Hello all.... your advice?

[winchester8]

Hi! First post here... considering my first Rolex purchase ever, and would very much appreciate your input. I am trying to decide between two different looks:

1) Ladies' Datejust, SS/WG fluted bezel, jubilee band, dial with diamonds

2) Midsize Datejust, SS/WG fluted bezel, jubilee band, silver (rhodium) or white dial with no diamonds

I've tried on both watch sizes and they both look good on my wrist -- obviously the regular ladies size is more classic, while the larger midsize on my small wrist is sportier and definitely stands out more. Also, all my other watches (Cartier, Corum, B&M) are traditional small ladies' sizes so getting a larger Rolex might be a nice change.

Questions for the experts (you):

- Any opinions on which of the above two looks better to you on a woman's wrist? What would make you do more of a double-take? :-) (completely your call, it's a pure style question.)

- Is it just because I'm new to the Rolex world, or is it harder to find a preowned midsize than a preowned lady's size? There seem to be far fewer midsizes on the preowned sections of the sites I've browsed so far... does that mean they are less popular?

Thanks so much! Cheers

[Prince]

Welcome to TRF, Helen. I can only address the size issue of the two choices you have mentioned by relating it to my wife's Rolex. She has a TT Lady Datejust with Jubilee band. She loves it, and so do I. To me, it is the perfect size.

[Triple Black 88]

Unless you are very petite, I would go with the mid-size. IMHO the ladies versions are just too small. Not sure which would be easier to find, but I would not let that influence your decision. Once you decide which size fits you best, take your time and find it. Just be patient.

Good Luck and please post pics

BTW...welcome to the Forum.

[kcmo]

Hi Helen and welcome! Great to have another gal on the forum!

I'm a huge fan of the larger watches. In fact I have a couple of men's DJ models (36mm) that I adore. I'd say go for the larger case size. You will get used to it and love it!

As for the diamonds vs. no diamonds, you really can't go wrong. I used to be a bit put off by diamonds on a watch, but then I came to my senses and bought a diamond dial DJ (a month ago!)

Here are mine.....good luck and let us know what you decide!

[Wolfgang427]

Welcome. I would go with a 31mm mid-size DJ or a 34mm Date. The ladies model is to small and hard to read the time for some people.

[winchester8]

Allan, many thanks for the pictures, they're a great help. Your wife's watch is gorgeous, so beautiful on her wrist.

Steve, thanks for the welcome and especially for counselling patience, as I'm the type to want to 'get it now'! Although... the sooner I get it, the sooner I can post pics.

Karis, wonderful to meet a fellow watch-lovin' gal! Yours are exactly the styles I'm considering -- *LOVE* them!!! It's going to be hard to decide. Do you find yourself wearing one more than the other?

Wolfgang - great point re: ease of reading the time. Definitely a major plus in the midsize/larger column. Thanks!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by winchester8

Allan, many thanks for the pictures, they're a great help. Your wife's watch is gorgeous, so beautiful on her wrist.

Steve, thanks for the welcome and especially for counselling patience, as I'm the type to want to 'get it now'! Although... the sooner I get it, the sooner I can post pics.

Karis, wonderful to meet a fellow watch-lovin' gal! Yours are exactly the styles I'm considering -- *LOVE* them!!! It's going to be hard to decide. Do you find yourself wearing one more than the other?

Wolfgang - great point re: ease of reading the time. Definitely a major plus in the midsize/larger column. Thanks!

Thanks Helen I LOVE them too I've had the white roman DJ since March'07....I bought the rhodium diamond DJ a month ago! I started yearning for a diamond dial.

There are so many combinations for a DJ that it's tough to choose - explains why I now have two ....but I am THRILLED TO BITS with them. Try on as many as you can and see what 'speaks' to you! Or 'sings'! LOL!

I would never have imagined I could have both, and I really feel very fortunate! I look forward to hearing about your purchase!

[mdx77]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Ahhhh....karis.....was waiting for you to chime in....my favorite ladies pair !

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by mdx77

Ahhhh....karis.....was waiting for you to chime in....my favorite ladies pair !

Thanks as always Kurt! Hmmm, maybe I should start going out 'double-wristed'

[Tools]

You won't find as many mid-size because there just aren't that many of them that have found their way into the mainstream..

Make sure you get one that you will still enjoy wearing a decade of two from now..

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

Unless you are very petite, I would go with the mid-size. IMHO the ladies versions are just too small. Not sure which would be easier to find, but I would not let that influence your decision. Once you decide which size fits you best, take your time and find it. Just be patient.

Good Luck and please post pics

BTW...welcome to the Forum.

I agree, Helen. I just bought my girlfriend a watch for Christmas (not a Rollie) and it is 32mm. I cannot get over how good that size looks on her and I'm so glad I didn't get her a more traditional, smaller ladies watch. I'm not sure what the case size for the mid-size DJ is, but I suspect it's around 32mm or so. My GF's wrist is probably about average sized for a woman.

Really, though, go with your gut and buy what feels right to you. Without pics, it's hard for us to give a real definitive answer. I will say that these days more and more women are wearing larger (not huge) watches, and I think they look fabulous.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Welcome to TRF, Helen!

Great with a new female member! We have some super ladies here, and I guess you will soon become friends with them and the rest of us male members!

