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Easy Rhino · 24 January 2016, 01:32 AM

Okay, so Dan (Rossi46) inadvertently (not his fault) got the thought of fulfilling my wife's need for a Rolex rolling again.

Here are the boundary conditions:

She is not a girly girl, but likes me to think of her as feminine (she is).

She is sporty, athletic, adventuresome, and tall.

She wears little jewelry, but that which she wears is high quality (spendy), but not showy. She wears no costume jewelry, and considers it fakery.

She loves my Sub, having gifted it to me on the occasion of our 35th wedding anniversary, but doesn't think it looks good on her. She does not like the current style of women wearing large, ornate, men's watches, instead preferring the older-style small case ladies watch (however, her wrists are not tiny). For a non-girly girl, she doesn't find the current trend feminine enough for her tastes.

Here's the tough one: She has skin sensitivity to nickel, so 904L is out for a material for the watch and bracelet. This is a non-negotiable condition, as any stainless steel on her skin results in a nasty rash. She is currently wearing a cheap-azzed titanium watch.

She would not mind diamonds, but they have to be on the dial, not the bezel, and must not appear too gaudy or flashy, as she would wear it everywhere, including running with the yellow lab on the beach, gardening, golfing, etc.

She wears only platinum or white gold.

She is from Newport Beach, CA (grew up in the sand) and we have lived in over a dozen states, including Hawaii (8 years), and we travel extensively. Beaches are a big part of her life's wheel house. Hiking comes in within the top ten activities as well.

Let's hear your thoughts - enlighten me, O Rolex WISs.

Please feel free to include the rationale for your selection(s).

WatchinMD · 24 January 2016, 01:45 AM

How about a 34mm Pearlmaster. Has some diamonds but not over the top. Nice size without being man sized. Well the diamonds are on the bezel instead of the dial but they are essentially hour markers.

Easy Rhino · 24 January 2016, 01:52 AM

Pretty watch, good size, but the diamonds on the bezel rule it out for her. I suppose that Rolex makes it in platinum or white gold?

WatchinMD · 24 January 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Pretty watch, good size, but the diamonds on the bezel rule it out for her. I suppose that Rolex makes it in platinum or white gold?

Pearlmasters come in YG, RG, WG. Looks like they all have diamonds on the bezel in one form or another.

Easy Rhino · 24 January 2016, 02:27 AM

I knew this forum would produce some good leads.

Colin10101 · 24 January 2016, 01:53 AM

Lady datejust come in white gold and you can pick one up in 31mm!

Chute · 24 January 2016, 02:14 AM

My wife wears a stainless white dial Daytona and it looks fantastic on her.
If a Daytona isn't too big for her, I'd suggest looking at the white gold versions.
They come with cooler dials and can be had for cheaper than most yellow gold variants

itsmekevin · 24 January 2016, 03:50 AM

Lady Datejust... there are tons of options. Comes in white gold and platinum depending on model and size.

Easy Rhino · 24 January 2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmekevin

Lady Datejust... there are tons of options. Comes in white gold and platinum depending on model and size.

This is probably where I'll wind up.

Apalachicola · 24 January 2016, 07:51 AM

RE: Another - Which one to buy for Wife/GF Thread

Definitely buy them different ones.

Easy Rhino · 24 January 2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Apalachicola

RE: Another - Which one to buy for Wife/GF Thread

Definitely buy them different ones.

Good tip.

kromdom · 24 January 2016, 02:08 PM

Curious if your wife has personally browsed a Rolex catalog and have found a favorite (or two)? If not, then perhaps send her a link so she can do so and find one she likes. Best of luck.

Easy Rhino · 25 January 2016, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kromdom

Curious if your wife has personally browsed a Rolex catalog and have found a favorite (or two)? If not, then perhaps send her a link so she can do so and find one she likes. Best of luck.

Good comment, but she is better in person at an AD with a large selection. When we lived in Hawaii, Ben Bridge in Waikiki had what appeared to be hundreds of Rolex's to try on. I suppose I need to find an AD in the DC area with a huge selection.

ltmgeller · 25 January 2016, 06:03 AM

How about the platinum yachtmaster 169622?

Easy Rhino · 25 January 2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

How about the platinum yachtmaster 169622?

That's pretty good-looking there.

I like the sound of the Yachtmaster for her.

As a US Navy Submariner (retired), I wear a Sub (14060M).

Since she sailed to Hawaii in her father's 49' schooner, this would resonate with her.

Guess I've got some homework to do.

ltmgeller · 25 January 2016, 06:05 AM

Or the new 35mm 168622 yachtmaster.

Michaelx · 25 January 2016, 06:13 AM

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pacific17 · 25 January 2016, 06:18 AM

the 35mm yachtmaster gets my vote but not sure about the bracelet and case material as you said any SS is out of the question.. how about a precious metal 31mm datejust?

Easy Rhino · 25 January 2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Michaelx

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Pretty, but not seeing that for her. Of course, I've been wrong before - just ask her.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacific17

the 35mm yachtmaster gets my vote but not sure about the bracelet and case material as you said any SS is out of the question.. how about a precious metal 31mm datejust?

Yeah, I gotta figure out which ones are available in platinum of white gold only.

pacific17 · 25 January 2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Pretty, but not seeing that for her. Of course, I've been wrong before - just ask her.

