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Frank McKay · 21 August 2018, 08:13 AM

Okay so have my 10 year wedding anniversary coming up and would like to surprise my wife with her first Rolex.

She’s a casual lady but occasionally will get dressed up for a night out in town usually with me but with her lady friends as well.

Should I go with the black or silver dial here? Also, is this watch a date just? I noticed it only reads “DATE” in the dial. Don’t think I’ve seen that before.. Thanks fellas.

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yuk0nxl1 · 21 August 2018, 08:16 AM

I would ask, what do you think she would like better. Every woman will have different tastes

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Frank McKay · 21 August 2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yuk0nxl1

I would ask, what do you think she would like better. Every woman will have different tastes

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She has a very mixed wardrobe. I like the black but do you think the silver is more versatile? Thanks

Colin G · 21 August 2018, 08:25 AM

How about a more simple OP 31mm?

I just did this for my wife and picked her up an OP 26mm with silver dial but she likes small girly watches. I would have grabbed the 31mm if I could not have found the 26mm.

She really likes the silver dial, says it goes with everything.

doubleroll · 21 August 2018, 08:30 AM

I went with the silver dial Oyster for the better half...she loves it!

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yuk0nxl1 · 21 August 2018, 10:35 AM

To me, black is a little masculine and silver is nice but is a like it/hate it color. To play devil's advocate, have you thought about white or mother of pearl?

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77T · 21 August 2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by yuk0nxl1

To me, black is a little masculine and silver is nice but is a like it/hate it color. To play devil's advocate, have you thought about white or mother of pearl?

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Not when diamonds adorn the dial and are encircled by a similarly bedazzled bezel.

77T · 21 August 2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

Okay so have my 10 year wedding anniversary coming up and would like to surprise my wife with her first Rolex.

She’s a casual lady but occasionally will get dressed up for a night out in town usually with me but with her lady friends as well.

Should I go with the black or silver dial here? Also, is this watch a date just? I noticed it only reads “DATE” in the dial. Don’t think I’ve seen that before.. Thanks fellas.

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That is a Date model, not a Datejust. The Lady Datejust has a little less size but more options.

Kinnakeet · 22 August 2018, 02:21 AM

I’ve owned two lady DJ over the years - one with a dark dial and one with a light dial. I loved both ... but found them both hard to read depending on the lighting.
I think the issue might be the hand and indices - everything is so delicate and shiny .... lovely but hard to read . So ! I think if you’re steering towards a DJ- look at the larger Oyster Perpetual . A larger watch face will be easier to read .
Regardless of what you decide, she will love wearing a Rolex!

Kinnakeet · 22 August 2018, 02:22 AM

PS- the black Matt dial on the 31 DJ would be readable I think !

77T · 22 August 2018, 02:47 AM

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PS- the black Matt dial on the 31 DJ would be readable I think !

I agree the 28mm are more difficult to read.

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myc ritz · 22 August 2018, 02:57 AM

My wife wears a 34mm silver dial and it looks perfect with everything.

TheRtHonA · 22 August 2018, 03:10 AM

My girlfriend will be purchasing the black dial variant. It’s absolutely beautiful in real life and has a sportiness that the 31mm can’t match.

I’ll post pictures from her wrist later on.

littleolemoi · 22 August 2018, 03:16 AM

I'd prefer the Black since it'll go with so many more different colors and outfit imho.

Either or ...... I'm sure she'll be more than happy

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T01 · 22 August 2018, 03:18 AM

Both are highly versatile. Can't go wrong! Great picks.

beshannon · 22 August 2018, 03:22 AM

Take her to the store and let her pick, trust me.

uniqueMR · 22 August 2018, 04:46 AM

Silver dial. Not so common.

crazycarlitos · 22 August 2018, 04:47 AM

Haha after 10 years, u should know what ur wife would like...

If u r not sure, go with the black dial.
It’s elegant, but also can be sporty.
The black dial is more legible than silver dial.

But no matter which dial, I m sure she will love it

Burlington · 22 August 2018, 05:01 AM

Of those two - black face if for evening wear !

TonyD · 22 August 2018, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Take her to the store and let her pick, trust me.

