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Timesurfer · 2 March 2016, 08:21 AM

Need your help...

My wife is thinking of taking the plunge and is liking a 36mm SS or TT fluted Oyster Datejust... Also likes my ND Sub. I told her that the mens prof. SS models tend to hold their value better, I found some threads on the subject but would like to get some current info on what are the womens models that hold value better in your opinion...

Of course at the end of the day its her taste and decision... :-). right? HW->HL mantra....

Thanks!

ltmgeller · 2 March 2016, 08:27 AM

You are correct. You can't put a price on happy wife, happy life. Resale value matters only if you intend on selling the watch. I bought my wife a 36mm datejust for her 40th (thanks DavidSW)

japenney · 2 March 2016, 08:28 AM

I don't really think any women's models hold their value well compared to the SS sports line-up. But then again, nothing really does. I would just recommend her to get what she likes the most and try to secure a decent discount if possible

Alexwwjd · 2 March 2016, 08:30 AM

I bought my wife a TT Datejust. Ladies size. I like how it looks on her. Take her to the AD to pick what she likes. Good excuse for you

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Patton250 · 2 March 2016, 08:31 AM

I bought my wife a 26mm DJ for or 20th anniversary. Not sure how well it will hold it's value. She loves it. Good for you. It goes a long way.

TheRolexKingofLV · 2 March 2016, 08:33 AM

36mm would not be considered a woman's watch, although it has become very fashionable for women to wear them. The standard womans would be a 26mm, and a midsize 31mm that woman wear as well. I hear through channels that the 26mm is to be discontinued soon? If that happens get ready for a flooded market at bottom prices on ladies 26mm's. Women are wearing bigger watches these days I guess. Subs are hot on girls IMO, and Subs are a solid investment when bought right. I've never seen womans watches "go up" unless it had a rare dial etc. Good luck

cdmorenot · 2 March 2016, 08:38 AM

Just a tip....

Don't worry about resale value or what holds value best for a gift to your wife. Get her a 34mm Oyster Perpetual or better yet, whatever she falls for. Forget about the money spent and move forward.

Happy Wife, Happy Life - I gave my wife a Rolex for Christmas, it is her first, it looks like it has gone through six world wars. Not mine to worry about!

Lordofrolex · 2 March 2016, 08:45 AM

Girlfriend is looking for a 36mm DJ 116234 SS. It's a great size and can't go wrong with the bigger size. Also so many women are wearing 36mm+ rolexes today.

ernie2 · 2 March 2016, 08:47 AM

Explorer 114270 is 36mm

keschete · 2 March 2016, 08:52 AM

I have a 26 mms ladies jubilee stainless steel with black jubilee dial with diamonds and diamond bezel. I want to either add the Blue YM or GMT BLNR to my collection. I'm just feeling the itch for a new watch. My date just is 9 years old.

jctrolex · 2 March 2016, 09:04 AM

Always buy what you like and don't worry about resale. Resale usually happens when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place.

Kevan · 2 March 2016, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Just a tip....

Happy Wife, Happy Life - I gave my wife a Rolex for Christmas, it is her first, it looks like it has gone through six world wars. Not mine to worry about!

My wife and daughter's Rolex also, scratched, battered and bruised, yet loved all the same.

Is it just males that are so anal about scratches and dinks?

RastabanStar · 2 March 2016, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie2

Explorer 114270 is 36mm

That would be my first recommendation. Or a 116200 DateJust (36mm).

kngzfrd · 2 March 2016, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jctrolex

Always buy what you like and don't worry about resale. Resale usually happens when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place.

