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lobsterlee · 3 September 2009, 07:10 AM

My wife has just come into some cash... £2500 to be precise

What watch would you buy if you were her? Ideally a ladies Rolex even though the current womens trend seems to be mens!

Cheers in advance...

DRAWTOOL · 3 September 2009, 07:12 AM

Leopard Daytona!

The watch that looks right back at'cha!

R1@160@alltimes · 3 September 2009, 07:15 AM

Lady DJ

Davvan · 3 September 2009, 07:24 AM

A nice vintage 36 mm DJ..maybe a 160xx for about £1000-1250 and a luuuuuuuve weekend.

She will be thrilled at the least

erling · 7 September 2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davvan

A nice vintage 36 mm DJ..maybe a 160xx for about £1000-1250 and a luuuuuuuve weekend.

She will be thrilled at the least

I wouldn´t give my wife a used watch

Gerardus · 3 September 2009, 07:15 AM

When see prefers a date,
Buy the 15200.
When time only,
Buy the new model Airking of the grey market.

Timber Loftis · 3 September 2009, 07:15 AM

For about that amount of money I got my wife a pre-owned two tone lady datejust circa mid 90's. It really is the quintessential ladies watch, imitated over and over again. She looked at the "middle size" watches and thought they just looked overly large and goofy on her small wrist.

We got one without B&P because, unlike me, she's not a WIS and will never look to sell the watch. She beats the hell out of it and wears it all day everyday. Best thing is, I check the time on it about once a month to reset it for her, and unless the date needs changing it never needs changing at all. It keeps spot on accurate time.

jsj · 3 September 2009, 07:29 AM

Deepsea! just kidding!

How about a SS/Plat midsize Yachtmaster or a two tone of the same if she wears more yellow gold jewellry than white metal jewellry.

sexner · 3 September 2009, 07:55 AM

A little more than 2500.00, perhaps, but my frau loves her ss/platinum ladies Yacht Master.

Good luck

Art 1 · 3 September 2009, 07:57 AM

TT DJ, Oyster bracelet, diamond dial.

Taffi Abernathy · 3 September 2009, 08:05 AM

That's roughly about 5k. You can get a new SS DJ or a pre-owned TT DJ. That the current trend may be for women to purchase larger watches is of no consequence if your wife's taste is similar to mine; I prefer a 26 mm (ladies size) along with some others on this forum. What I would be looking at if I were you is what is her preference of metals? Does she want something new or is pre-owned acceptable? What would be her size preference? Good luck with your decision, and I hope you post pictures of the new acquisition.

Just went back for an exact conversion of 2500 pounds = $4,062.39 USD.

MASSIMO OSTI · 3 September 2009, 08:08 AM

a one way ticket

MortgageGuy · 3 September 2009, 08:09 AM

My wife loves her mid size DJ... I traded her 26mm for the mid size and there is no comparrison. Good Luck

The GMT Master · 3 September 2009, 08:39 AM

For £2400, you can get her a nice new steel lady's Oyster Perpetual - my recommendation would be the black Explorer-style dial with pink indices. Alternatively, you could get her a nice pre-loved steel Datejust

moviefreak · 3 September 2009, 08:46 AM

A deep sea with the Leopard Daytona strap..

Date Just but not ladies size a pre-loved 36mm...

theken · 3 September 2009, 08:48 AM

31mm Yachtmaster or 36mm Explorer

kwood · 3 September 2009, 08:56 AM

Last spring I purchased my wife a 90's TT Ladies Datejust with diamond markers for $2400. She loves it. There are a lot of options for your budget. The big thing is to determine what size she likes to begin with. Some women like midsize (31mm) and some like regular Datejust sizes (36mm). It is her preference. My wife looked at the mid and regular sizes but prefers the 26mm Ladies Datejust.

Have fun!

Cosmographer · 3 September 2009, 11:32 AM

I agree, a TT Dj for the wife is always very classy, one of the quintessential ladies watches.

Lucky lady, her

good luck, I'm sure she'll love it whatever she picks

Cos

bodybump · 3 September 2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmographer

I agree, a TT Dj for the wife is always very classy, one of the quintessential ladies watches.

