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subdownunder · 31 May 2008, 11:15 AM

After my wife bought me my TT balck Sub Date I wanted to buy her dream watch to replace a older Tissot and to say thank you.

I showed her EVERY Rolex in the range, and she tried on about a dozen including a Cellini.... her response was they are totally ugly..too thick, clunky and totally unfashionable for a professional women!!!

She said that if she wanted to look like a man then yes she would consider one!!!!!!!!!!!

She then went to the other counter and checked out the Omega Constellations and fell in love with a TT Constellation 'mychoice' with the diamond bezel and pearl face.

Her reason for loving the watch was it's understated elegance, it can be worn everywhere and it is so petite.................

Maybe Rolexes are really a male thing, I don't know but I learnt 20 years ago never try to understand the female mind...

BTW I bought the watch, pocketed the $4k difference and she is over the moon and totally loves the present... Women.. don't you adore them

oneillba · 31 May 2008, 11:27 AM

Good going. Obviously, you have learned a life lesson, "never pass up the opportunity to keep your mouth shut". Saved you $4k!

Magik · 31 May 2008, 11:27 AM

Hey, to each their own. The main thing is that they like what they get.

bsodmike · 31 May 2008, 11:42 AM

These are my Mom's two. I got her the one on the left as a Christmas gift in 2006. They are both MOP, and she likes them both...but I feel that she has started to appreciate her Rolex for what a 'marvel' it is compared to these battery operated alternatives...

The Lady DJ sure is far more 'chunkier' but at least it has a soul...

ral · 31 May 2008, 11:49 AM

I think Rolex is a male thing. Philipp Stein and Frank Muller seem to be what women prefer these days.

DSJ · 31 May 2008, 12:43 PM

I know the feeling, but my wife does like Rolex. I tried to get her to look at the 36mm and 31mm DJ's, but NO, she wanted the 26mm!

She's got a beauty though!

East Bay Rider · 31 May 2008, 01:53 PM

My wife is the same way. About 12-14 years ago I bought her a ladies TT Tudor (similar to date just) and she hated it. I actually had to return it. It was not her proudest moment. She said that it looked like a nurses watch and was not fashionable to wear to the office. In her defense she was much younger then. Still I have reminded her that she should have kept it.

leighh · 31 May 2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ral

I think Rolex is a male thing. Philipp Stein and Frank Muller seem to be what women prefer these days.

You have got to be kidding????? A male thing????

Ladies....Speak up!!

ezmoney46 · 31 May 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leighh

You have got to be kidding????? A male thing????

Ladies....Speak up!!

Hi, and welcome Leigh

From another Floridian, Pensacola!

leighh · 31 May 2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ezmoney46

Hi, and welcome Leigh

From another Floridian, Pensacola!

Hello fellow Floridian (love those Santa Rosa beaches)!! Maybe it is just me?? Everyone knows the rules are different here in Florida!!

rx5zigen · 31 May 2008, 02:33 PM

My wife does say they have a manly look but she still loves her rolex.

jands8916 · 31 May 2008, 03:22 PM

ok, revert immediately to plan b... get her some diamonds.. and put the remaining funds towards your next rolex.

topcat30093 · 31 May 2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magik

Hey, to each their own. The main thing is that they like what they get.

Magik,my sentiments exactly

My wife is the same,she thinks that a Rolex is to big for her wrist.
So she has now chosen a different watch,which I hope to buy her later this year.

HYDROMAROC · 31 May 2008, 04:14 PM

Same here.. She would be happier with a fullsized mans oyster.. So, That's my project .... To find her one she likes... Sh is currently a Swatch fan...

jdc · 31 May 2008, 06:02 PM

My wife feels the same when I showed her the Rolex's in the AD, she just laughed and said she would never wear one...she did like Cartier saying they were classic and have style. She wears a vintage Omega

BiG JeEzY · 31 May 2008, 06:11 PM

Just my suggestion, but try showing her some of the gentleman's models. Maybe she thinks the ladies sizes are too small and would like the full size models more. There has to be at least one Rolex model she might like.

Oh and don't forget the Cellini collection.

subdownunder · 31 May 2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Just my suggestion, but try showing her some of the gentleman's models. Maybe she thinks the ladies sizes are too small and would like the full size models more. There has to be at least one Rolex model she might like.

Oh and don't forget the Cellini collection.

Actually it's the opposite, my wife is rather small with petite wrists and the usual datejust sits too high for her liking. Being a CPA/Lawyer she feels the Omega was better fitting and fitted her image more.

I tried the Cellini's and just about every Rolex, I tried to explain the workmanship and the wonder of a true mechanical peice.... she loves mine but for herself ...Omega won hands down!!! (And as mentioned by keeping my mouth shut I saved $4K )

1MAC · 31 May 2008, 09:57 PM

I had a similar experience. Took my wife to the AD, thinking she'd love the mid-size Yachtmaster. She hated it. She then tried on about a dozen different watches and finally settled on a mid-size datejust. Still wasn't too sure about it. The next week at another AD she spotted a Tag Heuer Aquaracer with MOP dial and said "that's it- perfect for me".
Sure, I could buy the Tag for less than $2k new, but I just can't get excited about it. Guess I'll just keep working on her.

