Giving a Rolex to your girlfriend

[caballero]

If you have a lot of disposable income then sure ! Why not ?
As they say "only spend what you can afford to lose"

[ykchan]

Originally Posted by omegabenz

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like it! Maybe a diamond is next, for now lots of rubies. Did you get a white or black face? I keep lusting for a Polar Exp II. I'm hoping for a SS daytona for my 30th though, maybe you can put in a good word to my wife.

I bought a former girlfriend a nice Seiko watch as a gift, but I wouldn't give a Rolex unless it was a long-term relationship (>5 yrs, IMHO). Every relationship is different though, what works in yours may not work in another, and they shouldn't be compared.

I got the Polar one since my bf has a black dial 16570. Just wanna make it a pair. Stones? LoL, got one from him already.
That's why it's time to GIVE BACK!!! But gotta pick up more knowledge here before pulling the trigger on the Daytona tho.

Of course, as a girlfriend, I won't take an expensive gift like this if I don't think the relationship sustainable.

[Chris B]

Draw the line at a Radley handbag

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

It'd depend on the guy and the girlfriend and the relationship and the circumstances.

Nailed it.

I still refer to The Long-Haired General as my "girlfriend" despite having lived with her for 13 years...

We aren't married since we are not religious and don't want kids so just don't see the point. I'm never entirely happy using the term girlfriend since I think it can imply a more casual relationship but I can't think of a better term for our relationship in the English language.
I DESPISE the term "partner" since it reminds me of a seventies cop show! Significant Other just sounds cold.
If I was a nineteenth century cavalry officer I might be inclined to describe her as my "lady" but, in modern language, that just sounds creepy!

So, to answer the original question... Yes, in my circumstances I would have no problem buying a Rolex for my girlfriend.

[Spunga]

Originally Posted by JJL

I bought one for my wife, and mother of my child... Not sure id shell that kind of money out for a girlfriend. How about an engagement ring first? :)

True!!

Don't jump the gun, do it in the right order.

In the meantime, treat yourself.

;-)

[RX0-Unicorn]

Originally Posted by omegabenz

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like it! Maybe a diamond is next, for now lots of rubies. Did you get a white or black face? I keep lusting for a Polar Exp II. I'm hoping for a SS daytona for my 30th though, maybe you can put in a good word to my wife.

I bought a former girlfriend a nice Seiko watch as a gift, but I wouldn't give a Rolex unless it was a long-term relationship (>5 yrs, IMHO). Every relationship is different though, what works in yours may not work in another, and they shouldn't be compared.

I'm getting a black dial SS Daytona since I can't get the green Sub. I can't find a white dial anywhere in NY from AD. All the ADs are holding on to these SS Daytona like holding on to their life.

[RX0-Unicorn]

Kind of funny. That SS Daytona is getting into my mind every day since the AD shown it to me. I always like the green sub and always want to get it since 2005. I ended up getting a SS Daytona.

Also, I thought that i'm a cheap person sicne I don't believe in getting a rolex for a girlfriend. I guess I'm not as cheap as I thought.

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by ykchan

Hi all, I am new to this forum.

Am i the first female who replies on this thread?!?!

No, that was me, but hello and welcome.
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Everyone should know well enough if a person in his/her life is gift-worthy at that level.

[mtrunner]

Depends on the relationship. Some people who are bf/gf are completely committed and will eventually get married or are at least confident their relationship is going to last even without a piece of paper. In that situation then why not buy your gf a Rolex. If I was only dating a girl and wasn't sure where it was going there is no way I would buy such an expensive gift. I guess it all comes down to where you are in the relationship.

[bigwatchman]

Diamond first. Otherwise you may not see her, her watch and your hard earned money in the future. I am sure there are exceptions to this rule though.

[wiswrist]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=209827

I got my girlfriend an AirKing for Christmas/her birthday this year ... she was floored! Assuming you've been dating her long enough to give her pretty substantial gift I don't think you can go wrong.

[SoftwareDrone]

Originally Posted by caballero

If you have a lot of disposable income then sure ! Why not ?
As they say "only spend what you can afford to lose"

Finally! Somebody gets it.

It's not about the seriousness of the relationship. It's about your income. If you make $30K/year, you shouldn't be buying anyone a $11K watch, no matter how serious you are with them. If, on the other hand, your income approaches $1/4M/year and you can buy your girlfriend a Daytona with a single paycheck, then why not?
Be careful that you do not create a monster though. Next thing you know, she'll be wanting a solid gold Daytona! Don't ask me how I know this...

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

Finally! Somebody gets it.

It's not about the seriousness of the relationship. It's about your income. If you make $30K/year, you shouldn't be buying anyone a $11K watch, no matter how serious you are with them. If, on the other hand, your income approaches $1/4M/year and you can buy your girlfriend a Daytona with a single paycheck, then why not?
Be careful that you do not create a monster though. Next thing you know, she'll be wanting a solid gold Daytona! Don't ask me how I know this...