Lucky lady, her

good luck, I'm sure she'll love it whatever she picks

Cos

x3

Ladies DJ..or mid size DJ...

greekbum · 3 September 2009, 11:36 AM

I would recommend you take her watch hunting for a week and have her try on all the different models,shapes, and sizes.Than sleep on it and narrow it down to 3 and start all over. She will tell you the 1 she wants.Of course it will be a little more but this is where you come in and match what she got.

sea-dweller · 3 September 2009, 12:32 PM

Ym !!!

Imran · 7 September 2009, 03:44 AM

The new style airking with engine turned bezel 114210, white or silver 3,6,9 dial. The new bracelet are clasp are just superb. Certified chronometer, great history, perfect size 34mm. The best value for money in the rolex lineup..IMHO.

P.S just got one for my wife for our 10th anniversary.

SORRY- posted without reading all the posts.

Great choice! Congratulations.

Flyjet601 · 7 September 2009, 08:42 PM

I bought my wife a 179217 Romans/MOP dial.....looks fabulous.

slcbbrown · 16 September 2009, 05:51 AM

I think a TT DJ with a white or gold face is a great choice and probably pretty affordable.

lobsterlee · 16 September 2009, 06:15 AM

Both the white & black 26mm with diamond markers are coming it at sub £5k with the tt jubilee strap... so far, approx 12% off list...

the black is slightly cheaper as it's in stock...

Rikki · 3 September 2009, 12:34 PM

I'd recommend whatever she wants if you want to sleep in the same room HeHe Rik

landroverking · 3 September 2009, 12:35 PM

I bought my wife a TT Lady Date Just and my daughter a TT YM.

lobsterlee · 3 September 2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks for all your suggestions...

She is definitely a 26mm girl....

When we first got married I brought her one of these Tags on honeymoon, and to be honest it's been great... daily beater and still looks as good as new (unlike my treasured 17 year old s/el that I lost last year

)

Anyway... as you can see the s/el has a date window... someting she wants to keep with her new watch.... so we are looking at a 26mm datejust.

She is not that keen on TT... but wants something that looks noting like her Tag that she loves to bits.

Options now slightly more limited me thinks

harvey · 3 September 2009, 06:48 PM

erm what about an explorer I? i know its a little more money but plenty of places doing 36 months interest free credit or get 10% off @ ernest jones with a shareholders discount card...

lobsterlee · 3 September 2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

erm what about an explorer I? i know its a little more money but plenty of places doing 36 months interest free credit or get 10% off @ ernest jones with a shareholders discount card...

Thanks Harvey... not being clued up on the explorer range, I am stuggling to find any info on a 26mm with date?

any help would be greatly appreciated... cheers

3 September 2009, 07:10 AM	#1
lobsterlee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 37	What would you recommend for the wife? My wife has just come into some cash... £2500 to be precise What watch would you buy if you were her? Ideally a ladies Rolex even though the current womens trend seems to be mens! Cheers in advance...

3 September 2009, 07:15 AM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Lady DJ __________________

3 September 2009, 07:24 AM	#4
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	A nice vintage 36 mm DJ..maybe a 160xx for about £1000-1250 and a luuuuuuuve weekend. She will be thrilled at the least __________________ Mare Nostrum

3 September 2009, 07:15 AM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	When see prefers a date, Buy the 15200. When time only, Buy the new model Airking of the grey market. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

3 September 2009, 07:55 AM	#9
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	A little more than 2500.00, perhaps, but my frau loves her ss/platinum ladies Yacht Master. Good luck __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

3 September 2009, 07:12 AM	#2
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Leopard Daytona! The watch that looks right back at'cha!

3 September 2009, 07:15 AM	#7
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	For about that amount of money I got my wife a pre-owned two tone lady datejust circa mid 90's. It really is the quintessential ladies watch, imitated over and over again. She looked at the "middle size" watches and thought they just looked overly large and goofy on her small wrist. We got one without B&P because, unlike me, she's not a WIS and will never look to sell the watch. She beats the hell out of it and wears it all day everyday. Best thing is, I check the time on it about once a month to reset it for her, and unless the date needs changing it never needs changing at all. It keeps spot on accurate time.

3 September 2009, 07:29 AM	#8
jsj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: us Posts: 35	Deepsea! just kidding! How about a SS/Plat midsize Yachtmaster or a two tone of the same if she wears more yellow gold jewellry than white metal jewellry.

