Need help first Rolex for my mother

[Gmtsub]

My mother is turning 65 and I decided to buy her a Rolex

First time I buy a ladies Rolex never did before was wondering on SS Dj what kind of discount can I speculate on it should be easier then the men sport models shouldn't it

Any of you have experieance with the discount range or ratio of suggestit retail to market price

Help will be great

Thx

[gwalker]

My mom is in her later 50's and has 3 Ladies DJ. 2 are TT and one is all YG. Here is her newest she got over a year ago

Here is her firs she got for my sister birth.

Here is her YG. These are all borrowed Internet pics but look just like hers.


Here is the DJ I just purchased my wife in June. They are all 26 mm models. My wife and Mom all prefer the 26mm models.


It's a big purchase. Make sure you can return it if its a surprise or even have her pick it out.

[Gmtsub]

I think i go for 26 no date ...
Any price range help ...?

[77T]

One piece of advice - be sure she has good enough eyesight to easily read the smaller dial.
If not, consider the 31mm options.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by Gmtsub

I think i go for 26 no date ...
Any price range help ...?

Well I'm not sure about 26mm models with no date. All Date Just have dates (hence the name.) there are smaller Air Kings and Oyster Perpetual models. Also the 2 main bracelets are the oyster and jubilee. The jubilee shows less scratches and is dressier. I think the jubilee is nicer for women. My wife who is a nurse practitioner wears hers daily and it still looks brand new

[gwalker]

As for the discount it all depends on your relationship with the AD. My wife's DJ had a MSRP of $8700 (I think). I got around 30% off (out the door for right under $6k) and paid no tax but have purchased a lot of watches from them. I also purchased a watch for my uncle at the same time so I'm sure that helped too. I just purchased for him with his money, not paid for it with my $$$. I can't buy everyone a Rolex. LOL Anyway you should get a decent discount on a women's watch.

[honitel]

Originally Posted by Gmtsub

My mother is turning 65 and I decided to buy her a Rolex

First time I buy a ladies Rolex never did before was wondering on SS Dj what kind of discount can I speculate on it should be easier then the men sport models shouldn't it

Any of you have experieance with the discount range or ratio of suggestit retail to market price

Help will be great

Thx

Gmtsub, I bet your mom will like this rolex below shared by gwalker.

Originally Posted by gwalker

My mom is in her later 50's and has 3 Ladies DJ. 2 are TT and one is all YG. Here is her newest she got over a year ago

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by 77T

One piece of advice - be sure she has good enough eyesight to easily read the smaller dial.
If not, consider the 31mm options.

Yup. A hard to read watch is a drag.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Well I'm not sure about 26mm models with no date. All Date Just have dates (hence the name.) there are smaller Air Kings and Oyster Perpetual models. Also the 2 main bracelets are the oyster and jubilee. The jubilee shows less scratches and is dressier. I think the jubilee is nicer for women. My wife who is a nurse practitioner wears hers daily and it still looks brand new

There is a 26mm Oyster Perpetual with no date. Hardly anyone talks about them!

[sdwtchlvr]

My wife has a 31mm Datejust. I'd say it's the perfect size. Very classy piece.

[brkanand]

I personally would go for a 35 mm model YM.

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by brkanand

I personally would go for a 35 mm model YM.

I would agree!

[Gmtsub]

I think I zeroed on 176200 26mm no date white dial classy and nice

Ad wants to give me 20% on retail which sounds good to me but I hope my mom would be happy with it

Thanks for all great ideas here it helps a lot

[Doug T]

Thanks everyone. Now I've really got my work cut out for me. We're going to consider all of your suggestions and try and come up with a solution. I'll let you know !