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oak · 9 July 2013, 07:03 PM

Hi

I have an upcoming wedding this fall and thought I would get my fiancé a Rolex as morning gift.

It'll be her first Rolex and I have no idea how she will react. She is not as interested in watches as me but I'm working on it and maybe this will change her mind

Im looking for a watch that she can wear every day, no matter if it's the ski slope, the sea or dressed events.

Im thinking a preowned Yachtmaster Midsize SS/Plat, 168622...

or

??

What do you think? Your thoughts are very much appreciated!

RMC12 · 9 July 2013, 07:13 PM

That is exactly what I bought my wife for her birthday. She wasn't too bothered about watches either but absolutely loves her YM. In my opinion it is the perfect watch for what you have described. Her is a wrist shot.

busytimmy · 9 July 2013, 07:18 PM

I think you could get her something more elegant, like a an Omega Constellation or a Cartier Tank F.

frequentflyer · 9 July 2013, 07:26 PM

I'm going to get a 116234 with the white roman dial and jubilee bracelet for my wife, it looks great on her!

CKL1213 · 9 July 2013, 07:28 PM

178274

zama · 9 July 2013, 07:39 PM

Two tone midsize or even now mens 36mm size Datejust with roman numerals always looks great on a lady and dresses up and down (Sport and formal). I like the YM but she may react to the name YachtMaster if she is not a sailor, and she may see it only as a sports watch. My wife has the watch I have described, but in the traditional small 26mm ladies size, which she loves but would now have preferred a 31mm or 36mm size. Just my opinion the YM looks nice as well.

Bangel · 9 July 2013, 08:03 PM

Does it have to be a surprise?

If not, maybe it would be better to let her choose to take away the second guessing?

I know when I bought my wife a Rolex, I initially had in mind a Datejust with stick markers and a silver face. She much preferred the diamond markers with MOP dial! In the end, it was definitely better to get what she really wanted.

After all, if the Sub date* really, really sang to you above all else, would an Explorer* really play the same tune?

*watches chosen at random, nothing against the Explorer!

Griever369 · 9 July 2013, 08:16 PM

I was trying to convince my girlfriend that the mid size Yachtmaster was a nice watch for fair women for a year cos I saw a woman wearing it in a bookstore that time. She was indifferent. That was until she tried it on and she realized somehow she likes it and somehow it looks really good on her. If you know her well enough and you know the models well enough then you will know which to choose for her, whether she knows it or not :p

vette boy 52 · 9 July 2013, 08:30 PM

If she is an active person into sports then the mid size YM will be perfect. If she is not then I would say a mid size TT Datejust or even a nice steel model.

airchitect · 9 July 2013, 08:40 PM

it never hurts to get something you could where too........just saying

Rashid.bk · 9 July 2013, 08:48 PM

My wifey likes the YM also. She likes to wear my watches so I took her in to try watches on, She came out liking the the Subc, go figure.

PunkJr · 9 July 2013, 08:54 PM

A Datejsut is good advice, and there is no reason why it would be any less robust than other other of the Rolex sport range.

Kingair · 9 July 2013, 08:58 PM

This is what you need . . . . vintage & plexi

HAGOne

superdog · 9 July 2013, 10:03 PM

36 mm DJ.

Nothing but lovely there.

kilyung · 10 July 2013, 12:16 AM

179174

LightOnAHill · 10 July 2013, 12:23 AM

I'd say dj

Puffy · 10 July 2013, 12:25 AM

what is a morning gift?

mustangtornado · 10 July 2013, 12:26 AM

36mm DJ, silver dial, diamond markers.
Hard to imagine any woman wouldn't like that.

MJD · 10 July 2013, 12:29 AM

My wife has an older 31 mm SS DJ with white dial/domed bezel with roman numerals and also a 26mm SS DJ white dial/fluted bezel with roman numerals. She

She really likes the Yachtmaster Midsize SS/Plat, it will be our next purchase! Mid-size yachtmaster is pefect size and the polished center links make it a very elegant watch, and the bezel gives it a sporty look at the same time.

We probaby will be looking to buy a pre-owned watch.

Good luck!

TonyD · 10 July 2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

Does it have to be a surprise?

If not, maybe it would be better to let her choose to take away the second guessing?

This is my advice. I decided on a Rolex for one of our anniversaries. I arranged with my local AD to pull several pieces aside for us and we casually went out for lunch and to stop in so I could look at watches. She had no idea we were going for her. I picked some nice watches, the YM, a DJ with diamond indices, one with mother of pearl etc.

She was overjoyed at the thought but when she tried them all on she immediately zeroed in on this one:

It was nothing like what I chose for her, but it was the one she loved more than all the others. She surprised me quite a bit and I am glad I let her choose it. I know her and know that if I picked a watch she just hated she would wear it and never say anything, but it would be a waste. This way she got the surprise of the watch gift but she was able to choose the model herself. We had a nice lunch and spent the day together to celebrate. It was a great memory.

kilyung · 10 July 2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

what is a morning gift?

Maybe a mourning gift?

threemonkeys · 10 July 2013, 12:34 AM

Maybe she doesn't want a watch.

tkerrmd · 10 July 2013, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oak

Hi

I have an upcoming wedding this fall and thought I would get my fiancé a Rolex as morning gift.

It'll be her first Rolex and I have no idea how she will react. She is not as interested in watches as me but I'm working on it and maybe this will change her mind

Im looking for a watch that she can wear every day, no matter if it's the ski slope, the sea or dressed events.

Im thinking a preowned Yachtmaster Midsize SS/Plat, 168622...

or

??

What do you think? Your thoughts are very much appreciated!

DESH · 10 July 2013, 12:51 AM

how about a new toaster? j/k

YM is a good choice.

