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rushca01 · 17 March 2016, 12:27 AM

Trying to find a thank you gift for my wife. A) is it low class to buy a pre owned watch for your SO? B) I like this explorer I 36mm for its size, everyday looks, and price.

Thoughts?

Mr Kram · 17 March 2016, 12:32 AM

only you know your wife. my wife wouldn't care if it was pre-owned, but i'd probably let her pick one out herself.

travisb · 17 March 2016, 12:35 AM

Nothing wrong with a preowned piece.
The 36mm Exp looks great on a ladies wrist. Or any wrist for that matter.

sillo · 17 March 2016, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

Trying to find a thank you gift for my wife. A) is it low class to buy a pre owned watch for your SO? B) I like this explorer I 36mm for its size, everyday looks, and price.

Thoughts?

A) Not at all.

B) As long as you think she'll like it I wouldn't hesitate at all. It's a great looking and classic watch.

red.earth · 17 March 2016, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

Trying to find a thank you gift for my wife. A) is it low class to buy a pre owned watch for your SO? B) I like this explorer I 36mm for its size, everyday looks, and price.

Thoughts?

a) Depends on your SO's attitude to such things. It could be that she'd prefer a new different model (on the basis that an Explorer is nothing to get excited about)
b) I love the 36mm Explorer, but maybe she'd prefer something a little more feminine. 36mm on my SO's wrist looks just too much, to be honest.

vitalsignsrn · 17 March 2016, 02:43 AM

Definitely not low class to buy a preowned watch. Most times its a smart move.

While I like the Explorer style, there is also the Oyster Perpetual & DJ lines to consider that might have more feminine dial options. I like manly watches, I wear a Sub, so she might be ok with an Explorer. Does she want a black dial? Does she want THAT watch? If it has to be a surprise, make sure you dig around for clues & pay attention to what she says she likes. If it does not have to be a surprise, the safest thing to do is let her choose her watch.

Anstruther · 17 March 2016, 07:18 AM

I love mine. I wear big [40mm Panerei] and small watches [ladies reverso 25mm] for a woman's wrist. It's all about the style not the size [though I think 40 is as large as I could ever go without it looking "too" large], and the exp1 looks great imo. It's certainly had compliments and been noticed. And I've seen a couple of other women in London wearing it and carrying it off beautifully. Love it on a guy's wrist too. Though having said all this the other posters were spot on when they said you should ask her what she prefers. I'd be actively disappointed to receive a pearlmaster from my SO since it just "isn't me" and I know some women would feel the same about the Exp1. Unless you are very very confident about her sense of style best to have a chat with her first about the styles she might like before spending so much money!

tigerpac · 17 March 2016, 07:38 AM

In general I would say not ideal but if she likes more masculine watches it is a great choice

Baco Noir · 17 March 2016, 07:49 AM

If she appreciates someone else taking the depreciation, then not at all. You could always send it to Rik, Vanessa or RSC for a full service and polish before giving it to her so it's in LNIB condition.

And yes, 36 mm looks great on most women. Now that my wife has moved up to 34 & 36, she's sold off her old 27mm "ladies" watch.

jrwilkes81 · 17 March 2016, 07:51 AM

I feel like I know my wife pretty good, and she wouldn't care one bit if I bought her a pre-owned Rolex...and in fact, the 1st one I bought for her was! And 2nd, I think a 36 Explorer I would look great.

Anstruther · 17 March 2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jrwilkes81

I feel like I know my wife pretty good, and she wouldn't care one bit if I bought her a pre-owned Rolex...and in fact, the 1st one I bought for her was! And 2nd, I think a 36 Explorer I would look great.

Then go for it! What a wonderful gift.

WristEnvy · 17 March 2016, 11:52 AM

My wife thinks the explorer looks too masculine for her. It's best to go to an AD and see what she likes, though that can be dangerous at the same time. Goodluck!

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AJVESQ · 17 March 2016, 11:53 AM

1) Not low class at all. Its smart and she should appreciate that! And its none of her business where u got it anyway. 2) I mean thats the same watch I wear and its basically a mountain climbers watch so I don't think think its the best choice for a lady. pre-loved ladies DJ I would consider instead.

17 March 2016, 12:27 AM	#1
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	36mm Explorer I for wife? Trying to find a thank you gift for my wife. A) is it low class to buy a pre owned watch for your SO? B) I like this explorer I 36mm for its size, everyday looks, and price. Thoughts?

17 March 2016, 07:49 AM	#9
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,970	If she appreciates someone else taking the depreciation, then not at all. You could always send it to Rik, Vanessa or RSC for a full service and polish before giving it to her so it's in LNIB condition. And yes, 36 mm looks great on most women. Now that my wife has moved up to 34 & 36, she's sold off her old 27mm "ladies" watch. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

17 March 2016, 12:32 AM	#2
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	only you know your wife. my wife wouldn't care if it was pre-owned, but i'd probably let her pick one out herself.

17 March 2016, 12:35 AM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Nothing wrong with a preowned piece. The 36mm Exp looks great on a ladies wrist. Or any wrist for that matter.

17 March 2016, 02:43 AM	#6
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Definitely not low class to buy a preowned watch. Most times its a smart move. While I like the Explorer style, there is also the Oyster Perpetual & DJ lines to consider that might have more feminine dial options. I like manly watches, I wear a Sub, so she might be ok with an Explorer. Does she want a black dial? Does she want THAT watch? If it has to be a surprise, make sure you dig around for clues & pay attention to what she says she likes. If it does not have to be a surprise, the safest thing to do is let her choose her watch.

17 March 2016, 07:18 AM	#7
Anstruther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Watch: OP DATE & EXP1 36 Posts: 180	I love mine. I wear big [40mm Panerei] and small watches [ladies reverso 25mm] for a woman's wrist. It's all about the style not the size [though I think 40 is as large as I could ever go without it looking "too" large], and the exp1 looks great imo. It's certainly had compliments and been noticed. And I've seen a couple of other women in London wearing it and carrying it off beautifully. Love it on a guy's wrist too. Though having said all this the other posters were spot on when they said you should ask her what she prefers. I'd be actively disappointed to receive a pearlmaster from my SO since it just "isn't me" and I know some women would feel the same about the Exp1. Unless you are very very confident about her sense of style best to have a chat with her first about the styles she might like before spending so much money!

17 March 2016, 07:38 AM	#8
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	In general I would say not ideal but if she likes more masculine watches it is a great choice

17 March 2016, 07:51 AM	#10
jrwilkes81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Camden SC Watch: Rolex Posts: 214	I feel like I know my wife pretty good, and she wouldn't care one bit if I bought her a pre-owned Rolex...and in fact, the 1st one I bought for her was! And 2nd, I think a 36 Explorer I would look great.

17 March 2016, 11:52 AM	#12
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	My wife thinks the explorer looks too masculine for her. It's best to go to an AD and see what she likes, though that can be dangerous at the same time. Goodluck! Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

17 March 2016, 11:53 AM	#13
AJVESQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 19	1) Not low class at all. Its smart and she should appreciate that! And its none of her business where u got it anyway. 2) I mean thats the same watch I wear and its basically a mountain climbers watch so I don't think think its the best choice for a lady. pre-loved ladies DJ I would consider instead.

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