THIS!!!!

Have your AD put several aside and arrange a time to go see them. Have a nice lunch and drop by. Trust me, this is the best idea. I picked 5 that I thought my wife would like. I've known here for more than 35 years.

Once the initial shock and surprise wore off she started trying things on. She almost immediately jumped all over a 31mm DJ with dark grey dial and romans on jubilee. It was not even on my radar but she fell in love with it immediately.

The watch was every bit as special as a surprise gift but in the end she got what she wanted.

Good luck!!!!

Jason71 · 22 August 2018, 05:45 AM

I bought my wife a Platinum DD at 36mm for a recent anniversary with a silver platinum dial. She had no idea, and she LOVES IT!! I traded my WG Daytona for it with cash added, and that makes it even more special for her. She knows I loved that watch. IMHO, keep it a surprise if possible.

21 August 2018, 08:13 AM	#1
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	Have my 10 year wedding anniversary coming up. Need my fellow TRF’s advice! Okay so have my 10 year wedding anniversary coming up and would like to surprise my wife with her first Rolex. She’s a casual lady but occasionally will get dressed up for a night out in town usually with me but with her lady friends as well. Should I go with the black or silver dial here? Also, is this watch a date just? I noticed it only reads “DATE” in the dial. Don’t think I’ve seen that before.. Thanks fellas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2018, 08:30 AM	#5
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	I went with the silver dial Oyster for the better half...she loves it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF made me do it...

22 August 2018, 03:22 AM	#16
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Take her to the store and let her pick, trust me. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

22 August 2018, 04:46 AM	#17
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Silver dial. Not so common. __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

22 August 2018, 04:47 AM	#18
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	Haha after 10 years, u should know what ur wife would like... If u r not sure, go with the black dial. It’s elegant, but also can be sporty. The black dial is more legible than silver dial. But no matter which dial, I m sure she will love it __________________

21 August 2018, 08:16 AM	#2
yuk0nxl1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: US Posts: 154	I would ask, what do you think she would like better. Every woman will have different tastes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2018, 08:25 AM	#4
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	How about a more simple OP 31mm? I just did this for my wife and picked her up an OP 26mm with silver dial but she likes small girly watches. I would have grabbed the 31mm if I could not have found the 26mm. She really likes the silver dial, says it goes with everything.

21 August 2018, 10:35 AM	#6
yuk0nxl1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: US Posts: 154	To me, black is a little masculine and silver is nice but is a like it/hate it color. To play devil's advocate, have you thought about white or mother of pearl? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 02:21 AM	#9
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,679	I’ve owned two lady DJ over the years - one with a dark dial and one with a light dial. I loved both ... but found them both hard to read depending on the lighting. I think the issue might be the hand and indices - everything is so delicate and shiny .... lovely but hard to read . So ! I think if you’re steering towards a DJ- look at the larger Oyster Perpetual . A larger watch face will be easier to read . Regardless of what you decide, she will love wearing a Rolex!

22 August 2018, 02:22 AM	#10
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,679	PS- the black Matt dial on the 31 DJ would be readable I think !

22 August 2018, 02:57 AM	#12
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 959	My wife wears a 34mm silver dial and it looks perfect with everything.

22 August 2018, 03:10 AM	#13
TheRtHonA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London Posts: 110	My girlfriend will be purchasing the black dial variant. It’s absolutely beautiful in real life and has a sportiness that the 31mm can’t match. I’ll post pictures from her wrist later on.

22 August 2018, 03:16 AM	#14
littleolemoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Guess?? Location: East Coast Posts: 1,534	I'd prefer the Black since it'll go with so many more different colors and outfit imho. Either or ...... I'm sure she'll be more than happy Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 03:18 AM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Both are highly versatile. Can't go wrong! Great picks.

22 August 2018, 05:01 AM	#19
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Of those two - black face if for evening wear ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

22 August 2018, 05:45 AM	#21
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I bought my wife a Platinum DD at 36mm for a recent anniversary with a silver platinum dial. She had no idea, and she LOVES IT!! I traded my WG Daytona for it with cash added, and that makes it even more special for her. She knows I loved that watch. IMHO, keep it a surprise if possible. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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