Puffy · 10 July 2013, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Maybe a mourning gift?

another word for never-getting-a-shag-again-in-the-morning-as-we're-now-married??

luckily i'm unmarried and the happiest of all my friends

JohnAndrew · 10 July 2013, 01:18 AM

I would think a lot would depend on her wrist size. Some women, my wife, have very small wrists and a larger watch doesn't look or feel right.

Puffy · 10 July 2013, 01:18 AM

you're an ideas man

or a bread maker.

i love the look of those kitchen aids too

Quote:

Originally Posted by skg307

how about a new toaster? j/k

YM is a good choice.

SearChart · 10 July 2013, 01:18 AM

Yachtmaster is a fine choice, I'm sure she'll like it.

Puffy · 10 July 2013, 01:19 AM

that's about the cost of an average sized family home right there

you must love her (or a fan of keeping the peace

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

melrob1 · 10 July 2013, 01:46 AM

My wife has never wanted a Rolex. However the other day we were at our AD and she fell in love with the SS DJ, Silver jubilee diamond dial, fluted bezel, and oyster band! Buying it for her tomorrow! Great all around look for any day or night!

9 July 2013, 07:03 PM	#1
oak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scandinavia Watch: GMT II Posts: 12	What should I get my girlfirend?? Hi I have an upcoming wedding this fall and thought I would get my fiancé a Rolex as morning gift. It'll be her first Rolex and I have no idea how she will react. She is not as interested in watches as me but I'm working on it and maybe this will change her mind Im looking for a watch that she can wear every day, no matter if it's the ski slope, the sea or dressed events. Im thinking a preowned Yachtmaster Midsize SS/Plat, 168622... or ?? What do you think? Your thoughts are very much appreciated!

9 July 2013, 07:39 PM	#6
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Two tone midsize or even now mens 36mm size Datejust with roman numerals always looks great on a lady and dresses up and down (Sport and formal). I like the YM but she may react to the name YachtMaster if she is not a sailor, and she may see it only as a sports watch. My wife has the watch I have described, but in the traditional small 26mm ladies size, which she loves but would now have preferred a 31mm or 36mm size. Just my opinion the YM looks nice as well. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

9 July 2013, 08:03 PM	#7
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Does it have to be a surprise? If not, maybe it would be better to let her choose to take away the second guessing? I know when I bought my wife a Rolex, I initially had in mind a Datejust with stick markers and a silver face. She much preferred the diamond markers with MOP dial! In the end, it was definitely better to get what she really wanted. After all, if the Sub date* really, really sang to you above all else, would an Explorer* really play the same tune? watches chosen at random, nothing against the Explorer! Last edited by Bangel; 9 July 2013 at 08:05 PM.. Reason: Clarification*

9 July 2013, 08:16 PM	#8
Griever369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the abstract Watch: 116713 Posts: 119	I was trying to convince my girlfriend that the mid size Yachtmaster was a nice watch for fair women for a year cos I saw a woman wearing it in a bookstore that time. She was indifferent. That was until she tried it on and she realized somehow she likes it and somehow it looks really good on her. If you know her well enough and you know the models well enough then you will know which to choose for her, whether she knows it or not :p __________________ In order of purchase. Rolex Datejust 116231, Omega Deville GMT 4651.20.32, Rolex GMT 116713LN, Rolex GMT 16753, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Grand Seiko(LE) SBGM029, Rolex YM (Plat dial) 116622, Mont Blanc 107070, Rolex Milgauss 116400GV, Rolex Daytona(White dial) 116520, Black Shield (Red).

9 July 2013, 10:03 PM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,718	36 mm DJ. Nothing but lovely there. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

9 July 2013, 07:18 PM	#3
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	I think you could get her something more elegant, like a an Omega Constellation or a Cartier Tank F.

9 July 2013, 07:26 PM	#4
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 285	I'm going to get a 116234 with the white roman dial and jubilee bracelet for my wife, it looks great on her!

9 July 2013, 07:28 PM	#5
CKL1213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 367	178274

9 July 2013, 08:30 PM	#9
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 772	If she is an active person into sports then the mid size YM will be perfect. If she is not then I would say a mid size TT Datejust or even a nice steel model.

9 July 2013, 08:40 PM	#10
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,786	it never hurts to get something you could where too........just saying

9 July 2013, 08:48 PM	#11
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	My wifey likes the YM also. She likes to wear my watches so I took her in to try watches on, She came out liking the the Subc, go figure.

9 July 2013, 08:54 PM	#12
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	A Datejsut is good advice, and there is no reason why it would be any less robust than other other of the Rolex sport range.

10 July 2013, 12:16 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	179174

10 July 2013, 12:23 AM	#16
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I'd say dj

10 July 2013, 12:25 AM	#17
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	what is a morning gift? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 July 2013, 12:26 AM	#18
mustangtornado "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas/Palm Beach Posts: 149	36mm DJ, silver dial, diamond markers. Hard to imagine any woman wouldn't like that.

10 July 2013, 12:29 AM	#19
MJD Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 64	My wife has an older 31 mm SS DJ with white dial/domed bezel with roman numerals and also a 26mm SS DJ white dial/fluted bezel with roman numerals. She She really likes the Yachtmaster Midsize SS/Plat, it will be our next purchase! Mid-size yachtmaster is pefect size and the polished center links make it a very elegant watch, and the bezel gives it a sporty look at the same time. We probaby will be looking to buy a pre-owned watch. Good luck!

10 July 2013, 12:34 AM	#22
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Maybe she doesn't want a watch.

10 July 2013, 12:51 AM	#24
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,216	how about a new toaster? j/k YM is a good choice.

10 July 2013, 01:18 AM	#26
JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,424	I would think a lot would depend on her wrist size. Some women, my wife, have very small wrists and a larger watch doesn't look or feel right.

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