I for my part am fan of the midsize (or even MEN'S) Rolex watches on ANY female wrist, be it skinny or big. Lisa and Karis (KCMO), for instance, have some very nice examples you might want to look at (easily found by doing a search for their threads).

Enjoy your stay here!

[tnt]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Welcome to TRF, Helen!

Great with a new female member! We have some super ladies here, and I guess you will soon become friends with them and the rest of us male members!

I for my part am fan of the midsize (or even MEN'S) Rolex watches on ANY female wrist, be it skinny or big. Lisa and Karis (KCMO), for instance, have some very nice examples you might want to look at (easily found by doing a search for their threads).

Enjoy your stay here!

Bo,

You have forgot me this time?
I thought you are the nicest man in this forum

Winchester8,

I also have the midsize.
Although, there are not many of dial selection for it.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by tnt

Bo,

You have forgot me this time?
I thought you are the nicest man in this forum

(...)

Schyyy! People will figure out we have this special relationship (). That is also why I tried to hide you in the "for instance" expression.

[vukotab]

Between the two that you pointed?I suggest Midsize men`s,it`s slightly bigger than Lady DJ,but not less ellegant.And much more readable!

[Welshwatchman]

Welcome, Helen.

I think the men's DJ would look stunning on you.

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Welcome, Helen.

I think the men's DJ would look stunning on you.

Agree, or maybe Perpetual Date (34mm)? My wife wear Perpetual Date.

[tnt]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Agree, or maybe Perpetual Date (34mm)? My wife wear Perpetual Date.

I don't think it comes with jubilee bracelet.

[winchester8]

Wow! Looks like the vote so far is mostly for the midsize/larger look -- thanks John, Kurt, Larry, Bo, Vukota, Paul.

Karis, great story, I may wind up with multiple DJs as well, you're an inspiration!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by winchester8

Wow! Looks like the vote so far is mostly for the midsize/larger look -- thanks John, Kurt, Larry, Bo, Vukota, Paul.

Karis, great story, I may wind up with multiple DJs as well, you're an inspiration!

Happy to help any way I can Helen!

[GoldenBear]

My wife has a ladies WG DJ w/ diamonds and a beautiful MOP face. It is awesome...however, it just seems so small to me. I keep encouraging her to get (or at least consider) a mid-sized. One of her main problems is that the MOP is so beautiful and unique that she can't find that in mid-sized and she thinks the mid-sized is too big for her even though she is average size. I think mid-sized or even men's watches look good on women. I saw some magazine that had a bunch of super-models and celebrities wearing awesome men's watches. Maybe I was distracted.

[East Bay Rider]

As suggested, find posts by Lisa. She bought a beautiful rose gold ladies size and soon after bought a mid size as she was having trouble telling the time at a glance.

[Elaine]

hi Helen

just wanna say welcome !!!

get the bigger size DJ.

i wear a men size DJ myself and looks good !!

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by winchester8

Hi! First post here... considering my first Rolex purchase ever, and would very much appreciate your input. I am trying to decide between two different looks:

1) Ladies' Datejust, SS/WG fluted bezel, jubilee band, dial with diamonds

2) Midsize Datejust, SS/WG fluted bezel, jubilee band, silver (rhodium) or white dial with no diamonds

I've tried on both watch sizes and they both look good on my wrist -- obviously the regular ladies size is more classic, while the larger midsize on my small wrist is sportier and definitely stands out more. Also, all my other watches (Cartier, Corum, B&M) are traditional small ladies' sizes so getting a larger Rolex might be a nice change.

Questions for the experts (you):

- Any opinions on which of the above two looks better to you on a woman's wrist? What would make you do more of a double-take? :-) (completely your call, it's a pure style question.)

- Is it just because I'm new to the Rolex world, or is it harder to find a preowned midsize than a preowned lady's size? There seem to be far fewer midsizes on the preowned sections of the sites I've browsed so far... does that mean they are less popular?

Thanks so much! Cheers

Todays woman will be better off with a sportier size (32mm) Midi Rolex datejust, instead of the ladies size which is too small in my opinion and was worn by my grand mother back in the time..lol.
Unfotunately used midis go very fast but if you can wait I will get you one at the next watch show, so either a low priced NEW in box or slightly used I can be your best source.
Regards
Anastasios

[jfishe08]

Hi-

I just purchased my wife a stainless DJ with Jubilee and white diamands fluted bezel. Just stunning. It is for my wifes 10th wedding anniversary

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by jfishe08

Hi-

I just purchased my wife a stainless DJ with Jubilee and white diamands fluted bezel. Just stunning. It is for my wifes 10th wedding anniversary

Excellent choice.....and happy anniversary!!

[haakon59]

I would tend to go along with the midsized for the same reason many others have mentioned: it's easier to see! Best of luck.

[jfishe08]

Thanks JJ

[slojoh]

i say go with the larger one, if you must wear one of the womens styles. but the mens would retain its value better. welcome

[Leighton]

As far as turning heads goes, for me it is the midsize. It is not only stylish but as Wolfgang mentioned, a more practical size. Remember, you already have watches in the traditional ladies size as a fall back. Good luck with your decision and repeat after me, midsize, midsize, midsize.