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igoresha76 · 11 March 2016, 05:13 PM

We just had a baby girl and I want to present my wife a Rolex.

I know she likes 36mm Datejust, two-tone Jubilee bracelet. Diamond dial and bezel. I just cannot decide on the color of the dial:

White
Silver
Mother-of-pearl
Champagne

Please help me chose :)

white.jpg

silver.jpg

mother-of-pearl.jpg

champagne.jpg

Sumitaro · 11 March 2016, 05:42 PM

Mother of pearl! Such a gorgeous piece for a Mother!

Rocket_Man · 11 March 2016, 05:44 PM

Ask her... trust me.

beshannon · 11 March 2016, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

Ask her... trust me.

Only correct answer in this thread

WatchinMD · 11 March 2016, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

Ask her... trust me.

This.. Do not seek women's fashion advice from a bunch of dudes.

CRM114 · 13 March 2016, 01:49 AM

OP, you may think you're buying a watch, but you're not. You're buying jewellery (yes, you are), and as such...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

It was a good job I did not chose for her.

Let her chose, she will enjoy the shopping experience

This is the ONLY answer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchinMD

This.. Do not seek women's fashion advice from a bunch of dudes.

It seems crazy that this truism needs to be openly stated, but apparently it does.

TheRolexKingofLV · 12 March 2016, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

Ask her... trust me.

^ this

brettpaul · 11 March 2016, 05:46 PM

MoP is a beauty....my wife loves the black MoP!

Gerardus · 11 March 2016, 05:47 PM

Champagne for me.

Arjan93 · 11 March 2016, 05:48 PM

White looks great ;D

GFONG · 11 March 2016, 06:03 PM

IMHO, White is simple. Silver and champagne are classic. MOP is a bit busy.

Sammym · 11 March 2016, 06:54 PM

Silver is stunning now and most likely will always be in fashion

kopykopy · 11 March 2016, 06:58 PM

The 2nd one (is it silver?)

superstarmar · 11 March 2016, 07:04 PM

White dial ... Simple and elegant ...
A true classic that will endure...

Mick P · 11 March 2016, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

White dial ... Simple and elegant ...
A true classic that will endure...

Word of caution, she may be your wife but would you bet your house on the prospect that you have the ability to chose the best watch for her.

I have been married for almost 45 years and assumed I knew my wife backwards. A couple of weeks ago I took her to London so as she could chose any Rolex she wanted.

I expected her to chose a rose gold 26mm Datejust because she often mentioned it. However after 30 mins of sifting through a load of watches, she, much to my surprise, selected a 31mm solid gold diamond dial Datejust.

It was a good job I did not chose for her.

Let her chose, she will enjoy the shopping experience (all women enjoy retail therapy) and then treat her to a decent lunch.

It will be the perfect day for her.

Regards

Mick

cop414 · 11 March 2016, 09:13 PM

I agree with Mick, this really needs to be right the first time, let her choose. Even if you have to be secretive about it, go watch shopping for yourself, bring her along and steer her to the ladies section on the premise that maybe someday you'll buy her a Rolex, let her choose.

GFONG · 11 March 2016, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I agree with Mick, this really needs to be right the first time, let her choose. Even if you have to be secretive about it, go watch shopping for yourself, bring her along and steer her to the ladies section on the premise that maybe someday you'll buy her a Rolex, let her choose.

Before you go, make sure the AD has the models you want.

minute_man · 11 March 2016, 09:39 PM

First of all, congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by igoresha76

Please help me chose :)

Only she can I'm afraid...

Although I also presented my wife with a DJ recently, I had to follow her VERY specific requirements which, surprisingly enough, were quite different from what I had in mind.
You might lose the element of surprise but at least you ensure everything will be to her ultimate satisfaction. That's all what matters...

brandrea · 11 March 2016, 09:43 PM

Take her to an AD and make a day of it!

I took my fiancé to our local AD on the weekend and I was surprised by what she liked .... Not what I would've thought at all. Best to let her choose IMO

fskywalker · 13 March 2016, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Take her to an AD and make a day of it!

👆🏻 sound advice!

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Go Bucs · 11 March 2016, 10:11 PM

Based on past experience....only ask her. Made the mistake of thinking I could figure it out on my own and....swing and a miss. Luckily I showed it to her before actually buying, but I put allot of time and effort into narrowing it down and thinking it was the one.

tmehanna · 11 March 2016, 11:01 PM

Mop but I would recommend it with the oyster bracelet if it will be her daily wearer. My wife never takes her watch off and her first jubilee 26mm DJ links were all over the place in a couple of years, replaced the whole watch with another on an oyster and it still feels new after 8 years.

cowie89 · 11 March 2016, 11:24 PM

White looks the best to me if I was buying one for my wife

Ferdelious · 11 March 2016, 11:59 PM

Mop

Hodog16 · 12 March 2016, 12:32 AM

Pretty interesting timing as I started researching these last night as my sister and I are planning on surprising our mom with one. I've seen the silver dial in person and it's really sharp. We are looking at a two tone yellow gold fluted bezel with diamond dial. The MOP dial is a bit pricey for what you get I think.

