Please help me choose a Rolex for my assistant!

[SubCfan]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

I'm buying from a very trusted seller here on these forums. Same seller I bought my DateJust 41, so unfortunately, I won't be able to let her pick. I have to pick for her.

If you pretend to be buying it for your wife but want her opinion, take her to the AD have her pick the one she likes (thinking its for your wife) then leave the AD and buy it from your trusted seller.

[G.D.BeanCounter]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

According to the official site, rhodium is only available with a roman dial, and I don't want to do a roman dial. Silver is available with a stick dial, but I don't see myself picking silver.

Apologies for rocking the boat

[AK797]

"Can't you just foist the b***h?" Just watched the new Curb Your Enthusiasm, great tips on dealing with your assistant!

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Fjweld

Take her for lunch and have your AD have the 3 watches out for her to try on”tell her it’s for your wife” and then surprise her with the one she chooses

Now that’s a brilliant idea!

[TakeYourTime]

I voted for black as the brand name stands out (think about the small 31mm size).

A few month ago I gave one of my loyal employees a GMT Tag Heuer for his 10th anniversary and he was very happy. Great move from a boss and your tread made me smile. Keep it up man!

[~JJ]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

Very fair question. I considered the same. Her husband is a pilot and they are very financially secure, so she doesn't need a check. I hope I'm not violating forum rules by answering your question, but let's just say hypothetically that her "off brand" black dial watch is a non authentic watch with a very, very famous name. She greatly admires my DateJust 41, and I want her to have the real thing.

Does she know her watch is a fake too? You may open up Pandora's box if she believes it's real.

[WhiskeyKoffee]

Originally Posted by TakeYourTime

I voted for black as the brand name stands out (think about the small 31mm size).

A few month ago I gave one of my loyal employees a GMT Tag Heuer for his 10th anniversary and he was very happy. Great move from a boss and your tread made me smile. Keep it up man!

Thanks man. I'm glad to see I'm not alone. The right employee can make you a ton of money and save you a ton of stress. Rewarding said employee is the right thing to do and makes complete sense in the long run.

[WhiskeyKoffee]

Originally Posted by ~JJ

Does she know her watch is a fake too? You may open up Pandora's box if she believes it's real.

She is well aware that her off brand, black dial watch is less than authentic. She jokes about it and claims she only bought it to fool her in laws.

[Gepetto]

I vote white dial! Though black is a close 2nd

[arcadelt]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

She is well aware that her off brand, black dial watch is less than authentic. She jokes about it and claims she only bought it to fool her in laws.

I think she has made your decision easy - black!

[SG56]

I think you can't go wrong with either!!

I voted black, but it's a tough decision.

[BLK]

Originally Posted by brandrea

love it! A day she'd remember forever

[Joemck]

Originally Posted by arcadelt

I think she has made your decision easy - black!

Agreed! I voted white but it needs to be black.

[yxc145]

I like Blue, but fluted bezel

[camoedoutlander]

i would say black, and do a Miami Vice style "replacement ceremony"

[VICI]

White is elegant. Black is sporty.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Fjweld

Take her for lunch and have your AD have the 3 watches out for her to try on”tell her it’s for your wife” and then surprise her with the one she chooses

I really like this idea ... Although, I'm mostly a fluted bezel
fan on the DJ.... or Diamond bezel which isn't the case here ...
which ever you or her choose it's a very kind and generous act ...
Wish you both the best !!!

[j0oftheworld]

Since it'll most likely be her only watch she'll want to wear I'd go black.. it's pops in that size and guess with anything vs the blue which is stunning!

[BNA/LION]

The DateJust 41 with a blue dial looks awesome but any of the three are smashing!

[SpyShops718]

If your company colors has blue than get the blue one. I would make sure you can exchange for another color if your assistant doesn't like the color.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by AJM914

Id go with black. It can be worn with any color outfit, its classy, and those sticks really pop out

My wife went with black and she loves it and it's the classic Rolex dial color too


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[2o6rolex2o6]

Definitely white for a lady

[amh]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little weird? I wouldn't want someone buying my wife a watch. Bonus check, yes.

But I'd go with white, then black, silver, blue.

[wb55]

I would avoid the blue dial as that’s one of the more popular dial copies on men’s DJ. White is the safe bet. I would include a gift receipt.

What a great gift and gesture OP.

[Gotgolf52]

Almost all the replies are men and most men like black and blue. I ask my wife and she said "white no doubt". Well, I choose white too.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

My paralegal has been very loyal to me for years, and I'm ready to reward her with a brand new DateJust 31. I know I want a stick dial and a jubilee band, but I can't decide what color dial. Her current watch (Citizen) has a white dial. She bought another off brand watch, and it has a black dial. I have a DateJust 41 with a blue dial, and that blue dial really sings to me. I can think of reasons for any of these three choices. At the end of the day, which would you suggest?

Hi

Are you sure on the size?

Women are now commonly wearing larger watches such as the 36mm Datejust.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by roaddog359

White for a lady. It can also go with everything.

Exactly, I can only remember the discussion I had with my girl when I thought she’d love a red grape dial. Some women it seems are very different from us in how they wear watches. They won’t wear even the best watch if it doesn’t fit their outfit for the day. You maw want to consider that and steer towards the very versatile.

[KBM]

It sounds like this will be her only Rolex (or only luxury watch, for that matter), so as much as I love blue and white dials, my vote is for black.

[SpeedyTuomas]

I would let her pick. You are a great boss.

[m j b]

Find out if she has a "signature" color. She may have a white and black watch now because that's all she could find, or they were gifts, but she may prefer red or green... look at what accessories she chooses, color of flowers that she prefers, ask some of her coworkers if you can.

That's my suggestion. My wife wants a purple one, which goes with NOTHING but it's her color, so that's what she wants. Logic doesn't always apply.