ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

andyol1966 · 21 August 2011, 06:59 AM

My wife is looking to change her 26 mm date just for something bigger. Has had it 8 years and times and fashions have changed, and she is hankering after something larger and more up to date!

Been into AD today and she tried on a mid size and also 34 mm date just. She has a 26 mm white dial at the moment, and loves the white dial - would love the same dial on a larger size, but Rolex don't do the same arabic dial anymore.

Also with regards to bracelet - should she go Jubilee or Oyster with the polished central links? Is the jubilee old fashioned these days? She is not keen on anything too "bling" and would not go with any coloured dials or diamonds I hope!!!! What is most fashionable at the moment?

She is 5ft 6" tall and a UK size 8-10 (US 4-6), with average size wrists for a girl. Classic in the way she dresses and looking for a watch for both casual and for going out/dress occasions. Not wanting to go too big, so guess the sport models are out, so looking at date just models.

What do you think guys?

dddrees · 21 August 2011, 11:06 AM

No need to change as long as she likes what she has now. However if she really wants to go bigger then I say go for it.

I just bought a Super Jubilee last monrth for my GMTII, I think its a great look. There again have her get whatever she likes the most, she's going to be wearing it.

horseco · 21 August 2011, 11:13 AM

Just my opinion, but I feel that Rolex is sought after because they are timeless & for the most part don't follow trends. That said, I would go for a 36mm Datejust with a white dial & jubilee bracelet.

randb · 21 August 2011, 12:20 PM

My wife has a mans datejust and fits her fine. She wants to wear my sub but I wont let her so now she wants to get a blue TT sub. She has relatively big hands so can get away with the bigger watches.

Cheers

TurboWatch · 21 August 2011, 01:40 PM

My wife won't wear anything larger than the 26mm Rolex, but all my daughters ( 16 to 23 ) won't wear anything less than the 40mm subs that I gave them ( 14060M 2 lines and sub LV )

Danand · 21 August 2011, 01:43 PM

If you cant get the same dial why not go for something sporty and she canwear the 26 mm in more formal/dressy occasions?

dysondiver · 21 August 2011, 09:09 PM

mid size ym , or an explorer1 , just thinking outloud. lots of choiced there

HL65 · 21 August 2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

My wife won't wear anything larger than the 26mm Rolex, but all my daughters ( 16 to 23 ) won't wear anything less than the 40mm subs that I gave them ( 14060M 2 lines and sub LV )

I sure wish I was your son Tom!

Jason71 · 21 August 2011, 09:32 PM

My suggestion would be to have her keep the 26mm watch, and get an additional Rolex. My wife has a 29mm Yachtmaster that she wears on some occasions, and then a 36mm Turn o Graph with a white dial that she wears on other occasions.

It depends on her mood, which friends she will be with, the way she is dressing, etc.

rolexsweep · 21 August 2011, 09:40 PM

36mm are beautiful for women... even the "BF" watch like the submariner looks great... i love it.

RolexYM · 21 August 2011, 10:25 PM

My wife is 5'2"...and she is just now starting to wear YM 35 mm (midsize).

landroverking · 21 August 2011, 10:29 PM

IMO only up to 36mm in a DJ

SWIMPRUF · 21 August 2011, 10:46 PM

36mm on a DJ is OK to me.

DT14 · 22 August 2011, 01:04 AM

About one year ago we bought my wife (who has a similar build to the descriptions you give for your wife) a 31mm white dial with romans. It has jubilee bracelet with fluted bezel. She loves everything about it and had previously worn the 26mm. I can't tell you how many times we have admired how pretty it looks on her. It is big enough to look current but does not overpower her wrist. She was torn between all the questions you are now facing. We definitely think the jubilee looks fantastic and a touch more feminine, at least on her. Hope this helps. Good luck on your decision.

andyol1966 · 22 August 2011, 02:56 AM

Been out shopping with the wife today and to throw in a curve ball, she tried on a Explorer II White dial. Looked gorgeous! But she is a bit scared that going to 40 mm is a bit too big, although the sales assistant in the AD (female) was wearing a Sub and loves it!

Tried on a mid size jubilee fluted bezel DJ and also a 36 mm DJ - both with White roman numeral dials. Bit confused now, but she thinks she may regret the mid size if she went for it as she thinks if she wants bigger she might as well go for it!

chiko323 · 22 August 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyol1966

Been out shopping with the wife today and to throw in a curve ball, she tried on a Explorer II White dial. Looked gorgeous! But she is a bit scared that going to 40 mm is a bit too big, although the sales assistant in the AD (female) was wearing a Sub and loves it!

