Please help me choose a Rolex for my assistant!

[NDAzone]

Originally Posted by amh

We get two levels:
1. Gift certificates (eg. $50 to Chilis or CPK)
2. Annual bonuses

Never jewelry or watches - I thought that was a thing of the the past. But I guess for a private enterprise anything goes.



See now that's _definitely_ weird!

"How was work today honey?"
"Great! My boss took me to a Rolex dealer, told them I was his wife and bought me this nice Datejust!"

If I were the boss, I'd certainly take the assistant to the AD and let her pick but would skip the "wife" part

It all comes down to how secure the OP is in his marriage and his relationship with the assistant. I have had very nice gifts bestowed upon me from my boss (both of us being male) and no one thought it was amorous expression on his part.

People's insecurities really shine through on these forums.

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[amh]

Originally Posted by NDAzone

It all comes down to how secure the OP is in his marriage and his relationship with the assistant. I have had very nice gifts bestowed upon me from my boss (both of us being male) and no one thought it was amorous expression on his part.

People's insecurities really shine through on these forums.

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Well there are two parties to wonder about:
1. OP's wife
2. Assistant's husband

I'm "secure in my marriage" but I would definitely not want someone claiming my wife was theirs only for the sake of "saving face" at a Rolex dealer. Ball up and say it's your assistant and I'm fine with it.

[NDAzone]

Originally Posted by amh

Well there are two parties to wonder about:
1. OP's wife
2. Assistant's husband

I'm "secure in my marriage" but I would definitely not want someone claiming my wife was theirs only for the sake of "saving face" at a Rolex dealer. Ball up and say it's your assistant and I'm fine with it.

There appears to be a miscommunication.

The idea is not to mislead the AD, but to better surprise the assistant by having her think it wasn't for her when, in fact, it is for her.

Thank you for your clarification.

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[CrEsTo]

The question should be... what will your wife think?

haha jk I reckon white or black. Blue can be risky.

[LightOnAHill]

A good loyal paralegal is a very difficult-to-find and valuable person, especially if working together gets things done fast!

I'd go for black dial, being what I see as the most likely dial option considering what you indicated.

[rebel_1]

Wow. This is a tough one. Many different responses. I'd go with the black dial.

I could see it causing an issue down the road though.

[Wildy]

Wow. My wife read this and looked at me and said “ where’s my Rolex”.
I said you don’t need one. There is a clock on the oven. Some women.

[txstats]

I always love black dial


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[airchitect]

I really like what you are wanting to do, but in today’s world be careful. Frankly gifts/bonus such as this, especially from a male boss to a female subordinate could be taken in a very negative way. So be careful. And more importantly, make sure her husband knows in advance. Nothing would be worse than one upping the the hubs! Just make sure all of your ducks are in a row. Otherwise, great idea and black dial.

[Jhowton23]

you all are making this way too complicated. He's doing something nice that 100% of us would love if someone were to point this gesture towards us. I'd prefer the black dial, but you cant go wrong Black or White. its always good to see when hard work is recognized- love the thought of this

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Jhowton23

you all are making this way too complicated. He's doing something nice that 100% of us would love if someone were to point this gesture towards us. I'd prefer the black dial, but you cant go wrong Black or White. its always good to see when hard work is recognized- love the thought of this

OP made it complicated. The way he is planning and talking about this gift arguably runs afoul of federal anti-discrimination statutes. Surprising coming from an attorney

[Timetracker]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

OP made it complicated. The way he is planning and talking about this gift arguably runs afoul of federal anti-discrimination statutes. Surprising coming from an attorney

Huh!?

[AlexFrank]

Very thoughtful gift. I suggest white, which I think is more elegant and very classic.

[buffdudejapan]

Black dial is class

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[Theurbancommando]

[function12]

I would go with black.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by function12

I would go with black.

Check yourself, function12. I'm guessing SpacedOutFerry doesn't approve of this.

[Danishtext]

I had a co-worker wearing a DJ with jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel and black dial roman numerals. I think the black dial looked very very nice on her and was part of the reason why I finally pulled the trigger on the sub. However, when I am planning to buy my wife a rolex DJ, during the discussion my wife prefers the silver dial. The reason being black is to masculine, white is not versatile while silver is great for any colour. Now my wife has a decent job in the cosmetics industry (actually earns a little more than me), I wouldn’t mind at all if she received a rolex from the company. However, and I am trying to put it the least offensive way possible, I would question her if she had received a rolex from her direct superior. Let me try to put it this way, if my wife had received the rolex during an official function in her office with her colleagues present and a speech from her superior, thats ok with me. If she had received the rolex just like that as a gift from her boss, that would set a lot of questions in my mind. Simply because it is such m expensive item. I hope Im not offensing anyone in the forum here.

[danbrew]

'State Bar ethics rules prohibit me from sharing the profits of law with a non-attorney."

a lawyer or law firm may include nonlawyer employees in a compensation or retirement plan, even though the plan is based in whole or in part on a profit-sharing arrangement

Saying, "I'm giving you a bonus for your excellent performance this year - you've completed your designated duties far in excess of my expectations" could very well fit into the framework of a compensation plan. In any event, you figure it out, just thought I'd throw that out there for discussion purposes.

Very nice gesture - I'd go with the white one for a woman. As an aside, I thought many of the thoughts others did here as well. Do you know she wants a Rolex (sounds like it), do you know she wants a 31? I like the idea of bringing her shopping to help you pick out a watch for a wife/girlfriend/friend/whatever and then letting her know she's the friend. But not that kind of friend. lol.

[WhiskeyKoffee]

I just wanted to know which color dial the forum members preferred.

[KrismanX]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

I just wanted to know which color dial the forum members preferred.

Haha you started an HR fiasco with a simple color preference poll.

I voted black. I wish you were my boss! Mine keep getting transferred out before I can get to know them... Congrats on finding, and retaining an amazing employee.

To retain your theme, I think your next post should include a poll about keeping stickers on, followed by an Is It Safe? post, then wrap the series up with a tool watch/jewelry poll!

[jrs146]

I'd go with white


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[No SUBctitute]

Black is classic and looks super sharp.

I know this is probably old school, but for the DJ 31, I love the jubilee with the fluted bezel and the oyster with the smooth bezel.

[Atlantic]

I've voted white, but what I suggest you do is to put the pictures of the three watches in a box, wrap it beautifully and then let her choose.

[LAFLARE]

Take her to go pick. She still experiences the surprise element plus you guys get to share that feeling of victory together for just a tad longer and as a bonus she chooses exactly what she wants. I would just make sure to distinguish that she's not your SO if the topic was to come up. Wrong ideas might be had even if the intent is not there, at least that's what my crazy head says to myself. Good luck!

[Bello_nyc]

White

[travisb]

The white dial stands out. Will bode well with work attire and the white is the sportiest of the options to dress down and casual with.
She'll be thrilled regardless of which you choose. Hats off to rewarding those who help make your job and life a little (or a lot) easier.

[Nav01L]

What a funny read this has turned out to be. FWIW, if I were the OP, I would give her a note setting out the 3 options and undertaking to pay list for whichever one she chooses. She’s hopefully old enough to find the way to the AD herself. That would take care of the awkwardness, if any. Both choosing for her based on how the watch looks on a swimsuit model or taking her to the AD under some ambiguous pretense strike me as not optimal in a professional relationship.

[vipereaper30]

Which color would you prefer to see on her wrist? Pick that one.

If it was my decision I'd go with a silver diamond dial with a fluted bezel on oyster bracelet.

[Brny11]

What color is the “homage” that she wears?


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