Rolex gift for a woman...

Lisa · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: Rolex gift for a woman...

...There is a lovely woman who does some accounting/billing work for my husband's group practice. Over the past couple of years she has identified and corrected tens of thousands of dollars in errors... anyway, Dave has suggested the group buys her a Rolex for a Christmas gift of appreciation. The others in the group are liking the idea, and if they decide to do this Dave has volunteered me to make the selection for them.

So.... care to share your ideas about the perfect Rolex for a woman in her late 60s? I'm thinking a Lady DJ, though the small dial would need to be easy to read. I'm also thinking all stainless, though I'll have more of an idea about budget later.

So what do you think about a SS, white face, roman numerals, fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet? Should I even consider midsize? I found a couple pics on photobucket but wasn't sure if they were counterfeit so I didn't want to use them. But I know ya'll know what this combo looks like....

Jimbits76 · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

I've always liked Lady date in two tone with a juby.

Black dial and diamond markers...bit flash but classic...that is the one I'd want to buy Claire.

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Lisa · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject:

mfer · Experienced Status: Mik Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 80

I don't know, I'd get an easy to read one. I'd really consider a midsized oyster perpetual with the 3,6,9 or a mid-sized SS/Pt YM. Easy to read with big numbers or indicies.

Lisa · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Mik, do you think a woman her age would like a midsize? I guess I'd have to find out a little more about her.... I've never even met her.

mfer · Experienced Status: Mik Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 80

From the people I have talked to in their 50's, etc they seem to be more worried about the weight then the size. My father-in-law is now wearing 42mm watches that I have bought from him. It just needs to be light, so it is all Titanium. The midsized ones are pretty light compared to the 40mm watches. I think she might not like it right off the bat, but if she wears it, she'll quickly get used to it and appreciate the functionalness (is that a word?). I mean we aren't talking a lot of weight here. I remember the first time I put my sub on, I thought it was HUGE. Now, it is my smallest and lightest!

Do you know how here eyesight is? Near sighted, far sighted, reading glasses, etc.

Lisa · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject:

jdc · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject:

I like Jim's idea, special watch to reward the occasion, it should be a little glitzy and dressy.
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mfer · Experienced Status: Mik Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 80

Here are the ones I was speak of. A little sporty, a little lady like and easy to read.

Lisa · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

Jimbits76 · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject:

Claire likes the top one.

Before the crash in work and reduction in OT and hours etc, that was the one I was gonna buy her.

It used to be about £1900 here...Now it's closer to £3k! Bah!

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uncle aj · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

This is Brenda's. It's quite hard to read in certain light but she loves wearing it all the same.

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Carolina · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject:

What a great idea! I second the fact that a midsize dial might be easier to read. Can someone covertly check out her watch selection over the next few weeks? Or maybe send in another woman to show off a new watch and get her comments.

Heck, I'm sure whatever you pick out, she'll love!
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