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30 November 2011, 12:31 AM
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Which Rolex To Buy My Wife?....Help!
Hey Guys,
i want to buy my wife a nice watch for xmas. so been thinking about mid-sized Rolex. nothing too expensive (the cheaper the better lol) so would consider a used one as long as it was mint. she is young'ish so something that is "on trend" would be ideal. probably stainless steel as its timeless/fashionless she is quite petite so a mans size would deff be too big....and the ladies are very small...so mid size i reckon i know lots of the celeb girls are wearing Daytona's but they are way too expensive for me! any ideas and pics would be fantastico! Cheers 
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30 November 2011, 12:42 AM
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Based on experience, you really should have her pick the watch out in person. Watches are SO personal....
BUT, if you can have the assurance of the seller that you can return it, and get a 100% refund, then, what the hell, surprise her. Good luck. Oh yeah, maybe a ladies Yachtmaster.... |
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30 November 2011, 12:50 AM
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I think a mid-size YM is a great choice - you can find them on the forum here!! My wife currently wears a ladies DJ, but will be getting the mid-YM for her birthday next year!!
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30 November 2011, 12:51 AM
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two tone jubile DJ 31 or 28mm
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30 November 2011, 12:54 AM
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Mid size Datejust, white roman dial, domed bezel and oyster bracelet.
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30 November 2011, 01:00 AM
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This is what I just bought for my wife (30) as a baby gift. It's mid sized, her wrists are tiny and it looks incredible on her. She absolutely loves it.
Similar thread was just started which can be found here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=204872 
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30 November 2011, 01:14 AM
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30 November 2011, 01:37 AM
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That is STUNNING! |
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30 November 2011, 02:04 AM
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If you want to go for a similar look and save a few bucks I'd suggest the same thing but just swapping my dial with a Silver or Rhodium. So all together, mid sized (31mm) SS on Jubilee bracelet with the fluted bezel, and Silver or Rhodium dial. Looks amazing. Also, my wifes wrist is about 5.5 inches if that helps - so in other words, TINY. cheers! 
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30 November 2011, 04:13 AM
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I agree with the others. I'm female (and I have very small wrists) and yesterday I ordered a tt mid size datejust to replace my 26mm ladies datejust which I can't read anymore. I can't wait to get the midsize - it's a very stylish alternative to the ladies size and will keep any lady going beyond the point at which her eyesight fails!
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30 November 2011, 06:13 AM
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30 November 2011, 06:13 AM
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30 November 2011, 09:07 PM
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Mid size YM I say...
She will love it! My girl did!  
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30 November 2011, 09:32 PM
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If you don't want too expensive how about a 34mm 114200 or 14000 airking with silver or pink dial?
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30 November 2011, 09:38 PM
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A couple of suggestions
 
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1 December 2011, 02:09 AM
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mid size date just ;)
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1 December 2011, 02:17 AM
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my wife is very petite but my 36mm dj looks just perfect on her. have another not very biggish female colleague wearing the same size dj. but if you worry about the size, just buy the midsize version.
if you want something more modern looking, try the arabics dial versions. for me they look a bit sportier than the roman or stick dials.
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1 December 2011, 02:32 AM
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Two-tone Ym looks SICKKKK.
But I'd say 179174, can't go wrong w/ SS w/ fluted bezel. |
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1 December 2011, 03:10 AM
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Picked this up for my wife for Christmas from Tony Geha-justrolexes.
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16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer 114300 Oyster Perpetual 76200 Tudor Date+Day |
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1 December 2011, 06:02 AM
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Mid size TT yacht aster with white face
Bought it for my wife nearly 2 years ago and it hasn't been off her wrist.... Sporty, dressy, sexy...stunning. Gets lots of nice comments on it |
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1 December 2011, 06:08 AM
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 Got my other half an AK.
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1 December 2011, 06:15 AM
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1 December 2011, 07:47 AM
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Last month I got a ladies yachtmaster. I was worried it might be too small. The size is perfect.
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1 December 2011, 07:53 AM
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39mm Explorer looks great on a lady!
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1 December 2011, 08:17 AM
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1 December 2011, 08:29 AM
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1 December 2011, 08:31 AM
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1 December 2011, 08:31 AM
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air king is a solid option as well. have u seen this watch?
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...YCx1wWOlQmqL5g a little expensive though Last edited by InTime; 1 December 2011 at 08:32 AM.. Reason: misread original post |
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1 December 2011, 10:03 AM
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1 December 2011, 10:26 AM
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An Air-King is 34mm and the Datejust is 36mm. I initially got the significant other the Air King, but the DJ with the fluted gold bezel and jubilee bracelet is just is IT for her. She is tiny and it fits with all the removable links removed. For me and my girlfriend the smaller watches just seem dated.
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