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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: california
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Help and Opinions needed please!!!!
Hi guys!
I recently purchased a 36mm Datejust 2 tone MOP, diamond dial brand new from an AD and i can't help but feel that I'm just not in love with it like I hoped. I now this will end up sitting in my closet unloved. I am petite (5'1) with a 5.5inch wrist and wear yellow gold jewelry (earrings and bracelet) and a diamond engagement ring and eternity band. I think deep down my heart is yearning for a 31mm yellow gold 31mm roman or stick dial. I know new these are double the price, so that's not an option, however I'm wondering whether to sell my current watch (at a loss) and get an older yellow gold model. My husband was upset at first, but now supportive of me finding what I love and making up some difference in price if necessary. My question is, am I crazy to trade my brand new 18k watch (after tax) for say a much older 13k gold 31mm presidential even if its what I'd prefer? This has been such a difficult decision and I would truly love any input please. Thanks in advance! |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Midlands, UK
Posts: 4,871
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You have to be happy. If a slight loss gets you into a watch that you love then it’s worth it.
Have you explained this to your AD? Not all take trades and they don’t give favourable terms but they may do you a decent discount on the other one which may cover some / all of the losses Ps maybe not your thing but have you considered a small (sizing) Cartier Tank ? In yg or RG they are lovely and work very well on small petite wrists |
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex & Tudor
Posts: 2,224
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1. What is the exact model you currently have? 2-tone yellow gold MOP diamond dial on a 36mm DJ (current generation 6-digit 12 series), right? Is it a fluted bezel? On a Jubilee?? 2. What is main thing about your watch that doesn't click for you? If it's the size, then your options can be limited. But if it's the dial, you might be able to ask your AD to swap dials through Rolex. It'll come at a cost, but if the option is available you could put in another dial that might sing to you... personally I find the olive dial on the 2-tone YG DJ36 to be absolutely beautiful and stunning in person. The Wimbledon dial is also a beauty in all its variants and would also look stunning on the DJ36. Either of those two would also reduce the visual impact of the watch, making it seem just a bit smaller on the wrist due to the optics of a darker dial. A jubilee bracelet also reduces the perceived size of the watch, in my opinion, as compared to the oyster options. |
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: USA
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#5 |
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 337
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No. You gotta love it. I would rather pay double and be in love than 1/2 and meh.
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#6 |
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/Omega/Tudor
Posts: 132
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I don't mind losing a few bucks for my happiness. If it gives me joy and peace of mind, I'll do it.
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#7 |
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: MD/NC
Watch: 114060
Posts: 2,591
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You should get what you like and what makes you happy provided it doesn't leave you eating Ramen Noodles and PBJs for the next 3-6 months.
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 221
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Sorry you are stuck with it
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#9 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,495
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Have you handled an older 31mm gold DJ? I suggest you do that before making any decision.
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