Tried on a mid size jubilee fluted bezel DJ and also a 36 mm DJ - both with White roman numeral dials. Bit confused now, but she thinks she may regret the mid size if she went for it as she thinks if she wants bigger she might as well go for it!

I think its all a matter of taste. I got my GF to try on my Sub and she HATED it lol. I thought it looked good though

21 August 2011, 06:59 AM	#1
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Does size matter? My wife is looking to change her 26 mm date just for something bigger. Has had it 8 years and times and fashions have changed, and she is hankering after something larger and more up to date! Been into AD today and she tried on a mid size and also 34 mm date just. She has a 26 mm white dial at the moment, and loves the white dial - would love the same dial on a larger size, but Rolex don't do the same arabic dial anymore. Also with regards to bracelet - should she go Jubilee or Oyster with the polished central links? Is the jubilee old fashioned these days? She is not keen on anything too "bling" and would not go with any coloured dials or diamonds I hope!!!! What is most fashionable at the moment? She is 5ft 6" tall and a UK size 8-10 (US 4-6), with average size wrists for a girl. Classic in the way she dresses and looking for a watch for both casual and for going out/dress occasions. Not wanting to go too big, so guess the sport models are out, so looking at date just models. What do you think guys?

21 August 2011, 11:06 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	No need to change as long as she likes what she has now. However if she really wants to go bigger then I say go for it. I just bought a Super Jubilee last monrth for my GMTII, I think its a great look. There again have her get whatever she likes the most, she's going to be wearing it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 August 2011, 01:40 PM	#5
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	depends My wife won't wear anything larger than the 26mm Rolex, but all my daughters ( 16 to 23 ) won't wear anything less than the 40mm subs that I gave them ( 14060M 2 lines and sub LV )

21 August 2011, 09:32 PM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	My suggestion would be to have her keep the 26mm watch, and get an additional Rolex. My wife has a 29mm Yachtmaster that she wears on some occasions, and then a 36mm Turn o Graph with a white dial that she wears on other occasions. It depends on her mood, which friends she will be with, the way she is dressing, etc. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

21 August 2011, 09:40 PM	#10
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	36mm are beautiful for women... even the "BF" watch like the submariner looks great... i love it. __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

21 August 2011, 11:13 AM	#3
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Just my opinion, but I feel that Rolex is sought after because they are timeless & for the most part don't follow trends. That said, I would go for a 36mm Datejust with a white dial & jubilee bracelet.

21 August 2011, 12:20 PM	#4
randb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 44	My wife has a mans datejust and fits her fine. She wants to wear my sub but I wont let her so now she wants to get a blue TT sub. She has relatively big hands so can get away with the bigger watches. Cheers

21 August 2011, 01:43 PM	#6
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	If you cant get the same dial why not go for something sporty and she canwear the 26 mm in more formal/dressy occasions?

21 August 2011, 09:09 PM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	mid size ym , or an explorer1 , just thinking outloud. lots of choiced there

21 August 2011, 10:25 PM	#11
RolexYM Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX Watch: TOG + Yachmaster Posts: 202	My wife is 5'2"...and she is just now starting to wear YM 35 mm (midsize).

21 August 2011, 10:29 PM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	IMO only up to 36mm in a DJ

21 August 2011, 10:46 PM	#13
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	36mm on a DJ is OK to me. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

22 August 2011, 01:04 AM	#14
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	About one year ago we bought my wife (who has a similar build to the descriptions you give for your wife) a 31mm white dial with romans. It has jubilee bracelet with fluted bezel. She loves everything about it and had previously worn the 26mm. I can't tell you how many times we have admired how pretty it looks on her. It is big enough to look current but does not overpower her wrist. She was torn between all the questions you are now facing. We definitely think the jubilee looks fantastic and a touch more feminine, at least on her. Hope this helps. Good luck on your decision.

22 August 2011, 02:56 AM	#15
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Been out shopping with the wife today and to throw in a curve ball, she tried on a Explorer II White dial. Looked gorgeous! But she is a bit scared that going to 40 mm is a bit too big, although the sales assistant in the AD (female) was wearing a Sub and loves it! Tried on a mid size jubilee fluted bezel DJ and also a 36 mm DJ - both with White roman numeral dials. Bit confused now, but she thinks she may regret the mid size if she went for it as she thinks if she wants bigger she might as well go for it!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)