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 May 2008, 10:46 PM

Can't say I blame her for thinking like that.

Imho, a men's sized watch (not just Rolex!!) looks terrific on ANY female wrist.

jmjm · 1 June 2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

Good going. Obviously, you have learned a life lesson, "never pass up the opportunity to keep your mouth shut". Saved you $4k!

That is funny!

My wife, on the other hand, loves her T/T DJ so much, she upgraded it twice! She had a Champaign (Gold) dial with fluted bezel and Jubilee band (1997 model), she had our jeweler install diamond markers ($800) and then at a later occasion changed the fluted bezel to a aftermarket diamond bezel (another $900). I think women's Rolex looks better with Blings.

kcmo · 1 June 2008, 07:20 AM

As the fellas around here know, I LOVE MY MEN'S SIZE ROLEXES!!!!!

frostie · 1 June 2008, 07:23 AM

Most of the girls that i know prefer the men's sports series

watchlady · 1 June 2008, 07:54 AM

Everyone likes different things. Rolex sells tons of ladies watches as well as mid size and men's watches to women. Your wife just has a different perspective.

I personally think ladies rolex as well as many other ladies watches are way too small, I wonder how anyone over 40 can read the dial. But lots of women like them as I did when I was younger and never gave thought to bigger watches.

jac67 · 1 June 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdownunder

My wife hates female Rolex Watches!!!!

You are a lucky man!!!

Unless she prefers diamonds, then you're STUFFED.

John.

Perdu · 1 June 2008, 09:46 AM

My wife needs help, she much prefers Omega.

Boopie · 1 June 2008, 10:02 AM

I was never a fan of the ladies' Rolex models until Rolex came out with the Yachtmaster. My mother in law has a gold Rolex DJ and, while it is obviously expensive, it never, ever appealed to me. I think one reason I don't like the ladies' DJ is that it has been copied so many times. I did, however, fall madly in love with the platinum YM (my avatar) and have worn it almost every day since I got it 7+ years ago. I wear it with everything, from professional suits, to the most formal gowns or informal workout gear. It goes well with all of them.

ffshoe · 4 December 2008, 10:10 AM

I have to agree with her!

My BF insisted I have a Rolex. I like the older 1920's or so blingy watches so I found a nice Tiffany and Co watch on ebay and this GORGEOUS Rolex in an antique store here in Tulsa. He got his Rolex for me and I got my older blingy watch.

A little fancy for the office or in my case the firestation, but at least ot LOOKS like a girl watch!
See below:

charliec · 4 December 2008, 10:33 AM

You guys will no doubt be aware that Kate Moss's choice of watch is a Paul Newman Daytona and i'm pretty sure she's a woman? I'm sure one of you pro's out there will tell me which model it exactly is?

jeangtd · 4 December 2008, 10:45 AM

here's my GF's she loves it, and she love's my sub and expy, we are getting full size and medium size plat/ss yatchmaster's in feb.

archie42 · 4 December 2008, 10:48 AM

Hello,
My wife has a president and I bought her a beater - Omega SS Constellation (no diamonds).....

then she missed her Rolex.... the waterproofing, the ruggedness....

I sold the Omega (got almost all my money back) and put it towards a TT DateJust with ivory dial and romans.

She is happy now!

31 May 2008, 11:15 AM	#1
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 314	My wife hates female Rolex Watches!!!! After my wife bought me my TT balck Sub Date I wanted to buy her dream watch to replace a older Tissot and to say thank you. I showed her EVERY Rolex in the range, and she tried on about a dozen including a Cellini.... her response was they are totally ugly..too thick, clunky and totally unfashionable for a professional women!!! She said that if she wanted to look like a man then yes she would consider one!!!!!!!!!!! She then went to the other counter and checked out the Omega Constellations and fell in love with a TT Constellation 'mychoice' with the diamond bezel and pearl face. Her reason for loving the watch was it's understated elegance, it can be worn everywhere and it is so petite................. Maybe Rolexes are really a male thing, I don't know but I learnt 20 years ago never try to understand the female mind... BTW I bought the watch, pocketed the $4k difference and she is over the moon and totally loves the present... Women.. don't you adore them

31 May 2008, 11:27 AM	#2
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Good going. Obviously, you have learned a life lesson, "never pass up the opportunity to keep your mouth shut". Saved you $4k! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

31 May 2008, 11:42 AM	#4
bsodmike "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sri Lanka Watch: PP 5146 & AP 15300 Posts: 281	These are my Mom's two. I got her the one on the left as a Christmas gift in 2006. They are both MOP, and she likes them both...but I feel that she has started to appreciate her Rolex for what a 'marvel' it is compared to these battery operated alternatives... The Lady DJ sure is far more 'chunkier' but at least it has a soul... __________________ Here's my 2016 Watch collection with Patek, Audemars, Rolex, Omega - SOTC Video 2016

31 May 2008, 12:43 PM	#6
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I know the feeling, but my wife does like Rolex. I tried to get her to look at the 36mm and 31mm DJ's, but NO, she wanted the 26mm! She's got a beauty though! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

31 May 2008, 01:53 PM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,102	My wife is the same way. About 12-14 years ago I bought her a ladies TT Tudor (similar to date just) and she hated it. I actually had to return it. It was not her proudest moment. She said that it looked like a nurses watch and was not fashionable to wear to the office. In her defense she was much younger then. Still I have reminded her that she should have kept it. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

31 May 2008, 11:27 AM	#3
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Hey, to each their own. The main thing is that they like what they get.