👍

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ref1655 · 2 March 2016, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

36mm would not be considered a woman's watch, although it has become very fashionable for women to wear them.....Women are wearing bigger watches these days I guess. Subs are hot on girls IMO, and Subs are a solid investment when bought right. I've never seen womans watches "go up" unless it had a rare dial etc. Good luck

while women opting for men's Rolexes has become a contemporary fashion statement of sorts, there are certain considerations...

a lady at work who wears a man's two-tone DJ mentioned that the 36mm+ sizes look better on taller women & the same can be applied to the Submariner. when asked what 'taller' meant, she said 5'6" or more...on shorter women, a man's Rolex can make them appear stockier regardless of build.

so I guess the key is to be a slender 5'10"+ stone fox who also looks good in a swimsuit so as to justify a Submariner option.

fskywalker · 2 March 2016, 09:34 AM

What wife wants, wife gets!

SemperFi · 2 March 2016, 09:37 AM

Buy her what she likes and value retention be damned.

Slider817 · 2 March 2016, 09:37 AM

Just purchased my wife the 36mm Datejust, Fluted Bezel, Rhodium Dial with the Jubilee bracelet.

She says it's the most comfortable watch she has ever worn, and gets loads of compliments. The 36mm size will hold value better than the smaller ones as the trend for women's watches is going bigger than the classic 26/29mm watches.

We spent a while together at the Rolex boutique, I didn't really push her one way or the other, I just said get what you like (within reason), she really liked that watch, probably should take a trip with her to see what she connects to, it's a Rolex, it will always be in style and she won't ever sell it, so don't fret about value retention too much.

jrs146 · 2 March 2016, 09:39 AM

My wife wears a 34mm Air King. 34 is slightly big on her but looks nice and sporty.

And yes, within days she banged the 💩 out of it within days. Drives me nuts. But it's not mine.

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roadie1 · 2 March 2016, 09:40 AM

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My wife loves her DJ 36! I think it looks great on her tiny wrist!

crazycarlitos · 2 March 2016, 09:51 AM

just picked this up for my wife

pic from ad

its from 1991 so not worried about any depreciation. lol

crazycarlitos · 2 March 2016, 09:56 AM

Btw, she already has a 36mm SS DJ

roadie1 · 2 March 2016, 09:59 AM

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Another shot

TimeRookie · 2 March 2016, 10:00 AM

I got this for my wife. She likes it!!

Tokyo Time · 2 March 2016, 10:20 AM

Her O and my Sub

Daytona88 · 2 March 2016, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeRookie

I got this for my wife. She likes it!!

Love the YM for a lady

Timesurfer · 2 March 2016, 10:45 AM

That is some serious pampering right there....

There is some very good advice here, thanks for sharing and those superb pictures!

What beach were you guys at roadie?
Thats a nice set of YM timerookie
Congrats on the set Crazycarlitos... Thats some nice bling!

To all, you are giving me some good ideas...

Lgear080 · 2 March 2016, 10:58 AM

I'm selling my wife's rg tt turn-o-graph. She'd love it, take a look.
My wife was really amazing this year so she got a rg dd...

beshannon · 2 March 2016, 11:10 AM

Let her pick it out and enjoy.

Value is irrelevant unless you intend to sell it our from under her one night.

TimeRookie · 2 March 2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona88

Love the YM for a lady

Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timesurfer

That is some serious pampering right there....

There is some very good advice here, thanks for sharing and those superb pictures!

What beach were you guys at roadie?
Thats a nice set of YM timerookie
Congrats on the set Crazycarlitos... Thats some nice bling!

To all, you are giving me some good ideas...

Thank-you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Let her pick it out and enjoy.

This.......I took my wife with me to get hers. I didn't want to spend the money if she didn't like it. I was afraid she'd say she liked it when she really didn't. This way she was happy and I was convinced she liked it.
As it turns out, this was the watch I picked for her though....

2 March 2016, 08:21 AM	#1
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Wife wants Rolex Need your help... My wife is thinking of taking the plunge and is liking a 36mm SS or TT fluted Oyster Datejust... Also likes my ND Sub. I told her that the mens prof. SS models tend to hold their value better, I found some threads on the subject but would like to get some current info on what are the womens models that hold value better in your opinion... Of course at the end of the day its her taste and decision... :-). right? HW->HL mantra.... Thanks!

