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redshirt1957 · 3 November 2007, 02:54 AM

While talking with my wife last night I actually heard something other than (yak..blather..yak..white noise..yak..moan..complain) because she threw in the word Rolex while I was pretending to listen. J/K! She was talking about why she liked her midsize over her TT Date and how she would love to have a SUB/GMT/YM in a smaller size. I showed her a ladies YM and she pointed out that while the face size is smaller, the watch is just too thick and out of proportion...IHO. She also stated that she has a use for the moving bezel, but does not have a need for 300m. For her use, 100m would be just fine as she wll never dive. She wants to know why Rolex does not make a slimmer sport watch for women?

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 November 2007, 02:58 AM

What came to my mind:

Get her a Turn O' Graph!

It is smaller than the Sub, dressier, WR to 100 metres, and would look great on a female wrist (I suggest the WHITE dial!)

ashu2289 · 3 November 2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

What came to my mind:

Get her a Turn O' Graph!

It is smaller than the Sub, dressier, WR to 100 metres, and would look great on a female wrist (I suggest the WHITE dial!)

kcmo · 3 November 2007, 06:42 AM

You're quite right....I suppose Rolex just assumes ladies will go for the classic datejust style. But there are lots of gals out there who would love to wear the sports models too!

At least there's the mid-size YM as an option! Personally I'm enamored with the 40mm size and it doesn't stop me from wearing them. I'm comfortable with the size.

I think a TOG is a great idea for your wife. Quite sporty at 36mm!

unclesallie · 3 November 2007, 09:06 AM

women love diamonds, rolexes with diamond(factory) dials, gold, kids, and new fast cars.....(note: no MEN in the list)

triplelake · 3 November 2007, 10:05 AM

I think it's not just Rolex, look at Panerai, Patek, JLC....
I guess watch manufacturers do not think that enough women appreciate complicated mechanical devices (e.g. watches, sports cars)

keschete · 3 November 2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

women love diamonds, rolexes with diamond(factory) dials, gold, kids, and new fast cars.....(note: no MEN in the list)

AMEN!!!!

(Though I do love my husband very much :) )

3 November 2007, 02:54 AM	#1
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Rolex Selling Women Short? While talking with my wife last night I actually heard something other than (yak..blather..yak..white noise..yak..moan..complain) because she threw in the word Rolex while I was pretending to listen. J/K! She was talking about why she liked her midsize over her TT Date and how she would love to have a SUB/GMT/YM in a smaller size. I showed her a ladies YM and she pointed out that while the face size is smaller, the watch is just too thick and out of proportion...IHO. She also stated that she has a use for the moving bezel, but does not have a need for 300m. For her use, 100m would be just fine as she wll never dive. She wants to know why Rolex does not make a slimmer sport watch for women? Last edited by redshirt1957; 3 November 2007 at 02:55 AM.. Reason: Guess?

3 November 2007, 02:58 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	What came to my mind: Get her a Turn O' Graph! It is smaller than the Sub, dressier, WR to 100 metres, and would look great on a female wrist (I suggest the WHITE dial!) __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 November 2007, 06:42 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	You're quite right....I suppose Rolex just assumes ladies will go for the classic datejust style. But there are lots of gals out there who would love to wear the sports models too! At least there's the mid-size YM as an option! Personally I'm enamored with the 40mm size and it doesn't stop me from wearing them. I'm comfortable with the size. I think a TOG is a great idea for your wife. Quite sporty at 36mm!

3 November 2007, 09:06 AM	#5
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	women love diamonds, rolexes with diamond(factory) dials, gold, kids, and new fast cars.....(note: no MEN in the list)

3 November 2007, 10:05 AM	#6
triplelake Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CAL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 91	I think it's not just Rolex, look at Panerai, Patek, JLC.... I guess watch manufacturers do not think that enough women appreciate complicated mechanical devices (e.g. watches, sports cars)

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