Congrats on the new baby!

r8t3d_M · 12 March 2016, 12:36 AM

I would go with the white dial, looks best out of all to me.

michael067 · 12 March 2016, 12:35 AM

Silver without a doubt

Danny83 · 12 March 2016, 12:38 AM

White or Mop

emperorpwl · 12 March 2016, 12:49 AM

one vote for white

TonyD · 12 March 2016, 03:15 AM

X2 on the advice above. I had my AD set a few aside and we went for a nice lunch and tried them on. She chose one that I did not consider. She is 100% happy and got what she wanted. Very easy, no pressure.

11 March 2016, 05:13 PM	#1
igoresha76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 8	Need Advice - Rolex For My Wife We just had a baby girl and I want to present my wife a Rolex. I know she likes 36mm Datejust, two-tone Jubilee bracelet. Diamond dial and bezel. I just cannot decide on the color of the dial: White Silver Mother-of-pearl Champagne Please help me chose :) white.jpg silver.jpg mother-of-pearl.jpg champagne.jpg

11 March 2016, 05:46 PM	#8
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	MoP is a beauty....my wife loves the black MoP! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

11 March 2016, 05:47 PM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Champagne for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

11 March 2016, 09:13 PM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,155	I agree with Mick, this really needs to be right the first time, let her choose. Even if you have to be secretive about it, go watch shopping for yourself, bring her along and steer her to the ladies section on the premise that maybe someday you'll buy her a Rolex, let her choose. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

11 March 2016, 11:59 PM	#24
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	Mop __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

11 March 2016, 05:42 PM	#2
Sumitaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indonesia Watch: ing you Posts: 97	Mother of pearl! Such a gorgeous piece for a Mother!

11 March 2016, 05:44 PM	#3
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	Ask her... trust me.

11 March 2016, 05:48 PM	#10
Arjan93 Editorial Correspondent Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Arjan Location: Amsterdam Posts: 382	White looks great ;D

11 March 2016, 06:03 PM	#11
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	IMHO, White is simple. Silver and champagne are classic. MOP is a bit busy.

11 March 2016, 06:54 PM	#12
Sammym "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Silver is stunning now and most likely will always be in fashion

11 March 2016, 06:58 PM	#13
kopykopy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Asia Posts: 280	The 2nd one (is it silver?)

11 March 2016, 07:04 PM	#14
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	White dial ... Simple and elegant ... A true classic that will endure...

11 March 2016, 09:43 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Take her to an AD and make a day of it! I took my fiancé to our local AD on the weekend and I was surprised by what she liked .... Not what I would've thought at all. Best to let her choose IMO

11 March 2016, 10:11 PM	#21
Go Bucs "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 201	Based on past experience....only ask her. Made the mistake of thinking I could figure it out on my own and....swing and a miss. Luckily I showed it to her before actually buying, but I put allot of time and effort into narrowing it down and thinking it was the one.

11 March 2016, 11:01 PM	#22
tmehanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cairo Watch: LV,BLNR,Serti DJII Posts: 145	Mop but I would recommend it with the oyster bracelet if it will be her daily wearer. My wife never takes her watch off and her first jubilee 26mm DJ links were all over the place in a couple of years, replaced the whole watch with another on an oyster and it still feels new after 8 years.

11 March 2016, 11:24 PM	#23
cowie89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Scotland, UK Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 199	White looks the best to me if I was buying one for my wife

12 March 2016, 12:32 AM	#25
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Pretty interesting timing as I started researching these last night as my sister and I are planning on surprising our mom with one. I've seen the silver dial in person and it's really sharp. We are looking at a two tone yellow gold fluted bezel with diamond dial. The MOP dial is a bit pricey for what you get I think. Congrats on the new baby!

12 March 2016, 12:36 AM	#26
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I would go with the white dial, looks best out of all to me.

12 March 2016, 12:35 AM	#27
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Silver without a doubt

12 March 2016, 12:38 AM	#28
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,305	White or Mop

12 March 2016, 12:49 AM	#29
emperorpwl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ny Watch: 16610,16570,16234 Posts: 53	one vote for white

12 March 2016, 03:15 AM	#30
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,468	X2 on the advice above. I had my AD set a few aside and we went for a nice lunch and tried them on. She chose one that I did not consider. She is 100% happy and got what she wanted. Very easy, no pressure. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

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