2 March 2016, 08:31 AM	#5
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I bought my wife a 26mm DJ for or 20th anniversary. Not sure how well it will hold it's value. She loves it. Good for you. It goes a long way. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

2 March 2016, 08:33 AM	#6
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	36mm would not be considered a woman's watch, although it has become very fashionable for women to wear them. The standard womans would be a 26mm, and a midsize 31mm that woman wear as well. I hear through channels that the 26mm is to be discontinued soon? If that happens get ready for a flooded market at bottom prices on ladies 26mm's. Women are wearing bigger watches these days I guess. Subs are hot on girls IMO, and Subs are a solid investment when bought right. I've never seen womans watches "go up" unless it had a rare dial etc. Good luck __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

2 March 2016, 08:38 AM	#7
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,694	Just a tip.... Don't worry about resale value or what holds value best for a gift to your wife. Get her a 34mm Oyster Perpetual or better yet, whatever she falls for. Forget about the money spent and move forward. Happy Wife, Happy Life - I gave my wife a Rolex for Christmas, it is her first, it looks like it has gone through six world wars. Not mine to worry about! __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

2 March 2016, 08:45 AM	#8
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Girlfriend is looking for a 36mm DJ 116234 SS. It's a great size and can't go wrong with the bigger size. Also so many women are wearing 36mm+ rolexes today. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

2 March 2016, 08:28 AM	#3
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I don't really think any women's models hold their value well compared to the SS sports line-up. But then again, nothing really does. I would just recommend her to get what she likes the most and try to secure a decent discount if possible

2 March 2016, 08:30 AM	#4
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	I bought my wife a TT Datejust. Ladies size. I like how it looks on her. Take her to the AD to pick what she likes. Good excuse for you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2016, 08:47 AM	#9
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Explorer 114270 is 36mm

2 March 2016, 08:52 AM	#10
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	I have a 26 mms ladies jubilee stainless steel with black jubilee dial with diamonds and diamond bezel. I want to either add the Blue YM or GMT BLNR to my collection. I'm just feeling the itch for a new watch. My date just is 9 years old. __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

2 March 2016, 09:04 AM	#11
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Always buy what you like and don't worry about resale. Resale usually happens when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place.

2 March 2016, 09:34 AM	#16
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,158	What wife wants, wife gets! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

2 March 2016, 09:37 AM	#17
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Buy her what she likes and value retention be damned.

2 March 2016, 09:37 AM	#18
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Just purchased my wife the 36mm Datejust, Fluted Bezel, Rhodium Dial with the Jubilee bracelet. She says it's the most comfortable watch she has ever worn, and gets loads of compliments. The 36mm size will hold value better than the smaller ones as the trend for women's watches is going bigger than the classic 26/29mm watches. We spent a while together at the Rolex boutique, I didn't really push her one way or the other, I just said get what you like (within reason), she really liked that watch, probably should take a trip with her to see what she connects to, it's a Rolex, it will always be in style and she won't ever sell it, so don't fret about value retention too much.

2 March 2016, 09:39 AM	#19
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Wife wants Rolex My wife wears a 34mm Air King. 34 is slightly big on her but looks nice and sporty. And yes, within days she banged the 💩 out of it within days. Drives me nuts. But it's not mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

2 March 2016, 09:40 AM	#20
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1456875586.585327.jpg My wife loves her DJ 36! I think it looks great on her tiny wrist!

2 March 2016, 09:59 AM	#23
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1456876729.630212.jpg Another shot

2 March 2016, 10:45 AM	#27
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	That is some serious pampering right there.... There is some very good advice here, thanks for sharing and those superb pictures! What beach were you guys at roadie? Thats a nice set of YM timerookie Congrats on the set Crazycarlitos... Thats some nice bling! To all, you are giving me some good ideas...

2 March 2016, 10:58 AM	#28
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I'm selling my wife's rg tt turn-o-graph. She'd love it, take a look. My wife was really amazing this year so she got a rg dd...

2 March 2016, 11:10 AM	#29
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Let her pick it out and enjoy. Value is irrelevant unless you intend to sell it our from under her one night. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

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