I disagree. I think it should be about both disposable income and the seriousness of the relationship. If I wasn't serious about the girl I wouldn't want to send the wrong message or give the wrong impression ...

[HORNBLOWER]

girlfriends come and go, Rolexs are forever!

[SoftwareDrone]

Originally Posted by rac10000

I disagree. I think it should be about both disposable income and the seriousness of the relationship. If I wasn't serious about the girl I wouldn't want to send the wrong message or give the wrong impression ...

What if both you and your girlfriend were worth millions, and you bought her an $11K watch? Would she get the wrong impression? Actually, she might be offended at such a cheap gift!
If my girlfriend and I both made minimum wage and I bought her an $11K watch, I guarantee she'd get the wrong impression!
So, it comes down to income.

[Cuts33]

You should wait to buy her a Rolex until she's your wife.

That way if things don't work out you can still get visitation on the weekends.

[SoftwareDrone]

Originally Posted by cuts33

you should wait to buy her a rolex until she's your wife.

That way if things don't work out you can still get visitation on the weekends.

lol!

[Keeperoftime]

Originally Posted by warren G.

ahahahah this.

A couple days ago, I ran into my ex gf I haven't seen in a couple years. She was wearing my Hamilton I gave her when we was dating.

My Ex, made off like a bandit with an Omega. My current has a Rolex Date (perfect size).

As far as overwhelming the lady, it depends on what she is accustomed to. I probably should say how her Dad or other guys spoiled her in the past

My GF, was thankful but not overwhelmed.

[DWILZEN]

Originally Posted by GuyC

There must be a less expensive way to get some.....

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Nailed it.

I still refer to The Long-Haired General as my "girlfriend" despite having lived with her for 13 years...

We aren't married since we are not religious and don't want kids so just don't see the point. I'm never entirely happy using the term girlfriend since I think it can imply a more casual relationship but I can't think of a better term for our relationship in the English language.
I DESPISE the term "partner" since it reminds me of a seventies cop show! Significant Other just sounds cold.
If I was a nineteenth century cavalry officer I might be inclined to describe her as my "lady" but, in modern language, that just sounds creepy!

So, to answer the original question... Yes, in my circumstances I would have no problem buying a Rolex for my girlfriend.

In some states, if you've been living together for over 10 years, it is considered common-law marriage. I know couples that have been together for over 10 years and have just resigned to calling each other their spouse.

[vantzemi]

A man should never buy a woman a watch, car, etc. until he has married her. In Japan, it is common to give and receive such a watch as an engagement gift...that I would agree to.

[Lion]

I guess I'm old fashioned but I'd give her a ring before a watch...even though the watch is a Rolex!!!

[Fifth Ave Rolex Man]

I say Go For IT! Buy her a Rolex!

Gift her with a nice Men's SS Datejust or the Airking.
Women are wearing Men's watches.

[BogeyFree]

Originally Posted by GuyC

There must be a less expensive way to get some.....

[Cyberintercept]

Totally depends on circumstances.
I think an expensive watch or car is a very personal gift, and you would have to have a significant amount of commitment invested with another person to gift items like that.

On the other hand, "expensive" is a relative term, and marriage is no longer the only indicator of commitment between people these days.

There has to be some correlation or ratio between the relative price of the gifts you give to others (based on your income) and the amount of time/commitment you've invested with the person. The more disposable income you have, you may be able to gift more expensive items with seemingly less time/commitment invested? /rambling.

[liuk3]

Disposable income is not a good measure. Net Asset Value is much better. You could be making a boat load of money every month, but you could also spend it immediately depending upon your cost of living and expenses.

Hey, if your net asset value is high enough, and the girl is hot enough, why not? ;-)

On the other hand, she sure as heck better be appreciative. I've bought my wife gifts that cost $5 and gifts that cost $50,000. I think that I even made her a gift one time so it was free. No matter how small or extravagant the gift, I guarantee that she has always made me feel that she was touched, overwhelmed, and appreciative. I guess that's why I married her. :)

[BogeyFree]

Originally Posted by liuk3

I've bought my wife gifts that cost $5 and gifts that cost $50,000.

Hey can you adopt me please

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by BogeyFree

Hey can you adopt me please

Sorry. It was gauche to throw around money numbers. I meant it more as a quick metaphor for the fact that I could make her something which doesn't cost money, and she'd be just as overjoyed at the gift. Both of us really do believe that it is the thought that counts more than the value. You don't want me to adopt you since I'd just make you presents that cost me nothing. :P I'm just a working stiff like the rest of us trying to make a living...

[BogeyFree]

I understand of course. Was just ribbing you some

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by BogeyFree

I understand of course. Was just ribbing you some