Rolex UNDER $5k for engagement proposal - What models?

[sgarrity]

What about an Explorer I or one of the new Oyster Perpetuals? Those can be had for under $5k. Clean, simple, elegant watches IMHO.

[tomilg]

x2 on the Oyster Perpetuals.......and they offer a variety of dial colors.

[OmegaJJH]

For a lady i'd always recommend a DJ.

However.........

As you have already stated she is not materialistic why not use the $5k on the most memorable experience? (You can always buy her a Rolex but you only get one shot at proposing).

An example:

Take a helicopter flight - eventually fly over a farm where the farmer has cut "Will you marry me?" in to his field? Then fly on to a posh country hotel, land in the hotel grounds (be met with champagne etc) and have a spa weekend etc etc etc etc.

Trust me - she will remember this forever (you will gain LOTS of brownie points) and she will be the envy of her friends because SHE has the really thoughtful and romantic fiance.

You could come in well under budget meaning more $$$ for your watch fund. Ahem, I mean the wedding fund

[melrob1]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I got my wife a midsize SS/Plat Yachtmaster and it's stunning.
She has worn it every day for about 8 years and has never seen another Rolex she would like to swap it for.
The model is 168622 and whilst $5k is maybe not achieveable, I'd say it's worth paying that bit extra as it's a keeper :)

How has the platinum bezel held up?