial Two Tone Rose Stainless Steel Swiss Quartz Watch is available for just £199.20, down from £2,995. That’s a frankly insane price drop of 93%, and surely the best value for money you’ll find in wristwear.

Featuring eight diamonds laid into two-toned rose gold stainless steel, this watch is packed with detail that reflects and refracts light at every angle. It’s water-resistant up to 50 metres, and its 39mm crystal face is anti-reflective too.

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Its geometric shapes, classic design, and Venetian elegance oozes class and sophistication, with a secure yet easily affixed buckle. That’s all without mentioning its most vital feature: you can use it to tell the time. There's only one review for this watch on the Debenhams site, but it's a glowing 5-star write-up: "This is fantastic value. I waited a while for it to arrive but it was well worth it. So pleased, it's fabulous."

Debenhams itself has a 3.3 out of 5 average score on consumer trust site TrustPilot, with more than 15,000 reviews and counting. “Fantastic online shop! Probably my favourite in the UK,” said one five-star review. “So many options including quick 1-2 day delivery.”

“Had a problem with a product and needed to contact customer services. Faultless service, all sorted within the day,” said another happy customer. “Have shopped online many times and would recommend.”

Some customers have noted issues with some of the brands operating via the Debenhams platform: “I feel that some outside concessions take a bit excessive time with your refunds which is really off-putting,” said one review.

Another less-positive review added: “Having used Debenhams for several years I am now fed up with receiving dozens of emails advertising their goods for sale.”

For a simpler design, check out this gold Vivienne Westwood watch available for £280 at Selfridges. Another classic choice is the Sekonda Classic Mixed Metal Watch in Silver/Gold, available for £54.99 at ASOS.

At 93% off, however, there are few greater bargains than the GV2 Venice Watch at Debenhams.