3 September 2009, 07:57 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	TT DJ, Oyster bracelet, diamond dial.

3 September 2009, 08:05 AM	#11
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	That's roughly about 5k. You can get a new SS DJ or a pre-owned TT DJ. That the current trend may be for women to purchase larger watches is of no consequence if your wife's taste is similar to mine; I prefer a 26 mm (ladies size) along with some others on this forum. What I would be looking at if I were you is what is her preference of metals? Does she want something new or is pre-owned acceptable? What would be her size preference? Good luck with your decision, and I hope you post pictures of the new acquisition. Just went back for an exact conversion of 2500 pounds = $4,062.39 USD. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

3 September 2009, 08:08 AM	#12
MASSIMO OSTI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 67	a one way ticket

3 September 2009, 08:09 AM	#13
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	My wife loves her mid size DJ... I traded her 26mm for the mid size and there is no comparrison. Good Luck __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 September 2009, 08:39 AM	#14
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	For £2400, you can get her a nice new steel lady's Oyster Perpetual - my recommendation would be the black Explorer-style dial with pink indices. Alternatively, you could get her a nice pre-loved steel Datejust

3 September 2009, 08:46 AM	#15
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	A deep sea with the Leopard Daytona strap.. Date Just but not ladies size a pre-loved 36mm... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

3 September 2009, 08:48 AM	#16
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	31mm Yachtmaster or 36mm Explorer

3 September 2009, 08:56 AM	#17
kwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Kevin Location: Midland, TX Watch: DateJust Posts: 98	Last spring I purchased my wife a 90's TT Ladies Datejust with diamond markers for $2400. She loves it. There are a lot of options for your budget. The big thing is to determine what size she likes to begin with. Some women like midsize (31mm) and some like regular Datejust sizes (36mm). It is her preference. My wife looked at the mid and regular sizes but prefers the 26mm Ladies Datejust. Have fun!

3 September 2009, 11:32 AM	#18
Cosmographer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Bret Location: IL Watch: Daytona SS 1988 Posts: 85	ladies DJ I agree, a TT Dj for the wife is always very classy, one of the quintessential ladies watches. Lucky lady, her good luck, I'm sure she'll love it whatever she picks Cos

3 September 2009, 11:36 AM	#20
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I would recommend you take her watch hunting for a week and have her try on all the different models,shapes, and sizes.Than sleep on it and narrow it down to 3 and start all over. She will tell you the 1 she wants.Of course it will be a little more but this is where you come in and match what she got. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

3 September 2009, 12:32 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Ym !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 September 2009, 03:44 AM	#22
Imran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi, Pakistan Watch: Air-King 126900 Posts: 171	has to be the Airking. The new style airking with engine turned bezel 114210, white or silver 3,6,9 dial. The new bracelet are clasp are just superb. Certified chronometer, great history, perfect size 34mm. The best value for money in the rolex lineup..IMHO. P.S just got one for my wife for our 10th anniversary. SORRY- posted without reading all the posts. Great choice! Congratulations.

7 September 2009, 08:42 PM	#23
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I bought my wife a 179217 Romans/MOP dial.....looks fabulous. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

16 September 2009, 05:51 AM	#24
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Tt dj I think a TT DJ with a white or gold face is a great choice and probably pretty affordable.

16 September 2009, 06:15 AM	#25
lobsterlee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 37	Both the white & black 26mm with diamond markers are coming it at sub £5k with the tt jubilee strap... so far, approx 12% off list... the black is slightly cheaper as it's in stock...

3 September 2009, 12:34 PM	#26
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I'd recommend whatever she wants if you want to sleep in the same room HeHe Rik

3 September 2009, 12:35 PM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I bought my wife a TT Lady Date Just and my daughter a TT YM.

3 September 2009, 06:23 PM	#28
lobsterlee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 37	Thanks for all your suggestions... She is definitely a 26mm girl.... When we first got married I brought her one of these Tags on honeymoon, and to be honest it's been great... daily beater and still looks as good as new (unlike my treasured 17 year old s/el that I lost last year ) Anyway... as you can see the s/el has a date window... someting she wants to keep with her new watch.... so we are looking at a 26mm datejust. She is not that keen on TT... but wants something that looks noting like her Tag that she loves to bits. Options now slightly more limited me thinks

3 September 2009, 06:48 PM	#29
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	erm what about an explorer I? i know its a little more money but plenty of places doing 36 months interest free credit or get 10% off @ ernest jones with a shareholders discount card... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

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