Yeah, I gotta figure out which ones are available in platinum of white gold only.

how about the everose ym? can she wear a rubber strap?

m1911a1 · 25 January 2016, 06:40 AM

Easy Rhino · 25 January 2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pacific17

how about the everose ym? can she wear a rubber strap?

Negative on the rubber strap. My wallet wishes she wasn't.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1911a1

Love the look, but not her style.

pacific17 · 25 January 2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Negative on the rubber strap. My wallet wishes she wasn't.

Love the look, but not her style.

how about a daydate? if only they still produced the YG YM

brandrea · 25 January 2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m1911a1

Go big or go home

watchwatcher · 25 January 2016, 08:44 AM

I would think with the nickel allergy, the new RG YM on oyster flex would be a good call for her...as for size, let her try on a few and see if she likes the 40 or 37mm. Good luck,

HogwldFLTR · 25 January 2016, 08:53 AM

I'd get it for the GF, you've already captured the wife; GFs are harder to keep happy. Oh, you wanted a straight answer? Get a DJ in gold.

24 January 2016, 01:32 AM	#1
Easy Rhino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Kevin Location: Now Tennessee Watch: 2-Line Sub & DJ41 Posts: 413	Another - Which one to buy for Wife/GF Thread Okay, so Dan (Rossi46) inadvertently (not his fault) got the thought of fulfilling my wife's need for a Rolex rolling again. Here are the boundary conditions: She is not a girly girl, but likes me to think of her as feminine (she is). She is sporty, athletic, adventuresome, and tall. She wears little jewelry, but that which she wears is high quality (spendy), but not showy. She wears no costume jewelry, and considers it fakery. She loves my Sub, having gifted it to me on the occasion of our 35th wedding anniversary, but doesn't think it looks good on her. She does not like the current style of women wearing large, ornate, men's watches, instead preferring the older-style small case ladies watch (however, her wrists are not tiny). For a non-girly girl, she doesn't find the current trend feminine enough for her tastes. Here's the tough one: She has skin sensitivity to nickel, so 904L is out for a material for the watch and bracelet. This is a non-negotiable condition, as any stainless steel on her skin results in a nasty rash. She is currently wearing a cheap-azzed titanium watch. She would not mind diamonds, but they have to be on the dial, not the bezel, and must not appear too gaudy or flashy, as she would wear it everywhere, including running with the yellow lab on the beach, gardening, golfing, etc. She wears only platinum or white gold. She is from Newport Beach, CA (grew up in the sand) and we have lived in over a dozen states, including Hawaii (8 years), and we travel extensively. Beaches are a big part of her life's wheel house. Hiking comes in within the top ten activities as well. Let's hear your thoughts - enlighten me, O Rolex WISs. Please feel free to include the rationale for your selection(s).

24 January 2016, 01:45 AM	#2
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	How about a 34mm Pearlmaster. Has some diamonds but not over the top. Nice size without being man sized. Well the diamonds are on the bezel instead of the dial but they are essentially hour markers. Attached Images

24 January 2016, 01:53 AM	#6
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Lady datejust come in white gold and you can pick one up in 31mm! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

25 January 2016, 06:03 AM	#14
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	How about the platinum yachtmaster 169622? Attached Images

25 January 2016, 06:13 AM	#17
Michaelx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Stuttgart, DE Watch: DeepSea 116660 Posts: 48	This... 116234-qqq Michael Attached Images

24 January 2016, 01:52 AM	#3
Easy Rhino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Kevin Location: Now Tennessee Watch: 2-Line Sub & DJ41 Posts: 413	Pretty watch, good size, but the diamonds on the bezel rule it out for her. I suppose that Rolex makes it in platinum or white gold?

24 January 2016, 02:27 AM	#5
Easy Rhino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Kevin Location: Now Tennessee Watch: 2-Line Sub & DJ41 Posts: 413	I knew this forum would produce some good leads.

24 January 2016, 02:14 AM	#7
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	My wife wears a stainless white dial Daytona and it looks fantastic on her. If a Daytona isn't too big for her, I'd suggest looking at the white gold versions. They come with cooler dials and can be had for cheaper than most yellow gold variants

24 January 2016, 03:50 AM	#8
itsmekevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 125	Lady Datejust... there are tons of options. Comes in white gold and platinum depending on model and size.

24 January 2016, 07:51 AM	#10
Apalachicola "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 71	RE: Another - Which one to buy for Wife/GF Thread Definitely buy them different ones.

24 January 2016, 02:08 PM	#12
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	Curious if your wife has personally browsed a Rolex catalog and have found a favorite (or two)? If not, then perhaps send her a link so she can do so and find one she likes. Best of luck.

25 January 2016, 06:05 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Or the new 35mm 168622 yachtmaster.

25 January 2016, 06:18 AM	#18
pacific17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Owie Location: MNL/SFO Watch: G-Shock DW003 Posts: 1,504	the 35mm yachtmaster gets my vote but not sure about the bracelet and case material as you said any SS is out of the question.. how about a precious metal 31mm datejust? __________________

25 January 2016, 06:40 AM	#21
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489

25 January 2016, 08:44 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I would think with the nickel allergy, the new RG YM on oyster flex would be a good call for her...as for size, let her try on a few and see if she likes the 40 or 37mm. Good luck,

25 January 2016, 08:53 AM	#26
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I'd get it for the GF, you've already captured the wife; GFs are harder to keep happy. Oh, you wanted a straight answer? Get a DJ in gold. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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