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4 October 2009, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Need advice on a Ladies Rolex - gift for my wife...
Any experts here on Ladies' Rolexes?
Need advice on models... Looking for something in a stainless steel. No diamonds, NO ROMAN NUMERALS. Excellent pre-owned is A-OK My wife has very small wrists. As an indicator, her wedding ring is a size 3.25! I am also looking for a good forum seller / other non-AD source. Most of the reliable sellers I see have the occasional Ladies mode / and thats it. Thanks! Anniversary coming up next month...but XMAS is also a possibility. |
4 October 2009, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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Bill, I'd recommend taking her to an AD to try various models. It's always best to let her decide. Once you know what she wants, contact our great dealers here and see if they can locate it and provide the savings.
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4 October 2009, 11:20 AM | #3 |
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Surprised my wife with a TT DJ (goes with everything) for the holidays.
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4 October 2009, 11:24 AM | #4 |
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My wife loves her DateJust; the blue dial, simple markers, and small! :)
Size comparison here:
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Good advice. Slight problem tho. She would rather I not drop Rolex-level cash on her gift. If I surprised her knowing her parameters above, I might do OK. She knows I buy pre-owned watches for myself and is comfy with the idea. I did ok buying her engagement ring - with no consultation. Got her a Tiffany solitaire so I couldn't lose...hoping that I can do likewise with a watch. At any rate, if you could suggest models to consider, that would be cool... I think women - like yourself - look good with Men's Rolexes...but with her tiny wrists...no way. |
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BTW, my wife loves the PearlMaster. |
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4 October 2009, 11:30 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Paulie,
Nice model...She has a watch with a blue face, but this model might fit the bill. |
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That's an idea Karis...I like it. She's pretty immune to most tricks, but maybe just to get her opinion on models. Maybe I make her accompany into an AD by telling her I am browsing for myself...then steer her the the ladies end of the counter. |
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Check out the blue in person, it's amazing! :)
Here's what the old Oyster Precision looked on my wife (before I had all the removable links taken out, and then it just fit.) Her 29mm DateJust was sized correct out of the box.
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Well, I think I have a model or two to zone in on... Thanks all!!! |
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I love my stainless steel/platinum Yachtmaster (my avatar). I have the ladies' size (29 mm) but it is actually a pretty substantial-looking watch because it has the sports bezel. I am 5'8" and it does not look small on my wrist at all. Even the mid-size YM (35mm) looks too large on me.
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I got my wife the 31mm datejust (SS with fluted bezel) and she's pretty tiny. Looks great! I would think you wouldn't go wrong with that!
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Hey Bill. Have you considered an Explorer 1 for her? I know it's 36mm, but for some reason these look great on small wrists.
There are some pre-loved for sale at pretty reasonable prices.
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4 October 2009, 05:42 PM | #18 |
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More things to think about...
The smaller the better I think. She likes small.
Will look into the Datejust. Need to make sure there are versions w/out Roman Numerals. The Exp I may be too big. Actually, I would consider one of those for myself! Black face...like our young poster Kyle wears. |
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I recently purchased this 1978 Lady OP Date from a reputable local jeweler. It came with the box, booklets, hangtags, and a warranty for about 1/3 the price of a new watch from the AD. This watch now gets the most wrist time. You really can't go wrong with the classic jubilee bracelet and stick markers.
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Like some posters have said, the best thing to do is trick her into telling you which one she likes. I personally don't care for roman numerals that much myself but my wife likes them so who am I to argue since it's her watch? Btw, our anniversary is coming up next month as well. I have not given this watch to her yet.
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