31 May 2008, 11:49 AM	#5
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I think Rolex is a male thing. Philipp Stein and Frank Muller seem to be what women prefer these days.

31 May 2008, 02:33 PM	#11
rx5zigen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Stan Location: NYC Posts: 54	My wife does say they have a manly look but she still loves her rolex. __________________ 16610LV M Sub 50th Anniversary 116234 Z Datejust Tuxedo Dial Oyster Omega & Concord (Sold) Panerai 111 J Luminor Marina

31 May 2008, 03:22 PM	#12
jands8916 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 37	ok, revert immediately to plan b... get her some diamonds.. and put the remaining funds towards your next rolex.

31 May 2008, 04:14 PM	#14
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Same here.. She would be happier with a fullsized mans oyster.. So, That's my project .... To find her one she likes... Sh is currently a Swatch fan...

31 May 2008, 06:02 PM	#15
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	My wife feels the same when I showed her the Rolex's in the AD, she just laughed and said she would never wear one...she did like Cartier saying they were classic and have style. She wears a vintage Omega

31 May 2008, 06:11 PM	#16
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Just my suggestion, but try showing her some of the gentleman's models. Maybe she thinks the ladies sizes are too small and would like the full size models more. There has to be at least one Rolex model she might like. Oh and don't forget the Cellini collection. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

31 May 2008, 09:57 PM	#18
1MAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Leawood, Kansas Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 854	I had a similar experience. Took my wife to the AD, thinking she'd love the mid-size Yachtmaster. She hated it. She then tried on about a dozen different watches and finally settled on a mid-size datejust. Still wasn't too sure about it. The next week at another AD she spotted a Tag Heuer Aquaracer with MOP dial and said "that's it- perfect for me". Sure, I could buy the Tag for less than $2k new, but I just can't get excited about it. Guess I'll just keep working on her.

31 May 2008, 10:46 PM	#19
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Can't say I blame her for thinking like that. Imho, a men's sized watch (not just Rolex!!) looks terrific on ANY female wrist. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 June 2008, 07:20 AM	#21
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	As the fellas around here know, I LOVE MY MEN'S SIZE ROLEXES!!!!!

1 June 2008, 07:23 AM	#22
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Most of the girls that i know prefer the men's sports series __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

1 June 2008, 07:54 AM	#23
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Everyone likes different things. Rolex sells tons of ladies watches as well as mid size and men's watches to women. Your wife just has a different perspective. I personally think ladies rolex as well as many other ladies watches are way too small, I wonder how anyone over 40 can read the dial. But lots of women like them as I did when I was younger and never gave thought to bigger watches. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

1 June 2008, 09:46 AM	#25
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	My wife needs help, she much prefers Omega. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

1 June 2008, 10:02 AM	#26
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	I was never a fan of the ladies' Rolex models until Rolex came out with the Yachtmaster. My mother in law has a gold Rolex DJ and, while it is obviously expensive, it never, ever appealed to me. I think one reason I don't like the ladies' DJ is that it has been copied so many times. I did, however, fall madly in love with the platinum YM (my avatar) and have worn it almost every day since I got it 7+ years ago. I wear it with everything, from professional suits, to the most formal gowns or informal workout gear. It goes well with all of them.

4 December 2008, 10:10 AM	#27
ffshoe Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rachel Location: Tulsa, Okla Watch: vint blingy Rolex Posts: 20	I have to agree with your wife I have to agree with her! My BF insisted I have a Rolex. I like the older 1920's or so blingy watches so I found a nice Tiffany and Co watch on ebay and this GORGEOUS Rolex in an antique store here in Tulsa. He got his Rolex for me and I got my older blingy watch. A little fancy for the office or in my case the firestation, but at least ot LOOKS like a girl watch! See below:

4 December 2008, 10:33 AM	#28
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	You guys will no doubt be aware that Kate Moss's choice of watch is a Paul Newman Daytona and i'm pretty sure she's a woman? I'm sure one of you pro's out there will tell me which model it exactly is? __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

4 December 2008, 10:45 AM	#29
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	here's my GF's she loves it, and she love's my sub and expy, we are getting full size and medium size plat/ss yatchmaster's in feb. Attached Images

4 December 2008, 10:48 AM	#30
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Hello, My wife has a president and I bought her a beater - Omega SS Constellation (no diamonds)..... then she missed her Rolex.... the waterproofing, the ruggedness.... I sold the Omega (got almost all my money back) and put it towards a TT DateJust with ivory dial and romans. She is happy now!

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